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Originally Posted by shakermaker
Playing what is essentially a 4-5-1 at home (without an accomplished target man in the squad) is never going to get us enough goals. Away from home the formation and subsequent draws will be useful, but we need to score more at home and for that we need to play two or three up front.
Thought Winnard had a nightmare today, Bateson not much better but looked lively. We really did suffer from Putterill's absence with his incisive passing and high-pressure game being sorely missed.
Wycombe certainly won the physical battle against our young and small side, but offered little in forward play. The referee was pretty poor and should've made more of an effort to locate his cards. Overall, we were wasteful in front of goal and didn't play anywhere near our top levels. Would expect some to lose their spot for the next game.
A fair draw all in all, but we must learn from faults of this game to move forward.
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That's a very harsh assessment of League 2 fullbacks. Where you expecting to see Ashley Cole? or perhaps Roberto Carlos? I thought both had good games and provided great attacking options, along with their defensive duties. Bateson I though had an excellent first half where he played a couple of great through balls to the forwards and put in a couple of excellent crosses. Winnard made two or three great surging runs that ended in attempts on goal.
You say we never played anywhere near our top levels. I thought some of the passing football, particularly in the first half was a delight to watch. Wycombe are going to be one of the better sides in this Division and Stanley where a match for them.
All in all i think it was a terrific match with the team worthy of far more than the criticism aimed at them in your review of the match.