Reserves tonight at Palace

[Diatribe]

According to that line up, he's up front. I don't think that list is the exact positions they played tonight. Butters at LB?

Presumably that line up is 1 to 11, so Fogden left back, although it could be Martot central and Loft wide or vice versa.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

According to that line up, he's up front. I don't think that list is the exact positions they played tonight. Butters at LB?

I would imagine is the old fashioned way of listing. I.e. 1 to 11. Eleven being on the wing.

 

[dougdeep]

Oh well. Maybe next year.

 

[Napper]

Well from the few games I have seen this year he looks quite good

He had an absolute blinder in one game , apart from that he's been between poor and bordering on disgraceful

 

[saltash seagull]

He had an absolute blinder in one game , apart from that he's been between poor and bordering on disgraceful

you have obviously been seeing different things to m,i think he has been ok

 

[BensGrandad]

Didnt Butters play left back for Pompey and Spurs in his younger days. I dont really care so long as they do not let Loft anywhere near the ground let alone on the pitch.

 

[Yorkie]

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[Perry Milkins]

Match report anyone?

Please take into account I have not seen a ressie match in a long long time.

Not impressed really.

1. Sullivan - Partially to blame for first goal as the bal went under his body.
2. Fraser - Played first half at RB - 2nd CM. until subbed. Best most composed player
3, Fogden - Looked too lightweight
4. McFaul - Oh dear. Let me leave it at that.
5. Beda - Played CH and did Ok but similar in stature as El Abd. Needs to be a bot taller.
6. Butters - Did Ok and encouraged the boys.
7. Robinson - Most threatening of the strikeforce but bottled too many challanges.
8. Loft - hmmm?
9. Gatting - Scored but overall link-up play was wanting.
10. Dixon - See McFaul.
11. Martot - Was he playing?

Subs - French - not much too show.

All in all not too good but in fairness that is only ome game so may be they were off key last night.

 

[Yorkie]

All in all not too good but in fairness that is only ome game so may be they were off key last night.

In fairness, Butters, Robinson, Fraser, Martot and Gatting didn't get home until 4 in the morning from Huddersfield.

 

[Perry Milkins]

In fairness, Butters, Robinson, Fraser, Martot and Gatting didn't get home until 4 in the morning from Huddersfield.

Was I being unfair then? I called it as I saw it.

But then I don't see the albion play as much as others and my does not count.

 

[Yorkie]

Was I being unfair then? I called it as I saw it.

But then I don't see the albion play as much as others and my does not count.

Touchy.
I used the word fairness because you did in saying they were maybe off key.

 

[Perry Milkins]

Touchy.
I used the word fairness because you did in saying they were maybe off key.

I think you know me better than that. My point was that I don't see the first eleven much never mind the reserves and my views perhaps should have been taken with that in mind.

It would be foolish of me to be too stubborn and forthright on the basis of a 90 minute reserve game. just quite dis-appointed in McFual and Dixon on that showing only. I hope that it was a one-off

 

[Barrel of Fun]

It would be foolish of me to be too stubborn and forthright on the basis of a 90 minute reserve game. just quite dis-appointed in McFual and Dixon on that showing only. I hope that it was a one-off

I guess we are going to have to judge them both properly after a pre-season and some further experience at this level. However, I think McFaul is out of contract at the end of the season, so whether we sign him on after his 'extended trial' is another matter..?

Thanks for the report, Mr Wash.

 

[Napper]

In fairness, Butters, Robinson, Fraser, Martot and Gatting didn't get home until 4 in the morning from Huddersfield.

haha brilliant


apart from Butters these are young men , and besides , it's not like they got in at 4 and had to be up at 7 , they no doubt all got there 7 hour quota

 

[Uncle Buck]

Even if they did not get home until 4am, they would not have had training yesterday, so I am sure they would would have caught up on their sleep, in fairness.

