First game of season for me, so here’s my verdict fae the comfort of a nice wee B and B. Very poor first half - loads of possession but slow, ponderous and unthreatening. Subs at HT made a big difference. Hayes pace and enthusiasm changed the game and we deserved our lead, but then we sat back again and passed it slowly along the back 4 until Annan equalised. Was always going to come from a set piece as apart from Scales and Stewart we don’t look good in the air. Their goal perked us up a bit but it took extra time and them getting knackered before our superior fitness ( and skill) showed.
Pass marks to Roos, Mackenzie, McRorie and maybe Vinny. Hayes and Duk were good. Defence looked shaky against a team near bottom of League 2, which doesn’t inspire confidence. We seem to lack steel and seem too easy to bully. We need a couple more players who are like Goodwin was when he played - hard as nails, determined and ready to stand up to the opposition. The sort of player opposition fans hate - with ours at present we don’t seem to have any like that. McRorie and Stewart could be, but… Anyway - enjoyed the trip and meeting up with some fellow dandies.
Roll on the next trip from darkest Englandshire!