[Reamer]

I thought it was an ok display. There were five debutants so we're kind of not knowing what we're goin to get. Sometimes it looked a little disjointed but there were also some quite encouraging displays of passing that were pleasing to watch.
Defence, today looked adequate. Hessey has experience but lacks pace, fortunately he has Edwards alongside. Bateman looked a bit uncertain at times but looks good enough to 'grow' into right back if he gets picked.
I would have probably picked Ryan as MOM but Winnard got it and why not ?. He deserves some credit. Always gives 100%
Midfield looks interesting this year. I know we had five in there yesterday so it makes it look strong but the new guys Putterill and Barnett looked really exciting. Barnett has so much confidence that he can just hold the ball and pick his best option before passing the ball off.
Putterill also made some great cross field passes and he should get better as he gets fitter.
This, more than anything, shows how Stanley have progressed over the last couple of years (I'm talking strictly onfield stuff here, people, not admin!). When you think that a couple of years ago we had players like Harris and Mannix who just could not put their foot on the ball!
Up top, I don't think Boulding can be criticised after one game. I thought he did ok as an out and out lone striker (McConville seemed to have licence to roam) and showed one or two decent touches and layoffs. In the second half, he had the composure to hold the ball up in pen area (the one time he wasn't flagged offside!) and lay off to Putterill who fluffed his shot so I think he's got the mindset for it . He may be one of those players that just needs a decent run in a team to show his all round game like Symes last year.
McConville really needs to step up to the plate this season. I hope he does but on today's evidence I have to say he looks the same old same old. Wonder if Turner will get the same opps now that Miles has departed? Hmmm.
Overall , though, I'm quite chuffed after yesterday's game. I think we still need a bigger threat upfront if we can get a loan or something but Shots got to playoffs last season and have strengthened so after losing all our strikers, I think we did ok