We went.A few thoughts for what they're worth.
If Pavlovic is the answer then I sure as hell don't want to know the question.Runs around a lot , looks like an athlete but does bugger all with the ball. Looks very right footed to me as well.
McAllister- yes he scored but still looks big , slow and very very awkward.
Crowther- noisy , very organising , out for the ocasional cross tht TW got in. Tidy but enough to displace pasty?- no.
Marco-very very good. I was surpised how quick he is- sh*t he's got wheels.Really good to see a winger running with pace at the full back and often past him.Occasionally drifted out of the game and Gould gave him a bollocking but he came good in the second half.I was hoping he'd play well in front of my little boy and he did.
Diego- probably the most skilled player on the park- at times made some of the TW players seem really pedestrian and left a couple of them on their arses wondering what the hell had just happened. But at times was guilty of overdoing the trickery and neglecting the simple ball.Be good to see him on the bench tomorrow.
Musa- good in the air , beaten a few times on the ground. First team ready?- not sure yet.
I was quite impressed with young Phoenix player , no 7 ( ?Biss). Good first touch , quick and lovely movement. One to watch I think.
TW did OK. A couple of good saves from Imray. Ii'd like to know who's a better keeper than him in the ASB championship.
Jamie Duncan is a good fullback.Not often beaten and works his nuts off supportiing the attack.
Tyler Lisstte will be a good player but still makes some silly mistakes so jury out.
Karl Whalen was very good tonight.
Eager at times looks like the only midfielder in the team. Controls well , good vision. A bit one paced but he pulls the strings at the moment.
TW strikers- both Fifi and Abba were poor.I'm getting really fed up with these f...ing stupid little flicks they both do ; 90% of them never come off. Fifi had a good first touch mostly but does nothing with it.At least Hicham offers some direct running.Would have loved to see Sutherland for a bit longer tonight.
Cade is interesting- lots of skills , can score ( nice goal tonight) and seems technically good.But when things don't go well , he drops his head and sulks.Stu was revving him up a lot . Whether it's fitness or attitude I don't know but the boy can play a bit.
A bit long , sorry guys. Just a few random thoughts.
Oh , we met Rikki on the way out.Ddn't give anything away.
