So here we are again, two points picked up from the last two games and three points off the drop, but once again the manager has scored a PR own goal by criticising the fans in the News Shopper. Apparently we have had a good season given the two cup runs and we all think we can do better, but he failed to mention the league position or the fact we have only won four home games all season in the league and eight in the last calendar year. A few grumbles from the stand as the players walked off on Saturday and MG has seen fit to go to the press to voice his frustration at some understandable discontent from a section of supporters, just as he did last January when there was some anger voiced after 15 game of a 17 game winless streak.
The fall out from his comments has seen a number of fans refusing to attend games, including one who has been going since 1978 and many othe rs refusing to back the manager, but still support the team.
Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Boreham Wood saw us play ten men for 30minutes, but still go behind and only grab a point thanks to a late Mike Jones strike. Then on Tuesday we played much better at Hayes & Yeading’s rented ground, but failed to take our chances drawing 1-1 again, with the ‘home’ side scoring from one of only two efforts on target all game. Sadly the improvement in play failed to paper over obvious discontent in the camp with one dropped player refusing to take his place on the bench and sulking in the bar all game. Mike Jones’ performance was a real bright point, his commitment and effort in an unfamiliar position lifted the side and he linked up well with PJD & Louie.
Saturday sees up travel to third bottom Billericay before we the n host perennial under achievers Chelmsford the se two games should keep the wolf from the door, but it won’t heal the rift between the manager and the fans.
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