- Dec 18, 2014
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Think you're being very harsh, but it is probably just a different outlook we have on football.
Maghoma is the usual set piece taker for this age group, and has scored freekicks in the past. I think he has built up enough credit to still be on them, though he hasn't bagged for us. I imagine White might start taking them soon.
I also think our midfield 3 controlled the game and we definitely looked the better team for large parts of the game. Bowden aquitted himself well against a very good side. Abel Ruiz was largely kept quiet by our CBs who I believe is Spain's record goalscorer at u17 level. As for Richards for a man who's been out for a quite a while, and played behind Griffiths for so long I thought he looked dangerous against Barca the big chance missed was the one on the counter, but he his turn and finish was excellent.
As BG said very pleased for Marakanday and Hinds. Markanday wasn't quite as effective as he has been in the u18s but he got a deserved start after putting in great performances and was adjusting to the slightly higher level, being a really small player.
Thought Hinds looked really good again, and great to see him back in the team.
Agreed. Thought Bowden was absolutely superb myself. The midfield 3 in the first half were too much for Barca.