Southport 0 Hinkley 0

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