A day away from the Evo-Stik is exactly what the doctor ordered, another defeat at the hands of league leaders Sheffield Fc on Tuesday night has added to Rainworth`s woes, although not totally outplayed they were definitely out-gunned again, on this occasion by Ashley Longstaff `s wondergoal and Matt Glass` early second half strike.It`s four games since the ball hit the back of the net from a Wren`s boot and twelve games without a win in all competitions.
Hucknall are enjoying a bit of mixed form this season but still remain a respectable fifth in the league and have already taken three points from Rainworth at Watnall Road on Bank Holiday Monday.
There`s two grand up for grabs today with a trip to Leek Town beckoning in the next round, no doubt Hucknall will be very eager to secure some much needed funding whilst Rainworth will be more concerned about giving the fans something to cheer about......or not moan about I suppose!!
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Ex-Wrens, James Jepson and Matty Baxter now ply their trade for Hucknall and are always received with a warm welcome, these two have turned out some cracking performances for the Wrens in the past and know every blade at Kirklington Road.
The game gets off to a quick start on a very slick surface due to constant drizzle, any idea of Rainworth having any domination would be a little naive, Hucknall have some quality players and it`s Aiden Brady and Grant Ryan who are looking for a break with some good link play provided by Matty Baxter.
Baxter pushes Rainworth`s defence
Rainworth are looking much better shape-wise, Danny Bacon looks a lot more fluid on the ball, Mark Camm is all over the pitch as usual and "Young Stag", Joel Holland looks very accomplished on the ball, finding himself some decent space wide left, (Dudsey`s not too sure about starting Lavell instead of Sean Cann though).
The home side do start to enjoy a good spell of play and it looks as though they can trouble the visitors, Young Joel has instantly won some respect from the home faithful, disappointingly for Hucknall Jared Holmes limped off after taking a knock, being replaced by Kieran Watson who adds pace and width to the game.
Several good attempts by either side keep everyone on the edge of their seats in what is turning out to be a good end to end game, right back Keiran Walker is having a good game for Hucknall and is keeping Ryan well supplied.
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The Wrens look better every time they turn out but Dudsey has one concern today; on a few occasions a suicide pass has occurred but luckily they either managed to retrieve it or Joe McCormack did the business, "but why put yourselves under such pressure".
Rainworth look as likely to score as they ever have but Wayne Duik has his back four thinking as a unit and when they do get untangled the tall figure of Jack Harvey is able to make amends, ("he`s filling in very well for Jimmy Lindley"). Neither side manages to find the net in the first half so it`s all square at the break
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Dudsey starts the second half by the railings close to the action, Rainworth had the first run at goal but another suicide ball gifted Ryan with a chance to good to miss and he didn`t 0 -1 after only five minutes of the restart.
For want of better words the game entered what can only be described at "The Nat Watson Show"; what Nathan produced over the next twenty minutes was truly inspiring, such a shame he wasn`t rewarded with a goal of his own.
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The Wrens look better every time they turn out but Dudsey has one concern today; on a few occasions a suicide pass has occurred but luckily they either managed to retrieve it or Joe McCormack did the business, "but why put yourselves under such pressure".
Rainworth look as likely to score as they ever have but Wayne Duik has his back four thinking as a unit and when they do get untangled the tall figure of Jack Harvey is able to make amends, ("he`s filling in very well for Jimmy Lindley"). Neither side manages to find the net in the first half so it`s all square at the break
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Harvey has his eye on the ball
For want of better words the game entered what can only be described at "The Nat Watson Show"; what Nathan produced over the next twenty minutes was truly inspiring, such a shame he wasn`t rewarded with a goal of his own.
Lee Briggs gets the unenviable task of retrieving the ball 0-1
Watson is on fire and unless someone takes control the game is soon going to be beyond Rainworth`s grasp, another foray see`s him twist and turn his way into the box blasting the ball directly at McCormack, Joe could do no more than palm the ball out towards Ryan, fortunately for Rainworth he scores from an offside position.
It`s looking like squeaky bum time for the home side, Hucknall are enjoying good possession all-over the park, Nat and his brother Kieron are running the show down the left and Jeppo`s having a field day down the right flank, threading the ball through to Lloyd and Ryan.
Common sense prevails and Rainworth decide to make some much needed changes, Lavell White is replaced by Sean Cann, and Young Joel is replaced by his Mansfield counterpart Adam Somes.
Somes` towering figure makes an immediate impact
On this occasion Rainworth`s changes are bang on, Cann and Somes have completely upset the balance for Hucknall, Sean hits a rasper from close range and it looks as though the lads are back in business. Cann has another run from the right and threads a low ball across the face of goal but no-one is close enough to put a toe to it.
Just as it looks that a goal and a possible replay is on the cards Hucknall break down the right, Lloyds sneaks a perfect pass to the feet of Brady who makes little effort to beat McCormack, 0-2 with ten minutes left.
As far as Hucknall are concerned it`s "Game, Set and Match". Watson is withdrawn to let him receive a rapturous round of applause. "Dudsey doffs his cap to this one, Top Draw son!"
The only consolation for the Rainworth faithful was the ever elusive goal, Somes connected with a sweet cross from Camm and heads it beyond Harvey, 1-2 with about five minutes left including stoppages.
As far as Hucknall are concerned it`s "Game, Set and Match". Watson is withdrawn to let him receive a rapturous round of applause. "Dudsey doffs his cap to this one, Top Draw son!"
The only consolation for the Rainworth faithful was the ever elusive goal, Somes connected with a sweet cross from Camm and heads it beyond Harvey, 1-2 with about five minutes left including stoppages.
The big lad creates some space for himself
Hucknall`s fans seem on edge and are eager for the Ref to blow time and after one more last ditch chance for Cann they get their whistle.
Another disappointing result for the lads despite finding the net, a good overall performance despite a few sloppy passes, surely a much deserved win can`t be far off!!
My men of the Match - Hucknall - Nathan Watson -Awesome!! Rainworth - Danny Bacon/Ricky Hanson
Attendance - 124.
As far as the Wrens go it`s a three week Blog break for Dudsey until the next home game, unless I pop-up somewhere else!!
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