Irlam Hammering

Very good attacking display today, most pleasing thing is the amount of changes that were made yet we still looked very strong, shows squad depth.

Good to see opportunities given to some of the young lads, although not sure why young Jack Brooks was hooked at half time, did well for me. Lloyd seems a permanent answer at left back and Hoskin gives another option on the other side if needed.

Adnan is like a Bentley, oozes class, add him with Grimes in the middle and one more and it's hard to see any better.

Holker in the next round should see passage into the semi-finals....

Everything going along very nicely

Top drawer again today.

Hoskin showing his versatility covering at left back to make a place in midfield for Brooks who got clattered hard within first 5 mins leaving him with a swollen ankle and unable to continue after the break.

Adnan looks a very exciting player who makes things happen with his brilliant decision making and top class execution of the pass not to mention the speed he closed the opposition. Superb debut.

Also a mention for new centre half Lee Botham. Nice and composed on the ball bringing calm to the back line and hardly put a foot wrong, he looks like another very good signing.

Another day at the office for Peter Wright - A certain early candidate for 'Player of the Year' for me.

I agree Trueblue, the strength in depth is now there for all to see. A top squad with very good spirit - noticed lads not playing today but in attendance which is a sign of togetherness and good to see. After game they all sat together unlike squad in September that went off into little groups of 3 and 4.



This cup is winnable on that showing.

Wasn't there so waiting for the highlights, looking at December that is a key month