Wycombe (H) - EFL Cup R3 | Post-Match Thread
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Loved the game tonight, just got back. Sort the bleeding roadworks out! They’re everywhere at the moment!
Started a bit flat and nervously as you’d expect with new players bedding in, but we were unlucky to concede a scabby goal from a corner, following a game of pinball in the box.
Then on about 20 minutes, Phillip Walter Foden thought “fuck this, time to run the game” and totally destroyed Wycombe on his own. An unbelievable midfield maestro display.
Thought all the youngsters did well. Loved Wilson-Esbrand’s performance the most. His positional sense and attacking movement were both superb and he’s pretty rapid. Once he learns to slow his movement down before crossing, he’ll be a first team squad member.
Burns and Mbete did well against the bulk of Akinfenwa and the pace of their number 18, who impressed me with his speed in pressing as well as attacking. Guess he has to press for 2 players when playing with Akinfenwa. He held the ball up well and flicked balls on decently, but I’m not sure I’ve seen an outfield player run less during a game. Burns reminded me of Stones.
Lavia was very, very good at linking play and mopping up balls. Thought he was slightly fortunate to stay on the pitch after his two fouls. The first one looked like he was pushed and overbalanced, but could have been a straight red on another day. Not seen it back though.
Palmer is silky smooth and has David Silva-esque pirouettes in his locker. Nice finish for his goal too.
McAtee did ok at left back, but the game was done and glad he got on and made his debut.
Egan-Riley did a very good inverted right back role. Nothing outstanding, but all the defenders usage of the ball was excellent.
TL;DR Great game, youngsters did really well.
Started a bit flat and nervously as you’d expect with new players bedding in, but we were unlucky to concede a scabby goal from a corner, following a game of pinball in the box.
Then on about 20 minutes, Phillip Walter Foden thought “fuck this, time to run the game” and totally destroyed Wycombe on his own. An unbelievable midfield maestro display.
Thought all the youngsters did well. Loved Wilson-Esbrand’s performance the most. His positional sense and attacking movement were both superb and he’s pretty rapid. Once he learns to slow his movement down before crossing, he’ll be a first team squad member.
Burns and Mbete did well against the bulk of Akinfenwa and the pace of their number 18, who impressed me with his speed in pressing as well as attacking. Guess he has to press for 2 players when playing with Akinfenwa. He held the ball up well and flicked balls on decently, but I’m not sure I’ve seen an outfield player run less during a game. Burns reminded me of Stones.
Lavia was very, very good at linking play and mopping up balls. Thought he was slightly fortunate to stay on the pitch after his two fouls. The first one looked like he was pushed and overbalanced, but could have been a straight red on another day. Not seen it back though.
Palmer is silky smooth and has David Silva-esque pirouettes in his locker. Nice finish for his goal too.
McAtee did ok at left back, but the game was done and glad he got on and made his debut.
Egan-Riley did a very good inverted right back role. Nothing outstanding, but all the defenders usage of the ball was excellent.
TL;DR Great game, youngsters did really well.
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Pep never gives chance to kids .
Bald fraud mad professor out .
Bald fraud mad professor out .
LongsightM13
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A really enjoyable evening, delighted so many of the young lads had such a positive night that they will never forget.
As others have said, fair play to Wycombe and Gareth Ainsworth for having a good go and not resorting to thuggery. They shouldn’t have been relegated last season after what Derby got away with and I hope they have a good year
As others have said, fair play to Wycombe and Gareth Ainsworth for having a good go and not resorting to thuggery. They shouldn’t have been relegated last season after what Derby got away with and I hope they have a good year
mexico1970
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Wifes first game today and she loved it, got in easy the steak pie was excellent as was the hot dog I got.
Well done the young lads you played well today.
Well done the young lads you played well today.
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Really enjoyed that.
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Bill Walker
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It's quite possible that's because we were playing Wycombe Wanderers
Bill Walker
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Great pic.