Sutton United have made the perfect start to the National League season. Three games, three wins and nine points from nine. So naturally, nobody is getting carried away...
Mike is joined by Neil and David to look back at the 2-1 win over Hartlepool and discuss why this Sutton side already feels very different from the one we watched last season.
We talk about the contrast between this year’s flying start and last season’s struggles, whether winning ugly is actually a very good habit to develop, and the change in mindset under Chris Agutter. Forget simply getting to 50 points and worrying about survival. Aggie has set the bar considerably higher.
There is plenty on the Hartlepool game too, including Temi Babalola getting off the mark, the physical presence he gives Sutton up front, Emmanuel Osadebe’s goal and another look at the increasingly ridiculous weapon that is Dan Urpens’ long throw.
We also discuss Sutton’s defensive improvement, genuine competition for places across the squad and why the team now appears capable of changing the way it plays depending on the opposition rather than relying on one particular style.
Ahmed Nur joins us with a match report from Sutton United Women’s opening-day 2-1 victory, while we also have the latest from the Sutton Podcast fantasy league.
Finally, attention turns to Friday night’s long trip to Gateshead. Another different challenge, another different type of game and the chance to make it four league wins from four.
The supporters’ coach to Gateshead is confirmed and will meet at 9:45am for a 10:00am departure.
Gateshead: £60 adults / £40 under-16s, who must be accompanied by an adult.
The Barrow coach has unfortunately been cancelled due to a lack of early bookings, while the Halifax trip still needs more supporters to sign up before it can be confirmed.
If you are thinking of travelling, please book as early as possible. Waiting until the last minute can mean the coach is cancelled before the numbers arrive.
For coach travel information and bookings, contact: suttonunitedcoachtravel@hotmail.com
0:00 Intro and club travel news
3:12 Sutton United Women match report
6:45 Reviewing the Hartlepool win
10:30 Comparing the start with last season
14:15 Is it too early to get excited?
18:40 Aggie’s mindset and the 100-point target
23:10 Temi Babalola’s impact as the number nine
28:05 Dan Urpens and the long-throw weapon
33:20 Defensive mistakes and competition for places
38:15 Handling nerves and managing the game
43:40 Fantasy league update
47:15 Gateshead preview and travel
52:08 Team selection and Charlie Carter
55:45 Final thoughts and wrap-up
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