Season 21/22: Plymouth vs Swansea Official Friendly Match Thread

[bakajack]

Cracking finish from Whittaker showing what he can offer on right wing without Ayew

 

[JoshTheJack]

Good strike.

 

[jackharris]

Goooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllll!!!!!!!

Whittaker 23’

 

[Muteswan]

Just tuned in and within 10 seconds we score.

 

[monmouth]

Ok. I know it’s only plymuff in a friendly but this looks so much better. Like we know what we are trying to do and moving. I guess the real acid test is when out players are put under pressure. Do they trust their skill or whang it.

 

[bakajack]

Cullen with a cheeky flick for 2-0, his 4th goal of preseason I believe

 

[Neath_Jack]

Announce winning the league admin.

 

[Risc]

Liking benda’s distribution so far.

 

[bakajack]

Liking benda’s distribution so far.

He hasn't had to try too much but yeah so far done everything needed of him

 

[bakajack]

Couple of great blocks from Bennett so far, playing like a cup final and promotion at stake throwing himself in front of shots

 

[bakajack]

Latibeaudiere has been bullied a couple of times by that right winger, needs to be stronger especially as a centre half

 

[Manselton Jack]

Latibeaudiere has been bullied a couple of times by that right winger, needs to be stronger especially as a centre half

Lati looks a bit sluggish so far, Whittaker looking good though.

 

[Muteswan]

Anyone seen Steve Cooper there?

 

[bakajack]

My half time opinions:

Benda: Hasn't had to do a lot but has done all he needed to and made the right decisions with his distribution
Naughton: Solid and often starting attacks, his simple short passes around the opposing box sometimes lacking but decent showing
Bennett: Looks hungry for new season, a few diving blocks in the box
Latibeaudiere: Has looked shaky and easily bullied, possible weak link and needs to be stronger
Bidwell: Started slow but has put in a couple of good balls, plenty of energy
Grimes: Grimes is as Grimes does, link man and always offering himself up for the ball
Fulton: Done a similar role to Grimes, not really gotten forward as we know he can
Dhanda: Has probed but not really created much, needs ball to feet though to shine
Whittaker: Great shot for opening goal, we haven't really played quick one touch footie to get him in and shine but shown he can perform
Lowe: Likewise we haven't really played to his strengths, one good chance in box but couldn't get it out of his feet
Cullen: Nice improvisation for goal, good movement but needs to work on his holdup and link play when trying to up the tempo

 

[Pacemaker]

Anyone seen Steve Cooper there?

Yeah he was standing amongst players in water break