Re: Altrincham verdict.
Last night we had Holroyd attacking the right of centre and Boden up the left of centre - more often than not they were miles apart and on the times Boden gained possession he looked isolated - was also searching for a gap in the channels and enticing through balls from the midfield to feet - whilst trying to remain onside - balls over the top didn't really happen and we looked ineffective from the flanks. Rutherford and Roberts got in some decent positions but when they put a cross in there was literally nobody in the box - it was like the flank man was 3 seconds ahead of the rest of his team mates - a bit disjointed.
Something is amiss in the last third - I suppose the departure of Gime does little for cohesion although probably the right decision - we lack height and a strong forward down the middle who can rough up or at least compete physically with the centre backs - there is limited aerial threat from the forward line.
Perhaps Massanka not being in the squad last night exaggerated the situation - we do need an alternative option - someone with the attributes of Gime but with the bonus that he can hit the target.
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