[Pendle Red]

The first of Dale's to be honest came so quick after Stanley's second there was a shell shock about it right from the terraces to the team, maybe in hindsight then was the time for change going five at the back but that is not our style.

Fair play to Dale they played some good stuff but defenders backing off around the area is not good to see, show them outside away from goal but not inside and a direct route to goal.

I am not sure on the killer third but I have it in my mind that our left back had pushed up field and was out of position as we lost possesion and they broke leaving us short at the back?

It was a thrilling game and no shame in losing to Dale, my only overall gripe is more towards in the manner we self imploded and being slightly disappointed that Dale were there for the taking.