Anonymous comments (The Elite 3/12/08)

Quite clearly the introduction of Gareth back into the team helped to boost the team's morale.However it was also clear he was not match fit and possible should have come on for the last ten minutes of the match.I hope he will improve in the next few games.

The Elite were not as good as they thought they were!!Team wise the mollies played well and for each other a rare sight in these last few weeks,passing to each other was markly improved and there was no dribbling through on your own which can usually be broken down quite easily. Steve's tackles were good and he was rarely beaten he appears to have accepted the defenders role with ease. It must have been a big step for him and this is to his credit. " Old forwards never die they become defenders and become wiser " I am hopeful Allan will have the good grace to do likewise.Leo played his usuasl game and was in the thick of it throughtout, Matt's long throws were unusally accurate and his goalkeeping kept the scoreline down to 6, Big Mike played well and no-one could doubt his committment to the mollies.

Little Mike played his usual game refusing to come back and help his defenders out in the first half after some encouraging words at half time he did improve in the second half however, he steadfastly refused to be subbed off saying later he wasn't tired I respectfully suggested it wasn't always about what he thought, it should be about the team. Clearly if the gaffer plays him again? I wouldn't for at least a couple of matches,then he needs to act as a team member.Point of note Elite had 8 players and substitutions were regularly spaced I have suggested that our players should be subbed at regular intervals rather than putting their hand up when they feel tired or guilty?It may change our losing streak if decisions regarding subbing were made by players not on the pitch and their advisor yours truly.