by RedRedWine1 » Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:19 pm
Great result and a good all round team performance from front to back on a difficult evening. The conditions were terrible; kicking towards the old Umbro Stand looked like hard work. It was great to go into the break level having battled against a very good Bury team and the weather for the first 45. They were looking the more likely going into the break, having hit the post from a free-kick and squandered some promising openings. With the wind behind us the second half proved to be much easier as we proceeded to get the ball down and play around Bury.
The penalty was harsh, yes it hit their players hand but I don't think it was deliberate. Their player was only a yard or two away from the balls delivery point, and the time to adjust was minimal. If that had gone against us I would be annoyed. Having said that, I don't think the awarded penalty would have changed the overall result. We had come out looking much the better side in the second half and it was only a matter of time. Bury needed a lead at half time, with factors in our favour they were always up against it in the second (as we were in the first).
We are becoming clinical in front of goal. Jevons had a quiet day and little involvement, yet still scored twice. We've needed somebody like this for years. Hopefully we can keep hold of him for the season.
Hunter seems to be turning into Drummond of old, in that he is the sponsors automatic choice for man of the match. He played well last night, but my personal choice would be for Artell. Leading the defence to a clean sheet in those conditions is quite an achievement. He made a great challenge at the start of the second half with the goal gaping, was solid throughout and generally had good distribution all night. MOOOOOOSSSSSEE!
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