Really enjoyed the game last night. Went into things not expecting a lot due to our past in this cup and Saturdays performance but boy did I leave with a grin on my face!
We performed excellently. We defended really well. I must say that Canavan looked great, he also made Wootton more comfortable (as he was poor on Sat). Grant/Carey played closer to Ladapo so the knock ons weren't going to waste. Balls forward were hitting their man. Ladapo was energetic, frustrating for their defenders and a proper handful. I really like him. Then there's Macey and Songo'o. Macey stopped everything and was a excellent from crosses. Songo'o played with his heart on his sleeve, there were skills, a goal great passing sideways and forward. He was excellent.
Players chucked themselves at everything even those few on yellows. Bristol looked out of ideas in the first half, second half they played more balls in behind which got them closer but last ditch blocks were fantastic. They scored the goal all but offside..bit of luck there. Weimann changed the game for them when he came on but we stuck too it. Adams put Taylor and Wylde on to give more legs to chase and hold up the ball at the right end and it worked a treat in the key moments.
Fox is superb but I actually feel more comfortable having Songo'o breaking up play in the centre at the moment. It gives more space to the ball players and I'd like to see the same team start on Saturday. It's also nice to see options up front rather then worrying when R.Taylor isn't in the starting 11.