Encouraging improvements despite the scoreline

Our 5-0 loss to Gideons FC doesn't show the effort and enthusiasm that Knox Power had shown during the match. The team continued to be competitive at every stage of the match despite injuries occuring in the second half.

The backline partnership of Tyson Busch and Michael Dunlop anchored by Andrew Merrall was working well and by half time we had only conceded once. Danny Watson returning to goal was impressed with the performance and covering support.

Everyone was uplifted at half time with our best first half performance of the season so far. What was to follow was unfortunate as we suffered with injuries which changed the flow of possession and advantage towards our opponents. We were unable to continue the pressure of the first half and Gideons FC were able to press and break us down over the remaining 45 minutes.

The team showed good spirit throughout the match and it is a credit to them to keep believing despite the results each week. It is character building to suffer losses each week, but the players have been brilliant, giving it their all and not complaining or moaning whilst we aim to understand each others playing style within the squad. 

Thanks to our supporters that come to watch each week, one day soon they will be able to share in the enjoyment of our first league win.