Bees v Crawley Reports

[Garybaldbee]

Very well deserved three points. We were very good indeed in the first half, fluent, confident, playing with width and delivering very good quality final balls into the box courtesy of Harry and Shay. The only disappointment was that we didn't have more to show for it. Clayton's finish for his goal lacked much conviction but it crept into the corner, and we forced a number of other good chances. At least today we were hitting the target and making the keeper work. Hayes began to look like the link up player we had expected with a lovely touch and control and Harry was a constant threat - he really does look the business now.

We didn't reach the same heights in the second half but never really lost control of the game. Crawley created little and their equaliser came out of the blue, Logan, who had been one of our stand out players to that point selling Moore short with a back pass when he should have cleared into touch and the ball across the goalline was bundled in.

A draw would have been a travesty and justice was done when Clayton's clever lob after good work from Hayes trickled satisfyingly into the net. We created a few anxious moments for ourselves near the end, Bidwell and Farid giving away needless free kicks around the box but the only real negative was what looked like a nasty injury to Farid which caused a long delay and led to him being stretchered off.

Lots of positives. We were much better balanced today with more width, Craig and Hayes are growing into the team, Forshaw and Harry are a joy to watch and can only improve further and, the occasional silly lapse aside, the defence looks sound. Moore had little to do but when called into action again made some cracking saves.

I expected a reaction today. Under Uwe we rarely string two bad performances together. Now we have to do the hard bit and start to string the good ones together.

 

[pensioner]

excellent game, especially first half. great for CD. Hayes played a very good game( class). keep that up and we'll be in top six by xmas.

 

[mundee4england]

Very good performance other than the 10 minutes when we lost our heads after their goal. The 4-4-2 was effective and Forshaw and Forrester used their class to cause them problems from the flanks whilst Dave and Douglas worked in the middle.

Hayes showed his class in linking up the play and some of his first touch lay offs were exquisite! Donaldson continued to put himself in good positions and today it paid off, typically it was when he didn't have time to doubt himself!

We looked solid at the back and Craig gets better by the game! Dean was solid again and had the beating of Alexander. Logan and Bidwell did their jobs, the only blips were Logan's severe error for the goal and Bidweel's unnecessary push at the death which could have cost us!

Good result and I hope Uwe is starting to realise that your best players in a 4-4-2 will deliver results. We need to play Forrester and Forshaw every game, happy to mix it up in the middle if necessary.

A bad injury for Farid by the looks of things, all the best to him. Alexander didn't do much other than wind people up, which he used to do for us and we lOved, but obviously against us it was not on!

Need 3 points next Saturday to really get the season going!

 

[Infatuated Bees Alter Ego]

Uwe says Farrid knee swollen. Too early to tell how bad. Midweek they will access how bad, after swelling gone down. Definitely unavailable for Tuesday

 

[mhead bee]

We were excellent first half, if it wasn't for their goalkeeper making 4 good saves and 3 clearances off the line from close range headers we would have been up by 4 or 5 by half time. A fantastic goal, great move and an excellent run and cool side foot finish from CD. Second half started the same and then Logan made an awful error and gifted them an equaliser with a poor back pass. Crawley then rallied and went toe to toe for 15 minutes but CD's pace got him in front of their defence to lob the keeper. Thoroughly deserved win.

Keeper was excellent, two CB look the nuts against a barrage of long balls and elbows from our favourite son, the two full backs great going back and forwards (other than 1 error). Midfield worked very well, harry tormented all day with great whipped in crosses, Forshaw was economical with the ball but lacked the cutting edge he has showed in earlier games. CD was CD, ran tirelessly all day, scored two very well taken goals but also missed a sitter, but thats what you get. Hayes did ok in the first half but seemed to struggle in the second, farid looks to have picked up a nasty one, i really hope not as he is an important player for us.

All in all a deserved win and another enjoyable day out. My 8 year old son said he wants a ST next year

 

[Artixbee]

How apt it felt that we won 2-1 on the week of my 21st birthday! As Shaelum and Simon were wrappping up my present naughty Gary swooped in to steal it away. There was a happy ending though as Clayton heroically swooped to save the day and bring me back my present.

