Wednesday 23 March 2011

Last week's game… and a step forward


Your Captain Speaks:


A much improved performance by everyone on Thursday. It was great to see such a positive response. A few highlights worth a mention. Firstly, Joe's excellent goal, apparently with his wrong foot. Secondly, Barry and Greg put in another solid performance at the back, which, allied to a resurgent Phil A, mocked the fact that we conceded four goals- dont even get me started on the ref ! I also thought our industry and desire all over the pitch was hugely improved from last week, and we were very unlucky not to get something out of the game against yet another team who were quite clearly, man-for-man, significantly younger and fitter. I hope we can carry this on for the next few games, as they are going to provide a very stiff series of tests.

First up is Sam's Saturday team, which we know is always a tough challenge, although I do feel we might be able to spring a surprise and get something out of the game. Next is another game against Southside. We know what to expect here, and after the last defeat we inflicted on them, I'm sure they will be very focused. We need to be equally determined and remember that there are no easy games, no games where we can afford to be complacent, especially as we have lost one-nil to the two poorest teams we have played this year. Anyway good stuff from last week and lets keep up our levels of effort and intensity.

Up the Accies.

Oh, and a quick apology for the third goal we conceded Thursday. I was totally at fault, giving Tremayne a badly underhit pass that put the back four under pressure and lead directly to the goal ! Sorry !


[Editor's postscript: collective responsibility for goals conceded, Thorny! Besides, I was culpable in letting the goalscorer give me the slip and make too much space for himself in our penalty area, so you definitely can't take total responsibility!]

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