- Jul 28, 2010
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1) Ness and Connor Grant left out through injury meant starts for O'Keefe and Joel Grant. Ruben took Grant's place on the bench and Wylde too into the 18. At least with Grant starting we assumed we would be back to 4-3-3. The formation didn't last long. Canavan off within minutes of the start and replaced by Wootton. Personally I'd have had Smith-Brown on and put Sawyer at centre back.
2) Twice in the first 10 Riley went missing from right back and led to early chances for Blackpool, the first was squandered and the second left Macey on the floor. Third attack down the right. Riley stood off. Easy cross, easy finish. Feeling of inevitability all over it. Blackpool had another couple of good chances in the first half but flying blocks (including one by Riley) prevented the goal being threatened.
3) Argyle had a few chances; Carey tamely hit a free-kick at the goalie, Ladapo hit a post with a back heel, and there was a big penalty appeal for hand ball turned down. Songo'o was probably man of the first-half with Grant not far behind. Carey had a better 45 and the three centre-backs weren't too bad even though Edwards missed a couple of headers. Sarcevic and O'Keefe tried hard but appeared to be out numbered. Can there be anyone apart from Adams who thinks Riley is a better option at right back to Moore?
4) I still don't get playing Ladapo as a lone front man. The ball doesn't stick and midfield get drawn out of position trying to tidy up. I want to see Taylor and Lameiras out there even though Joel Grant had a good half. I half expected to see Smith-Brown on at half-time with Sawyer and Wootton moving across. No changes.
5) Blackpool dominated the first 10 after half-time with Argyle looking laboured as well as the first half failings. Riley and Edwards over hit clearances and Carey and Grant couldn't get close enough to Ladapo for Argyle to look like scoring. Wihout 29 to go Adams made the changes. O'Keefe and Ladapo were replaced by Taylor and Lameiras.
6) Lameiras played in the hole behind Taylor with Grant and Carey providing the width. Suddenly there was movement. Some strange decisions by the referee relieved the pressure for Blackpool as they drifted towards Wycombe mode.
7) Riley was much improved in the second half. Argyle looked better with the arrival of Lameiras but there was still something missing. Sawyer and Carey combined well at times and Grant had an overall good game without actually looking that dangerous. For me Songo'o was man of the match. Carey is still not the player we know he can be.
8 ) Into injury time and 2 Blackpool players were shown red cards after a fight in their own penalty area. Argyle layer siege but couldn't find the final touch. Edwards headed into the goalies hands and shambles could not be converted.
9) Blackpool were poor and Argyle were worse. Little joined up play from front to back and when we did get it forward there was little penetration especially until Lameiras joined the fray. Admas doesn't know his strongest line up and the players aren't playing well. Something needs to happen to change it and soon.
Matt Macey - 6
Gary Sawyer - 7
Niall Canavan - 5
Ryan Edwards - 6
Joe Riley - 4
Yann Songo'o - 7
Antoni Sarcevic - 6
Stuart O'Keefe - 7
Joel Grant - 7
Graham Carey - 6
Freddie Ladapo - 6
Kyle Letheren - unused
Ashley Smith-Brown - unused
Scott Wootton - 5
David Fox - unused
Ruben Lameiras - 7
Gregg Wylde - unused
Ryan Taylor - 5
2) Twice in the first 10 Riley went missing from right back and led to early chances for Blackpool, the first was squandered and the second left Macey on the floor. Third attack down the right. Riley stood off. Easy cross, easy finish. Feeling of inevitability all over it. Blackpool had another couple of good chances in the first half but flying blocks (including one by Riley) prevented the goal being threatened.
3) Argyle had a few chances; Carey tamely hit a free-kick at the goalie, Ladapo hit a post with a back heel, and there was a big penalty appeal for hand ball turned down. Songo'o was probably man of the first-half with Grant not far behind. Carey had a better 45 and the three centre-backs weren't too bad even though Edwards missed a couple of headers. Sarcevic and O'Keefe tried hard but appeared to be out numbered. Can there be anyone apart from Adams who thinks Riley is a better option at right back to Moore?
4) I still don't get playing Ladapo as a lone front man. The ball doesn't stick and midfield get drawn out of position trying to tidy up. I want to see Taylor and Lameiras out there even though Joel Grant had a good half. I half expected to see Smith-Brown on at half-time with Sawyer and Wootton moving across. No changes.
5) Blackpool dominated the first 10 after half-time with Argyle looking laboured as well as the first half failings. Riley and Edwards over hit clearances and Carey and Grant couldn't get close enough to Ladapo for Argyle to look like scoring. Wihout 29 to go Adams made the changes. O'Keefe and Ladapo were replaced by Taylor and Lameiras.
6) Lameiras played in the hole behind Taylor with Grant and Carey providing the width. Suddenly there was movement. Some strange decisions by the referee relieved the pressure for Blackpool as they drifted towards Wycombe mode.
7) Riley was much improved in the second half. Argyle looked better with the arrival of Lameiras but there was still something missing. Sawyer and Carey combined well at times and Grant had an overall good game without actually looking that dangerous. For me Songo'o was man of the match. Carey is still not the player we know he can be.
8 ) Into injury time and 2 Blackpool players were shown red cards after a fight in their own penalty area. Argyle layer siege but couldn't find the final touch. Edwards headed into the goalies hands and shambles could not be converted.
9) Blackpool were poor and Argyle were worse. Little joined up play from front to back and when we did get it forward there was little penetration especially until Lameiras joined the fray. Admas doesn't know his strongest line up and the players aren't playing well. Something needs to happen to change it and soon.
Matt Macey - 6
Gary Sawyer - 7
Niall Canavan - 5
Ryan Edwards - 6
Joe Riley - 4
Yann Songo'o - 7
Antoni Sarcevic - 6
Stuart O'Keefe - 7
Joel Grant - 7
Graham Carey - 6
Freddie Ladapo - 6
Kyle Letheren - unused
Ashley Smith-Brown - unused
Scott Wootton - 5
David Fox - unused
Ruben Lameiras - 7
Gregg Wylde - unused
Ryan Taylor - 5