The warm sunshine in Liverpool didn't stretch as far Southport today and most of the game was played in light rain.
The Southport line up was familiar to those who have been to see them this season, with Booth on the left wing.
Fleetwood had Southport favourite Farrel Kilbane in their line up and it was good to see him back at Haig Ave. The attendance was boosted by a decent away following.
Fleetwood started well and were soon in the lead with a rocket of a volley. They should have got another when Connolly headed the ball to the Fleetwood striker rather than clearing it. Luckily the shot was off target.
Luckily for everyone Duffy is still a Southport player and he drew the score level before half time.
The pitch was increasinly wet in the second half as the rain continued. Both sides had plenty of chances from open play and corners/free kicks. The frustrated Southport fans turned their attention to the linesman and referee rather than their own players.
The winning goal never came and the Fleetwood fans left happier than the home fans.
MOTM: Mark Duffy
I bought the Complete NonLeague History of Southport FC today, very impressed with its size and the amount of text, not had much chance to look at it yet and have only spotted one typing mistake so far. Very good!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Southport 1 Harrogate Town 0
It was quite windy today at Haig Ave. Drench was at the ground but was not even on the bench again and is not listed in the programme as being a Southport player. McMillan has become the target of the usual internet campaign. Kevin Lee started the match in his new right back position.
There was only one goal in the 90minutes today, Kilheeney scoring his first league for Southport. There were plenty of chances for both sides. Harrogate were a good side with some very short players.
Over all it wasn't a great game. Southport played very deep and the whole side had trouble clearing the ball. Only Mark Duffy seeming interested in going forward. McMillan saved the points for his team with some brilliant saves.
Southport need to improve on set pieces, I cant see us scoring many goals from corners this season.
Hopefully the return of Moogan will improve midfield which was poor again.
MOTM: Mark Duffy
Floating Support Comment: "Waste of money, like watching paint dry, we're not coming back again"
There was only one goal in the 90minutes today, Kilheeney scoring his first league for Southport. There were plenty of chances for both sides. Harrogate were a good side with some very short players.
Over all it wasn't a great game. Southport played very deep and the whole side had trouble clearing the ball. Only Mark Duffy seeming interested in going forward. McMillan saved the points for his team with some brilliant saves.
Southport need to improve on set pieces, I cant see us scoring many goals from corners this season.
Hopefully the return of Moogan will improve midfield which was poor again.
MOTM: Mark Duffy
Floating Support Comment: "Waste of money, like watching paint dry, we're not coming back again"
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Southport 2 Blyth Spartans 1
After a 45 minute delay Southport kicked off their first home game of the season. Kevin Lee was at right back and is working hard to adapt to the new role. He clearly appreciated the applause as he took his place.
Southport had a few shots in the first half, two from McGinn and Kilheeney should maybe have scored from at least one chance. The goal came from super Kevin Lee.
Just before half time the score was equalised when Southport keeper McMillan ran out into a scrum of players leaving his goal open for Andrew Leeson to score.
Both sides looked for the win in the second half. Tony Gray executed one of his over head kicks but the shot was tipped over the bar. He got his goal eventually 5 minutes before the end. Southport held on and claimed all three points.
MOTM: Tony Gray (it would have been Kevin Lee but he was subbed in the first half.)
Southport had a few shots in the first half, two from McGinn and Kilheeney should maybe have scored from at least one chance. The goal came from super Kevin Lee.
Just before half time the score was equalised when Southport keeper McMillan ran out into a scrum of players leaving his goal open for Andrew Leeson to score.
Both sides looked for the win in the second half. Tony Gray executed one of his over head kicks but the shot was tipped over the bar. He got his goal eventually 5 minutes before the end. Southport held on and claimed all three points.
MOTM: Tony Gray (it would have been Kevin Lee but he was subbed in the first half.)
Saturday, August 02, 2008
PreSeason Southport 1 Rochdale 2
Not many Southport fans bothered to go to Haig Ave today to watch the last pre-season game, against Rochdale. It was a gloriously sunny day today and Southport started today as they finished Wednesdays match against Wigan. Duffy and Noone were on the wings again and Gray and Kilheeney were up front. Kevin Lee was at right back in what could be his last Southport game.
Southport had a good first half with plenty of possession and chances. Michael Powell got the ball in the net after a goal mouth scramble.
The second half didn't carry on in the same style as the first. Rochdale looked a better side and Southport's substitutions didnt improve the game.
Rochdale scored two very good goals to end the game 2-1.
Noone was the best Southport players today. Daly will be disappointed again with his performance. Tony Gray looks to be the best striker.
Southport had a good first half with plenty of possession and chances. Michael Powell got the ball in the net after a goal mouth scramble.
The second half didn't carry on in the same style as the first. Rochdale looked a better side and Southport's substitutions didnt improve the game.
Rochdale scored two very good goals to end the game 2-1.
Noone was the best Southport players today. Daly will be disappointed again with his performance. Tony Gray looks to be the best striker.
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