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Lord Stiffupperlip · 17-04-2017, 17:33

Never have I been more relieved to hear the final whistle than today.
Considering the prize dangling within our grasp, I expected the team to come out with all guns blazing.
Instead it was a nervous, disjointed display, especially in the first half when we presented the ball to Crawley in our own penalty box too many times.
They had two gilt-plated opportunities in front of goal in the first half and, thankfully, managed to fluff both
The team appeared somehow unbalanced. Even following Shay saving our bacon in the 48th minute, we were on the back foot for large parts of the game.
I'm Matty Pearson's biggest fan, but he's wasted in midfield, especially when we have young Husin warming the bench, who IMHO is quicker and more creative in that role.
Once again, our opponents used three subs which seemed to improve things for them. Even in the last twenty minutes, when we were crying out for fresh legs, our manager remained impassive to change.
This was frustrating as there were certain players who's performance could best be described as inept.
I would have replaced Conneely (poor) with Husin, McConville (worse) with Boco and Kee, who got fouled & manhandled all-game, with the livelier & quicker Edwards, if only for 15 minutes.
Other results largely went our way & we find ourselves a mere 2 points from seventh spot.
If we can put in such a poor performance & still win, I'm starting to believe anything is possible.
Disappointed with the new much vaunted electric scoreboard, which was basically little more than a glorified clock.

17-04-2017, 17:33	#28
Lord Stiffupperlip Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Rusting Manor Posts: 1,380 Liked: 1638 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Crawley - a must win game at the Theatre of Wham Never have I been more relieved to hear the final whistle than today. Considering the prize dangling within our grasp, I expected the team to come out with all guns blazing. Instead it was a nervous, disjointed display, especially in the first half when we presented the ball to Crawley in our own penalty box too many times. They had two gilt-plated opportunities in front of goal in the first half and, thankfully, managed to fluff both The team appeared somehow unbalanced. Even following Shay saving our bacon in the 48th minute, we were on the back foot for large parts of the game. I'm Matty Pearson's biggest fan, but he's wasted in midfield, especially when we have young Husin warming the bench, who IMHO is quicker and more creative in that role. Once again, our opponents used three subs which seemed to improve things for them. Even in the last twenty minutes, when we were crying out for fresh legs, our manager remained impassive to change. This was frustrating as there were certain players who's performance could best be described as inept. I would have replaced Conneely (poor) with Husin, McConville (worse) with Boco and Kee, who got fouled & manhandled all-game, with the livelier & quicker Edwards, if only for 15 minutes. Other results largely went our way & we find ourselves a mere 2 points from seventh spot. If we can put in such a poor performance & still win, I'm starting to believe anything is possible. Disappointed with the new much vaunted electric scoreboard, which was basically little more than a glorified clock.