I never felt we were likely to create a clear chance tonight despite the second half pressure we applied. van Veen is slow and too easily brush aside giving possession away far too easily. Madden was sloppy with his passing too. Wootton did nothing when he came on and Hakeeb was wasteful with his crossing. Bishop didn't deserve to be on the losing side and Lolley showed some promise although it was McSheffrey who produced the most dangerous crosses of the night.

Eight goals scored in ten games means the defence, who have been getting the bulk of the criticism, know that any mistake is likely to prove terminal.