Very pleased with the performance today but disappointed with the result, as we were much the better side and should have won the game. Both of City's goals came against the run of play and were undeserved, and in all honesty they were dire for virtually the whole ninety minutes. Rovers, by contrast, were well organised, competitive and played a lot of decent football: we controlled the game in midfield and the trio of Wallace, Koumas and Jennings were impressive once again.
Other than the goals, the best chances were all created by Rovers, with Lowey going close in each half - further evidence that he will get chances even when starting out wide - the first an opportunity at the back post after great work by Kennedy and Cassidy which he really should have buried. Defensively we were solid throughout, the only exception being City's second goal - the only decent bit of football they put together all game - where we backed off to the edge of our own box. City's first was a fluke, a sliced cross which deceived Fon Williams and went in off the post and if it had not been for that ill fortune we would probably have won the game. Great credit must go to the players for the spirit they showed to come from behind twice in a game which they really should have been winning quite comfortably.
Cassidy worked hard and led the line well as always, and I was delighted to see him get his first goal, an absolute belter, lashed into the roof of the night with his weaker foot. Koumas's goal was arguably even better and hopefully he can add further goals in the remainder of the season, the only thing that has been missing from his game in recent weeks.
Matthew Pennington would be my man of the match, but special mention must go to Stephen Arthurworrey who, after a couple of nervy performances, put in a really solid display. I thought Wallace had probably his best game since returning from injury and the usual suspects - Taylor, Jennings - played well.
Special mention must also got to the 310 travelling SWA who outsung the 11,000-strong home support all game. Despite the events of yesterday, there was no lack of spirit on or off the pitch. Good that other results all went for us as well.