It'll Be All Wright On The Knight

Radcliffe Borough 1 Mossley 3

Mossley finally recorded a victory with a much improved performance at Raccy Boro. Mossley came out of the blocks straight away and took a deserved lead in only the 6th minute when a slick passing movement saw a Joe Shaw cross converted by Peter Wright. The goal looked dubiously offside but the way things have been recently Mossley would take anything. Unfortunately the lead didn't last long and Chris Downey almost equalized (I'm sure I've heard of him before!) but he pulled his shot across goal. Tony Whealing was causing problems whenever he had the chance to cross as he had an ability way beyond Unibond Premier standard. His crosses were pheonomenal and were often hit with such pace. One such effort levelled the score when his cross allowed Ian Kearney to powerfully head home. The interval arrived with no more additions to the scoreline although Boro did have a couple of great chances.

There was another change in recent times when Mossley came out for the second half and attacked the opposition. (Yes, that's correct) Bingham and Wright were causing havoc and if these two can be given the service the season could well take a turn for the better. Danny Trueman was still performing rather nervously and possibly needs a couple of clean sheets to regain confidence. (Whitby and Whitby would be nice.) A neat interchange between Bingham, Wright and Shaw saw the resulting corner powerfully headed home by Knight. The game was made safer with 10 minutes remaining when Danny Hurst failed to clear under pressure from Burke and Cooke picked up the loose ball and was fouled on the edge of the area. Wright knocked home the resulting penalty.

Thanks to the players for their efforts tonight and also for thanking the supporters at the end. Despite what some have said on t'internet, we do want Mossley to win games and this was a good night. Let's hope it now kick starts the season rather being a false dawn.

See you all at Whitby if you can face the journey. There seems nowhere to stay but I'm showing my insanity by taking a tent on Friday night!! SJNR - I may need a warm brew on Saturday.