OK, so here we go with the first set of matchday ramblings in the new ‘freestyle’ forum! And IMO a very interesting one to kick off with…
I feel that this is an important match for us, which could go some way to shaping the rest of our season. The reason for this view is that in recent seasons Mansfield are just the type of team to ‘do a number’ on us – we’ve seen it before: attack a team with a solid defence, over commit and then see the performance unravel as the opposition hit us on the break and stroll off with the three points.
In my view, if we are to challenge for a playoff spot then we need to recognise the games where 0-0 is not a bad result. I feel that tomorrow is one of those games. By all means be positive and attack, but not at the expense of a solid defensive performance. We have to recognise that Mansfield have a great record away from home and also that they concede very few goals on their travels. In addition, with our following two games against teams who have had troubles this season and who will not be brimming with confidence, we have an opportunity to start a good run on the back of two excellent results over the festive period.
Whether the management and the players will share my view, and whether the supporters at KM will be patient if they don’t see an all out attack performance is another matter.
I just hope I am not posting tomorrow about another ‘same old, same old’ performance and another naïve defeat in the face of streetwise opponents.
My hope is for a mature, professional performance, and if that results in a dull and boring 0-0 then I may be the only Womble with a little smile on his face…
COYD!!