Well done Bees. Now time for some bevvies!

P.S. Get well soon Farid

 

[beebopalula]

Firstly, I'm very pleased that the ex Bees on show are all ex Bees. None of them are good enough for our present squad.
Only a moment of madness opened the game up for them. How/why do we do it? Aside from that we gave them a lesson in how to play the game. Good performance. Shame about Farid. Looks like knee ligaments to me which means a loan is required.
Not getting excited . 35 to go but I trust Uwe's critics will come on here and congratulate the management.

 

[North London Bee]

Good team selection. Good shape. Good football. Good result.

It all worked today and the only quibble was we didn't score far more when we were on top but I'm just as pleased we scored a winner after being pegged back.

Moore was solid and watchful and the back four coped well with their aerial barrage apart from Logan's idiocy which cost us a goal and the impetus and a couple of soft free kicks.

Douglas and Dave ratted around won the ball and used it and when the latter tired Adeyemi made a real impact.

Forshaw and Forrester are simply match winners who also did the dirty work and defended too.

Hayes looked inventive and Clayron just did what he does - a total enigma.

A really good win with some excellent football as well as bottle and balls.

This will do us some good but we will need a loan striker this week given how serious Farid's injury looked.

442 is the best formation at home and today proved it as we outplayed and also outfought a tough direct and confident team.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

Very well deserved three points. We were very good indeed in the first half, fluent, confident, playing with width and delivering very good quality final balls into the box courtesy of Harry and Shay. The only disappointment was that we didn't have more to show for it. Clayton's finish for his goal lacked much conviction but it crept into the corner, and we forced a number of other good chances. At least today we were hitting the target and making the keeper work. Hayes began to look like the link up player we had expected with a lovely touch and control and Harry was a constant threat - he really does look the business now.

We didn't reach the same heights in the second half but never really lost control of the game. Crawley created little and their equaliser came out of the blue, Logan, who had been one of our stand out players to that point selling Moore short with a back pass when he should have cleared into touch and the ball across the goalline was bundled in.

A draw would have been a travesty and justice was done when Clayton's clever lob after good work from Hayes trickled satisfyingly into the net. We created a few anxious moments for ourselves near the end, Bidwell and Farid giving away needless free kicks around the box but the only real negative was what looked like a nasty injury to Farid which caused a long delay and led to him being stretchered off.

Lots of positives. We were much better balanced today with more width, Craig and Hayes are growing into the team, Forshaw and Harry are a joy to watch and can only improve further and, the occasional silly lapse aside, the defence looks sound. Moore had little to do but when called into action again made some cracking saves.

I expected a reaction today. Under Uwe we rarely string two bad performances together. Now we have to do the hard bit and start to string the good ones together.

Spot on

 

[To Bee Someone]

Good point NLB re: Forrester and Forshaw. I do like a flair player who is willing to work their nuts off

 

[magicbees]

Good Post NLB

 

[shouldbee]

We gave them a master class in how to play football. Standouts for me were Clayton's goals, especially the second one which no other player in our squad could have scored ( hopefully it will shut up his knockers, for a while anyway) Forrester's first half perforamace frightened the life out of them especially that shortarse Byrne. Our two centre backs were superb, Harlee will be some player. Hayes played his best game for us and Adam Forshaw was again pure class. As for them, well I hope all Gary's admirers, especially the one who said he's better than Hayes can now see what an absolute donkey he is............we were a proper team today

 

[Les Beeavinu]

We've got some really good players at our football club.

 

[beebopalula]

We've got some really good players at our football club.

