Scraped through by the skin of our teeth. First half we were very poor, second half a little better. Definitely missed Tol. Their keeper wasn’t tested, we kept shooting over and kicking the ball to no one. Our keeper made a couple of good saves, especially the one in stopage time. we could have easily won the game if we played how we can play.
Let’s see what Tuesday brings
JT
Didn’t think we were outclassed today against a team two leagues higher than us. Too many high balls rather than keeping it on the deck, where we are at our best. Even the most one eyed Wittoner couldn’t fail to appreciate the strike for Stalybridges goal. Team spirit and teriffic workrate earned us another bite at the cherry. Agree with Hardly we are short of striking cover. Nice to see some away support today, would be even better to see more home supporters but hopefully we’ll gain some as the season progresses because this bunch of players deserve it. U.T.A.
Have to agree with almost everything that has been said, but we are still in the FA Cup so let us hope it is ONWARD AND UPWARDS from here.
WHS.
First half thought we were either nervous or paying them a bit too much respect, We missed Tola up front badly- Owen wasnt good there and moving Bauress meant we lost something in midfield, but second half we really got into them and after them passing more and pressing more and they then had little to offer and given that Bauress has been away for a week , Williams has been out for a month and Reeves probably not had much game time I think we have more to offer yet !!! Based on what I saw I think I would push Haywood up top where his pace and trickery might worry there big centre backs and Owens on the wing-he does not really have the strength to play centre mid IMO and is better suited to the flanks.
It would be great if Tola were fit for Tuesday ( Any updates on his injury ) as we look more balanced that way all credit to the manager though and the team for the second half response deserved the draw yes we are still in this and fighting ! UTA
I agree.
WHS.
Can I just say the pitch was a credit to our brilliant groundstaff, good enough for the football league.
WHS.