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So here it was my first true derby game as we host TNS. They lead the league by 14 points so it is unlikely we will every catch up to them but this is my chance to show how good we can be and prove myself as a manager. It's a huge game for the club, the fans and me but after a 4-1 battering last time round I am keen to ensure we remain competitive against a side who obviously own the division right now.
TNS have 6 division titles on the bounce since we last won one in 2010/11 and have 10 out of 14 titles since former Welsh giants Barry have gone out of existence. We will look to break that dominance next year but right now I am aiming to prove they aren't as good as they look.
View attachment 117555What a game...
Gray got his first for the club after we dominated the first 42 minutes but failed to make chances count, a story which has been everpresent in my managerial career. It was a good goal with right back Field whipping a free kick in from the half way line and Gray rising highest.
However with the boys too excited they lost focus and TNS came right back from the kick off. They passed the ball around quickly but patiently waiting for their opening before burying the ball in the bottom corner.
After the break TNS were on top but never created any real chances. We forced them to just long shots whilst continuing to create chances on the break. With the introduction of wingers came a massive chance as Menagh came down the left and drilled the ball across the box but Gray could only knock it against the post.
TNS continued to push for the winner but never really threatened as we held the 14 point leaders to a 1-1 draw and showed the quality we possess.
After a good point we have a tough fixture list to look ahead to as we continue the Championship conference; we host Bala and Llandudno before a QF cup tie against Airbus at home. We then face Connahs Quay before a final four games of TNS away, Airbus at home, Bala away and Llandudno away.
TNS have 6 division titles on the bounce since we last won one in 2010/11 and have 10 out of 14 titles since former Welsh giants Barry have gone out of existence. We will look to break that dominance next year but right now I am aiming to prove they aren't as good as they look.
View attachment 117555What a game...
Gray got his first for the club after we dominated the first 42 minutes but failed to make chances count, a story which has been everpresent in my managerial career. It was a good goal with right back Field whipping a free kick in from the half way line and Gray rising highest.
However with the boys too excited they lost focus and TNS came right back from the kick off. They passed the ball around quickly but patiently waiting for their opening before burying the ball in the bottom corner.
After the break TNS were on top but never created any real chances. We forced them to just long shots whilst continuing to create chances on the break. With the introduction of wingers came a massive chance as Menagh came down the left and drilled the ball across the box but Gray could only knock it against the post.
TNS continued to push for the winner but never really threatened as we held the 14 point leaders to a 1-1 draw and showed the quality we possess.
After a good point we have a tough fixture list to look ahead to as we continue the Championship conference; we host Bala and Llandudno before a QF cup tie against Airbus at home. We then face Connahs Quay before a final four games of TNS away, Airbus at home, Bala away and Llandudno away.