Re: Port Vale Match Thread.
Positives:-
Our three strikers have all scored after only 2 matches, the Podge/Karl partnership looks like it will pay dividends this season, and taking off Toto (precaution as he had been booked?) did nothing to weaken our resolute defence, in the middle of which Murphy was outstanding! Miller continues to impress, all the lads look fit, hungry and full of desire and we still had great options on the bench unused, as in Dawson, Clarke and Chippendale. Great to see Cooky, even at this early stage in the season, not afraid to ring the changes and get everyone involved, in sharp contrast to Coley's old failing of ignoring his subs. Dunbavin playing out of his skin.
Negatives:-
Dunbavin continually hoofing the ball away either straight into touch or onto the PV giant defenders heads, from where it came right back again when we were under intense pressure.
Shocking home crowd figure after Saturday. Mind you, it seems to be a Lancashire disease also affecting the Shrimps who surely deserved better than their gate last night after 2 thumping wins in cup and league. Rovers gate will be interesting tonight too!
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