[StanleyJosh]

Coley was spot on is his post match comments. We were beaten by the better team.
He summed it up nicely saying Lincoln has the luxury of being able to bring on John Akinde, and Coley, no disrespect to the lad, had Okera Simmonds whose not kicked a ball in any mens league.
You couldn’t really argue if Lincoln had won 6-0, Walker in particular missed loads of chances where it looked easier to score.
Despite looking shaky at times, especially with his kicking, Dimi kept the score down with a number of point blank saves. How Lincoln had so many chances from close range must be something we need to work on, our defence was beaten to every ball and our midfield spent a lot of the time chasing the ball like headless chickens.
Thought Johnson & Conneely were extremely poor, shame as in preseason Johnson in particular looked like he had upped his game.
Finley lucky not to be sent off although the ref was truly awful for both sides and they were lucky to have 11 ending the game as well.
At the time I didn’t think it was a penalty and I’ve seen it a few times and not convinced, although Hughes didn’t need to dive in and they probably should of had a pen at start of second half.
We looked much better with McConville in the middle behind Bishop, Pritchard gave it his all but a huge step up for him, as well as Colby.
Missed Billy. Even with small things that clearly make a big difference, like throw ins, the taker had absolutely no movement and no options, something Billy always have us.
Had a few chances of our own and there keeper made 2 good saves.
Desperately need a striker or 2.
Unsure on Carvalho despite our fans singing his name. Little bit more physical than Erico but not as quick.
Maguire looked out of position a few times but that was down to McConville having to cover other players.

All in all it could of been a lot worse, it maybe was expected, but it sure can get better.
Last time we lost 2-0 on the opening day, we went on a solid run afterwards.
Then it all went a bit Pete Tong over the festive periods, the pitch had an impact on that no doubt.
With a better pitch now, if we can get the new players buying in to our way of playing, we should be ready for an exciting season.
Sunderland will be a tough game, but 100% get behind the lads at the wombles. Massive game that’s very much winnable and could kick start our season.

Up the Accy x