Just back

We didn't play well, but did enough to hang on.  Neither team really deserved 3 points although Coulson's goal was thumped in after a scrabble caused by the pace of Makofo.  The back four gelled and seemed a good unit, McKeown doing plenty of shouting too.  Midfield didn't stamp any authority although they covered a lot of ground as FGR passed the ball about nicely at times.

MOM for me Artus, never stopped running, trying to break up their play and send us forward.

Lovelly set up down there, friendly and well mannered bunch of fans.

"We didn't play well, but did enough to hang on".

Sign of a good team!

According to the BBC football FG struggled to break down a well organised defence the 2 occasions they did get through our keeper was excellent.  Very happy with the performance, the 3 points and a clean sheet  

Agreed MDT - I thought we played better against Darlo last week than we did today, but you can only beat what's in front of you and we did that. The midfield didn't win much today, especially second half when they seemed to be beaten to every ball for a good while. FGR sprayed it around but not to any great effect. Thought Green looked a little rusty and got caught out a couple of times first half, but a solid defensive display overall. Disappointed with Spencer - he got his chance today and I don't think he took advantage of the opportunity. Good to see Rob Eagle back on the pitch, if only for a few minutes. He'll do well to oust Makofo though - scored last week and set up today's goal by not giving up on a ball which the keeper probably looked favourite for.

MOM probably McKeown for me as I don't recall him putting a foot wrong - he's looking like a real asset and seems like a good lad too. Poor old Kenny may not get a look in this season other than shot stopping in the warm up!

Just about deserved it because of the fight and spirit.

FGR started passing it around but got nowhere and resorted to more and more long ball as the game went on which played into the hands of Kempson and the improving Pearson.

We didnt create much and none of the forwards looked a real threat. Spencer especially. He can't/won't run or jump. Hearn like so many have said deserves a goal. He tries but is getting more and more frustrated.

Teams are build on a solid defence and today, for the first time, we certainly looked that. Mckeown looked confident and his handling was excellent. Green grew into the game. I expected him to fade but if anything he got better the longer the game went. Although Kempson got out jumped by Styche a few times he was generally solid as was Pearson. Wood was probably my man of the match for a good all round game. He also kept his temper well when Norwood booted him when on the floor. The ref only cautioned the FGR player which seemed odd. If he saw something to caution him it should have been red. Violent conduct.

Artus also played well.

Tolley for FGR looked a very good player.

Overall a long trip but seemed well worth it with 3 points!

I think we shouldn't underestimate the fact that the defence kept Styche at bay...

Quoted from mariner2000

I think we shouldn't underestimate the fact that the defence kept Styche at bay...

Very good post !

Quoted from mariner2000

I think we shouldn't underestimate the fact that the defence kept Styche at bay...

Also roughed him up ' a bit'. Along with 4 bookings (!) maybe we are toughening up a little and dishing out what we get.

A win is a win is a win,

Now lets go on a run.

Quoted from grimsby pete

A win is a win is a win,

Now lets go on a run.

i'd rather have a beer to celebrate