I think I watched a completely different match to DW. Yes we won but not for trying to give the game away against the poorest (or should I say the team with the lowest confidence) in the league at present. At times it was like watching schoolboy football: time and time again possession was lost by both teams, scraps on the ground to try to recover the ball under bodies, like rugby. Not pretty at all. They had enough clear cut chances in the 2nd half to get at least a point. Fortunately we’ve had two games against bottom teams (Tranmere also in a crisis of confidence which tended to exaggerate our easy victory). We’re so vulnerable defensively with virtually every attack. The back line just cannot cope with playing too high. Something has to give tactically against better teams if we’re to justify and maintain our place in the upper half. On the positive side Dobra offered a consistent and positive spark throughout the game, willing to drive at them and Grigg ultimately benefitted from his endeavour. Lots of injuries yes, but other clubs are in the same boat. The Carlisle commentators were dead right in saying we were no great shakes based on this performance. Let’s not delude ourselves. No doubt the long trip back will be satisfying but there’s still so much to do. More question marks than answers imho Btw I feel for the Carlisle fans. Relegation and now rock bottom in L2. Still 6k show their support in hard times. Top supporters and I hope they turn things around
What do you mean other teams are in the same boat injury-wise? Who else has 10-12 injuries to their squad (I’ve lost count)? Ridiculously over-critical comment for 2-0 away team with a tonne of injuries.
Thanks for the review & opinion as I wasn't able to attend. Happy for the win, but always wanting to see a settled side with players kept in their prefered positions.
Spireites!!
I think I watched a completely different match to DW. Yes we won but not for trying to give the game away against the poorest (or should I say the team with the lowest confidence) in the league at present. At times it was like watching schoolboy football: time and time again possession was lost by both teams, scraps on the ground to try to recover the ball under bodies, like rugby. Not pretty at all. They had enough clear cut chances in the 2nd half to get at least a point. Fortunately we’ve had two games against bottom teams (Tranmere also in a crisis of confidence which tended to exaggerate our easy victory).
We’re so vulnerable defensively with virtually every attack. The back line just cannot cope with playing too high. Something has to give tactically against better teams if we’re to justify and maintain our place in the upper half.
On the positive side Dobra offered a consistent and positive spark throughout the game, willing to drive at them and Grigg ultimately benefitted from his endeavour.
Lots of injuries yes, but other clubs are in the same boat. The Carlisle commentators were dead right in saying we were no great shakes based on this performance. Let’s not delude ourselves. No doubt the long trip back will be satisfying but there’s still so much to do. More question marks than answers imho
Btw I feel for the Carlisle fans. Relegation and now rock bottom in L2. Still 6k show their support in hard times. Top supporters and I hope they turn things around
What do you mean other teams are in the same boat injury-wise? Who else has 10-12 injuries to their squad (I’ve lost count)?
Ridiculously over-critical comment for 2-0 away team with a tonne of injuries.
Thanks for the review & opinion as I wasn't able to attend. Happy for the win, but always wanting to see a settled side with players kept in their prefered positions.
Glad Tyrone is doing ok
Ooch! Painful. Tyrone will be sore for a few days for sure 😢
Agree it wasn’t a golden performance. They were so poor. I hope they stay up though. We need something in the Jan window.