Rainworth Mw 0 - 0 Brigg Town

After an abyssal long haul this morning to watch Shirebrook Rangers U16`s get mauled 6-0 by the Wolves of West Bridgford I was hoping that after a two month lay-off a little Evo action would brighten up a dull start to the day for Dudsey.....

As we arrived at the ground the Brigg players and Officials were just entering the ground having been delayed, therefore the kick-off was put back by fifteen minutes.

As a match it turned out to be as exciting as being stuck on the M18...Dour was the keyword today, two teams with a definite lack of direction and little in the way of fire-power left the paltry 76 strong crowd with little to talk about post match.

Rainworth look to have lost their way again squad-wise, gone has the spark that briefly got the faithful moving towards the edge of their seats back in November and Brigg look to be in a similar scenario.

Ryan Goward keeps himself busy..

A few players looked as though they came with a little intent, Ryan Goward and Lee Cooksey were the best on offer for the Wrens, Hales looked his ever dependable self when called upon but fire power wise they were as 'Flat as a Fart'.

Matt Glass looked to be full of beans when he came on but without the likes of Adams and Akers in the mix it`s looking very lack-lustre upfront.

Cooksey (left) doing his stuff..

Steve Owens, Liam Davis, Sam Mulready and Olly fisher led the way for Brigg and did look the sharper of the two teams at times but today had 0-0 written allover it.

One candidate for the best performance this afternoon was by today`s Referee...Andrew Park, Top Marks Sir...

Every season there comes a point where teams realise there is nothing left to play for, they are not going to make the play-offs or are pretty sure that they are going to manage to 'beat the drop' thus making for a winding down period, as much as it`s a relief it does become a little hard on the eye.

Hales....nice to see him back albeit as cover.

During the game a few chances went begging but with the lowest attendance and nothing much to raise a shout about the atmosphere today seemed to be one of submission.

Come 17:03, as Mr Park blew his whistle, the only highlight of my day was the sight of seeing Hales back in the No1 shirt at Kirklington Road.


Attendance - 76

Man of the Match - Probably Mr Park

A few more pictures from the game;