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Originally Posted by Revived Red
Not the greatest of games - the swirling wind made it difficult for both sides. The substitutions made a huge difference for us. McConville had been totally anonymous but Shay McCartan was a threat every time he received the ball. He was denied a goal by a great save from the Brizzle keeper. And Billy Kee was an improvement on a disappointing Josh Windass. How Matt Crooks missed the sitter at the end is beyond comprehension. Difficult to nominate MotM - it was a gutsy team performance. If pressed, I would give it to Adam Buxton. Some good defending by him, some quality runs forward - and he took the corner from which we scored.
The downside for me was the tactical decision to defend the one goal lead. That only encouraged Brizzle to come at us. In those circumstances, I can see no point in bringing all 11 players back when the opposition has a corner. It makes for a very crowded penalty area - just one slip or push and a penalty can be given away so easily. It also makes it far more difficult for the keeper to come to gather the ball. To my mind, it would have made far more sense to keep Piero and/or Shay up front when the opposition has a corner. That would occupy at least two of the opposition. When no-one is left upfield, any clearance is bound to come straight back at us. But what do I know? I ain't got a coaching badge!
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Football19 Mark 2 ???...I am impressed !. Almost as impressed as I am with our team's achievements so far !. In particular the clean sheets, which must instill a great deal of confidence in the team as a whole, and provide no end of satisfaction for the Manager !.
Look forward to the visit of Exeter City next Saturday, should be a strong challenge for the REDS, and just might attract a few more fans !...
KTF.