Shosho
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On the train back now. My first match for a while and I was actually very impressed. We were by far the better team and absolutely deserved to win. Those having a go at pep are off the mark I think, not really sure what more he could have done. Their keeper doesn’t make that unbelievable save from Thomas’ header first half and we win comfortably, and it’s not Pep’s fault Obika’s missed that one on one at the end. I actually think he was right to take off Payne too, he was getting pulled in to the middle too often giving us absolutely no width on the left and was too lightweight to replace either of our CMs. We played much better with a proper winger in Napa - who by the way I thought had another exciting cameo. Although I agree taking off Henry was perhaps the game changing mistake - he was clearly well up for it, playing very well and high on confidence (that little drag back flick!). Mousinho played very well and Obika played his role up top excellently.
Oztumer is outstanding. Faded when we put them under the cosh, but when going forward he just creates so much. Deserves to play in a better team, he could be the star man in a team bossing this league. That pirouette he did in the first half is perhaps the most nonchalant piece of skill I’ve ever seen. Their keeper also kept them in it - hopefully any scouts therewatching Eastwood will have turned their attention to him instead! Their 24 was absolutely dreadful.
Disappointing attitudes from some fans. Almost seemed like they were looking forward to us conceding so that they could start hurling abuse at the team. Chanting ‘f*****g useless’ at our player halfway through the first half for one misplaced pass is just pathetic. We played well and were just unlucky on the day. Onwards and upwards.
I watched on iFollow, I thought we played well!
Tiendalli looked to have a decent game, getting forward. How did he look live!? He looked a lot more mobile.
Napa was an exciting addition but Mehmeti and GVK were poor. Henry was on fire just as he was getting subbed!
It was the best performance I’ve seen for a while, on top of the opposition, wave after wave of attack but failed to finish. The goals conceded were stupid and naive.
Unfortunately we have a section of our support wanting defeat to justify their thoughts/position on the club/manager/players.