Vs chorley

[TGOTT]

Currently 2 down. Worried about johnno, the mini vuvuzeula is broken but playing better than last few games. Ward looking good

[davejohnston]

Ended up 4-1 to a rampant Chorley.

They say it's a funny old game ....and it certainly is! The game was evenly contested at the start and then we put through our own net after 10 (but it was a fabulous cross which went behind the back 4) and then we conceded a penalty 3 minutes later which their top scorer Dorney duly converted...that's the FIFTH penalty he has scored in 3 League games!

That seemed to knock the stuffing out of Boro. Chorleey had another couple of chances and Nick Culkin had to come to our rescue on a couple of occasions. We were knocking the ball around well but not really creating any chances. Matty Ward was my player of the half as he gave their defence a torrid time....but the ball just would not run for him.

You always felt that Boro were going to get back into it....that was until Dorney netted from the penalty spot yet again....his 6th penalty and 9th goal (it was announced as his 10th....so they must have credited him with the first!). Matty was still working his socks off, Adam Roscoe was winning good aerial ball and Browny was making some great runs. Tom Brooks's free kick was defelected into their net by a defender to give Boro brief hope....but they bagged their 4th after about 75 mins when Dorney ran our defence ragged leaving it for their sub to finish it off.

Disappointing result....but we conceded 2 LESS than both Curzon and Woodley who have already played them! If we can keep a clean sheet up to half time, I'm sure we'll do well in future games.

Biggest cheer of the afternoon was for saved for Griff who came on for 15 mins or so at the end....how great to see him on the pitch again after all he's been through!

Matty Ward was my Boro MOM.....I think Jack Dorney might have just sneaked theirs!!!!...a game watched by 784.....yes 784....in bright sunshine.

Heard rumours afterwards that Rooney and Andy Barlow have both left our Club....Shaun, and Sammo were injured....also heard that West Brom are about to sign Craig Dawson!!!!