The Crowing Cockerel Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Very proud to be a Town fan this evening. Thought the lads battled throughout and more than matched a side well-placed a step above. In the end two factors made the difference: 1. The Eastbourne subs were stronger than Town's 2. The Eastbourne keeper was probably man of the match Kirbs should've put us 3-1 up with a free header 3 yards out and pushed it wide, and there was a great one-on-one chance at the end of extra time to wrap things up with the Eastbourne keeper again pulling off a great save. Football really is a cruel game. Still, a cracking cup tie. Evenings like that are why I support The Town! Onwards and upwards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfordno9 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Totally agree CC. Very proud to be a Town fan last night. It was an amazing night and a game that had absolutely everything. I also think the referee managed the game brilliantly. Nights like yesterday make it all worthwhile; despite the result. Driving home I was trying to remember the last time I enjoyed a Cup game that much. Probably Bishop Auckland at home when Paul Turner hooked in the winner at the Town End. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Cockerel Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thought the ref also had a very good game and in no small way contributed to the spectacle. Brad Quinton is doing incredible work putting together a very useful side - carrying on from where George Borg left off. In 13 years of Enfield Town this is definitely the strongest team we've fielded. Continue like this and I have no doubt the London Borough of Enfield will once again have a team which is a major force in non-league football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyetfc Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I thought the referee had a fantastic game and waited by the tunnel to tell him. So much better than some supporters berating officials from behind the safety of a fence. Thought the turning point of the game in our favour was the pressure ETFC put on their back four immediately after half time. In the first half EBFC had so much time on their hands to bring the ball out of their defence. Great game. Great spectacle. Hopefully, onwards and upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTowner Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Agree. Referee was excellent . Andy, are you saying that supporters were having a go at the Ref last night ? I hope that was not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxhallman Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Nothing but praise for the ref last night nobody had a bad word to say to him as he left the field only praise. Are the refs of a higher level for fa cup or were we just lucky to have a very good one.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britman Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Sounds like it was a cracking FA Cup Tie!!! Tough way to lose a match... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 He was a good ref. Insisted that nobody stole ground on throw-ins, unlike the ref at their place. Was not fussy at free kicks with regard to distance away by opponents, on one occasion an Eastbourne player kicked a ball at one of our players at a free kick and then complained when the ref did not stop play. Had control throughout the game without resorting too much to yellow cards but let the game flow. Kept on top of time wasting without labouring the issue. Altogether an excellent display. But I have to say his job was made easier by the spirit within the game by both sides. There was no needle which is unusual, especially in replays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyetfc Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Agree. Referee was excellent . Andy, are you saying that supporters were having a go at the Ref last night ? I hope that was not the case. No. I am referring to incidents which have happened in the recent past and give our club a bad name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Urchin Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hard luck chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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