We're unbeaten too but we could still be doing a bit better. That 3-3 opener? We were up by 3 goals initially and let it slip. I don't know what it is but the team just doesn't seem as secure at the back. It's nothing horribly obvious when watching the match but we just don't seem as comfortable.
We don't seem to be passing as well. I have theories on that. My players don't seem as happy anymore. I have two make noises about leaving (Hansen, Manns), one thinks I'm forcing him out (Kamara) and three don't think they're playing enough (Cirak, Claesson, Gregorcik). So whilst overall morale is pretty good I have three or four first teamers that aren't at their best.
Enough of that...what about the new recruits? They seem to be settling in quite nicely.
Viggeborn has bagged a few - from both the AML and ST. He seems to be versatile enough and has enough pace to make a real impact.
Backstrom is only really appearing from the bench at the moment, for either the AML or MC (AP) positions. Looks good on the ball but I think I will ease him in for the moment. As Kamara gets more and more unhappy I might have to give Backstrom more and more time. No time for whiners.
Bjorkebaum hasn't scored yet but he's putting fantastic balls in. He's my first choice at AML at the moment and having him there has given Celsing on the right a new lease of life. Celsing started because Sunday was injured but Bjorkebaum has made it difficult for Sunday to get back in now. He keeps pinging awesome cross field balls for Celsing to run onto. Then he either cuts inside and shoots or moves outside and swings a ball in. It's working really well at the moment.
Whether they keep it up or not I don't know. Quietly optimistic that we'll have a good season at the moment.
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