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Steve Jones was the big difference today (23 for them). Everything that went to him resulted in something. They kept possession really well in the second half, Cav had a good battle with their leftie but wasted the ball on the occasions that he won it. NOthing happened for us up front in the 2nd half but in the first half Roberts was excellent (got sponsors M.O.M) and Mangan was good as well. He seemed to be a lot more aware of what was around him than last seasons head down and run charges. Sean The Doc looked good as well in t'second half. A good number of excellent challenges in the second half as well. Elliot played the first half and was commanding as usual. Fearo played the second half and showed some good distribution but was at fault for the first two goals IMHO. Good save from a free kick but wasn't up quick enough to close down for the rebound. Second goal could have come out a bit quicker. In saying that the defence were given the run around from a good forward line and left him a little exposed. The third goal was a wonderful free kick that would have beaten many a more experienced keeper.

Summary
Stanley Reserves 2 Burnley reserves 0 in the first half
Stanley 1st XI 0 Burnley 1st XI 3 in the second half.

That Burnley first team fully deserved to beat us and would have won by a landslide if they had played the whole game, but as far as strength in depth is concerned, its no wonder they aren't having a reserve team this year.

But it was the first game back.