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Robin
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Keep in mind it was only a friendly and the only one I have bothered with this summer. I do not expect a great deal and believe there is only so much you can take from games like this:

Positives:
[*] All the following looked a class above Bath, Taylor, Vaughan, Elliott, Sterling-James, Arthur, Richards, Gornell, Harrison and Hanks.
[*] I'm confident Vaughan will make the step up.
[*] Taylor and Elliott look like they will make a very good partnership at the back when we play physical sides.
[*] Terry Gornell is a more than able deputy for Byron as number ten.

Negatives:
[*] Haworth - based on today I don't see how he fits into the team. He doesn't seem to have any distinguishable pace, not much trickery and although his crossing is ok I don't see him creating many chances.
[*] Kotwica - I'm sorry but he must be fourth choice at the moment and he needs to improve a lot if he's going to make it as pro. The raw talent is there but he's lacking something. I would send him on loan for the first six months to a conference side.
[*] Based on today Bingham is not up to it, we could take a gamble on him as there appears to be a player there but he's no where near first team ready just yet.

Other thoughts:
[*] He didn't do anything wrong but Carson seems really small in that goal, I hope we do not have problems with an aerial threat.
[*] Although he doesn't look all that impressive either Black does look more solid than CBB.
[*] Based on today Elliott and Taylor should start the season as first choice centre halves. Troy will need to wait his turn.
[*] We are dearly missing a number nine and a central midfielder who can tackle and pick a pass.
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Red Duke
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Robin - are you more positive or more negative towards this coming season?
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Robin
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I have low hopes Duke. Based on what I saw today I expect us to be more solid at the back but hard to see us scoring or creating many chances. I'd predict a bottom half finish in all honesty.
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RegencyCheltenhamSpa
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I assume Hall was injured/rested?
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Robin
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Hall didn't play think he has a tight hamstring RCS.
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RegencyCheltenhamSpa
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Thanks.
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MrsWardenHill
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My thoughts - we're still relying on Stevie E, looked the best player to me today. Wasn't that inspired too much by anybody else.
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Red Duke
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Robin wrote:I have low hopes Duke. Based on what I saw today I expect us to be more solid at the back but hard to see us scoring or creating many chances. I'd predict a bottom half finish in all honesty.
Should I be putting my money on plenty of 0-0 draws this season?
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rasta
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Ref goal keeper, we were at the cricket Monday and said to one of the directors he looked short, he replied they are in fact the same height.
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rasta
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ok just checked soccer base and he is 3 inches shorter.
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Shade
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Poor pre-seasons are a good sign for a solid season. Keep the faith.
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RaymondDuck
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I think your assessment of Kotwica was a little harsh, he showed good touches and movement. He's only 17 isn't he? I don't think we're in any danger of him being too high in the pecking order... That said, I agree, more match time at a lower level wouldn't do any harm.
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