Southport 1 Barrow 1

The weather today was terrible. Windy and rainy, the view from the Thatch and Thistle was of horizontal rain. But by the time I was on the terraces the rain had stopped. Southport had to play into the wind in the first half and most of the action was near the Port goal. When the ball was played on the ground Southport could made rare raids into the Barrow half but didnt really threaten the Barrow goal other than a Chris Lever header.
At the half time break the rain started and everyone headed for cover. People seemed to expect Southport to have it easy in the second half wih the wind at their backs. But they were wrong. Southport didnt seem to have a plan or much passion or will to win. In fact the benches showed more passion as the game was stopped to sort out the fracas there. Southport did take the lead when Robinson scored but the celebrations didnt last long, even while the Southport fans were mocking the Barrow supporters Barrow looked like equalizing. With four minutes of extra time on the board Southport looked like they might hold out and take the three points but in scenes very familiar to Southport fans a late goal was conceeded and Kevin Lee sent off.

The second half was very dissappointing and Southport threw the points away, Barrow fans will be pleased with the draw but they could have expected a win and all three points.

MOTM: Paul Barratt

Jack Carr Stand Motivational Speaker (with Southport winning): "You're fucking shit Southport"

Southport 1 Burscough 0

Boxing Day against Burscough, over 1700 in the crowd and from the looks of it the whole of Burscough town were there. Burscough FC could look like the ghost of Southport past but on the field today there were only five ex-Southport players in Green. The first half was lively, Southport took a while to settle down and get into the swing of things, but it was an equal match that looked like it could produce some goals. Despite expectations it was goal-less at halftime.

Southport obviouslyhad a good talking to and came out with intent. Southport took the lead when Paul Barrett scored a very nice goal but after that Southport were on the back foot as Burscough brought on two subs and went on the attack. Some of their players took the attack a little literally and after a number of fouls by Burscough players they were down to ten men with their number six walking towards the tunnel before the card was out the refs pocket.

As the game headed to its conclusion Southport battered the Burscough defence, with the fans holding their heads in their hands, but there was no second goal and Southport had to settle for the 3 points instead.



Neil Robinson didnt really look like scoring but still played some good football which is obviously what Davenport saw in him. Barratt and Danny Holmes had good games, Duffy needs to work on his end product as it lets down all his hard work.

Southport need to improve to keep in the running for the Conf North title and promotion. I think the club needs to bring in some quality players to add to the side and help push things forward. Davenport has done well with his signings but is working with a limited budget. As always a striker who can and will shoot at goal is number one onthe wish list.

MOTM: Danny Holmes

PopularSide Pundit: "You prune!"

Southport 0 Harrogate Town 0

It was cold wet and windy today at Haig Ave and at the end of 90 minutes it was still 0-0. There was little to talk about today, Southport's best (and only) attempt at goal was a second half low diving header from Neil Robinson. With the wind against Southport in the second half the yellows had to work hard to get up field. I think everyone was glad to hear the final whistle and get away from the weather. The Harrogate fans made plenty of noise and sounded like they were enjoying themselves despite the conditions.