Roy Law
Well-Known Member
Loved it! Really hard fought and deserved win. Windy Wellington is a difficult place to go and get three points so top marks for effort and perseverance. The football still isn’t flowing but we still managed to create many more opportunities then they did. The possession play was almost non-existent, there were too many long balls, poor decisions were made and execution was lacking but what showed through, epitomised by the ceaseless effort of Matty Simon, was the desire, the determination and the unquenchable spirit. Two wins on the bounce should mean greater confidence and better football. At last, I am excited again.
Mat Ryan was virtually a spectator such was the dominance of the defence, Bojic’s aberration aside. He was faultless in the air but, did I espy a slight miskick? He is human after all!
Bojic – WYSIWYG – the full package is super athlete but not much of a brain. He is relentless is chasing and tackling but fell asleep to allow Greenacre through.
Rose – not playing like a prospective Socceroo but is slowly getting better. One superbly timed run would have put him clear on goal but Zwaanswijk’s pass was over hit.
Wilko – the mortar that holds the bricks together in the defence. A consummate A league defender. The commentators’ comparing of him with Tobin has some merit. Is a great calming influence on the team.
Zwaanswijk – an absolute brute at the back. Fierce and frightening to play against. Virtually unbeatable.
Griffiths – another who is working back to form. One brilliant turn to allow Bozanic to set up Rose was pure class. Doesn’t mind getting stuck in either.
McGlinchey – the epitome of if you aren’t playing well you dig in and work your socks off. Has yet to rediscover his magic but you can’t fault the attitude.
Bozanic – another for whom it is yet to click. Again though, doesn’t hide. When he clicks so will Rose.
McBreen – the blue collar worker, sleeves rolled up, putting all in for the team. He ain’t pretty to watch but he got though a power of good work today.
Simon – didn’t stop running from go to whoa. Must have been a hell of a cross-country runner at school. Fiercely competitive and thoroughly deserved his goal.
Ibini-Isei – a rising star. Doesn’t always take the right decision but is impressively confident on the ball, good enough and quick enough to go past defenders. Unselfish for the team but selfish enough to create his own opportunities. And he knows where the goal lies.
Hearfield. Very impressed by the work of this player. Looks up for it as soon as he comes on, is quick, skilful and intelligent. He will be pressuring McGlinchey and Bojic for a starting spot and if he gets it he will be hard to shift.
MoM – Bernie but close run with Simon, McBreen and Griffiths
Mat Ryan was virtually a spectator such was the dominance of the defence, Bojic’s aberration aside. He was faultless in the air but, did I espy a slight miskick? He is human after all!
Bojic – WYSIWYG – the full package is super athlete but not much of a brain. He is relentless is chasing and tackling but fell asleep to allow Greenacre through.
Rose – not playing like a prospective Socceroo but is slowly getting better. One superbly timed run would have put him clear on goal but Zwaanswijk’s pass was over hit.
Wilko – the mortar that holds the bricks together in the defence. A consummate A league defender. The commentators’ comparing of him with Tobin has some merit. Is a great calming influence on the team.
Zwaanswijk – an absolute brute at the back. Fierce and frightening to play against. Virtually unbeatable.
Griffiths – another who is working back to form. One brilliant turn to allow Bozanic to set up Rose was pure class. Doesn’t mind getting stuck in either.
McGlinchey – the epitome of if you aren’t playing well you dig in and work your socks off. Has yet to rediscover his magic but you can’t fault the attitude.
Bozanic – another for whom it is yet to click. Again though, doesn’t hide. When he clicks so will Rose.
McBreen – the blue collar worker, sleeves rolled up, putting all in for the team. He ain’t pretty to watch but he got though a power of good work today.
Simon – didn’t stop running from go to whoa. Must have been a hell of a cross-country runner at school. Fiercely competitive and thoroughly deserved his goal.
Ibini-Isei – a rising star. Doesn’t always take the right decision but is impressively confident on the ball, good enough and quick enough to go past defenders. Unselfish for the team but selfish enough to create his own opportunities. And he knows where the goal lies.
Hearfield. Very impressed by the work of this player. Looks up for it as soon as he comes on, is quick, skilful and intelligent. He will be pressuring McGlinchey and Bojic for a starting spot and if he gets it he will be hard to shift.
MoM – Bernie but close run with Simon, McBreen and Griffiths
