Who'd be a manager!

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share some thoughts with you all about the current situation. As you know I have organised a friendly tomorrow away at Feniton. Sadly it looks like we only have 9 players available and able to play. This was a friendly that I had organised as I feel that we really need to have some match time to try and develop some momentum and to start scoring some goals! I hope that you all feel that I am supportive, encouraging and understanding of the players doing other activities and obviously allowing for injuries etc. But we increased the squad from 15 to 17 pre season and yet we are still struggling to raise a team. I feel the responsibility to try and make us as competitive and successful as possible for all the squad. With our match against Central United and the semi final of the plate coming up I feel anxious that we are going to struggle to find our mojo, which we need to do urgently. For those able to make it tomorrow the address is Feniton Football Club, Aclan Park, Station Road, Feniton. EX14 3EA. Kind regards Mark

Axminster 2 (1) Central 1 (1)

Another disappointing match for City. Once again City were down to the bare 11 players, with no subs and very little in the way of options in order to change the game. Central started the game with a front three in a bid to pose more of a threat in front of goal and after some great work by Will on the right wing they took the lead in the fifteenth minute with Sam turning the ball into the net from close range. City continued to play the better football but despite dominating the match you knew that one goal would not be enough. On the stroke of half-time the inevitable happened, and after some poor defending on the right side they let Axminster cross the ball into the box and the ball was steered into the corner. The 1-1 scoreline at half-time did not reflect the match, but once again the lack of a goal scorer in the team was going to prove costly. The second half was a lot scrappier affair but City remained the better side. A fiercely struck free kick by Will was well saved, and Lucas missed a good opportunity inside the box. Now was the time to look to the bench, but it was empty. With ten minutes remaining, Tom O let the Axminster striker get a shot away on his favoured left foot and it nestled into the far bottom corner. It was only their second shot of the game. 2-1 down against poor opposition, and once again City were facing defeat against a team they should be beating comfortably. Tom D was pushed forward for the remaining time and had two good chances to equalise, but missing the target is Central's speciality. Another loss and back to the drawing board.

Crushing!!

Hi everyone Like you I felt crushed by the result on Saturday, we were by a country mile the more skillful and creative team on the pitch yet once again come away with a frustrating loss and no points. It sadly has been the theme of the season, some lovely linking play but not being able to be more clinical and effective in the final third of the pitch is costing us dearly. I am determined that we don't loose spirit and determination which have always been our strengths and that we keep working hard to try and win some matches. I know that some of you follow the FA Full time website which has the details of fixtures on it. Training tomorrow (Wednesday) as normal with a 7.30pm swift start please. Saturday 24th Feb - AWAY friendly against Feniton (no Joey, Max, Tom O and Dan) Saturday 3rd March - no match as many players away. Saturday 10th March - at KGV against Central United Saturday 17th March - Home v's Crediton in Plate Semi Final. This is a really important match please. if you are away that week PLEASE let me know as soon as possible. Saturday 24th March - Home v's St Martins. I will text around specific details and addresses as and when. Kind regards Mark