Reserves v Exeter (trialist Paul Anderson)

[Larry David]

Normally would agree with Mark but Oscar is way back on games played, has he even played a full match this season? He desperately needs competitive game time to get up to speed, not saying he will start on Saturday by any means but if anything his lack of match fitness would be the issue rather than two games in a week.

 

[JannerinCardiff]

I thought that Anderson did ok actually and i’d give him more time to prove himself. Granted more came down the other wing in the second half but not sure that you can blame him for that. Thought Lloyd Jones looked good. Speedy, came out of defence with the ball well and won everything in the air. Until he cramped up!

Wooton certainty struggled at times and made a couple of dodgy errors. Oscar never stopped running and that will have helped his fitness. Playing a full game today surely rules him out to start on Saturday though.

Can’t really compare Mason to Anderson though as they both may be “attackers” but are totally different positions and players.

I see Lloyd Jones starting soon. I think he’s the best CB we currently have at the club.

 

[JannerinCardiff]

Normally would agree with Mark but Oscar is way back on games played, has he even played a full match this season? He desperately needs competitive game time to get up to speed, not saying he will start on Saturday by any means but if anything his lack of match fitness would be the issue rather than two games in a week.

To me Oscar looked pretty good at RB when he came on in the last game for ASB.

 

[gaspargomez]

The Herald are reporting that 30 year-winger Paul Anderson who was recently released by Mansfield is on trial at the club.

 

[Tugboat]

Initial gut reaction... 30 year old that’s been released by Mansfield, underwhelmed.

 

[Mark Pedlar]

See Exeter ressies thread

 

[Biggs]

That name still registers to me as 'Liverpool wonderkid'. Didn't quite make it with them but still had a good career at the top end of the Championship before dropping down the leagues in the last couple of seasons.

Winger with pedigree and only 30, so makes complete sense as a short term deal to cover us in attacking positions.

 

[Emu]

Initial gut reaction... 30 year old that’s been released by Mansfield, underwhelmed.

Toumani Diagouraga, a 30 year old released midfielder didn't turn out to be a too bad acquisition last season (while it lasted).

 

[Welwyn Pilgrim]

We've lost Joel Grant for the season so assuming if he impresses DA sees him as a replacement..

 

[Mark Pedlar]

I wonder whether Adams' comments about signing Threlkeld to play in midfield are to soften the blow to Riley and Moore that they're not up to it. or cover his failures in that he's signed 2 full-backs who are yet to shine. Threlkeld is a far better right-back and it's a position that the player himself reckons is his best.

Can't see Lloyd Jones starting soon - maybe after a defeat.

 

[signalspast]

Had some nice touches and layoffs yesterday. Liked how he dropped back to cover full back position when he went forward. Would like to see the trial continue to see how he links up after a few weeks training together

 

[gaspargomez]

I didn't read the Exeter reserves thread before posting this - Anderson is discussed there so this is already old news it seems.

 

[PL2 3DQ]

I didn't read the Exeter reserves thread before posting this - Anderson is discussed there so this is already old news it seems.

It's ok I've merged the threads.

 

[Ted]

I don't think he will add to the squad any more than one of the young lads. Would rather see more of Jephcott, Battle and so on particularly when we are safe.

 

[davie nine]

Agreed. At least, if they don’t take their opportunity, it would be understandable if they were released.
Disappointed that Battle didn’t get a chance against Exeter yesterday.