A Son of the Rock

Recreation Park, 17/4/10

Well, the worst we can finish now is sixth.

We were worth our lead in the first half as we just shaded it – even if we didn’t force their keeper into a save, goal notwithstanding.

As soon as they went down to ten men I had a sinking feeling. Given that advantage we ought to have killed it before half time but didn’t capitalise. The worst duly unfolded in the second when we let them back in the game.

It was a ridiculous challenge to give away the penalty. If you’re going to foul someone, don’t make it so blatant and ideally make it much nearer the halfway line.

Wyness’s goal was taken beautifully, well placed and calmly hit through the defender’s legs.

Chissie showed his value as a utility player. He was the source of most of our best moments in the first half and had a great volley shave their bar in the second while playing wide left and then was still effective when moved to right back. Toss up between him and Michael White for MOM.

Ben Gordon is far too lackadaisical. He and Chris Smith both are accidents waiting to happen.

When I saw Alloa during this season’s first game I might have thought they’d be in and around promotion. I didn’t think we’d win the other three against them though. It’s a funny old game.