Match thread

Quoted from HertsGTFC

FFS from 2nd to 7th in a stroke............. And 7 points behind the leaders.

Sounds like 2 daft goals one the lino and the other Macca (again) and we had most of the possession.

What was that stat the losing play off finalists usually finish 8th?.

5 points but otherwise yeah, FFS.

Just listened to the interview on audioboo and thought Hurst actually sounded relatively positive about the attacking, if not the goals conceded!

Will be interesting to hear what the 'Just Back' folks say about the performance.

For me, I thought we looked so much better at the back once Robertson arrived last season that I think he'll help tighten things up when he returns to the team. Then it will be up to Hurst to decide whether East or Tait gets the right-back role.

If Brown is going to be out for another month or two as seems probable, we'll certainly need to get a midfielder in either on loan or permanently. I think the young lads on the bench are decent enough footballers but are lacking the physique to deal with tough away games at the moment so a more experienced of physically bigger player will be required.

For all the same old Town and Hurst comments Hurst's interviews are much improved.  He was clearly furious and where as last year I think he would of just blamed the refs decision he hasn't done that but he has critcised our team for letting those fans down which is good to hear, less of the defeatism that he could be a bit open to last year.

Quoted from HertsGTFC

FFS from 2nd to 7th in a stroke............. And 7 points behind the leaders.

Sounds like 2 daft goals one the lino and the other Macca (again) and we had most of the possession.

What was that stat the losing play off finalists usually finish 8th?.

5 points off top.

And it's 9th.

Quoted from Caesar

For all the same old Town and Hurst comments Hurst's interviews are much improved.  He was clearly furious and where as last year I think he would of just blamed the refs decision he hasn't done that but he has critcised our team for letting those fans down which is good to hear, less of the defeatism that he could be a bit open to last year.

At times I thought Hurst was to bland and soft in his time here.May realize now the weight of expectation this season brings to our fans this season (eg operation promotion) and maybe getting tough as wants a team that befits the passion that town fans have for their club

Thought his interview (what I heard of it) was fair and balanced.

After all the excitement and optimism / expectation that's been flying around the fans and players , to have a result like this so early in the season may be just what we need . It makes it clear we need a couple more players in and might just focus the teams brains that we aren't going to walk it and  there's other teams who are clearly going to be scrapping for the title over 46 games

Quoted from MarinerMart

I've been out so don't know the full story...why was so much time added on?  I don't expect us to win every game but let's be honest, we will not get out of this league by losing to teams like Altrincham, feel free to x me

it was an injury to an Altrincham player. Reported as being quite a nasty one and possibly studs sticking in the ground whilst turning.

Thanks for replying...sounds really hope the player is ok ... Makes the result unimportant if it's as bad as it sounds

I am still optimistic even after tonights result, what it will do is show Paul that we are light and need another 2 players in asap. I would also get Pearson back in the team for Saturday.