 

[wallington seagull]

Was there last night, quite an entertaining game.
Sullivan - made 3 very good saves in quick succession, but their first goal went under his body, good, quick and mostly accurate distribution.8/10
Fraser - played right back in the first half, then switched to midfield in the second. Was not able to cope with the Palace winger's pace and resulted in a few body checks, 6/10
Zac Beda - first time I have seen him, was not overly impressed, seemed calm on the ball but again, a lack of pace was evident, 6/10
Guy - I am a big Guy Butters fan but could see last night why he has been left out recently, very short of pace, got booked when he was beaten and resorted to pulling the guy back, played a lot deeper in second half and improved, still dominent inthe air, 6/10
Wes Fogden, - a busy performance but wanted to check back onto his right foot too much, ended the game at right back where he looked more at home 6/10.
Shane McFaul - sorry to say he looked out of his depth even at this level, wanted too much time. Was switched to right back during the second half and did OK, before reverting to midfield for the last quarter and as there was much more space he looked more comfortable, 5/10
Doug Loft, - very disappointing, did not impose himself at all, will be back wearing the Gully suit on Saturday. 5/10
David Martot, - I thought he had a good game, very busy, played wide left to start with and more central in the second half, played some nice balls for our forwards and got some good tackles in. 7/10
Jake Robinson, - the biggest disappointment of all, seemed to drift in aand out, shooting wildly, lost possession too easily, sometimes in critical positions. 4/10
Joe Gatting, - I am not a Joe Gatting lover, but he tried his socks off, got in a good header for the first goal and generally led the line well. If only he had a bit of pace, 7/10
Johnny Dixon, - very disappointing first half, got more involved towards the end but can't see him featuring with the first team on performances like that, 4/10
Ruben French, - cam on for Fraser, ended the game at left back, made little impression.

 

[Yorkie]

It would be foolish of me to be too stubborn and forthright on the basis of a 90 minute reserve game. just quite dis-appointed in McFual and Dixon on that showing only. I hope that it was a one-off

I've seen McFaul 3 times and have been disappointed each time.
The 4am comment was made on the match report on the official site so if it's good enough for them?

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

According to Chapman, Mc Faul had a good game.... were Wash and Wallington at a different match?

 

[Perry Milkins]

Was there last night, quite an entertaining game.
Sullivan - made 3 very good saves in quick succession, but their first goal went under his body, good, quick and mostly accurate distribution.8/10
Fraser - played right back in the first half, then switched to midfield in the second. Was not able to cope with the Palace winger's pace and resulted in a few body checks, 6/10
Zac Beda - first time I have seen him, was not overly impressed, seemed calm on the ball but again, a lack of pace was evident, 6/10
Guy - I am a big Guy Butters fan but could see last night why he has been left out recently, very short of pace, got booked when he was beaten and resorted to pulling the guy back, played a lot deeper in second half and improved, still dominent inthe air, 6/10
Wes Fogden, - a busy performance but wanted to check back onto his right foot too much, ended the game at right back where he looked more at home 6/10.
Shane McFaul - sorry to say he looked out of his depth even at this level, wanted too much time. Was switched to right back during the second half and did OK, before reverting to midfield for the last quarter and as there was much more space he looked more comfortable, 5/10
Doug Loft, - very disappointing, did not impose himself at all, will be back wearing the Gully suit on Saturday. 5/10
David Martot, - I thought he had a good game, very busy, played wide left to start with and more central in the second half, played some nice balls for our forwards and got some good tackles in. 7/10
Jake Robinson, - the biggest disappointment of all, seemed to drift in aand out, shooting wildly, lost possession too easily, sometimes in critical positions. 4/10
Joe Gatting, - I am not a Joe Gatting lover, but he tried his socks off, got in a good header for the first goal and generally led the line well. If only he had a bit of pace, 7/10
Johnny Dixon, - very disappointing first half, got more involved towards the end but can't see him featuring with the first team on performances like that, 4/10
Ruben French, - cam on for Fraser, ended the game at left back, made little impression.

Where were you sat fella?

I was in the grandstand with Bromley Shrimp and a Palace pal.

 

[Perry Milkins]

According to Chapman, Mc Faul had a good game.... were Wash and Wallington at a different match?

I was at Spurs /Chelsea but tought I would opine.