Argos United 0 TN2 5

Argos United came out strong on a cold Wednesday evening for what they hoped might be some much needed points.

Despite a much more threatening side this week, with chances throughout the game, Argos United continued their losing streak, which now breaks the clubs record for most losses in succession.

Argos United were hampered earlier in the week, with the news that their first and reserve team keepers, Wobinho and Markinho would be eloping on a romantic break during the week, leaving a deficit of players. This unfortunate news was worsened when Jarrett was called up for international duties, leaving Manager/Captain/Player M. Atkins desperately trying to find a team to field.

With both experienced keepers unavailable, and only youth team keeper Mattinho in the squad, Argos United applied to the FA for an emergency loan, which was granted, and signed in Adam Good for an indefinite period.

Fielding a team that included several newcomers, United would be forgiven for being a bit shaky to start with, however they showed an instant pressure and aggression on TN2, most obviously from the two new defenders, Matty ‘Bigfoot’ Trudel and James ‘The Yank’ Boden.

Despite the physical presence on the back line, United were overrun by TN2, with balls being repeatedly crossed side to side, taking apart the defence, and allowing a multitude of shots.

With new signing Good warming up on pitch, it was down to novice Mattinho to keep the ball out of the net in the first half, doing very well and only letting one in.
United had a fair few chances at getting forward, with a number of shots and long through balls which were an obvious weakness of TN2.

Both Atkins brother got chances in front of goal, most notably M.Atkins who after out skilling one defender, was elbowed in the face by the last man, causing possible Retinal Dysfunction. Unfortunately, due to the Ref not wanting to move from the shelter, the vicious challenge was not spotted during the passage of play.
Early reports indicate that United are asking for analysis of video footage by the FA to catch the challenge and deal with the player accordingly.

As has been United’s weakness so far, second-half fatigue set in, which gave the TN2s a chance to steal a confortable win, finally hitting the back of the net 5 times in total.

A disappointing outcome to a much anticipated game, Manager M.Atkins will be working the team twice as hard on Monday training to push for a much needed win.

Team: Mikey, Watty, Good, Mattinho, Trudel, Boden

Subs: Scott

Attendance: 1 (T-Man)

Next Game: Argos United vs. FTD’s (12/05/2010)