Late comments, mostly on the second half.
Candy looked A league standard, and Lee had a good half too. Did well to beat his man and cross for the goal, but the cross itself wasn't great. Should've been snaffled by the keeper.
Flowerdew has a goal to remember, but didn't show much apart from the tap in. Supyk, much spoken-about here, was energetic but didn't stand out.
The academy defence (won't name names) looked really shaky at first with some poor touches at the back. Much improved by the late subs. Murphy, I think it was, also looked good in the short time he had.
Can't say much based on half an exhibition game, but was great to finally see the academy, and the likes of Loke and Smith in action. I don't remember Smith doing much, good or bad. Quietly went about his work?
Hughes looked excellent, really took responsibility and led the backline well, especially for a young player.
The UK comms on the sharkty feed I had raved about LBS, who IMO had a decent game, but pretty quiet by his standards.
Encouraging, but barring injury I don't see much opportunity for the academy players in the coming season.
Candy looked A league standard, and Lee had a good half too. Did well to beat his man and cross for the goal, but the cross itself wasn't great. Should've been snaffled by the keeper.
Flowerdew has a goal to remember, but didn't show much apart from the tap in. Supyk, much spoken-about here, was energetic but didn't stand out.
The academy defence (won't name names) looked really shaky at first with some poor touches at the back. Much improved by the late subs. Murphy, I think it was, also looked good in the short time he had.
Can't say much based on half an exhibition game, but was great to finally see the academy, and the likes of Loke and Smith in action. I don't remember Smith doing much, good or bad. Quietly went about his work?
Hughes looked excellent, really took responsibility and led the backline well, especially for a young player.
The UK comms on the sharkty feed I had raved about LBS, who IMO had a decent game, but pretty quiet by his standards.
Encouraging, but barring injury I don't see much opportunity for the academy players in the coming season.