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Now that was a real good game of football down at Prenton Park. Thoroughly enjoyable to watch, although somewhat nervy in the first half, but RLC gets it spot on again when he mentions MM tactics. What a difference it made playing the extra man in midfield, we were a different team after the break. First half we were all over the show. Couldn't string a pass together, the shape was all wrong, Stockton was next to useless holding the ball up such were Lincolns physical presence and general harrying not allowing us any time on the ball. it was so disjointed, I don't think we tested the keeper once in the first half.
Second half, on comes Gilmour, who was excellent and suddenly we learn how to pass and move again. We matched Lincoln for pace and work-rate and dominated in the centre. That's where the game was won. We didn't have too many chances tonight but the one we did have was taken superbly. A superb lobbed ball from Banks found Norwood one-on-one with the keeper. Hearts in our mouths, but he finished neatly into the bottom right corner.
Everyone stepped up their game in the second half which was great to see as when we do turn it on, we can match the best in this league. Defensively rock solid again with McNulty and Monthe proving too much for Akinde and Rhead when he finally lumbered on.
Little bit disappointed with Norwood in the closing stages. Typical Norwood though. Acts first and thinks later. You could see he had the "ohh sh*t, that was daft" look on his face straight after he kicked the ball into the net. Let's hope we can find a goal threat on Saturday without him.
Got me buzzing for a few days that one. SWA!!!
Second half, on comes Gilmour, who was excellent and suddenly we learn how to pass and move again. We matched Lincoln for pace and work-rate and dominated in the centre. That's where the game was won. We didn't have too many chances tonight but the one we did have was taken superbly. A superb lobbed ball from Banks found Norwood one-on-one with the keeper. Hearts in our mouths, but he finished neatly into the bottom right corner.
Everyone stepped up their game in the second half which was great to see as when we do turn it on, we can match the best in this league. Defensively rock solid again with McNulty and Monthe proving too much for Akinde and Rhead when he finally lumbered on.
Little bit disappointed with Norwood in the closing stages. Typical Norwood though. Acts first and thinks later. You could see he had the "ohh sh*t, that was daft" look on his face straight after he kicked the ball into the net. Let's hope we can find a goal threat on Saturday without him.
Got me buzzing for a few days that one. SWA!!!