Oxford vs Bournemouth- Post Match Thoughts

Bournemouth's season began with a bang. Wait no, let me try that again. Bournemouth's season may as well have not started, because last night they played 120 minutes of no score football, and ended up losing on penalties. With an impressive away support of 691 at the Kassam Stadium, the Cherries faithful were hoping to see what Groves' new look side had to offer.

Unfortunately they would all end up being very disappointed, as the team offered little to show fans what they're all about. Perhaps a more positive note is that only one new signing played last night, hopefully suggesting that the new signings will add the much needed extra flair and skill.

What I gathered from last night is that once more Thomas and Tubbs can't play up front together, I do not know what it is, but they is a noticeable lack of cohesion and chemistry between the two. If i'm honest, I don't think either of them are good enough for the team, but hopefully they can prove me wrong. Also, Shwan Jalal cannot save penalties, I knew he couldn't kick the ball, but his record proves we should always avoid penalties when he is in goal.

All in all, it will take an improved performance to beat Portsmouth on saturday, although anything but a win would be a disaster against such a weakened Portsmouth side. The season has not begun bright, but lets hope that the team can learn from there mistakes and make this a successful season.