A neutral would have only thought we were the full team for the first 10 minutes on Saturday and for the first 30 minutes the week before.
For the remainder of those games we were outfought and out thought.
We have also conceded 4 goals in the last 2 games from bog standard high balls into the box from corners or wide free kicks. Interestingly I doubt we have scored more than 4 this season from similar situations.
We have missed Whitehall if not for his forward play then for his usually excellent defensive work from set pieces. Certainly Elliott was at fault for Boston’s first when he completely missed what should have been a simple near post clearance.
Given Tamworth rely heavily on set piece goals and their fat boy centre back puts every throw in they get in the final third onto the middle of the 6 yard box we may have a problem Saturday particularly with Whitehall still absent.
Much as I like Ogle I think Barrows needs to come in at right back for at least the Tamworth game if not for longer to give us some additional cover in the air. Having a front 6 with little capability in the air between them is a big disadvantage in this league and most other leagues to be fair.
Might be time to rest Denton and see what Kelly is made of. Seems to have a bit of fire about him that the team sadly lacks when things don’t go to plan. Final thought – Beestin is nowhere near fit enough to compete in midfield against Tamworth as demonstrated yesterday.
