Competitive game but at the end of the day Norwich were slightly the better team so no complaints on the result. Can’t say the same about the officiating though...
Thought Brittain was the best player on the pitch in the first half though he faded after half time still had a very good game IMO
And me. If they"d scored the first half I think the scoreline would have been bigger. Key clearance imo.
I must have been watching a different game. I really like Britain but thought he had enough ball to win us the game today but he couldn’t find a Red for love or money. Just how I saw it.
Brittain kept going but his crossing and final ball has been on and off all season - and off today. Helik, just, I thought was about the pick of our team today, though the high line seemed bizarre if not suicidal. Matty James may have got it if he wasn’t taken off, somewhat bizarrely, over Kane.
I thought James was our best player while he was on, but Helik was faultless until the last kick of the game. But the sooner we can get a forward that is a threat on the back post the better.
Other than the goal line stop, I thought it was Brittains worst game. It was between Walton, Mads and Helik for me.
All the defence did well against a very good side, but were undone by a bit of magic. Overall I'd say Walton shaded it. If keepers are in the spotlight when howlers inevitably lead to goals, as the last line of defence they also shine when keeping them out. Some key saves today kept us in it until the very last kick.
I text a mate of mine at half time, that Brittain had played a few decent balls into the box, but we didn't have anyone capable of getting on the end of it. There was one instance where Woodrow looked to make a run in behind, and Brittain played a ball across, only for Woodrow to take a step back, and leave the cross to drift beyond the far post. I gave criticism of players not getting into the right positions as opposed to Brittain's crosses into the box. Funny how we all see the game differently. I thought he was ineffectual 2nd half, which is why I've gone for Walton.
Walton for me. If Brittain got a plus for the goal line clearance then he must also get a minus for not going with the man that scored.
Agree. No contest either. Team played well enough but jack was outstanding. Smeichal running out of his area to clear at least twice today. Whatever will goalies do next. ( take note Scott)
