The second half saw a slightly improved performance from the boys but there were still too many lazy and light weight efforts from too many of our players and Frimley rattled in a couple more goals as they bombarded the Blues goal with efforts from all areas of the pitch. A consolation goal for the Blues came in the final minutes when Tom Richards converted superbly.
This match was an improvement on our first pre-season match last season when we were hammered 9-1 at Knaphill but the fact is it wasn't until the Saints players joined the side showing energy, commitment & good movement that we began to look a little more like a football side. Our fitness levels were massively second rate compared with our opponents and the energy and desire to win that we need if we are to compete this season were visibly lacking. Concentration seems to be the most difficult thing for the boys to understand - half are in their own little world until the ball passes them by then they suddenly come alive but it's too late by then!"Dozy" would be the best word to describe today's effort from the Blues boys. There were good efforts from our new boys Joe R, Joe B and Luke but some of our existing players are really going to have to up their game this season if they want to play regularly - no longer can we just turn up on the day and expect to play and win. We have a much bigger squad this season and players will now have to perform well regularly in order to get a place in the side. Once they've "got the shirt" they will need to show the right application, effort... and concentration to keep it. Hopefully this was a little wake up call for the boys and they can now start to focus on the tough challenges ahead this coming season.
Awake (Good Effort) - Josh, Ross, Joe B, Joe R, Mike B, Tom
Asleep (Need to do better) - Jack, Dominic, James, Ed, Marcus
