Despite a late flourish.
Mind games were afoot. Murton ringing me worrying about his team, slagging off “has-been” Gareth Brazier, another player having the shits, etc. Then at the stadium, we bypassed the coin toss to squat in the home changing room.
Then both having the same kit colour, so Murton choosing the fluorescent fly catcher shirt.
Despite this, the opponents were clearly stronger than our line up, as we were mix and match with some really good quality, plus players who don’t really play 11-a-side and some old has beens.
- Connah Lyburd
- Davinder Sangha
- Ciaran Hartley
- Mick Rawlinson
- Paul McConville
- Josh Lay
- Ben Dawson
- Daniel Johnson-Alegre
- Jack Oughton
- Kye Atkinson
- Michael Taylor
- Stephen Dagg
- Kieron Trott
- Brandon Crumbie
It wasn’t a great surprise that we were 2-0 down. Probably disappointing, but we didn’t really get any traction.
At half time we regrouped, but despite a more prominent performance, we let in silly goals at the back and saw ourselves 5-0 down. Connah in goal saved plenty and did really well. Frustratingly we created some amazing chances, probably 6 or 7 clear cut ones, which we failed to finish.
Near the end, I came back on and immediately the side got a lift with two quick goals from Michael Taylor and Mick Rawlinson, and nearly a third and a fourth. Lost opportunity looking back at it. Murton’s team were good going forward but slightly suspect at the back (purely based on our limited chances).
Despite this, we really enjoyed it. The players came off very positive at the end due to actually grabbing a couple of goals and having the pleasure of seeing Murton slagging off his midfield. Roll on next year.
