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Originally Posted by Chimer

I thought Crooks was actually getting into the game much better (OK, not difficult) in that period when we were pressing hard, before his miss and their first goal.

You and I often agree, Chimer, but not on this occasion. Sorry. This was the period when he won his solitary header - that ballooned skywards. This was the period when he sometimes passed the ball - and found a Yeovil player (or the sideline) with unerring accuracy.

Originally Posted by Chimer

Anyone who's ever played team sport at any level should feel more sympathy than rage over the miss, knowing how he must be feeling this morning after not sleeping and replaying it in his mind all last night.

The miss is almost a side issue. (Well it was a side issue for him! ). The main issue is his contribution as a footballer. You think we should give him a chance, f19. Surely, as a coach, you would know when enough chances have been given. Especially in a single game. There must come a time when the coach says "This is not working". It was evident to the vast majority of Stanley fans last night. There was a general groan as yet another pass went astray or another header was missed. Would a badly-functioning goalkeeper or centre back be given as many chances?