by JBG » Thu Dec 09, 2004 9:09 pm
I think I have to say that I pretty much agree with all of that and it is an accurate assessment of the match.
Troare had a game reminiscent of his bad old days. He's not cut out to get down the line as he has no balance and getting to the touch line and whipping the ball in is simply not part of his game.
Nunez was quiet all night, although fair play to him getting the header on the ball that led to Mellor's goal. He got into it more in the second half but he's a bit lightweight at the moment and lacks match sharpness. He'll have to toughen up to improve.
Gerrard was very sloppy at times and was hitting ridiculous short passes to players' chests, which was unnecessary. Frustration got the better of him for a period in the second half and if we are to be objective, he should have walked for his two x-rated tackles.
Pongolle was excellent when he came on, as was Mellor. Mellor didn't get too many touches on the ball but the touches he got were first class.
Jolly Bob Grumbine.