Great to finally see the season start and to watch Lynn on the TV was some compensation for not actually being there, reaction to other NL clubs streams seems to have been 'mixed', so that is something that will evolve over the course of the season
On the pitch a continuation of IC's template, first half lots of possession and we opened them up a couple of times without testing the keeper, second half Yeovil upped their game and we lost control but proved we can still create opportunities, interesting comment from Grant Holt afterwards about the 'Mazz effect' in that the other players have more belief with him on the pitch (yesterday is unlikely to reduce that with another poacher's finish to earn the point)
Personally thought Richards was head and shoulders our MotM, yes could have done more for their first but should never have been marking their 'big' centre half (I did express my concerns about set pieces in the opening post) but did a fantastic job breaking up stuff in the middle of the park. Back four still cause for concern and remains to be seen if IC eventually sacrifices elsewhere to bring Burrows in as the third centre half. Lacked a bit in the final third but to be expected with the loss of Mazz, Gash and Henderson from last year and Loza injured so not sure how many of those on the pitch would be in our 'first XI' - can't fault Southwell's effort but isn't a lone striker, Kelly did what he has done since he arrived - showed some good touches but ultimately no end product, similar for King who found space well but never really used it (lack of options in front of him?) and Power looked out of his depth when he couldn't beat the full back or centre half for pace. Jarvis made us tick first half but struggled when Yeovil upped the pace second half which was always the fear when we stepped up a level - can he still play at the pace required? Carey and Mazz made a huge difference when they came on, happy to see Sonny given his chance and remains as positive as ever, yes a bit more composure needed for his chance but his drive got the the whole team back on the front foot and he will only get better.
So, what for the future, I thought last night emphasised all the strengths and weaknesses of this team - will will still create opportunities but there remains a soft underbelly for sides to exploit, particularly from set pieces. I suppose the question is, much as previous years, can we convert enough of our opportunities to secure the points we need? One thing is for sure bookies will be keep lengthening the odds on nil-nil draws involving King's Lynn Town
