Performance v Beverly (H)
Out for revenge against Beverly after an 8-1 humiliation away from home at the beginning of the season, Smithfield were without Central Defender Chopper Harris and midfielder Rob Evans. Due to this a change around in positions of some key players tipped the game in Beverly’s favour, and they ran out 2-0 winners.
Stanway
Made some important saves in th first half hour, rarely troubled after that, couldn’t do much with either goal.
8/10
Clarke
Scored his first goal of the season, unfortunately it was past our keeper, handled his opponent well and mad a remarkable goal line clearance.
8/10
Ford
Slotted in at full back for about an hour and did well, pushed up last 30 minutes to help in attack, good energy levels.
7/10
Askey
Controlled the back line well, made good interceptions and always delivered the right ball forward, opponenets man of the match.
8/10
Tudor
Battled well in the heart of the defence, and became more comfortable as the game went on, always quick to get a tackle in.
8/10
Smith
game back after a knee injury, started cautiously but got better as the game went on, good to see him back.
7/10
Bagnall
Lead by example to take control of the midfield in the second half, ran himself into the ground.
8/10
Maskery
Fantastic work rate up and down the pitch, never let the opposition get control and gradually forced them back into their own half.
8/10
Craig
Struggled to make an impression in the first half hour, but put in a great last hour to pressure the defence from wide.
7/10
Jones (L)
Baffled doctors by playing a full game so soon after his operation and lasted the full 90 minutes oustanding effort.
9/10
Middleton
Thrown in at the deep end but kept a talented defence on their toes for a good hour.
7/10
Subs
Plant
Came on for last 20 minutes to add energy up front did well when he came on.
7/10
AWOL
Cobby- work
Evans – illness
Chopper – some poor excuse, no commitment
Baggaley – Playing for Britannia
