Peterborough United v Swindon Town Official Matchday Thread

[Benzel]

Surely Troy is banned

He was banned for one game and we have played one game.

[blah blah]

Am I the only one who thought Gladwin looked totally out of his depth for most of the game ? He had 1 decent run in the first half, but apart from that the full back had him in his pocket for the whole game, he didnt beat him once. THe cross for the own goal was the only time he attempted a cross without trying to beat his man and he looked seriously lacking in pace. That wide role is probably not his natural position, but even so, I was amazed he lasted so long especially as Byrne was on the bench. Not totally writing him off, just thought he consistently chose the wrong option and looked a yard  slower than anyone else last night.

[Honkytonk]

Ah ok.

I thought Branco was a bit of a bombscare last night. He works hard and you can't fault his passion but he was awful in that first half. I would swap him for Troy for Saturday.

You know who he reminded me of? Risser.

You can't deny it was a beautiful header, it's just a shame it was at the wrong end...

[Bob's Orange]

Am I the only one who thought Gladwin looked totally out of his depth for most of the game ? He had 1 decent run in the first half, but apart from that the full back had him in his pocket for the whole game, he didnt beat him once. THe cross for the own goal was the only time he attempted a cross without trying to beat his man and he looked seriously lacking in pace. That wide role is probably not his natural position, but even so, I was amazed he lasted so long especially as Byrne was on the bench. Not totally writing him off, just thought he consistently chose the wrong option and looked a yard  slower than anyone else last night.

Can't really disagree with what you have said but that was his first full match for us on a pudding of a pitch and he came through it ok I thought. Yes, his one trick worked first time but after that Knight-Percival had him in his back pocket and not a lot came off for him. That said he put in a shift and always looked for the ball. He was painfully slow though, he was put through first half and looked to be jogging forward instead of sprinting through on goal. The commentator last night said Reading released him because he was too small!

After his cameo on Saturday and last night, I think there could be the hallmarks of a decent midfielder in there.

Also, how classy did Kasim look last night? Its a shame he's now suspended for 2 games, he's been a brilliant find.

[suttonred]

Not the first player Reading have let go for being to small! The heightest plastic bastards.

[Reg Smeeton]

Can't really disagree with what you have said but that was his first full match for us on a pudding of a pitch and he came through it ok I thought. Yes, his one trick worked first time but after that Knight-Percival had him in his back pocket and not a lot came off for him. That said he put in a shift and always looked for the ball. He was painfully slow though, he was put through first half and looked to be jogging forward instead of sprinting through on goal. The commentator last night said Reading released him because he was too small!

After his cameo on Saturday and last night, I think there could be the hallmarks of a decent midfielder in there.

Also, how classy did Kasim look last night? Its a shame he's now suspended for 2 games, he's been a brilliant find.

We're picking up these lads from non-league or Prem stiffs....in many ways I prefer the non-leaguers, might not have so much ability but likely to have better attitude.

We know from experience....that for every Charlie Austin or Simon Cox, you'll get a score of Darren Dykes, Ben Martins or Bertie Brayleys.

It's highly unusual for these types to just step up seamlessly....it could be that they just won't, or it could be they need a bit of time...we as fans can help by being supportive rather than getting on their backs.

[Bob's Orange]

Darren Dykes is now playing for Newport Pagnall Town.

Ben Martin is playing for St Albans City along with (Kerrea Gilbert who I can remember turning out for Arsenal a while back)

Bertie Brayley has had more clubs than Nick Faldo since leaving us. However he has had International caps, for the England learning disabilities team.

[Reg Smeeton]

Darren Dykes is now playing for Newport Pagnall Town.

Ben Martin is playing for St Albans City along with (Kerrea Gilbert who I can remember turning out for Arsenal a while back)

Bertie Brayley has had more clubs than Nick Faldo since leaving us. However he has had International caps, for the England learning disabilities team.

There are, inevitably, more who are just not good enough for league football....take Branco for example he's come from Conference South...can he make it? Maybe.  Gladwin similar...the rest of this season is a good opportunity to give these lads some experience....we ought to be able to just about avoid a relegation battle, and are not realistically hunting a PO spot.

[Batch]

It's going to take a while to see if gladwin has what it takes to step up in speed of thought/decision making.

I thought he did OK until the final third.

[chalkies_shorts]

I'd back Gladwyn over Byrne

[Gnasher]

Any news on the date of the 2nd leg? I'll have to reschedule my Daughter's gymnastics lesson if it's on Monday!

[kerry red]

Supposedly Monday 17th Feb

BTW, looked in on the Posh forum and one fella seems to think they went down to 10 men when Assombolonga went off.

WTF?

[Batch]

Was it an ironic  statement that ass'  replacement was no good. Or did they mean temporarily down to 10..

[Peter Venkman]

Supposedly Monday 17th Feb

BTW, looked in on the Posh forum and one fella seems to think they went down to 10 men when Assombolonga went off.

WTF?

They did go down to 10 men, for about 3 minutes.

[Gnasher]

Supposedly Monday 17th Feb

BTW, looked in on the Posh forum and one fella seems to think they went down to 10 men when Assombolonga went off.

WTF?

Ta. I'll keep checking the Sky and JPT sites.