Reckon that game mirrors that of the past year or so. For all the good work we can do in midfield, when was the last time you saw our midfield create a clear cut chance? Everything seems to be relying on a blunder from the opposition and pot shots from distance.
Need to get Singh fit, find a way of creating better opportunities inside the box, get Wood more involved and develop a RB.
Have a little bit of concern about our centre backs in the next cycle too. Reid is gone. Boxall is 34 and Smith is 32. Can either push through for another 3.5 years? I've never understood the love people have for Pijnaker. Sure he can do a decent diagonal ball but when you're hitting it to Ingham and De Jong it's a bit pointless. Last night and the game vs Costa has really highlighted how far off the pace he is. Gifted them 2 clear chances last night and lost his marker for the Costa Rica goal.
Need to get Singh fit, find a way of creating better opportunities inside the box, get Wood more involved and develop a RB.
Have a little bit of concern about our centre backs in the next cycle too. Reid is gone. Boxall is 34 and Smith is 32. Can either push through for another 3.5 years? I've never understood the love people have for Pijnaker. Sure he can do a decent diagonal ball but when you're hitting it to Ingham and De Jong it's a bit pointless. Last night and the game vs Costa has really highlighted how far off the pace he is. Gifted them 2 clear chances last night and lost his marker for the Costa Rica goal.
Stensness would've gotten a lot of chances with us, what a shame.
The irony of having quality midfielders coming through like Garbett, Bell and Stamenic while having absolutely no CBs...it's reverse 2010.