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Nigel and Mark gave characteristically honest match commentary, Rod's post match interview gave a similarly honest view of the game.

As expected, Farnborough's tactics were falling down when beaten in a challenge, and the ref fell for it. Teams reflect their manager, if one has a dishonest manager, one has a dishonest team, and some may think Farnborough amply show this to be the case. I remember watching them at our place, and being glad I am not a Farnborough fan, as their football is so dull, and judging by the low attendance last night Farnborough fans may think the same, they are set up for mid table averageness.

The problem last night seemed to be a lack of quality passing in the final third, which was our problem before Rod arrived, but which he's solved up to this game. But us playing unusually inaccurately under the final third with Rod last night isn't a total surprise, as we've had a run of tiring games against top sides on heavy pitches, three times playing a player short after sending offs, and it sounds as though all that effort since Rod arrived may have finally caught up with us last night, with tiredness behind some of the inaccurate passing.

We have a much better bench these days, so can rotate the squad without weakening it. Great Chiori was in the squad, he impressed me when he played faultlessly on his debut, Rod'll have a nice surprise when he sees what a fine player we have in Chiori, as long as he is not too rusty after his break.

Disappointing that the unbeaten league run has come to an end but, rather like the recent Truro game, if we only perform for one half then we will make life difficult for ourselves.

Farnborough aren't easy on the eye but they are effective. On the whole we defended the corners and long throws very well but, if you concede so many, then the law of averages says that at some extra point they will create an opportunity and so it proved. With and without the ball we simply weren't at the races. Second half was a vast improvement and we really should have got a point. Green hit the post and Byrd had two chances - the second of which he should have buried. Our attacking players looked tired and it's not really surprising after their efforts of the last few weeks. I would like to see the wing backs be a bit more aggressive going forwards at times. As has been said elsewhere the officials were poor but that has been the case for most of the season. With the current manager and the likes of Ellul and the two Grants in the team we simply have to be more streetwise on the pitch. I'm afraid it's a case of " if you can't beat them then join them...."

Two more tough away games to come, especially on Saturday, but we can't fault the effort and commitment we are getting from this group. When we fell behind earlier in the season we did fold a few times but we are far more resilient now. A repeat of the home result against Yeovil at the weekend will do me..!!

Up the Wings!

Peter Mason wrote:

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The video (link below) appears at first glace to appear he had a good claim for offside with the forward potentially being "active"

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 I don't think he was blocking the 'keepers view so wouldn't be deemed as active.