We played quite well in patches today but it wasn’t good enough a team that have really upped their game since last year and the score is rather flattering. They were better than us and that’s that.
In the first half we created little but went into half time after a lovely flowing moved that started with Tony C, who passed to Brendan W, who picked out Bully, who fed Gavin, who drove down the middle and passed to Dave who had a shot at goal that deflected into the path of Dan, who powered the ball home. Their goal came from a cross come shot that Tony could do little with.
In the second half, a mix-up between big Darren and Brendan led to their second but ultimately it was a fantastic finish from their guy. Their third came from a dubious free kick that was given for a back pass. Although they didn’t score directly from it, the ball eventually went out to the wing where it was whipped in for them to score. Richard was furious at that one. They had more chances, Tony saved some, one was cleared off the line and big Darren made some excellent blocks. We had some chances with Ross shooting over, Dave having some blocked and the keeper saving from Gavin but overall there was nothing clear cut. The final goal came in the dying seconds after Gavin went on a marauding run that saw him fouled in the box. Bully tucked the ball away as he usually does. The ref then blew the whistle.
It was a hard fought game where we were simply over-run in midfield. Darren A and Bully tried their hardest but the wide men struggled to get back to help. It’s difficult committing to attack knowing fitness levels aren’t what they were. Maybe we should have changed the tactics somewhat but that’s up to Dave and Darren A to think about. We do seem to struggle against a 3-5-2 formation.
The team was Tony C in goal, Brendan W, Richard, Darren B, Dave, Gavin, Darren A, Bully, Dave, Ross and Dan. Adrian came on as substitute in the second half for Darren A.
After the game the manager said "I'm disappointed and angry. I think we had a very bad day. We played very very slow. We need to be more alive and play quick"
16 comments:
What a load of shit, I've seen more movement in a slug
We need to drink more owls
Funny how some people sprint when going forward but amble when coming back!
worst game of season so far but all allowed to have off day. Don't let it take away the good football played in previous matches
Scandalous this you know. Been to Morrisons this week rather than Asda and managed to get Catherdral City Cheeses at £2 a pack
Would you prefer to see ambling forward and sprinting back fitness coach? Look at the £20 note and you will see a man who could teach you much.
Yes I would actually fart face!
Then we wouldn't score any goals. Simples.
Anyone seen Taffy
I don't run and can score goals.
Strange match report. If we are outnumbered in midfield then surely the wingers should tuck in when we defend. The full backs can push up and a forward can drop. From where I was on the pitch it looked like our right winger was only interested in his own game. I had to cover him loads. We are supposed to be a team, not in it for ourselves.
The right winger was rubbish. Lazy as can be.
He made a big difference going forward. He was involved in both goals. If he can add defensive efforts to his game too he will be our best player.
Bring him on as an impact player. Or accept that he can't play defensively and have him as one of the forwards. The managers need to have an opinion on it. Personally, I wouldn't start him.
The right winger is a match winner. If the right back talks to him he will help out defensively, it's not hard.
Every one is totally selfish. Homo sapiens will be claiming to have brains soon. Whatever next!
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