Gosport 1 Eastleigh 1

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Creswell started, bird came on as sub

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Lafayette with the goal

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Was a decent game, with both sides playing some neat stuff in the pouring rain.
The left Back trialist (Barrow) looked very good and although im a massive fan of Greeners, dare i say it, he may be even better, but will certainly give Greener competition and make us a stronger defensive unit. Bird hardly touched the ball when he came on for the last 15 mins or so, but i know he's a good targetman. Cresswell looked class, without having to do a great deal, but his organisation and leadership of the back four was clear for all to see for the hour that he played.
I was actually quite impressed with Gosport, despite supposedly having money worries, they looked very capable and reminded me of us the year we won the league. Good on the ball, looking to attack and looked sharp up top. Of course Ben Wright scored the obligatory free kick against us and had some good friendly banter with Strevs throughout the game, which was nice to see. Brett Poate played CH for them and i although i thought he was slow when he left us, he played very well and never got caught out at all.
Huddart is far to quiet for a keeper, i was stood 10ft from his goal 2nd half, and only heard him say anything to his defence once in 45 mins and i only just caught that. Needs to be loud and imposing, which i havent seen from him yet. It makes a big difference as we saw on Saturday against Northampton when Flits is barking orders as his defence all game. Really cant see Huddart getting much game time for that reason alone.

Can't wait until Saturday and i haven't felt that like in quite a long time!

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Lafayette, Cresswell and Barrow all had good games last night. I thought Yemi was a bit off the boil last night and was looking tired in the second half. I also think Granger had a poor game, but with the other options we have there for the season not sure he'll get much game time anyway.