IRON 1-0 Aldershot

[ozbrit]

Braintree take an early lead after 3 mins. Dan Holden making the most of a mix up in the Shots defence.

That's how it finished up, a hard won three points and up the table to 12th place

GoIRONGo!

[orangenblue]

Very pleased with 3 points and a great team performance. Dan Holman was outstanding, the defendant was passed every time Dan took him on. Shame we couldn't put the game to bed, 3or4-0 would have been a better reflection on the game against a very poor Aldershot team, shame they didn't show the same commitment as their very vocal supporters.

[dbbn]

Aldershot's back 4 were quite pedestrian; even Marks outran them a couple of times. Don't understand why they abandoned their passing style - we couldn't get hold of it or keep the ball in the first half. Sparkes had a very good game at left back too.
Let's go out and win both Tues/Thurs; that'll put us nicely in the mix.

[pockets]

Yeah, even I was surprised at how Marks was able to outrun the defenders a few times. Done well with the ball in the air. Definitely should have taken our chances better. Aldershot simply didn't turn up, except the fans. Felt they had two real chances but wasted them, thankfully for us. Sparkes unlucky to hit the bar with his free-kick. Holman was fantastic throughout today. Nik done well when called upon. Overall, good result. Much needed 3 points. Onto the next match. C'mon the Iron!

[rustynail]

A good team performance. I believe all the players played a part in securing the win. The highlights for me were that Dan Holman started off the good work with an early goal. Sparkes played well deputising for the injured Massey. Dean Wells was immense. Chez Isaacs and Kenny Davis worked well in midfield and Luke Daly played well with his runs on the right wing. The front two of Marks and Holman worked hard all the game.
We were probably a bit fortunate not to concede a goal in the second half as they put the ball across the face of the goal a couple of times and they had a good chance with a surprise overhead opportunity.
The Aldershot fans were to be commended but it is a bit odd to watch a couple of middle aged men pulling balloons out their pockets!

[ironmansimon]

Another 3 points in the bag against a poor team, like the Chairman said as they came off the pitch ggod luck in the connie south next season cause thats prob where they heading.As for us who knows good team performance today Solid at the back and worked well for each other. Roll on tues!!
Team ratings
Nik - 7 Did well when asked
Ryan -7 Couple of sloppy passes in 1st half but improved 2nd half
Sparky 9- His performance of the season even at left back, my MOTM
Deano -8 Solid yet again, he is why we have the 3rd best defence !!
Matt - 7 Reliable again
Kenny -6 Bottled couple of tackles and is not the player of old
Chez- 7 Did what Kenny should of but distribution was poor at times
Luke - 7 Good to see him start did ok
James -7 Quiet game today
Dan 8- Not afraid to shoot and did well
Sean-8 Usain Marks did well today but the Shots defence looked pants

Josh 7 Showed neat touch again
Alex 5 Little inpact with 2 mins left.

Well done Aldershot for your away support Although what Twat brings a flare to the game ?? Also good to see that the bog roll thrown on the pitch got recycled !!!
Be interesting to see how many of their fans pop along to Melbourne park next season?

On a differnt note just watched The awful tackle on Bernie and OMG how on earth That Miller stayed on the pitch the Ref should apoligise to bernie personally for such an almighty injustice
COYI

[braintreeboy]

Felt we should have won by more really as they really didnt look too hot in defence! Never felt comfortable at just one nil as until we get massey back we lack height at the back especially for defending set pieces. Good to get the 3 points in the end though