Thought the first half was dire, and not just for losing Pressley so early; just hope it’s not a serious as it looked as he really looks a great asset.
But as soon as Stanley scored the game improved (good job the ref was c**p as a better one might have spotted Harvey’s inadvertent hand ball).
The Gas stepped up the pace and Stanley matched them, and it became a good battle. Conneely’s withdrawal was less a problem with the return of Tharme, who played really well, as did Longelo down the right wing.
All round battling performance from the men in red, which was just what was, and will be, needed from here on in.
Mrs. Exile now washing her lucky t-shirt for Tuesday night.
