Made the trip over to Crewe yesterday for the U21s game - Yes Ruth was there too!
The teams' ran out and I wondered who the small no. 6 with the long hair and headband was? Andy Hughes confirmed it was Brattan.Not the 6 foot defensive midfielder I was expecting but a player with the physic and look of a Richard Sneekes. Watched him with interest and have to say he was decent. For a player who has had no pre-season or football since the end of the Australian season he gave an all action 90 minutes showing excellent short and long passing ability. It augurs well for the time he is fully up to speed probably after the international break.
Alex Samizedeh also made a cameo appearance and have to say he was fine but still miles away from being ready for the firs team squad. One or two decent performances from the lads and would give an honorable mention to George Newell for his all action leading of the line. Wonder if anybody on here knows if he is Mike Newell's lad because he certainly has the look of him?