Wall V Plymouth match thread- Wednesday 7.45pm KO

Summary:
Plymouth started really well first 10 and just weren't really in it. Then Esse started to have an effect. A few minutes later the goal comes. Esse makes a good tackle, bursts forward and then feeds Honeyman who takes his time then lays it back and Esse guides it home calmly.
They had a couple of half chances. Header staright at Jensen, then another high cross which Jensen drops but then gathers on the floor. We created quite a bit down the left with Azeez, and Honeyman getting involved but the final ball was never quite there.
Second half we were control for most of it and gave them nothing really as our shape was really good. Azeez had a golden chance when he broke clear but the ball bounced off his shin and was somehow cleared, he should have scored.
One other chance was from a corner, Cooper heads down, Leonard turns and strikes but it went a foot wide.
Then it was a case of game management and seeing it out for the win. They only had one other half chance where Jensen dropped it again but the follow up went high and wide.
Jensen, sorry but doesn't convince me at all despite the clean sheet. Dropped the ball twice and is worrying with any high balls coming in
Leonard and Tango were great again tonight, gave nothing away at all. Tango starting to lead from the back. Cooper was solid and Bryan did quite well going forward first half but then held back more 2nd half.
De Norre and Saville did what they do well, breaking up play and De Norre being the one who tries to look forward a bit.
Azeez was a real plus tonight both going forward and tracking back, should have scored, but had a really good game all round.
Honeyman just keeps buzzing around all game, breaks up play and a great run and lay off for Esse's goal. Ivanovic didn't really have a chance to affect the game much but kept pressing.
Esse, man of the match by a mile and far too good for this side. He is just a different level. He has now added the defensive side to his game too, which is what led to his goal and such a composed finish.
None of the subs made much of a difference as it was a case of just fresh legs, shutting up and seeing the game out.
 
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A hard earned 3 points with a well worked goal between Esse and Honeyman. I thought the back 4 all played well tonight. Felt sorry for Ivanovic who had zero service, Harris has to get better tactically against the bottom sides in this league.

Jensen must buy his gloves from the fishmongers, he’d be better off punching the ball more.
 
Azeez gave a few glimpses of his talent tonight. I was wondering if could do it at this level but I think he can. He worked very hard and there was a moment where he gave the ball away and he ran back a won it back. That shows he has bottle. He obviously should have scored but it was a brilliant tackle to deny him and he lost his balance. All in all, it was a promising display from him.
 
Summary:
Plymouth started really well first 10 and just weren't really in it. Then Esse started to have an effect. A few minutes later the goal comes. Esse makes a good tackle, bursts forward and then feeds Honeyman who takes his time then lays it back and Esse guides it home calmly.
They had a couple of half chances. Header staright at Jensen, then another high cross which Jensen drops but then gathers on the floor. We created quite a bit down the left with Azeez, and Honeyman getting involved but the final ball was never quite there.
Second half we were control for most of it and gave them nothing really as our shape was really good. Azeez had a golden chance when he broke clear but the ball bounced off his shin and was somehow cleared, he should have scored.
One other chance was from a corner, Cooper heads down, Leonard turns and strikes but it went a foot wide.
Then it was a case of game management and seeing it out for the win. They only had one other half chance where Jensen dropped it again but the follow up went high and wide.
Jensen, sorry but doesn't convince me at all despite the clean sheet. Dropped the ball twice and is worrying with any high balls coming in
Leonard and Tango were great again tonight, gave nothing away at all. Tango starting to lead from the back. Cooper was solid and Bryan did quite well going forward first half but then held back more 2nd half.
De Norre and Saville did what they do well, breaking up play and De Norre being the one who tries to look forward a bit.
Azeez was a real plus tonight both going forward and tracking back, should have scored, but had a really good game all round.
Honeyman just keeps buzzing around all game, breaks up play and a great run and lay off for Esse's goal. Ivanovic didn't really have a chance to affect the game much but kept pressing.
Esse, man of the match by a mile and far too good for this side. He is just a different level. He has now added the defensive side to his game too, which is what led to his goal and such a composed finish.
None of the subs made much of a difference as it was a case of just fresh legs, shutting up and seeing the game out.
fair reflection of the game. Thanks. I would say about Esse (and I’m a massively impressed by him) to be THE player he does need to learn when to fuck around and when to keep it more simple but fuck me- he oozes talent.

As for the squad, I would also creatively criticise the wasteful nature we have with the ball at times. I counted a number of times when we won back possession only to cheaply give it away.

All in all, a good performance, 3 points in the bag. Not much not to like about that.
 
