Went to Morecambe and Bury match. We played well at times in both games. Morecambe though were no where near as committed as Bury were. I agree that had we taken just one or two of the chances in the first half then I tkink we would have held out better in the second half.
Three comments;
1) Forwards should stop diving, attempt to keep on their feet, go honestly on to try to chase the ball, then referees may be more likely to give the free kick or penalty.
2) I thought Referee v Bury in first half was soley intent on letting play go on when after a number of incidents he should have pulled play up and warned or booked players.
Consequentially general play got more and more rough;
arms used, shirt pulling and stupid diving.etc.
3) Bury keeper Brown was highly unprofessional when ref was talking to Grant after a tumble on the edge of the box, for which some refs would have given a free kick to Stanley. Brown retrieved the ball from several yards away and when he saw ref close to Grant he went and stuck his face twice right into Grant's trying to get a reaction that would have got Grant sent off. No place for that from a fellow professional. Brown should be ashamed.
Must have been a great match for neutrals to watch.
Morelike an old fashioned 3rd round cup tie really. Great banter with the Wednesday fans calling in and joining the Ultras.