'Proper football' passing it to each other and trying to create opportunities, mixed with an irregular but usually well timed fast high press to try to force mistakes and gain possession in an opponents half is exactly how we should approach every game.
Pretty good performances all round. Midfield mobile enough, and far more composed and controlled with their passing. Did their share of covering and defending as well but more by anticipation than reactive chasing.
Defence generally untroubled thanks to better use of the ball in front of them, also seemed to be able to get the ball forward and to an Albion player a bit more often. Got a bit sloppy later on but thankfully nothing too stupid. Mention for SJ who looked solid and built confidence.
Up front 3 scored but could easily have, and maybe ought to have been more. Hugill scored but missed a few decent chances though he certainly played a lot better than he has previously. Led the line pretty well, worked hard and supported runners. Not a bad game.
All the rest did ok including the subs. First half better than the second. We were probably looking after the lead after the subs so they did not make any obvious improvements. Would have liked to see TGH given a bit of first team experience, but think his time will come.
Overall a lot happier than I expected to be, long may the improvement keep developing. COYB
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