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shakermaker · 24-08-2013, 22:29

The free kick given before the goal was not a foul. Peter Murphy got the ball with a good tackle and the referee had a perfect view. Only the referee will know why he blew. That does not excuse the terrible defending for the goal. Joyce lost his man and Atkinson was caught between two - a moment that summed up a side lacking mental strength.

What I saw today was a highly disorganised team. Naismith and McCartan didn't know where they were meant to be, which is not surprising as they have less than 300 minutes' Football League experience between them.

Our weakness is epitomised by starting a young loanee with no experience (M. Richardson) in the most important area of the field (centre mid). This lad does not contribute to the team in the slightest (certainly no more than Luke Clark can offer).

Beattie is facing early challenges and will have to right them soon. He can start with bringing in Winnard for Atkinson.

Thought Wilson was MOTM but needs more encouragement to get forward if he's to become a forward player.

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shakermaker God Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,522 Liked: 367 times Rep Power: 3486	Re: Cheltenham Town Match Thread...... The free kick given before the goal was not a foul. Peter Murphy got the ball with a good tackle and the referee had a perfect view. Only the referee will know why he blew. That does not excuse the terrible defending for the goal. Joyce lost his man and Atkinson was caught between two - a moment that summed up a side lacking mental strength. What I saw today was a highly disorganised team. Naismith and McCartan didn't know where they were meant to be, which is not surprising as they have less than 300 minutes' Football League experience between them. Our weakness is epitomised by starting a young loanee with no experience (M. Richardson) in the most important area of the field (centre mid). This lad does not contribute to the team in the slightest (certainly no more than Luke Clark can offer). Beattie is facing early challenges and will have to right them soon. He can start with bringing in Winnard for Atkinson. Thought Wilson was MOTM but needs more encouragement to get forward if he's to become a forward player. Last edited by shakermaker; 24-08-2013 at 22:32.