Another new era began at Huish Park yesterday. Ollie Marsh was in the Thatchers Stand and here are his Five Conclusions from the Glovers’ 2-1 win over Boston United.
We saw a glimpse of the standards we can hit. While the opening 45 minutes were certainly nothing to write home about, the first ten of the second half showed what this team is capable of when they’re firing on all cylinders, which hopefully Billy Rowley can get us doing. It’s been a while since we’ve seen it (Sutton away was almost two months ago!) but we were popping the ball around, finding pockets of space in the final third and – get this – we actually scored a couple of goals!
Michee Efete changed the game. Ironically, Josh Sims had been one of our brighter sparks in the first half, but Efete made things happen as soon as he was introduced, helping us really come out of the traps after the break – and it was his cross that lead to the opener. We haven’t seen Efete since Scunthorpe at the start of the month, but considering how well he slotted in today, it would be surprising if we didn’t see more of him under Rowley.
There was a touch of class about Luke McCormick’s two goals. They won’t be Goal of the Season contenders by any means, but the composure showed on both occasions – especially when confidence across the squad has looked low – was more impressive than it seemed.
Jake Wannell could be indispensable. If Saturday was anything to go by, playing out from the back is firmly in Billy Rowley’s footballing philosophy – from what I’ve seen, it’s not something our ever-changing and confidence-devoid defence particularly excels at. With a hungry looking Boston forward line looking to pounce on every opportunity, it was often the composure of Wannell that dug us out of trouble. The Somerset Cannavaro’s assured approach acted as a calming presence on more than a few occasions, something we’ll need.
It felt good today. It was important to get the three points for myriad reasons – to get the new gaffer off to a good start, to lift the increasingly flat mood from supporters, and of course because we’ve been looking over our shoulders more and more in recent weeks. Yeovil fans have welcomed Billy with open arms this week, and there were signs in those post-match celebrations that there’s a relationship there waiting to be formed between the new boss and the Glovers faithful. Let’s harness that feeling, get a bit more positivity running through the squad, and see how far that can take us. Billy Rowley’s green and white army!
Agree on pretty much everything, I just hope you’re wrong about playing out from the back being part of the game plan. Horrible to watch and unnecessary. Stats show that on average it takes 4 passes to score a goal (in the Prem). If you kick it about at the back 20 times you are never going to score without losing the ball and winning it back!
Well that was refreshing and a great first game in charge if Billy has them playing like that after a couple of days the future is bright.only downside was trying to play out from thd back (not for me)but didn’t try it all the time. Mccormick motm giving us a first win in a while. Effete looked class when he came on and great seeing ferguson return we need him in the team.Jed ward outstanding again roll on hartlepool.And hats off to the man who shouted from the main stand “love you Billy” at fulltime made me chuckle