Think it says a lot about the standards we’ve set this season that because the performance was a bit better than Tuesday, a point at home to a team down the bottom end of the table is deemed enjoyable and gets a pass.
Was must win for me today and we again fell short.
I have to agree with the above. I was pleased that the team, which seemed weakened by illnesses this week, actually showed some character after the debacle on Tuesday. BUT ........ Grimsby looked very poor and were there to be beaten. We created enough chances to win comfortably and Morris was a spectator for the whole second half.
Player ratings.
Morris (6) as he wasn't required to do anything more and couldn't be faulted for the goal.
Hutton (6) as he did what he's employed to do before fading in the last 20.
Clark (5). Made a few mistakes and did little of note.
Ehmer (7). Solid and dependable alongside a very good MotM Ogie (7).
McKenzie did well in the Coleman role and actually got forward more. Sadly he faded in the second half (6).
Willams and Lapslie worked well together and both probably had the best game I've seen them have for us. (7) is possibly a bit generous.
After a few decent games Dieng has faded again. Better than Tuesday but only just a (6) from me.
Mahoney showed his class several times but his woeful free kick and not hitting the target when he should have done = another (6).
Hawkins had a great first half and actually lasted better than he normally does but his performance may have been more down to how poor Grimsby were. Missing the sitter he did and not really testing the keeper at any time is (6) at best.
I can only think that the experienced players on the bench were not 100% fit and only there to cover emergencies hence their late introduction. None had a chance to have any influence on the game.