And management

 

[super J]

Best performance of the season and a fully deserved win. It would have been a travesty if Crawley had got anything from it and in truth for large parts we completely outplayed them. The first 25 minutes were up there with the best we've played under Rosler, pace, flair, quick passing and looking like scoring every time we went forward. Forrester was immense in the first half and they couldn't cope with him, Byrne was completely out of his depth as a right back up against Harry and he had the beating of him every time. We could have been 2 or 3 up before we scored, Harry powering through the middle and slipping in Clayton to roll it into the net. We were so dominant, we should have been out of sight. The only way I could see Crawley scoring was through a mistake and sadly that's what happened. Logan with a poor back pass intercepted by their striker, he rounded Moore and rolled it across before it was scrambled in on the line. They didn't deserve to be level and they knew they'd got out of jail. Thankfully Clayton popped up with a brilliant winner, knocking the ball over the on rushing keeper and out pacing the defender to score into the empty net. He looked absolutely shattered but kept going, he's such an asset to the side that when he's on fire he's almost unplayable. Farid's injury took the shine off things slightly with what looked nice a nasty knee injury but we held out. Clayton got the goals but Harry was the best player on the pitch, I always felt there an awesome talent there but whether he could turn it into something on the pitch consistently but at the moment he is s**t hot and I just hope we can hang onto him in january. Some of his crosses were top drawer and he's our most creative outlet, please don't drop him for next week Uwe! Liked the look of Hayes, he is definitely more of a partner for Clayton, he drops short and tries to get the knock downs. Farid may be more of a goal threat but I think Hayes' presence gets the best out of Clayton, our best striker. Craig now looks like the player we hoped he better, Harlee was his usual self, Forshaw keeps the ball so well and never gives it away. Surprised Dave started but justified it and Adayemi came on and gave us real energy. Crawley were 3rd and we battered them, I haven't yet seen one decent side this season and I don't think there's anyone to fear this season, even Sheffield Utd don't look anything special without Ched Evans. More performances like that and we'll be right up there come the end of the season.

 

[cliffbee]

There's no doubt we have more quality players than we have done for several years. Let's hope the manager can resist the temptation to stop chopping and changing the team. The likes of Forshaw, Forrester and Dean should be playing every game, bar injuries or being completely knackered. Our inconsistency this season has a lot to do with the fact that Rosler never picks the same starting 11. Lets hope he sticks to the same team for the next game (fat chance)

 

[AirborneTom]

Uwe finally starting Harry and Forshaw today paid off. Creativity and the confidence to run at defenders is a big plus in this league. Hopefully Uwe won't chop and change it......

 

[gashbee]

Thought Craig was excellent and appears to have hit some form. A very brave player.
Do do do Gary is a w****r. X
Sincerely hope poor Farid is ok, looked like a real bad one.

 

[NorthamptonBee]

We've got some really good players at our football club.

Much better than those at Crawley, great performance bar 10 minutes where we dusted ourselves down after Crawley's equaliser. Much better shape to us and the tempo was superb, really pleased for Clayton and I won't get involved in the "is he good or bad" chat, I like him and feel really pleased for him but I accept what others say. Craig has got much better, Harry is class, Forshaw is classier, better day at the office.

 

[scruff puppy pup]

Much better than those at Crawley, great performance bar 10 minutes where we dusted ourselves down after Crawley's equaliser. Much better shape to us and the tempo was superb, really pleased for Clayton and I won't get involved in the "is he good or bad" chat, I like him and feel really pleased for him but I accept what others say. Craig has got much better, Harry is class, Forshaw is classier, better day at the office.

Why do you think the moaners/doubters like me get so frustrated?
'Cos we can see the quality there and yet we're down in 10th and the likes of Tranmere, Stevenage and Crawley are above us.
Build a team around Harry. Upgrade from Douglas and Dave. Pay a premium for a goalscorer if you have to, then we'll be top three.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Our first half performance oozed class from 1 to 11. I can't find fault and Crawley must have been wondering how they were 3rd in the league and we weren't. Needed that second and we would've cantered home - it would have been travesty if we hadn't got the winner after their lucky equaliser.

I've said it before - we are so close and now getting closer but ....... still not quite there. If we get it right though, we will, imo, piss this league.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Why do you think the moaners/doubters like me get so frustrated?
'Cos we can see the quality there and yet we're down in 10th and the likes of Tranmere, Stevenage and Crawley are above us.
Build a team around Harry. Upgrade from Douglas and Dave. Pay a premium for a goalscorer if you have to, then we'll be top three.

He was excellent today.

