Not sure I can add that much really but will add my thoughts on this game..I'm not after brownie points for posting first but of late we have waited a while for any feedback sometime the next day. So here goes..I will allow others to comment on individual players performances apart from one or two as you will know them more than me..
There was a strange quiet atmosphere about the place but maybe expected with our predicament. Nice spring day with plenty of sunshine and good to see a live match for a change. First 20 mins nothing happened much on the pitch and it was all a bit scrappy with Colchester showing more quality in their midfield and forward play imo. We sat very deep and so very little to and from the front two although no real chances from either side. After about 20 minutes Ainsley put a great cross in from the right wing which was just headed over the bar by no 10 I think...;) and thought it was a real chance gone begging at that point. Not much happened then until the second half when again little being created from either side and both sides concentrating on defending. Nothing really to choose between the teams even though they are near the play off positions. Then we scored our goal and then the play became a bit more open as they were trying to get back into it but again no real chances created and thought we started to dominate the game more and had the odd chance here and there. But nothing of significance I can think of. I don't think Ben had much to do apart from long range efforts. It looked like a nil nil game for a long time.
Just to add that it was a scrappy goal with loads of players in the 6 yard box following a corner or free kick and I didn't see who poked the ball home from that range but the crowd roared with appreciation anyway and Andy the announcer didn't know either, until he confirmed a little later it was Shawn Miller. The crowd were still a bit strangely quiet until near the end when we were sensing a victory at long last and then the GRE started the handclap beat which spread to the main stand and wonder why we can't do that much earlier as it seemed to inspire the players more even at that late stage.
Ainsley showed great touches and has real talent and can see why the rave reviews but he didn't get that much service imo but that was due to how we were playing and he was subbed late on. He physique needs building up a touch though but he did get booked for a viscous tackle and shows these players can get stuck in when they want to..I Don't think Miller did much apart from the goal but credit where it's due when he scored the only goal of the game and a very valuable three points!
David Artell really needs to take a pill from his animated discussions with the officials which serves no purpose other than give him something to do. Kenny didn't show any passion and so maybe a good pair hey? The fourth official was a woman and so maybe DA had to be a bit more careful...;)
Not the best of games to watch but in the circumstances a really great three points hard earned by a pretty good defensive display....all imo of course folks..
