It's only a friendly, and we played half our first teamers in each half so there's absolutely no need for panic. However, for me it did show that we have glaring weaknesses in midfield and at full back, as neither half was good enough in those areas. The only full back I think we've got that's good enough is Gabriel, the rest are poor imo. We need right back cover, and a quality left back. Apter is a decent youngster but he shouldn't be playing a defensive role imo, he has neither the strength nor the stature, and it doesn't play to his strengths. I guess needs must with Gabriel out but it does highlight what I said above about the full back situation.
In midfield, beyond Carey and Dougall, and possibly Connolly, there's very little - and certainly very few goals.
Personally think those should be the priority areas of the pitch for strengthening.
Plus points tonight - Tharme looked decent, Carey showed his quality again, and I thought Lavery looked a touch sharper than he was during the final few weeks of last season.
