Another
defeat, but at least we took a Premier League side the full distance before
they scored. For the first time in a long while, we looked solid
defensively for the full game with Clarke not missing a tackle, while we
created a number of opportunities but were unable to capitalise. Miller
was thwarted by a great fingertip save by Given while Orlandi ran the full
length of the pitch only to stumble at the last moment.
It’s
probably inevitable that we’re going down this season, but the Cup game showed
that there is some talent in the team. For those who travelled, at least
the team gave us back some pride and showed they cared. That effort and
will needs to be taken into the next game against Millwall, which really is a
must win game against one of the teams who will be in the relegation struggle
at the end of the season. A win and hope will still be there.
Anything less and we can start planning for League One.
For
a club that competed so well in the Premier League so recently that truly is a
scandal and highlights just how much we have squandered the opportunity
presented by that promotion. If by some miracle we actually escape
relegation, this situation simply can’t be allowed to happen again.
STARMAN:
Jamie O’Hara
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