The injury to Scowen is a huge blow. His reaction suggests he thinks he's out for Wembley.
Not much to get excited about in this performance so far. A real lack of creativity without Sadlier and McCleary. The offsides from free kicks has been infuriating considering they look to be our only threat.
Not so much defensively. Josh will be a big miss. Butcher and Potts don’t cover enough ground to make me confident against a top passing side in Peterborough. Both are a lot less mobile off the mark and can’t scrap as efficiently.
Campbell was a little more involved than in previous games but he still refuses to go past his marker which as a wide forwad is surely part of your job, cannot see what he has to offer over the likes of Wheeler.
Defensively we have looked decent, particularly impressed with Forino (particularly after appearing to be the subject of racist abuse in the first half).
Freddie Potts has been majestic since coming on.
We really should be disappointed if this ends up 0-0 as we have been the marginally better side.
We've seemed incredibly short of attacking ideas. Lubala runs around a lot without much presence, Vokes has presence but won't run around much. We struggle to figure out how to use either of them well.
It's like slow motion when it gets up there. Perhaps the water has bogged it down more than I notice in their final 3rd
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Kone and Kodua for the second half would be nice.
Chem Campbell put in a great free kick and we were offside…again!
The injury to Scowen is a huge blow. His reaction suggests he thinks he's out for Wembley.
Not much to get excited about in this performance so far. A real lack of creativity without Sadlier and McCleary. The offsides from free kicks has been infuriating considering they look to be our only threat.
Not sure he’s proven to be hugely more effective further forward. If anything he’s been better in the second half of the season when playing deeper.
Overall though I remain sceptical that he’s really good enough for this level.
What happened to Josh? I'm not watching it so don't know whats happened
It looked a bit innocuous actually. He blocked a ball at relatively close quarter and went down clutching his left leg.
Fingers crossed.
This is such a niggly game. Very little controlled passing. Disappointing.
A heck of a lot of force was put into the shot by the Blackpool player and Josh is usually made of steel.
Campbell has definitely run his course.
Much as we love, appreciate and admire Josh Scowen, it has to be said that Freddie Potts is an obvious upgrade.
Not so much defensively. Josh will be a big miss. Butcher and Potts don’t cover enough ground to make me confident against a top passing side in Peterborough. Both are a lot less mobile off the mark and can’t scrap as efficiently.
Surely Vokes could have headed that with a bit of effort?!
Once again showed nothing to suggest he has anything to offer at this level let alone the Premier League.
Our set-piece game is abominable
We need a snowman in the penalty area then!
They made a right fuss about Dembele not starting, but his decision-making is dreadful. Not surprised in the slightest he’s only at this level.
oh Sam Vokes
Good lord.
Two shots on target all game, none from us. A really desperately low quality game.
Just waiting for @drcongo vs Vokes there!
I'm taking Vokesy ending up in the net as a goal.
Campbell was a little more involved than in previous games but he still refuses to go past his marker which as a wide forwad is surely part of your job, cannot see what he has to offer over the likes of Wheeler.
Defensively we have looked decent, particularly impressed with Forino (particularly after appearing to be the subject of racist abuse in the first half).
Freddie Potts has been majestic since coming on.
We really should be disappointed if this ends up 0-0 as we have been the marginally better side.
He did my work for me.
Freddie Potts has been like lightning off the mark several times this afternoon. He’s been outstanding.
Great save Franco
Sadly reminiscent of the end of the Paul Hayes era.
Franco on fire 🔥
And an even better one !!
We've seemed incredibly short of attacking ideas. Lubala runs around a lot without much presence, Vokes has presence but won't run around much. We struggle to figure out how to use either of them well.
It's like slow motion when it gets up there. Perhaps the water has bogged it down more than I notice in their final 3rd
Those two save from Ravazolli show why he deserves to keep his place.
I think we now know which goalkeeper will be starting at Wembley.