Buxton

[Sparky]

You have to trust that the manager knows best, now not knowing if players are carrying knocks so not 100% the team selection was baffling, all over asa contest at half time with no meaningful efforts on goal. The second half improved but the Buxton didn’t have to do much and spent large parts sitting back. Hopefully the manager has an explanation.

[Steve T]

In his post-match interview, MJ said Henderson was left out because of a swollen knee but that the other changes were 'fresh legs for two games in three days'. He held his hands up for this one. In his frustration, he uttered a naughty word...

[petet]

Let's be honest about things, that was the worst Banbury performance since pre Whingy days. We offered nothing, no shape, no ideas and no fight.
The starting line up was odd, not sure what the manager was thinking.
A very worrying day. Fair play to Buxton, they did very well, but we all know that they are not one of the big boys looking for promotion. They totally outplayed us.
Many more days like today could see a big drop in attendances and a struggle to stay at this level.
It's not just the result, but the way we performed. Very poor.

[Sparky]

Haven’t heard the post match interview but fair play if he admitted he got it wrong. As much as Lee Henderson was a good servant when he was with us before I don’t think we should retain him now ,he was and is too injury prone now, I know that sounds harsh but we need someone who can be available and fitter at the back.

[geoff95]

Utterly awful 1st half. Seen 3 games of 6 and we have been outplayed in every game. Seriously worrying for the rest of the season

[Harold]

3 really poor goals to concede. A big concern which I thought at the time for the 3rd goal was the hunger to defend after the miss kick. 2nd balls aren't just important in the middle of the park. MJ holds his hands up, let's see what the next game holds. Deep breath.

[blackbeltjones]

Dreadful performance and strange team selection. Ref was weak and still dont think that was a penalty after seeing the highlights.

Some poor decisions cost us the goals today and would appear the ball wasnt out for their 1st.

[frog12345]

Yeah, not looking good.
MJ comes across as a nice bloke but lethargic or passive-aggressive as a manager. He hasn't really come across as someone with in-depth knowledge in interviews. We have certainly lost that mentality of being professional with attention to detail we have had the last few years, it is an awful shame to lose that.
The quality of the squad has been woeful with only three players really good enough, Harding, Davies, and the loanee Wheeler.
The preseason should have been a numbers game, and not the approach which was to be patient for the right player to become available.
We will get hammered at South Shields.