I have to say not only was it an entertaining game but in truth I thought it was a cracking all round team performance. The defence once again gave a very accomplished display and one cant help but be impressed by the growing stature of young Jeanmal who I thought was outstanding
So well are they playing in fact, it actually raises an interesting question as to would Ben, if fit say Saturday, slot straight back into the defence.the answer on the evidence provided is no, and who on earth would have imagined saying that?
The midfield was creative, and tenacious and whilst they still need to support the fron two better, particularly through the middle, it was so much better last night, certainly down the flanks where both wide men had cracking matches
One feared the worse ccertainly in the opening exchanges as Rugby looked by far the busier of the teams, but the defence coped admirably, but once Millers scorching right foot volley went in it seemed to knock a bit of stuffing from our opponents. Jamie was getting more and more roo out on the left and we created many more half chances before the half time break
Millers second goal though, a beautifully struck side foot lob from maybe 30,35 yards clinched the match though and Rubgy never looked like salvaging anything from the match thereafter, even more so when their left back was shown a red card for stamping.
The boys then played the ten men very well, they passed well, they stretched them as you should down both wings and inspite of giving the ball away cheaply and far to reguarly for Marks liking it was in truth quote comfortable during this time, so much so that Ricky could have had at least a couple more!
Interstingly, when Denilson came on he did so on the right wing and I have to say looked far more at home down the flank than he does when up front, a position where in all honesty I do think we need to strengthen!
A very good three points, a well deserved three points and having 7 points from 12 especially in consideration of the teams played is more then an acceptable return and if we get one more forward in, and from somewhere find a gooby sod to captain these youngsters it could be a very interesting season
Well done to everyone, great performance