For those who went, who stood out at Burgess Hill today? (and who disappointed)

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Pre season friendly against Ryman League opponents etc but Hoskins looks CLASS, didn't work for CMS but he looked like he was having fun, Bergkamp looks like a slightly better version of Woods, the right back triallist in the first half looked decent but would like to see him against better opposition. I thought Buckley was the most dissapointing.

Yasir Kasim was poor.

 

[HP Seagull]

Hoskins and Noone were the two stand-out players. Having never really paid much attention to Hoskins before I wasn't sure what to expect, but he looked a quality player - quick, sharp and linked well with CMS. Noone was absolutely brilliant and beat his man pretty much every time he got the ball.

Hope CMS injury is minor - thought he had a good half and worked really hard. Missed a sitter one-on-one but made the chance for himself so we'll let him off! Buckley looked good in patches - very much the sort of player who will do something out-of-this-world one minute and then shank a cross out for a goal kick.

 

[Marshy]

Buckley is going to be a cracking buy.

 

[Bring back Bryan wade!!]

Sounds like CMS is just a niggle, nothing serious.

 

[Doc Lynam]

Right back, looked like he had a Leon Knight type attitude. Probably a little unfair after 45 minutes but hey ho, first impressions. Bergkamp didn't do anything for me. Hoskins, CMS and Noone all looked lively.

Will post video shortly, once I get it on you tube. Hopefully within the hour, for those that want to see a couple of the goals.

Nice one

 

[dingodan]

I dont really think its fair to be disappointed with anyone today tbh. They havent played a game since last season. If they got a run out and kicked a ball then it was a constructive day, I think this was a fitness workout more than a test of skill or tactics.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

It was good to see Ankergren save 2 out of the 5 penalties after the match, one he caught and the other with his feet. Noone was the only blank for us hitting the post but he'd scored a penalty in the game anyway. Penalty shootout 4-3 to the Albion.

 

[tonymgc]

Hoskins looked brilliant, Noone was his usual self dancing past the opposition like they weren't there. CMS looked busy and on another day would've had a goal or 2, Other than this week though i don't think he's had any pre-season training.
Unfortunatly couldn't tell much of what was happening in the first half being stuck in the corner at the other end.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Thought Dunk looked very composed and confident on the ball. Old head on young shoulders and a non-hoofer. Impressive.

 

[CAPTAIN GREALISH]

pre season friendly against ryman league opponents etc but hoskins looks class, didn't work for cms but he looked like he was having fun, bergkamp looks like a slightly better version of woods, the right back triallist in the first half looked decent but would like to see him against better opposition. I thought buckley was the most dissapointing.

Yasir kasim was poor.

agree with this but how come no one mentioned m . Painter what a great player he is?

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

What I found impressive overall today was the complete and utter absence of ego in the squad.

Smells like team spirit already

 

[Bozza]

agree with this but how come no one mentioned m . Painter what a great player he is?

Painter's problem is his consistency, in that he is too bloomin' consistent. You just know he'll be solid and never deliver a performance that is less than 7/10.

 

[El Turi]

It was good to see Ankergren save 2 out of the 5 penalties after the match, one he caught and the other with his feet. Noone was the only blank for us hitting the post but he'd scored a penalty in the game anyway. Penalty shootout 4-3 to the Albion.

Calderon's penalty was saved. 3-2 I think it was in the end?

 

[CAPTAIN GREALISH]

painter's problem is his consistency, in that he is too bloomin' consistent. You just know he'll be solid and never deliver a performance that is less than 7/10.

correct . Need 10 others like him

 

[ferring seagull]

Originally posted by Marshy

CMS and Hoskins looks like a partnership to me.
Although CMS should have scored, his movement is mustard. Hoskins is a clever player also.

Buckley i thought showed up well. He is a big lad, quick and if he had more room to run in would have murdered them, he looks a cracking buy to me on first showing.
Noone was also looking good 2nd half.

Bergkamp is a big fella. But put a shift in to be fair also

I would agree with all that, CMS (who was signing autographs and posing for pictures is a top bloke) but it must also be stressed that his work rate (as expected) was phenomenal.

I also think Osama, no that should be Osumo, did pretty well.

 

[Daffy Duck]

And don't forget that the new guys, especially CMS, are still learning to play the Gus way.

Hopefully, things will only get better!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Calderon's penalty was saved. 3-2 I think it was in the end?

You're right. I had had a couple of drinks by that point and lost count.

 

[Return of the Rev]

thought the high point was getting my mug in the programme twice! and the having a pic with cms! thought it was a good work out well done burgess hill!

 

[Return of the Rev]

the dream team

 

[Seaford Seagull]

Thought Dunk looked very composed and confident on the ball. Old head on young shoulders and a non-hoofer. Impressive.

I thought Cook was just as composed. Not sure about Hall however but I guess he's still very young...