Guildford White wrote:Noticeable that when Smith came on he won every header.
As he should do, with his height! Just wish our players would learn to head the ball DOWN, in front of goal.
Still, it was a good scrap today and the correct result, I feel. Still too much hoof from us and our attacking crosses into their box were collected too easily by son of scum. We did play a fair bit of decent passing football though
Our defence was just one big scramble, every time the crisps attacked. Nobody seemed to know who they were marking? But they kept the clean sheet, despite letting the crisps through on goal. Lees was very good tho and I had my heart in my mouth when he got injured
Kenny seemed to be in a contest with SOS as to which keeper could get most punches on the ball, but was rarely troubled. Did what he was supposed to and came out well to deny the striker through on goal, after Pearce (?) lost him. Except for that free kick that went straight out of play on the left, he was good and solid. There, I said it!
Rodi was a powerhouse and Murphy is the perfect foil for him in MF. Green runs about a lot and slips over even more (did he have boots on today, or trainers?), but put in a good shift. That one wild defensive hammer away for a corner scared the crap out of everyone tho!
Thought Varney was lazy today - not at the races at all. Was expecting more from him. Hunt and Ross huffed and puffed and never really looked like scoring. Can't fault the effort tho, as colin would say.
Was noticeable the immediate effect Dom had when he came on. Crisps immediately on the back foot and marking him with two defenders. Idem Smith. Bullying defenders and winning every header, as mentioned above.
Can't say owt about Tonge, as he wasn't on long enough to even muss up his well groomed hair.
MaccyD will be the happier of the two managers tonight. A good, hard won away point
Our fans were bluddy excellent! That WALL in the first half must have lasted 30 mins!
And did I hear WATCCOE sung at the proper speed?
