After our FA Cup exploits and with some of the options at our disposal, I don't understand not utilising the bench. It's quite clear to see that Smith and Miller are weaklinks. Smith is limited, isn't comfortable enough on the ball and doesn't command. Miller is very poor when it comes to decision making, slow and doesn't have the guts of Threlkeld. Could we not stick Bulvitis on and put Songo'o in the middle instead of Smith? Bring Purrington in and have a left footer at left back, allowing for Songo'o and Threlkeld as options in the middle (and right back)?
The game was crying out for change in the second half. To lose at 3-1 is poor. Need a stronger presence in the middle of the park, a better right back (Threlkeld!), and potentially another big bloke up front. Carey couldn't get in the game much and had Gape tight on him all game. Thought Jervis, Garita and Slew were our best players offensively.
Strange atmosphere and game though, all very flat. And Akinfenwa is an enigma!