I hope it goes without saying that this match shouldn't be used to judge this season's chances. Its just too variable in the first month and plus I heard the players had an extra 250 meters this week as the bus parked up a bit more towards the Town End
Anyway my twopenneth just judging the 90.
First half was an average affair. The defence looked a bit vulnerable out wide as the full backs pushed on as virtual wingers offereing no cover. That's fine, but there are some older legs in there that don't motor. Did OK at times but lets be brutally honest, never really looked like scoring, McKirdy half chance aside.
Second half was largely hopeless. They were quicker, worked harder and exposed us on several times. OK we missed a penalty that may have changed things, but ultimately we got exactly what we deserved.
Not going to spend much time on this report. It doesn't deserve it. But it was a bit like the Cardiff game. One of very few positives and one that left me wondering what we are trying to do.
Player ratings
Sol Brynn - 6
Lucky to get the nod based on last week. Did OK for a debut. Made some routine saves. But could have done better with third, though he had to do something.
Ciaran Brennan - 5
A couple of good tackles. Nothing horrendous. Nothing brilliant.
Mathieu Baudry - 5
Looked OK to me, but part of a defence that conceded 3. Probably my ick of the back 3.
Angus MacDonald - 5
Clearly short of fitness, and that showed the longer the game went on after a promising start.
Tyrese Shade - 5
I'll be honest, possibly a bit harsh. Didn't really see enough of him and so nothing sticks in my head.
Remeao Hutton - 5
See Shade
Louis Reed - 2
Channelling his inner Curran. Made loads of passes. All to Harrogate players. Similar to last season up there to be honest, but with added extra.
Jonny Williams - 5
Wasn't terrible. But this is supposed to be a Welsh international. FFS show it.
Ben Gladwin - 6.5
Though he as sharper, and looked more attacking than last year. Pick of midfield. Not marked down for the penalty
Harry McKirdy - 5.5
Looked like he was trying. Very. Nothing really came off but didn't stop.
Tomi Adeloye - 4
Did square root of bugger all. Not all his fault as service was poor.
Jacob Wakeling - 5
Not much chance to impress. Looked more lively than Adeloye.
Saidou Khan - 6
Looked eager with a good motor, but can't give him more because he's not played the 90
Cian Harries - 5
Not much time to impress. Did OK in what I saw
