The start of a new era with four points from two games. On Tuesday night, we were over the shock of the departure and played like we all know we are capable of, comfortably beating Wednesday on their own pitch under the tutelage of Steve Thompson. We put on a real midfield passing show, with Grandin and Sylvestre pulling the strings and Ince and Phillips terrorising their fullbacks.
The following day saw the unveiling of Michael Appleton as the new manager. I wish him all the best for the future. He comes into a set up with a good squad of players who, with a little direction, can be a force in this Division. I don’t envisage wholesale changes, just some input into defensive organisation which will make all the difference.
In his first game in charge, Appleton would have seen that we are dangerous going forward, scoring two goals, including a beauty from Ince, and possibly deserving more. Yet again, two calamitous errors cost us at the other end as first Baptiste and then Crainey made mistakes allowing the opposition to score, where they didn’t really create a lot all afternoon.
At least we showed that we are resilient, coming back twice to draw level. The squad has the ability and I see no reason why we can’t be involved at the end of the season. With a week to get to know his players, next Saturday will be the first when he can put his own stamp on things. Interesting times.
STARMAN: Ludo Sylvestre (Sheffield)
STARMAN: Tom Ince (Bolton)
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