Women drop another at Durham

[dicksmith]

This was totally a midfield game for almost all of the 90 minutes.  Neither team had a real shot on goal in the first half and neither team pressed aggressively.

Olding stepped up as a defensive midfielder and did a very good job.  We were solid but just couldn't seem to connect when reaching the final third.

Ellie Hack started as a fullback for the first time this season but was outside instead of her typical central position.  Frankly, she almost appeared to be playing hurt and not up to her usual standard.  She left the match after a collision late. 

Grey wasn't the threat she was last week, but we didn't get her the same chances either.  Mooney made her first appearance but to no effect either.

At about 80 minutes Durham struck a beautiful shot/cross that hit in the upper far corner for their goal.  After that, we sort of played bing-bang-bong trying to equalize.  Durhams final goal came from weak defensive positioning.

FWIW....  Scott missed the match "due to personal reasons".

[johngreet]

Very upsetting the drop in our standards!

[krook]

Maybe people shouldn’t be against turning down the investment money,as it looks as though the woman’s team need it badly or face relegation which they don’t need.

[Jane R]

Really poor in defence again,passing was wayward and possession given up to easily.
Whitehouse played well again and made crucial saves.
I hope all is well with Scott,is there still no Assistant Manager for the team?
Hopefully just a case of the players needing to get up and running.