 

[Bill Benn]

Excellent first half Forrester won everything put in numerous crosses had a couple of great shots well saved,Clayton could have had 4 goals in a period of 25 minutes of superb attacking play from us 1 he scored from a great ball in by Forrester 2 the one disallowed that I thought he was onside 3 a goal bound shot that was diverted by their defender for a corner that he knew nothing about 4 when Harry and Forshaw linked up the latter put a cross in that he couldn't put away from 3yards although could be down to good defending from their player.Thought Hayes linked up well with Clayton and while I agree with his critics that he won't get many goals he played some good balls in to him including the one for the winner.Shame about Logan's cock up who had a great game apart from,Dean was immense and my motm just pipping Harry.Dave was the only neg from me still don't get what he brings to the team Bidwell played Alexander out of the game when Dean let him out of his pocket.Shame about Farid hope he's back soon,Forshaw was as we expect these days pure class.Really surprised and pleased Uwe replaced a forward for a forward when Hayes came off I was expecting Leegge on.Really hope Hayes continues to get game time as he is the first effective partner I have seen who can get the best out of Clayton.Deserved 3 points lets be fair we battered them for 80 minutes.

 

[shepperton bee]

My goodness me we looked a good team for an hour , here suddenly was the penetration we all wanted to see , some of the link up play involving Forshaw , Forrester , Hayes and Donaldson was outstanding and Crawley were chasing shadows for long spells, the gulf in class between the two sides was there for all to see . Chances . clear cut ones were created and this time it was good goalkeeping and bad luck that stopped us getting the 2 or 3 goal lead we deserved. What was also encouraging was the fact that despite being pegged back , we showed the grit and determination as well to win the game.
What Uwe needs to have now is CONFIDENCE in his young ballplayers and go out and beat teams by our class and quality and not send teams out picked to counter the opposition (as we so disapointingly did on Tuesday), the injury to El Alagui looked serious , hope he's ok but it will give a chance for Hayes to get an extended run and build on this good performance, also may need to get someone in on loan if he's out for a while.
Last point , perhaps a bit more PATIENCE from some on here ...some recent comments were so over the top I know we all desperately want to do well but its a marathon not a sprint and really pleased for Donaldson , Hayes and Rosler all of whom got OTT stick on here recently.

 

[wanderer paul]

We've got some really good players at our football club.

Yes we have. We just need a settled XI with the odd change when the time is right. Let's hope Uwe keeps the same XI for Donny....... Or stick KOC in there for Toumani....

It was better today than I expected. Especially After reading last tuesdays reports. Only 'old' owlsmoor thought we'd win, whilst us old doom merchants thought we'd be in for a tonking!!

Forrester, Forshaw, Dean and Moore. We should be grateful they play for us!

An excellent game to watch. Good football from the Bees. Harry outstanding first half. A lovely finish from Donaldson for the first goal. Then..... The balls up...... we lost our way for while after that.... Then the bees found their form again and Hayes laid off a good ball for Donaldson to chase, beat his man and the keeper and chased the flick into the net. No more than we deserved.

Shame about Farid, damaged ligaments? Didn't go to hospital, as we thought at the time, so here's hoping.

Great to meet Hunty again too..... Top fella.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

What Uwe needs to have now is CONFIDENCE in his young ballplayers and go out and beat teams by our class and quality and not send teams out picked to counter the opposition

A massive point you make. Rosler has to get rid of his inferiority complex and realise that the best way to disrupt the opposition is to make them worry about us. I think in 80% of the games we play, we will have better players than the other sides so we should say "**** you, you need to deal with what we got ....." not the other way round. Particularly at home. I'd rather die trying than surrender scared.

 

[havelockbee]

Really enjoyed today, a great all round team performance. Shows what this team is capable of when the right players are selected. The team sheet should start each week with Forrester, Forshaw and Dean. I just pray we are working on a new contract for Harry before its to late.

 

[big neil]

The most impressive thing about our style is watching teams like Crawley playing it the way we used to (Huff & puff) & being outclassed for 90% of the game.
If we can just start being more clinical up front we'll be fine as the backline is solid.

 

[seanrs]

Good game all round.


Someone in New Road was constantly shouting "take Hayes off" but then went a bit quiet when his pass put CD in for the winner.

