Another League game and another win which, considering the current dearth of players available is a great return. We are clearly struggling to put out a team with Broadfoot and Basham being asked to play an unfamiliar role for both of them. It’s a testament to the players that they’ve not shirked the responsibility and given their all.
Saturday’s game started brightly, with the team playing with pace and verve, but the final ball wasn’t quite there. That allowed Barnsley to gain a foothold in the game, and the match settled into more of a stalemate, with a chance for Chopra after some nice interchange of passes being Blackpool’s best chance.
The second half continued in the same vein, with Ferguson taking control of the midfield and driving us forward. At the moment though, we lack the creativity to take advantage of the possession we have, with moves breaking down in the final third.
When the goal did come, it was from a fantastic long, fast throw from Robinson which the Barnsley defence were unable to cope with, despite the best efforts of Perkins on the line. On the balance of play, we possibly just about deserved to win; certainly we didn’t look like losing, with Gilks rarely tested.
The team has the potential to really build on this good start. With the addition of a quality right back; a creative midfielder to link play and the new players developing an understanding I see no reason why we can’t be a force in the League.
STAR MAN: Barry Ferguson
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