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Rather then rate the new players out of 10 which seems slightly unfair on only 45 minutes of pre-season action against a non-league team, I thought this thread could just give your first impressions on the new players after the first pre-season friendly at Leamington.
GERVANE KASTANEER: I was genuinely surprised how big and muscular this guy was. A similar physique to Emile Heskey and not afraid to use his strength when on the ball. Some cute back heels passes particularly the one-two he did with Wesley Jobello and took his goal well. Seems to be a bit of a leader on the pitch too and has a bit of swagger about him.
WESLEY JOBELLO: Fired in some good crosses and a bit like Gervane Kastaneer, he took a bit of a battering from Leamington who saw him as a dangerman. Often swapped wings with Gervane Kastaneer who he was talking to a lot and looked comfortable on either flank.
JAMIE ALLEN: Best player out there today and ran things in midfield during the 45 minutes he was on the pitch. Threaded some nice balls through the Leamington defence and took all the corners too. He seems a class act.
FANKATY DABO: More compact and without Dujon Sterling's height, but looked solid. Seems to have a good first touch, particularly liked it when he used his shoulder to flick the ball through to Johnny Ngandu.
KYLE McFADZEAN: Cool and composed on the ball, but strong in the tackle and good in the air too. Pinged a great 40 yard through ball to Conor Chaplin who unfortunately was offside.
MICHAEL ROSE: Likewise, comfortable on the ball, but can do the defensive duties too.
JOSH PASK: It was good to see him play out of his familiar centre-back role and do a steady job at right-back. With Dabo as are only recognised right-back at the club, it's good to know Pask can cover if Dabo ever gets injured or suspended.
I won't comment on the two new goalkeepers because they didn't have much to do and Dan Bartlett didn't play, but that is at least first impressions of 7 of the 10 new players.
GERVANE KASTANEER: I was genuinely surprised how big and muscular this guy was. A similar physique to Emile Heskey and not afraid to use his strength when on the ball. Some cute back heels passes particularly the one-two he did with Wesley Jobello and took his goal well. Seems to be a bit of a leader on the pitch too and has a bit of swagger about him.
WESLEY JOBELLO: Fired in some good crosses and a bit like Gervane Kastaneer, he took a bit of a battering from Leamington who saw him as a dangerman. Often swapped wings with Gervane Kastaneer who he was talking to a lot and looked comfortable on either flank.
JAMIE ALLEN: Best player out there today and ran things in midfield during the 45 minutes he was on the pitch. Threaded some nice balls through the Leamington defence and took all the corners too. He seems a class act.
FANKATY DABO: More compact and without Dujon Sterling's height, but looked solid. Seems to have a good first touch, particularly liked it when he used his shoulder to flick the ball through to Johnny Ngandu.
KYLE McFADZEAN: Cool and composed on the ball, but strong in the tackle and good in the air too. Pinged a great 40 yard through ball to Conor Chaplin who unfortunately was offside.
MICHAEL ROSE: Likewise, comfortable on the ball, but can do the defensive duties too.
JOSH PASK: It was good to see him play out of his familiar centre-back role and do a steady job at right-back. With Dabo as are only recognised right-back at the club, it's good to know Pask can cover if Dabo ever gets injured or suspended.
I won't comment on the two new goalkeepers because they didn't have much to do and Dan Bartlett didn't play, but that is at least first impressions of 7 of the 10 new players.