I think the fact this game was Wednesday and not Tuesday sort of makes the decision for him. As poor as West Ham were we still did a lot of chasing, especially in the first half and were very energetic in our own possession for much of the match. I think he will revert to virtually the same team as at Lincoln. It will be wise management if he does because if the likes of Henry, Cadden, Gorrin, Fosu and Woodburn had any delusions that they were sure fire starters after Lincoln then last night will have put that thinking well and truly to bed.
The competition is now at an unprecedented level and what a great feeling that we have the likes of local lad Sam Long putting genuine heat on a Scottish international in Cadden. One of our own in Baptiste giving perhaps the individual performance of the season and looking like its impossible to leave him out. Our midfield, Brannagan included, cannot let up. Woodburn will have to consistently up it too and although Mackie won’t deliver the goals Taylor will have to replicate his work rate and deliver to become an automatic choice.
A word too for Sykes, it would have been easy for his head to drop knowing the manager was willing to loan him out but he was outstanding last night and fair play to him that he seized his opportunity on the biggest stage last night. Robbo is using the squad really well and all the players can feel they have made a significant contribution to the season already and we’re only in September !