One thing about The Farid injury, why did the ref give an indirect free kick? Surely he had to give a penalty or nothing at all

 

[Owlsmoor_Bee]

A massive point you make. Rosler has to get rid of his inferiority complex and realise that the best way to disrupt the opposition is to make them worry about us. I think in 80% of the games we play, we will have better players than the other sides so we should say "**** you, you need to deal with what we got ....." not the other way round. Particularly at home. I'd rather die trying than surrender scared.

Absolutely spot on. I think we fans know how good we can potentially be/are. Now it's up to Uwe to drop that cautiousness he's had and believe it too. Show confidence in your players' ability and the players will respond to the confidence being shown in them IMO.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Good game all round.


Someone in New Road was constantly shouting "take Hayes off" but then went a bit quiet when his pass put CD in for the winner.

One thing about The Farid injury, why did the ref give an indirect free kick? Surely he had to give a penalty or nothing at all

Back pass.

 

[North London Bee]

The keeper handled a back pass

 

[JTofBFC]

Agree with scruffypuppypup that in many ways the frustration with certain players and CD in particular stems from the fact that you see what he can do in a game like today and then he doesn't replicate it for a month.

No complaints today, Clayton had a great game and lets hope its the start of some greater consistency from him - might need to be if Farids knee injury is serious and maybe Uwe will finally need to show what he is made of when it comes to finding strikers. Two good finishes and a 3rd that was (probably rightly ) disallowed. Hayes his partner showed nice touches including the flick on for the winner but doesn't look as though he will get us many goals .

Elsewhere Forrester was the star man in the first half , quieter in the second but surely showed Rosler that he must start. Forshaw was good as usual and is Mr Consistent although I have a nagging doubt that he is wasted a bit out wide and is more effective through the middle. I don't quite share others euphoria about Douglas and Dave today, I thought they were Ok but no more. Bidwell was fairly quiet today, Harlee immense and had GA in his pocket , Craig did nothing wrong and Logan had an excellent game aside from the complete schoolboy error that led to their goal.

Anyway good to get a nice win against the noisy neighbours, although their rather pathetic away following wasn't too noisy.

 

[seanrs]

Back pass.

Cheers. I thought it was for the keepers challenge

 

[The Pipe]

Very enjoyable afternoon when the hoof ball if Crawley came up against the passing football of Brentford and left with a very fortunate 2-1 defeat

First half was probably the best to date, everyone was on song we passed the ball around but when necessary did the dirty stuff, Craig and Harlee in particular giving Mr Alexander little change

First goal was an inch perfect pass from Dave with the outside of his foot to our notional left winger, Harry, who turned up in a right midfield position, slide rule pass from Harry round the defender to Clayton who steered the ball into the net, que mighty celebrations

In that first half we created numerous chances and it was only the excellent performance of the Crawley keeper that restricted us to a 1-0 lead at half time

Second half we were nit so accomplished from the off, although still played the better football, untill Shay had an averaging with a back pass that Adams scrambled into the net and for a while we looked ragged until a well weighted pass to Clayton who with the outside if his boot flicked the ball over keeper and defender and he chased it into the net. A good return fir Clayton who has I think scored 6 goals in 12 games this season!!!

An injury to Farid at the end took some of the gloss off the game however as it seems he went to the medical room rather than directly to hospital hopefully the injury will not be to bad

Rosler sent out an attacking team today and needs to do that in future home games, Tuesday will have changes which is fair enough

On a final note a plea please to MB, Rosler and the powers that be, can we please give extended contracts to the following:
Moore
Dean
Forshaw
Forrester
These players are our future and head and shoulders above most in this division. Thankyou

 

[super J]

Just seen the goals, looks more like an own goal from Craig but at least he tried to stop it.

 

[sussexb]

Very pleased with that - thought we thoroughly deserved the win. Not much to add to what others have said - very pleased for Clayton, who was excellent, Harry looked superb first half before tiring, I like Dean more and more, and I think Douglas looks far better in a 4-4-2 when he's allowed to be a bit further forward.

