...to Knaresborough, 4 miles from Harrogate so an easier trip than for the poor souls having to make the long trip back to the Westcountry after that dross.
Interesting that after John Sheridan said that Luke Young would definitely play because he is the best passer of the ball at the club, he didn't make the starting XI. Hourihane and Blizzard got the centre midfield roles and Banton and Gurrieri were out wide. The latter was anonymous and I couldn't tell you one thing he did while he was on the pitch. Banton at least tried but with little effect.
Bury got a soft early goal after getting in between Purrington and the central defenders. Argyle did actually have more possession before the break but did little with it, although Reid should really have got a goal as he had a couple of chances.
Half time meant we got to stand out in the sun for a bit so that was nice before Argyle waved the white flag on the match and their season. Penalty straight away after the break, given y the linesman. Not sure what for as it was at the other end. Nardiello put it straight down the middle and a couple of minutes later, Bury got a third. Beautiful cross and pinpoint header. After that, the game petered out. The Argyle fans amused themselves with songs about the stewards and celebrated fake goals as there was little to enjoy on the pitch. Thomas, Young and Showumni came on but added little. Showumni put himself about but main contribution was to block a Banton shot. Disappointed that some of the bored Argyle fans celebrated Bury's 4th but I can understand their frustration. Good away turnout though in the large away end.
Did anyone come out with credit? Not really. Berry put in a few good tackles, Cole was let down by his defence(although his kicking was poor) and Alessandra and Reid made an effort upfront. Wouldn't be surprised to see wholesale changes on Monday, perhaps even in goal to give Dawson a game before his loan ends. I won't be watching us again until the new season and I hope we've strengthened the squad by then as we lack depth for a real promotion push.
M
Interesting that after John Sheridan said that Luke Young would definitely play because he is the best passer of the ball at the club, he didn't make the starting XI. Hourihane and Blizzard got the centre midfield roles and Banton and Gurrieri were out wide. The latter was anonymous and I couldn't tell you one thing he did while he was on the pitch. Banton at least tried but with little effect.
Bury got a soft early goal after getting in between Purrington and the central defenders. Argyle did actually have more possession before the break but did little with it, although Reid should really have got a goal as he had a couple of chances.
Half time meant we got to stand out in the sun for a bit so that was nice before Argyle waved the white flag on the match and their season. Penalty straight away after the break, given y the linesman. Not sure what for as it was at the other end. Nardiello put it straight down the middle and a couple of minutes later, Bury got a third. Beautiful cross and pinpoint header. After that, the game petered out. The Argyle fans amused themselves with songs about the stewards and celebrated fake goals as there was little to enjoy on the pitch. Thomas, Young and Showumni came on but added little. Showumni put himself about but main contribution was to block a Banton shot. Disappointed that some of the bored Argyle fans celebrated Bury's 4th but I can understand their frustration. Good away turnout though in the large away end.
Did anyone come out with credit? Not really. Berry put in a few good tackles, Cole was let down by his defence(although his kicking was poor) and Alessandra and Reid made an effort upfront. Wouldn't be surprised to see wholesale changes on Monday, perhaps even in goal to give Dawson a game before his loan ends. I won't be watching us again until the new season and I hope we've strengthened the squad by then as we lack depth for a real promotion push.
M
