Poole Town 5 Bedworth 0

Southern Premier League

19 March 2016

 

Commendably positive play from the dolphins saw them regain top spot on goal difference as a largely disorganised Bedworth were demolished. Sadly Whisken missed a good chance near the end which would have given me my 6-0 prediction score. So not quite the perfect day.

 

With Roberts and Burbidge slipping the defence to get off to the best start with 2 goals in 16 minutes things always looked comfortable for Poole although Bedworth looked lively occasionally and hit the bar in the first half. The dismissal of Bedworth’s Kavanah who prevented Baggie from making an attempt on goal, snuffed out any resistance, and although they battled on bravely it was always going to be a case of how many Poole could score. Lee and Holgate were pushed on for the second half with an eye on goal difference and both duly scored, Lee with a crisp shot from the edge of the area and Holgate making himself space in the box and rifling an unstoppable shot past the keeper. In between times, Roberts scored his second in a late tilt for the golden boot award.

 

Verdict:

There will be harder tests than this but Poole got the job done and got the goals needed to outstrip Redditch in that department. With Baggie, Lee and Holgate starting to gel with the rest of the team things look bright for the remainder of the season. Both Lee and Holgate took their goals well leading to a belief that we now have some serious firepower up front. Redditch have a chance to swap places at the top on Tuesday when they take on Frome at home. Poole will expect another 3 points on Saturday at home to Stratford who lie in 19th position having lost 11 away. Then on to El Jurassico part II. Be there or be square as they used to say.

 

Star Player:

Jamie Gleeson who controlled the midfield from the first whistle onwards, picking up the ball and playing intelligent and accurate passes to set up many attacks.