budegrecian
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Just some random observations from the day yesterday:
Although I don't like the whole Salford vanity project thing, the stewards & staff were very friendly.
I don't think the commmunity pub, The Star, quite new what hit them when the City masses turned up.
Nearly 700 for an away day north of Manchester just before Xmas was a fantastic turn out.
First time I'd noticed the Big Bank flag celebrating the recent Devon Derby win - great stuff.
It was one of those hard fought games that makes the win even sweeter.
I woukd have gladly taken a point, if it had been offered, during the first 20 mins; they clearly wanted to test our stamina after 2 hard games during the preceding week, but gradually we got into the game.
Sweeney looked particularly vulnerable early on, with Jervis giving him a hard time down the flank but his cross for the goal was excellent & after a poor pass that nearly set Salford up for an equaliser he got to grips with the game & Jervis & looked much more composed.
JM in goal, & the Aaron Martin & Tom Parkes were excellent. Deanno also did well in the Wing back role.
Our midfield were great, particularly when we didn't have possession; their discipline & pressing was fantastic. Nige continues to get better & better, whilst Archie is just a class act; he may not look as flamboyant as Grimes but he's almost as effective. Not sure how long we can keep him for.
Great to see Ryan score & although Randall Williams didn't have his best game (possibly carrying a knock) he did get in a few good first time crosses with his right foot, to dispel the notion that he always has to cut back onto his left.
It's a long old poke from Cornwall but it was well worth it!
Although I don't like the whole Salford vanity project thing, the stewards & staff were very friendly.
I don't think the commmunity pub, The Star, quite new what hit them when the City masses turned up.
Nearly 700 for an away day north of Manchester just before Xmas was a fantastic turn out.
First time I'd noticed the Big Bank flag celebrating the recent Devon Derby win - great stuff.
It was one of those hard fought games that makes the win even sweeter.
I woukd have gladly taken a point, if it had been offered, during the first 20 mins; they clearly wanted to test our stamina after 2 hard games during the preceding week, but gradually we got into the game.
Sweeney looked particularly vulnerable early on, with Jervis giving him a hard time down the flank but his cross for the goal was excellent & after a poor pass that nearly set Salford up for an equaliser he got to grips with the game & Jervis & looked much more composed.
JM in goal, & the Aaron Martin & Tom Parkes were excellent. Deanno also did well in the Wing back role.
Our midfield were great, particularly when we didn't have possession; their discipline & pressing was fantastic. Nige continues to get better & better, whilst Archie is just a class act; he may not look as flamboyant as Grimes but he's almost as effective. Not sure how long we can keep him for.
Great to see Ryan score & although Randall Williams didn't have his best game (possibly carrying a knock) he did get in a few good first time crosses with his right foot, to dispel the notion that he always has to cut back onto his left.
It's a long old poke from Cornwall but it was well worth it!