Got there thankfully, semis are for winning so lets hope we have been saving our big display for the final
unfortunate I thought to go in 1-0 down at half time, blatant foul on Mings in lead up, but we went to pot for about 15 mins after half time where they could have buried us
simple passes from nearly all our defence were intercepted, Abraham bullied out of it on pretty much every direct ball that went up. Too often, even with the man advantage, our players ran with the ball instead of playing one/two touch football. Was infuriating.
Got there but serious problems regarding our right wing position, left back, Abraham's form and Smith himself worried me tonight with his inaction on the sideline.
If its Leeds in the final particularly, I think we need a bit more bite in the team and Hause for certain needs to come in. Would also consider McGinn moving further to the right given our problems in that position. Davis could be the surprise inclusion we need, no one knocks him around anyway.
Steer 7 - one very ropey pass that was nearly punished but made the saves that got us to Wembley
Elmo 8 - our best performer of the night, late cross into box in extra time should have been tapped home. A warrior for us I thought.
Tuanzebe 6 - some bright moments on the ball but far too physically soft as a centre back, Jay Rodrigues shouldnt be able to stop him competing for kick outs!
Mings 7 - some incredible clearances but hasnt been at his best last two games
Taylor 5 - tried hard but should have been replaced long before the end, such a poor player with the ball at his feet and somehow survived 120 mins!
Hourihane 7 - very good in first half and got on lots of ball throughout really
McGinn 6 - took the wrong option far too often tonight including some dreadful shots, bright moments as always but expected more of him tonight
Grealish 6 - got frustrated too often, hence dropping deeper which is what Albion wanted, would have expected him to control our play better after Brunt went off but didnt really step it up
Green 4 - started reasonably well but was utterly anonymous thereafter, really shouldnt have seen the second half. horribly limited technique, heavy touch
El Ghazi 6 - good battle with Holgate, kept trying to do the right thing and always a threat. Not helped in slightest by Taylor behind him
Abraham 4 - dire throughout and horribly selfish in extra time including getting in Davis way for a big chance, form is a big worry
AA 6 - better than Green, forced a brilliant save from Johnstone but guile out wide he isnt providing either
Kodjia 5 - should have been brought on a lot sooner but didnt really get involved much when he did come on
Davis 6 - late cameo but showed more in that time than Abraham or Kodjia, strong as an ox on the ball
Smith 4 - no issue with team selection bar selection of Taylor over Hause, we had enough warning of their advantage over us at set piece time on Saturday and Smith should have heeded it. Failure to make a sub until after the 70th min or a tactical change until extra time was diabolical. Rabbit in headlights stuff from our bench tonight and very lucky to have got away with it.
