Sat 27 Nov 2021, 14:15
Last weeks game was always going to be a arm-wrestle of a fixture.
The weather forecasters were correct and depending on where on the pitch you were the wind seemed to be blowing in varying directions. But as we say it’s the same for both teams.
A tight first half saw us go in trailing by only 4 points. Having probably been on the worst side of the weather we had to be pleased with the score. The previous week had seen us put in a dogged performance in the second period against Doncaster. The same would be needed again.
November has seen us hit with a mounting list of injuries. We have had to shuffle players positionally to try to balance the team. Also, we have had to draft in players where it is their first experience of playing at this level.
Again, early injuries and a yellow card in the second half against Syston saw us put under pressure and finally lost the game.
Another big challenge faces us this week in the form of Newport. It is traditionally always a tough game against them and they are in the top of the table battle at present. We will again be fielding a much-changed side due to more injuries. For the younger players coming in they need to take the opportunity to impress and learn from this experience.
