NO EXCUSES- FFC 0 vs BCFC 4

The day had all started so well, met a couple of old mates and a feeling of optimism about the game. I could sit here and write a long story of the game, but it would be a waste of time. The simple truth is that we were thrashed. The first half was promising with no real end product and once City had scored we were always chasing the game. The second half looked like we were taking the game to them, but after 10 minutes we faded into obscurity. 2-0 to City and it was all over. And when we went down to ten men, I couldn't fault the fans who started to leave in their droves. That is all there is worth saying about this performance, so let's rate the players.

Button- Had a solid enough game, although he mucked about with the ball too much, always looking for the short pass rather than just "getting rid".

Odoi- Looked good going forward , but was too often left exposed by the lack of midfield cover on the right wing.

Madl- Probably his worst game since signing last season, and looked out of position without Kalas by his side.

Sigurdsson- An average enough game, but still settling in.

Sessegnon- I don't know if the paper talk is getting to him, but has stopped taking players on, and found himself in no man's land too often when we gave the ball away. Maybe time to rest, and protect, him, as Malone has a much more mature footballing brain.

Parker- Not his best game. Dwelt on the ball too much in dangerous positions, and was lucky not to see a second yellow when he was clearly getting frustrated.

McDonald- Had a solid enough game, and was unlucky to get a straight red.

Cairney- Another anonymous game. Too often looked for the short easy pass, when earlier in the season he would have been looking to drive towards the opposition box.

Aluko- One of only two players who can take any credit from this game. Always looking to get towards the box, and was by far the MOM.

Kebano- Like Aluko, can be satisfied with his performance, but too often found himself covering for Sessegnon.

Martin- Largely inconsequential, and clearly finds it difficult as a lone striker.

Subs-

Smith- Did OK, but no point in him being fed high balls if he hasn't got a close striker to look for.

Jozabed- Has obvious quality, but is a luxury player who can't play a central midfield role in the rough and tumble of the Championship. Would mush prefer to see him playing as a "high number ten", or a "false 9".

Johansen- A total disaster. Kept giving the ball away, ad his passing was woeful. Nothing more to be said about his "zero points" performance.

Overall a very disappointing result, but the pub was good afterwards.

We need to put things right on Tuesday, or we will have an even bigger disappointment next Saturday lunch time.

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