I along with many others left Seel Park on Saturday tea-time feeling absolutely sky high. Credit should be given to Skelmersdale Utd who played a major part in the entertainment. They took an early lead and for the next 20 minutes we witnessed another episode of the Ashley Connor show and to be honest without him the game could have been over.
However, this Mossley don't give in easily and against the run of play Martin Allison equalised. However, this saw the game pattern change and Mossley dominated the remainder of the half and could count themselves extremely unfortunate to enter the break a goal down as Skem nicked a goal just before half time.
Previous Mossley teams would have folded after such a blow just before the break. Actually this team may have done but we had part 2 of the Ashley Connor show. We them witnessed something strange for a Mossley side as a goal was scored from a corner and even more amazing the feat was repeated again as Mossley took a 3-2 lead. The fluidity of the attack was troubling Skem and it came as no surprise when Gareth Hamlett extended the lead. Chances were spurned to extend the lead but Skem pulled a goal back in the 5th minute of added time (2 mins had been given!!) to give the scoreline a more respectable appearance.
This was an outstanding performance full of pace in attack and plenty of passion from both supporters and players alike. I know it's early days and there are weaknesses in the team which Gerry is obviously aware of, but I feel this is turning into a side we can be extremely proud of and can get us back to looking forward to match day and it's a few years since we could say that.
Apologies for the lack of pics but my camera gave in again just before half time. Thankfully the team is performing much better than my batteries!!
