heysham_mfc wrote:Not too bad sounds like we were a bit unlucky to lose 2-0.
Just listening to Preston fans on the radio there is always some-one worse off then us.
Oh well roll on Coventry
On way back now and you are absolutely correct. We didn't deserve to lose 2-0 and we could and should have scored at least one.
All the new lads played well, it was mostly Drummond and the referee who caused us problems. Drummond had a mare, loads of misplaced passes and was struggling to keep up. Fleming would have been more useful. For much of the game we were their equal. The penalty was absolute tripe...their guy just fell over out lad's heels. We had a better shout for a pen turned down and they got away with absolute murder at times.
Despite having next to nothing on goal we had some really great efforts, notably a cracking Scott header in the first half and a Stanley screamer that just curved away from the top corner at the last second.
McCready was very good, he got in some tremendous blocks and tackles, headed well, was quick and soon began to look to play the ball out of defence. We hardly ever resorted to kick and rush tactics, which of course pleases me despite losing.
Scott was excellent, he is strong and intelligent with great heading ability.
Rundle wasn't int the game a great deal but obviously has something about him and tucked in a few good crosses.
Shuker had a very busy game and looks quality. Some of his crosses were custom made for Mullin to nut in.
Roche made a fantastic save at the end of the first half with his legs to keep us in it.
Moss didn't shine, but didn't play badly.
Parrish...summat and nowt.
Wilson was ok and started to link up with Rundle eventually.
Drummond...not good today.
Stanley had a good second half and showed his usual energy.
Jevons bustled around without being outstanding.
Subs Mullin did ok. Duffy didn't get much time on.
Don't fret too much about this loss, the new lads look better than the ones who left and once we get a few games together will be a major force. My prediction of 5th place after 46 games is pessimistic.
Bring on Coventry and Rotherham, neither stand a chance