[StanleyJosh]

Negatives first, think I must of been watching a completely different game to everyone else as personally I though Maguire was awful.
Constantly out of position, offered not much going forward and always seemed to be a yard behind defending.
Surprised at Barclay playing CM, Coley must see something there as it wasn’t an enforced choice and he played there during pre season. Thought he too was poor and rarely offered anything, another one who seemed to be always behind play.
For the majority of the game Sykes played well although sloppy to let a player get goalside for the 3rd. Similar story with Hughes, beaten in the air easily in build up to 3rd and could of done better for 2nd.
Crossing was poor, either didn’t beat the first man or went straight into their keepers arms.

Onto the positives, we weren’t outplayed and we more than held our own, especially for 25 mins of the second half where Dimi must of touched the ball no more than a few times.
Finley was absolutely exceptional in the middle, I would even go as far as saying that is the best I have seen him in a Stanley shirt. Almost scored a beaut of a goal and if anyone thinks he is to blame for the 2nd with a poor pass, why did Ben just stand there and not come to the ball. Must be a thing with tall players called Ben.....
Clicker must of had a magnet in his boots linked to one in the ball as his touch to control the ball was simply breathtaking at times. Thought he had a really good game too and would of probably chose him for M.O.M if I had the choice.
Colby ran himself into the ground, deserved his goal, was unlucky to get the ball stuck under his feet for the tap in and if he had a bit more energy in him to jump highest to get up in the box he could have had another.
Let’s not forget that not only is it a huge step up in terms of quality, but his way of life has significantly changed too. He has gone from working full time and training a couple of times a week to training full time. It will take a bit for his body to adapt to that.

All in all, a good enjoyable match where we showed grit and determination and a real desire to create. Looking at the upcoming league games, they are all winnable and will shape our season. On last nights showing, I think we will be alright.

Up The Accy x

p.s, hope you are all signed up members to the OASSC!
p.p.s, Clayton End surfer flag....just WOW