Take the positives. We scored a goal and we’re not bottom of the table, but that’s it. The players tried hard, but came up short again. We were good in the first 45 without being outstanding, but for all the pressure and possession, we didn’t really have that many chances. Hanson scored a goal and the Shrews didn’t seem to show any real threat. For once we thought we could win this.
All that changed in the second half. Shrewsbury came out a different team and put us under pressure. All of a sudden we looked nervous again. Hanson went off injured, and we looked rudderless. Long balls up to Piggott, but he can’t hold up play like Hanson.
Their two goals were REALLY disappointing. Not because they scored, but because they were both identical. Crosses from the left to the back stick. More of less free headers back across goal and a forward unmarked near the six yard box. As if this wasn’t bad enough, they’d had a couple of other identical opportunities. We just don’t seem to want to learn our lessons.
At the final whistle all the players slumped to the ground. Their body language said it all. The coaching staff have their work cut out to get them up again for Friday’s game. There’s a reason why the BBC have chosen this game as one of their live offerings. At this rate, Havering must fancy their chances, and who can blame them. Anyone want my ticket, because I’m not sure I can take losing again!
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