Hayes flickered - showed what he's about, but still wasn't in the game enough for me. Forshaw wasn't at his best, but is still clearly a cut above. Hope Uwe will stick now, rather than keep twisting. If he does, I might even do the unthinkable and get a bit optimistic...

 

[sonofabee]

What a cracking game of football, 2-1 flatters Crawley as bar a 10 minute spell after the fluke of an equaliser we were superior in every department.

Shame for Shaleum as up until his mistake he was absolutely superb both defending and getting forward quickly. Thought all the back four were very, very good against two decent players at this level in GA and Forte and TC and Harlee dominated them from start to finish.

The future looks really good with quality youngsters throughout the side, Moore, Shaleum, Harlee, Adam and Harry. Harry and Adam have huge futures, they both ooze class and I reckon they could become legends at this club if they continue to improve and impress as much as they have in the last few games.

Really pleased for Clayton and while I wanted to see Hayes and Farid start, Uwe got it right and from the off both Hayes and Donaldo looked up for it and sharper in and around the box than they have previously. Hayes looked the clever footballer he was and agree with someone elses description who compared him to Teddy Sherringham with great vision, a superb first touch and ability to play others in with lovely flicks and reverse passes. How sh*te was the Danny Kaye lookalike at the back for them and how did the referee keep getting conned and giving free kicks when he fell over.

Finally, so glad we didn't keep Adams as I thought he was gash and can't hold a candle to Harry.

 

[HunsburyBee]

A much better perfomance today all round; particularly in the 1st half. Forrester was outstanding in the 1st half, but went to sleep a litttle in the 2nd. Why can't we play like that every match ? Next Saturday's starting line up should be the same as today's please (subject. of course, to illmess/injury).

By the way, when did we last win a League match after conceding the first goal ?

 

[Easter 1959]

On a final note a plea please to MB, Rosler and the powers that be, can we please give extended contracts to the following:
Moore
Dean
Forshaw
Forrester
These players are our future and head and shoulders above most in this division. Thankyou

 

[JTofBFC]

A much better perfomance today all round; particularly in the 1st half. Forrester was outstanding in the 1st half, but went to sleep a litttle in the 2nd. Why can't we play like that every match ? Next Saturday's starting line up should be the same as today's please (subject. of course, to illmess/injury).

By the way, when did we last win a League match after conceding the first goal ?

Strange question in the circumstances but not this season and not last season. We don't lose many when we go ahead either which shows how important getting the first goal is.

 

[Glenisterbee]

A very decent performance that would have been a travesty if the three points had not stayed at home. We had a bit of a wobble after their goal but showed enough balls to go again and it paid off. Harry is showing what a classy player he is and along with Forshaw we have two tremendous midfielders. Pleased for Clayton, the huge grin on his face was a joy to behold after his second goal. I guess Logan will have got him a beer after the game. I feel that with all the chances we are creating we will thump someone soon and that will boost confidence. The only cloud today was the injury to Farid. Good luck for a speedy recovery.

 

[scruff puppy pup]

He was excellent today.

He's good every fifth or sixth game.

 

[sonofabee]

He's good every fifth or sixth game.

Give it a rest can't you, he was poor midweek granted but excellent in the previous two home games against Colchester and Oldham so you're wrong.

 

[staines_bee]

Fully deserved three points From the moment Donaldson had an early goal ruled out for offside, there was only ever going to be one winner. So pleased that we are now a forced to be reckoned with at home, just need to sort out the away form now.

Crawley were shocking and their performance completely belied their third place at the start of the game. Just lumped it forward to Alexander who got completely dominated by the Dean From what I've seen with Tranmere and today, there is NOTHING to worried about this season.

Hope we can now kick on to next week at Scunthorpe with Donaldson and Forrester absolute musts to start.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

First half we were terrific.
One way traffic and unlucky not have been 3/4 up at the break.

Pressing, passing and tempo was spot on. Showing for the ball and had some great possession of the ball.

Was good to see us shooting from outside the box when we had the chance and has lots of corners.

