Well, that was fun. And cold, sooooo cold.
The pitch was like an ice rink, even with the car heaters (even with 6 cars having been driven on it, it was a much better pitch than Leamingtons was). They said had it been a league game it would have been off but obviously we didn't want to go down there twice and they didn't want to lose money on our expenses again either so it was game on.
As I thought and in fairness to them, Bognor were a much better team than Leamington and moved the ball well. Decent support and ground too for that level, sure they would not look out of place in the Conference South. As for the game we had a somewhat under strength team out with no Havern, Griffin and Richman from Saturday and a very makeshift looking defence. Having said that for most of the game it looked destined for a replay. There were not a lot of clear cut chances (the conditions not helping) but you sensed that Bognor perhaps wanted it a little bit more than us and when they took the lead with a header from one of a number of crosses into the box you kind of thought that was it. Lawrie's equaliser was a volley over the GK from a flick on from a free kick, decent finish. Their winner the ball broke for their man at the edge of the box and he hit it first time, seemed to curl in and drop over Deasy via the post. Not sure he entirely meant it but looked a v good finish from the other end.
Frustration was all we had to do was see out 10 mins at 1-1 but we weren't capable of that. Overall Bognor shaded it and we can't really complain too much. The whole FA Trophy farce has ruined the last 3 weeks. Let's hope we can get into a rhythm of league games now and gain some consistency.
Plus points were Josh Ginnelly from Burnley started the game and put in some excellent crosses and was very composed on the ball, he should make a positive contribution whilst we have him. Mottley-Henry a late sub and was very quick, control a bit ropey but then very hard coming into that game as a sub on a very tricky pitch. Definitely signs that the pair of them could be decent additions for the next few weeks and both have real pace.
We must regroup now and hope we have at least one new body ahead of Grinsby. Come on Alty