Quote Originally Posted by Winner1 View Post
Maitland had an ok day.
The 19s were terrible as the score reflected and were very lucky that the referee failed to send off one of their centre backs. Coach was having to give them too much direction for players who have been playing that formation for 6 rounds.
23s was ok, scrappy but became better as the game went a long.
1sts was good. Started slow but found their rhythm. Dominated Belswans. Benny Martin needs to retire from penalties after ANOTHER failure to sink one. Maitland don't seem to have much cohesion up front with Benny Martin and whoever this Roger fellow is. He is dreadful! Misses from close range too many times this season and rarely does anything right. This pairing may cause maitland difficulties in the season.
I though Maitland were a lot better yesterday then previous matches I have watched against Valo and Cessnock. Midfield of Maitland really seemed to kick into gear yesterday.

In regards to Roger, he seems to have some skill that would be more suited to playing behind the strikers rather then up front. Saying that, he seems to be still coming to terms with his new club and may kick into gear shortly.

Agree that Maitland need to find a new penalty taker. Woud hate to see it cost them in an important game. It almost did in Valo match. He scores from spot that night and they take 3-1 lead. In end held on but 2-1 was always too close at end.