I didnt have much enthusiasm for the drive up to Southport tonight and I left there wondering if I could have spent my time more constructively.
Hinkley started brightly and their forwards easily beat Southports defence. Southport were again playing with Daly alone upfront and didnt look much like scoring. They did get the ball in the net once but it was ruled off-side. Daly had a good chance to score but headed tamely at the keeper. Duffy, still with us, made some good runs with the ball but Morecambe will have to teach him what to do next. Hinkley played a physical game while Southport hoofed he ball upfield to no one. The crowd blamed the referee but in truth Southport were poor.
In the second half Southport had more possession but Hinkley were over all the better side. Neither side found the net despite both having plenty of chances. Duffy came off for Booth. Robinson came on in the last two minutes. More than a few people were regretting the club releasing Tony Gray.
The final whistle couldnt come fast enough. Nil Nil again, no sign of a game plan other than hoofing the ball up field...last seasons squad was said to be too light weight, so what is the excuse this time?
Must do better if they want to make the play offs and win promotion.
MOTM Kevin Lee
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Southport 2 Hyde United 0
It was cold but there was some blue sky today. Former Southport stars Farrell Kilbane and Neil FitzHenry returned to Haig Ave with Hyde.
Southport had most of the possession and chances in the first half but with Kilheeny on the bench and Robinson injured, Daly had to do all the work himself. Southport should have scored at least 3 in the first half but had to make do with a single goal, announced as an own goal but Kevin Lee and Steve Daly should get the credit.
Hyde were better int he second half, captain Kilbane leading his line effectively. Kilheeney and Duffy came on in and for a short while Southport looked more threatening. Kilheeney was stretchered off not long after he came on. Steve Daly made sure of the win with a second goal after a one-on-one with the keeper.
Southport will need to look at their formation when they are lacking in strikers. The passing was poor today but Southport took the points and the title challenge is back on.
MOTM Matty McGinn
Southport had most of the possession and chances in the first half but with Kilheeny on the bench and Robinson injured, Daly had to do all the work himself. Southport should have scored at least 3 in the first half but had to make do with a single goal, announced as an own goal but Kevin Lee and Steve Daly should get the credit.
Hyde were better int he second half, captain Kilbane leading his line effectively. Kilheeney and Duffy came on in and for a short while Southport looked more threatening. Kilheeney was stretchered off not long after he came on. Steve Daly made sure of the win with a second goal after a one-on-one with the keeper.
Southport will need to look at their formation when they are lacking in strikers. The passing was poor today but Southport took the points and the title challenge is back on.
MOTM Matty McGinn
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