Cam v Croal a Punting Challenge: League 2, Cambridge v Bolton (A) Saturday October 24 14:00

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Good half and I think if we get the first goal we win.

Brockbank in that position is an issue for me, though. I really like the lad and he's certainly got a place in the team, just not up the field on the left.

The difficulty is that Gordon is currently susceptible to leaving his man free when defending, and isn't getting in position to put crosses in further forward either. I can't comment on Mascoll but Evatt clearly doesn't trust him yet.

Maybe because he's closer to the camera, their right-back seems to have been more involved than their left-back. So it's good Brockbank is there rather than Gordon/Mascoll leaving a gap - but equally, would an attacking left-sider for us ask more questions of them?

[Worthy4England]

I've only been able to watch the last ten minutes of the first half due to a poor internet connection, and during that period they put a couple of dangerous crosses into our penalty area. It's good to hear that that hasn't been typical of the half, though.

It's not felt like that sort of game, mate - we've had probably the best chance and we've generally looked ok

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Brockbank in that position is an issue for me, though. I really like the lad and he's certainly got a place in the team, just not up the field on the left.

I was thinking he'd done very well there, considering he's a right-footed centre-back. Getting involved rather than making up the numbers. Whether we'd be better with someone who could beat a man and cross it is another thought entirely.

He's been fine, but by having him there we're effectively ruling out a corner of the pitch. He immediately cuts back in as soon as he receives it and we then have to play through the middle. We've done this reasonably successfully a few times, but the absence of unpredictability makes it so much easier for the opposing defenders.

Yeah, that's fair. Then again, IIRC the last "pre-Brockbank" game saw zero last-third left-flank penetration anyway.

EDIT aye - us v Oldham (left to right)

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us v Barrow (right to left)

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[BWFC_Insane]

There are limitations with Brockbank no doubt but he’s involved and running well. Might be a bigger issue at home if a team drops deep against us.

[officer_dibble]

feck* why make that final pass then

[BWFC_Insane]

I’d love to see that again. Musta been close.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Gah. Unlucky Harry. Easy with hindsight but even at the time I thought Sarce should have shot left-footed.

[DJBlu]

Feck me Ali. Stick it in you tit.

[BWFC_Insane]

Feck me Ali. Stick it in you tit.

For me he really should have scored himself. Lovely back flick but should have taken it first time.

[nicholaldo]

I've only been able to watch the last ten minutes of the first half due to a poor internet connection, and during that period they put a couple of dangerous crosses into our penalty area. It's good to hear that that hasn't been typical of the half, though.

It's not felt like that sort of game, mate - we've had probably the best chance and we've generally looked ok

Good, good. I'm currently sat on the stairs as close to my router as possible. Brew in hand, laptop on knee.

Fingers crossed my now regained internet connection lasts a full forty-five minutes.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Crawford's not a goalscorer. Sarce sort of is. I'm more surprised by him.

Gnahoua for Doyle, not what we'd request perhaps but interesting – if Arthur's faster, will he stretch them, or make them drop deeper and give more room to Sarce/Doyle/Delf to create behind him?

[BWFC_Insane]

Crawford's not a goalscorer. Sarce sort of is. I'm more surprised by him.

Gnahoua for Doyle, not what we'd request perhaps but interesting – if Arthur's faster, will he stretch them, or make them drop deeper and give more room to Sarce/Doyle/Delf to create behind him?

Think Doyle was feeling a hamstring.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Crawford's not a goalscorer. Sarce sort of is. I'm more surprised by him.

Gnahoua for Doyle, not what we'd request perhaps but interesting – if Arthur's faster, will he stretch them, or make them drop deeper and give more room to Sarce/Doyle/Delf to create behind him?

Think Doyle was feeling a hamstring.

Yeah, it's not a change Evatt would make willingly.

[BWFC_Insane]

Santos struggling now.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Brocky's really growing in confidence on the ball, it's good to see.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Santos struggling now.

With injury or ennui?

[BWFC_Insane]

Santos struggling now.

With injury or ennui?

Injury.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Santos struggling now.

With injury or ennui?

Injury.

Seems alright now. Hope so anyway.

[DJBlu]

Ironside coming on.

Wish it was you know who.

[BWFC_Insane]

Delfouneso is a very frustrating watch.