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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: Ryaldinhio on September 03, 2024, 10:46:35 pm

Title: Olowu & McGrath
Post by: Ryaldinhio on September 03, 2024, 10:46:35 pm
Another solid display at the back, both showing they are very good back ups at least, but challenging for first team spot.

This is exactly what we need.
Title: Re: Olowu & McGrath
Post by: RobTheRover on September 03, 2024, 11:21:26 pm
Both did very well. Aside from that slight slip by Jay it was a flawless performance from both. The Huddersfield goal came from Joe passing a player on to Broadbent who momentarily switched off, but that can happen.

A solid team performance.
Title: Re: Olowu & McGrath
Post by: drfchound on September 03, 2024, 11:28:26 pm
Both did very well. Aside from that slight slip by Jay it was a flawless performance from both. The Huddersfield goal came from Joe passing a player on to Broadbent who momentarily switched off, but that can happen.

A solid team performance.

Yes, it can and does happen.
All goals are preventable aren’t they.
If we had conceded a goal like the Yeboah one people would have gone mad.
Title: Re: Olowu & McGrath
Post by: selby on September 03, 2024, 11:41:30 pm
  We nearly did.
Title: Re: Olowu & McGrath
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 04, 2024, 02:08:08 am
McGrath went into one tackle and it was no nonsense. Straight through, clean, took the ball. ⚽️ Proper defender..
Title: Re: Olowu & McGrath
Post by: mitchfloyd on September 04, 2024, 04:32:49 am
A solid defense that we need.
Title: Re: Olowu & McGrath
Post by: RoversInSpain on September 04, 2024, 09:55:54 am
Thought McGrath looked better than Joe v Everton, last night Joe returned the favour, he was excellent, I think he was given Ward to look after, which he certainly did.
I hope these two both really kick on together we need new blood at the back and a partnership.

So they’ve had their exams, do Joe and Jay (JayJo) start v Gillingham?
Personally I think they should.
Title: Re: Olowu & McGrath
Post by: selby on September 04, 2024, 10:11:32 am
  In Bradly Dack they will have a different challenge, me I would go with Olowu and Anderson in this one.
  McGrath has been caught on the ball in both games at Port Vale and Huddersfield, this lot will be onto that, and if McGrath does play he needs to quicken up when in possession.
Title: Re: Olowu & McGrath
Post by: Bessie Red on September 04, 2024, 12:42:56 pm
Jo was very good & he is becoming consistently good, which makes me wonder if Cliff has been giving him one to one coaching to get him more dominant & cut out the mistakes he used to make!
Title: Re: Olowu & McGrath
Post by: ncRover on September 04, 2024, 02:55:05 pm
I would say the biggest improvement in Olowu is that he looks a lot braver when competing aerially.
He always had the size and strength but would shirk away previously. Now he imposes himself more and wins a lot more duels.
Great balance between them 2 with McGrath’s left foot and Joe’s athleticism.
Then there’s Anderson to put in if the opposition has a league 2 cave troll up front.
Just have to pray for no more injuries.
Title: Re: Olowu & McGrath
Post by: ravenrover on September 04, 2024, 06:33:15 pm
  In Bradly Dack they will have a different challenge, me I would go with Olowu and Anderson in this one.
  McGrath has been caught on the ball in both games at Port Vale and Huddersfield, this lot will be onto that, and if McGrath does play he needs to quicken up when in possession.
C'mon Selby put the following in starting order Wood Anderson Olowu McGrath Faulkener