Northampton post match reflections

[Yak]

Putting this up early.

[Spuddy Speight]

Stunned! What just happened there?

[mygiddypant]

I would like to speak on behalf of NWC, Eternal Grist etc,

"Northampton were robbed! They showed us how to play football. Eaves was let go too early, he's much better than owt we've got.

Dawson is rubbish; Hamshaw is rubbisher"

Did I do ok fellas?

[NorthWestCorner]

I would like to speak on behalf of NWC, Eternal Grist etc,

"Northampton were robbed! They showed us how to play football. Eaves was let go too early, he's much better than owt we've got.

Dawson is rubbish; Hamshaw is rubbisher"

Did I do ok fellas?

Rent free

[pipppy]

Did I do ok fellas?

Not so sure about you, but the team did. Two newbies scoring too. Far better performance. Buying my ticket for Saturday now.

[mygiddypant]

Not so sure about you, but the team did. Two newbies scoring too. Far better performance. Buying my ticket for Saturday now.

Not so sure about the "far better performance" P. The first half had my 'friends' licking their lips at the prospect of another -3 points.

Certainly a better second half performance, due to the introduction of Gore and the midfield finding space and time in which to drive forward.

Is that better pippy?

[NorthWestCorner]

Not so sure about the "far better performance" P. The first half had my 'friends' licking their lips at the prospect of another -3 points.

Certainly a better second half performance, due to the introduction of Gore and the midfield finding space and time in which to drive forward.

Is that better pippy?

Please please be my friend.

This is the trouble. You?re more interested is trying to prove me wrong that you are in the result.

[sawmiller]

Not so sure about the "far better performance" P. The first half had my 'friends' licking their lips at the prospect of another -3 points.

Certainly a better second half performance, due to the introduction of Gore and the midfield finding space and time in which to drive forward.

Is that better pippy?

Long time coming but an incredibly welcome and needed 3 points - plus a better showing in the second half - let's hope this gives the lads a sorely needed restoration of some belief. Hope the 2 injuries tonight aren't too bad

[pipppy]

Not so sure about the "far better performance" P. The first half had my 'friends' licking their lips at the prospect of another -3 points.

Certainly a better second half performance, due to the introduction of Gore and the midfield finding space and time in which to drive forward.

Is that better pippy?

I was surprised Spence in midfield went off to be replaced by Adegboyega a defender who kept popping up on the left wing. Whatever the situation he popped up in the right place to score the winner.

[ragingpup]

Awful, awful first half that if it had continued would I think brought the end of MH and it would be hard to defend. It still is hard to defend as it stands but have to take a moment to enjoy a comeback and late win in a must win game. Excellent crossing from Powell led to two goals and two other clear chances. On a side that isn't stretched and low on confidence, I think he'd be an asset. Gore coming on certainly helped, as did Northampton fading as we kept pressing as we should always aim to do: through the middle and on the floor, then to the wings which kept stretching them.

Delighted for Gray and new fella whose name I can't spell yet. What a way to start your career in front of your home fans.

Stepping back and reflecting, crucial win and very happy but it wasn't convincing and MH still had plenty to do to scramble out of this, especially after such an awful first half with most players back that he'd been waiting for. But in fairness, being back is one thing, finding rhythm and reconnecting with the team around you is entirely another. So 90 mins in Nombe, Gray, 70 in Spence and hopefully Gore back to start on Saturday. Loads left to prove for MH but clearly the young players he has on loan(Gore and Baptiste child have legged it if they didn't feel they were making progress under Hamshaw) clearly value their time with us and just have to hope that we can get a mainly settled team and get some fluency and rhythm back into the game instead of the fear and pressure coming from such a bad run.