Great through ball by Forrester to Clayton who took is goal well and was so pleased he scored

Second half was a bit nervy as Crawley threw lots of bodies forward late on. We were pretty much in control but they had a few ex brentford and they normally come back to haunt us. Alexander was quiet. They had a few corners and half chances.
Moore had to make a few good saves and also a great one second half from a Clarke freekick but we deserved to win.
An error by Logan to Moore who got caught, the shot which rolled across the goal line but was shoved in by Adams.

Clayton ran clear, and lifted the ball over their goalie and took an age to cross the line! can't remember who played the ball to him but was a good one.

We showed great character to come back. After all we should have been clear at half time. No matter what the players always keep going to the end and never give up. That's a sign of a good team.

Everyone played their part and was a very good team performance.

Moore was very good, made some crucial saves.

Logan played well first half, got forward well and got involved. Bad pass which led to their goal but luckily it didn't matter. He will only learn from his mistakes

Bidwell also got forward well, out some good crosses in and defended well. Couple of silly free kicks but apart from that good job.

Dean was strong at the back and didn't have much to worry about. Won his headers and distributed the ball well.

Craig is getting better and better and and was his best game. Put himself everywhere and committed to everything. No nonsense defender.

Douglas had a better game than pervious. Slotted in and done well as CB when TC went off for stitches.

Toumani also done well. Some good passes and and runs got things going. Faded slightly but a good shift.

Harry and Forshaw are really quality. Both have very good football brains and feet. They can pick out some great passes and create for others.
Harry looks a threat whenever he is on the ball. Has pace and trickery and often beats what's in front of him.
Forshaw keeps possession really well, very talented and can pick out a decent pass.

Donaldson worked his socks off, scored with pretty much his first chance and was over the moon. He held the ball up well, brought others in, ran the channels well and took his second goal well. Must be high on confidence. Two IMPORTANT goals. The opener and the winner so pleased for him.

Hayes I thought looked quite good first half, worked his socks off also. Good substitution by Uwe to replace him.

Great shame at the end to see Faird stretchered off. I've read it's a knee injury but hopefully nothing to serious. Would leave us lightweight upfront.

Roll on Tuesday don't see why we can't progress even with a few changes.

 

[Markybee]

Our first half performance oozed class from 1 to 11. I can't find fault and Crawley must have been wondering how they were 3rd in the league and we weren't. Needed that second and we would've cantered home - it would have been travesty if we hadn't got the winner after their lucky equaliser.

I've said it before - we are so close and now getting closer but ....... still not quite there. If we get it right though, we will, imo, piss this league.

We are on the brink of something good. Keep the faith boys & girls.

 

[Voice from the Braemar]

Firstly, I'm very pleased that the ex Bees on show are all ex Bees. None of them are good enough for our present squad.
Only a moment of madness opened the game up for them. How/why do we do it? Aside from that we gave them a lesson in how to play the game. Good performance. Shame about Farid. Looks like knee ligaments to me which means a loan is required.
Not getting excited . 35 to go but I trust Uwe's critics will come on here and congratulate the management.

congratulate him for actually picking a team to WIN a game??..........nice of old uwe to realise we need 3 points occasionally then eh

excellent first half and we should have been 2 or 3 up at h/t.....farcicle goal for them but we showed the spirit to get the 3 points and it was well deserved.....my only complaint would be that hayes had a good first half but looked completely shattered by 55 mins so farid should have been on well before that....donaldson did the business today and im pleased for him....if he can carry on like that all will be good

the season started today....now all uwe has to to is send the right team out at scunnie next week for another 3 points.....this league is up for grabs and we need to have the bollards to get in amongst em

 

[Headbee]

Pleased with the amount of shots on target today - we tested their keeper well in the first half and deserved our goal which came from good initial passing and then a defence splitting forward pass which was perfect for a quick forward like Clayton. Interestingly it was another forward pass which led to the second goal for Clayton. Perhaps we should be trying this approach much more, rather than just a succession of crosses. I would agree with most of the positive postings today but still do not see Hayes being proactive enough currently to earn his place (apart from there only being two fit forwards for Tuesday)!

 

[TW1Bee]

Back pass.

That prat of a referee was going to give a throw in but seemed to change his mind for an indierct free kick after consulting the lino. Bit like the "penalty" incident on Tuesday