Experience won us that point

I'm a big critic of Winnall but last night he came on and looked a different player. He came on as a leader and took responsibility. He seemed more focused and full of energy. The ball stuck to his feet, he pushed us forward. At times he turned and pushed their defence back meaning we could find Hammill and Kent out wide. For all Bradshaws graft and effort he struggles to get hold of the ball, I've seen that in every game he's started so far.

I do now think there is a role for all our strikers depending on the opposition. It's down to Hecky to decide which pairing or front man suits a game best. Last week I wrote out a striking pecking order, a lot agreed with me on it. If Winnall performs like that regular then he has to start. He should take great pride in his performance last night and hopefully he will get over the need to sulk.

The introduction of Hammill was also key. Kpekawa was left hung out to dry by Kent second half. In one instance Kent flat out refused to chase back and was saved a massive bollocking after Winnalls lung busting run and tackle. Knowing Hecky, Kent will still get that bollocking anyway.

By 70 minutes Kpekawas confidence was shot. Some coaching, motivation and defensive support from Hammill really brought him on. It seemed to calm him a little and by the last 6-7 minutes of the game he looked a different player. He won us the corner with a good burst forward and then grabbed the assist for the goal. That will have done him a world of good after hadn't been a great game for him.
I think what last night showed is not to take any of our players for granted. They all have a part to play. Sometimes Bradshaw will look better than Winnall, sometimes Kent will look better than Hammill. But each of them have a massive part to play and I for one will no longer be writing off any individual on their capabilities at this level.

 

I wouldn't judge Bradshaw on that performance at all. He was left totally isolated up top. It was a thankless task he had been given

 

I'm not judging him on that performance. I've seen him start 6 games. Most of them alongside Watkins.

I thought Bradshaw did well. He worked hard but the ball didnt stick.