Ruislip Manor 3 St Margaretsbury 2

[Lato]

Defensively (Enfield Town game apart) we've been ropey this season but we always look a threat going forward. This game summed that up as we went 2-0 up in 10 minutes (second courtesy of a blatant handball)then Smugs dominated for 20 minutes but couldn't score. We then have last 15 of first half and should have added more but let them get a goal back with last kick of half.

 

Second half they bunged long balls into the box as they sussed we were jittery and we held on, had on obvious penalty turned down then got a dubious one which we scored to make it 3-1. They got a goal straight back with a another poor goal from our point of view but we just about held on.

 

Still 7 points out of 12, two wins in the F.A Cup and a striker with 9 goals so its not all bad.

[coupwotcoup]

Oi oi old Polish bald person (cheating German b'stards - '74 semi-final) <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />...so what are the Maggots like then? We play them in the Vase down our place on Saturday week...

[Lato]

Typical Mags side really. quite physical and up for the challenge. Lot of long throws and crosses into the box which they charge in on. Slow at the back (okay I don't know how strong a side they had out) and suceptable to pace.

[coupwotcoup]

We got lots of pace..and a bit of Hale too! Always awkward playing fellow step five clubs in the early rounds of the Vase..you just never know what you come up against...

[Coffin Ender]

Lato, is your manager always that excitable?

Enjoyed the game last night. Interesting ground too.

[Tubbsy8]

Having not been at the game a will not comment on it. Only comment I will make is with 2 games in 3 days (why on earth do Ruislip play "midweek games" on a Monday night) inevitably we picked up knocks and injuries Saturday that weakened the side. From what you say though it sounds like you deserved the win so fair play to you.

[Spidermanor]

Tubbsy

 

Its amazing how many teams have been weakened when they've just lost a game. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

 

However, to be fair the main reason you lost last night was due to a thoroughly inept refereeing performance.

 

As to why Mondays, its been Monday nights for many years so should be no suprise to teams, but often is to our benefit. It also brings in bigger gates as there are rarely any other fixtures on a Monday, so you can pick up an extra 10-12 ground hoppers to boost the gate plus people who would normally watch Hillingdon, Brook House, Harefield and Northwood. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Tubbsy8]

LOL well our captain and main striker were both out so I would say weakened. I have now heard about the ref. Sounds like a shocker. Like the Murphys, i'm, not bitter! Monday nights are no surprise to us but still seems an odd night for midweek games! I was also told that you forward is like doggies do off of a shiny shovel! maybe that's why we were slow! :-)

[NeutralFan]

Who's captain and who's classed as the main striker? Did SB notch again?

[Tubbsy8]

Kaine Lovett did his hamstring and Ryan Brown and Ben Herod (current top scorer) not there. 1 striker does limit your options somewhat.

[HTFCew]

Chris Cutmore & Darren Williams scored for St Mags - gate was 101

[BBFC11]

ahahah Matt Maskell told me he was the main no.1 best striker at st mugs

[Tubbsy8]

He would say that if we signed Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry!!!

[Lato]

Yes our manager is always that excitable during games..he's still very new to the role, this is his first managerial job.

[NeutralFan]

Shane Chandler isn't it?

[Spidermanor]

Video clip of Micky Swaysland scoring our 3rd from the spot:

 

<img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

[Rhodes]

Spidermanor - Good clip, how do you post something like that on here out of interest, is it done off a mobile phone.

[Sharming Paula]

Put it onto You Tube first then copy the link.

Wheres my PM?? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />