Got my tickets the other day. Very much looking forward to see a difference in Argyle between how they appeared against Torquay to how they seem against WBA.
Against Torquay it was some players first 90mins. A lot of squad rotation has been happening beforehand so I am hoping to see a sharper Argyle.
Couple of things to look out for.....
1. I thought some of the defending against set pieces was a bit ropey. Would be good, against a very good set piece team, to see an improvement in this area.
2. An improvement in our own set pieces. When we finally did put in a quality cross we scored. Some of the set pieces from Carey were a little poor I thought.
3. The final pass or cross. Very much moves started well and broke down. Mainly because people aren't on others wavelength yet. An example of this was when Carey was on the edge of Torquay's box first half and decided to pass to GoodWillie, instead of shoot, and the move broke down.
4. Spencer. The guy looks class. His hold up play and the way he links up with others makes me excited at the partnerships he could build up. The only thing this guy make lack is a clinical finish. I would urge many people to watch his close control. For the first time since Trigger mark II we could have a really good target man who links up the play.
5. The width. Sawyer and Miller are sound defensively but you have to ask yourself are they really wing backs. If Argyle don't play a 3ATB/5ATB formation then who is going to provide this. Can Carey be converted to a left midfielder (he certainly did the role a few times when DA took Wylde off) and Donaldson be a right midfielder. Could it be we are looking for new players to fill those positions but the flexibility could already be in our squad.
6. Osbourne. Will he be ready and 100% fit by the time his match is on. I would suggest he would have to be if he wants to start against Luton Town. I have a "hunch" and that is all it is that he will be the captain of the team.