I need to say something positive after last night's game. I realise that Friendlies aren't a great indication of what is to come, but they do give fans a chance to see new signings and to guage the fitness of the old guard. The game against the Blades was a competitive match with both sides commited and intent on winning. The most notable positive for RUFC was the superb performance of the centre back pair of Ajeyi and Ihiekwe - both athletic, fit, cool on the ball and dominant in the air. Add a very competent performance from Emmanuel at RB and all of a sudden the most notable weakness from last season, the Defence, appears to have been addressed. Other positives included Ball - some great touches, awareness and skill, Moore - a big unit with a big heart in the Andy Carroll mode and Potter who grew in confidence in midfield. Vaulx looks like he's bulked up massively but he was mainly off the pace. The two goals we conceded were pantomime affairs. The first an unfortunate deflection but scored whilst 10 replacements were lined up on the halfway line ready to come on. It's fair to say the players' concentration was less than 100% at that stage. The second, a mystifying error by Fisher - I'll say no more. Jerry Yates' goal was a well taken striker's effort. All in all an enjoyable game which went some way to suggesting that Warne has drawn together a decent squad which looks like it wants to play together and has some good levels of skill in the right areas. Midfield is the key area where the right personnel, formation and tactics need to be resolved - in my opinion. Onwards and upwards.