Summary:
Plymouth started really well first 10 and just weren't really in it. Then Esse started to have an effect. A few minutes later the goal comes. Esse makes a good tackle, bursts forward and then feeds Honeyman who takes his time then lays it back and Esse guides it home calmly.
They had a couple of half chances. Header staright at Jensen, then another high cross which Jensen drops but then gathers on the floor. We created quite a bit down the left with Azeez, and Honeyman getting involved but the final ball was never quite there.
Second half we were control for most of it and gave them nothing really as our shape was really good. Azeez had a golden chance when he broke clear but the ball bounced off his shin and was somehow cleared, he should have scored.
One other chance was from a corner, Cooper heads down, Leonard turns and strikes but it went a foot wide.
Then it was a case of game management and seeing it out for the win. They only had one other half chance where Jensen dropped it again but the follow up went high and wide.
Jensen, sorry but doesn't convince me at all despite the clean sheet. Dropped the ball twice and is worrying with any high balls coming in
Leonard and Tango were great again tonight, gave nothing away at all. Tango starting to lead from the back. Cooper was solid and Bryan did quite well going forward first half but then held back more 2nd half.
De Norre and Saville did what they do well, breaking up play and De Norre being the one who tries to look forward a bit.
Azeez was a real plus tonight both going forward and tracking back, should have scored, but had a really good game all round.
Honeyman just keeps buzzing around all game, breaks up play and a great run and lay off for Esse's goal. Ivanovic didn't really have a chance to affect the game much but kept pressing.
Esse, man of the match by a mile and far too good for this side. He is just a different level. He has now added the defensive side to his game too, which is what led to his goal and such a composed finish.
None of the subs made much of a difference as it was a case of just fresh legs, shutting up and seeing the game out.
Cheers mate and thanks for the comprehensive updates. I actually watched the second half and thought there was some good individual performances and i like the look of Ivanovich. He finds good positions, has good technique and can hit the target.

It's never going to be pretty with two teams at the wrong end of the table but we won the battle.

Onwards and upwards


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Azeez gave a few glimpses of his talent tonight. I was wondering if could do it at this level but I think he can. He worked very hard and there was a moment where he gave the ball away and he ran back a won it back. That shows he has bottle. He obviously should have scored but it was a brilliant tackle to deny him and he lost his balance. All in all, it was a promising display from him.
Agreed. He is another that looks decent as he adjusts to this level. Thought he had a really good game.
 
Azeez gave a few glimpses of his talent tonight. I was wondering if could do it at this level but I think he can. He worked very hard and there was a moment where he gave the ball away and he ran back a won it back. That shows he has bottle. He obviously should have scored but it was a brilliant tackle to deny him and he lost his balance. All in all, it was a promising display from him.
I’d agree that Azeez did better tonight, but he was up against a poor side. A step forward, but he’s got a fair way to go to be classed as a championship player IMO. Some of his touches were great and he showed some pace and hit a few decent crosses. 7/10 for me.
 
I’d agree that Azeez did better tonight, but he was up against a poor side. A step forward, but he’s got a fair way to go to be classed as a championship player IMO. Some of his touches were great and he showed some pace and hit a few decent crosses. 7/10 for me.

Absolutely. Not the finished article, he went past his player a few times but the main thing is he put a shift in. We have to remember that he has worked his way up the leagues after being rejected as a professional. That shows he has character. He definitely has ability but he needs to find his feet. I was worried about him before tonight but there is something there.

I said it before on this thread but he gave the ball away quite badly and immediately won it back and I really liked that.
 
I’d agree that Azeez did better tonight, but he was up against a poor side. A step forward, but he’s got a fair way to go to be classed as a championship player IMO. Some of his touches were great and he showed some pace and hit a few decent crosses. 7/10 for me.
He might need a run of games for him to settle and get used to playing in this side. Can be tough being a creative player/ winger cause the expectations of them are quite high. We spend a lot of time without the ball in games and that's no help to a winger who's always looking for the ball to his feet so he can create something. With Harris he'll also have to learn and carry out his defensive duties to a good standard otherwise he won't be trusted or selected as much.
 
I suppose it's too early to know anything about the knock that forced Esse off. He's one player we don't want to see out. Hopefully, he's OK. I'm coming over on the ferry for the Swansea match - I'd love to see Esse playing.

I think he'll be alright. Looked like a knock but nothing serious. Short trip relatively speaking for you to get to Swansea? I hope we make it worthwhile.
 
Absolutely. Not the finished article, he went past his player a few times but the main thing is he put a shift in. We have to remember that he has worked his way up the leagues after being rejected as a professional. That shows he has character. He definitely has ability but he needs to find his feet. I was worried about him before tonight but there is something there.

I said it before on this thread but he gave the ball away quite badly and immediately won it back and I really liked that.
I think he had half a season in the championship with Reading so it's a step up until he gains more experience. Definitely has the technique and plenty heart.