So we live to fight again in the FA Cup with an away trip to Goodison the reward for the winners of the replay. Saturday was a missed opportunity in that we should have had the game dead and buried before half time, as we dominated possession, and chances, with Matt Phillips tormenting the visitors down the flanks, and the keeper making one fantastic save from Clarke in particular, to keep them in it.
Much like the Palace game, when we were on top we ultimately failed to make the most of it and got careless, allowing a breakaway goal after giving away possession in midfield and then having to work our way past a ten man defence as they set out their stall to try and hold on to their lead. Ultimately, our patience paid dividends, as constant probing finally led to the concession of a penalty, coolly dispatched by the nerveless Kevin Phillips.
The replay means we now have three consecutive midweek games, which should enable the large squad to all get some game time, which should stand us in good stead come the end of the season. It was great to see Keith Southern back after surgery, and he fully deserved the ovation he got when the teams were read out prior to kick off.
I believe we have enough about us to compete on two fronts, and the additions upfront of Dicko and Bednar add to that strength in depth. Bring on Coventry when it would be nice to get in front early for once and secure three points.
STARMAN: Kevin Phillips
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