Boring lacklustre game which we failed to deliver again. Had the chances to win it through digga and Waldron had some chances in the first half where he pinged them into the away end like he had a 50p for a head.
Poor atmosphere yes but I heard the merthyr fans once in the whole game stood in the north stand. Atmosphere is always a product of what’s going on the pitch, but hard for everyone to get motivated for a game against merthyr when they rarely play at grounds like ours or haven’t in some time so of course they’ll be up for it.
MotM: 10-02-26. Merthyr (H) Evans
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Tamworth Harrier
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Both are finished.
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Mirage Molby
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Regarding the atmosphere last night…
I think there’s a dawning realisation about where we are this season. A few weeks ago one could still hope that we might pull off the impossible and win the league but that dream is very much extinguished now.
As PB would have said, we have no ‘divine right’ to even finish fourth. No doubt one or two teams currently in the 4-7 spots are going to drop out given how tight it is.
We had that patch a few weeks ago where I thought, ‘bring the playoffs on’, as we looked so strong.
In spite of AM’s positive assessment of last night, let’s be honest that game was a coin toss.
Assuming we do stay in the top 7, the version of Harriers that we have seen since Bedford will struggle to win 2 or 3 back to back games. It’ll be pretty galling if we go out saying “if only we’d finished our chances”, a common refrain after just about every game this season. Our lack of goals will be our eventual undoing UNLESS something big changes.
I think there’s a dawning realisation about where we are this season. A few weeks ago one could still hope that we might pull off the impossible and win the league but that dream is very much extinguished now.
As PB would have said, we have no ‘divine right’ to even finish fourth. No doubt one or two teams currently in the 4-7 spots are going to drop out given how tight it is.
We had that patch a few weeks ago where I thought, ‘bring the playoffs on’, as we looked so strong.
In spite of AM’s positive assessment of last night, let’s be honest that game was a coin toss.
Assuming we do stay in the top 7, the version of Harriers that we have seen since Bedford will struggle to win 2 or 3 back to back games. It’ll be pretty galling if we go out saying “if only we’d finished our chances”, a common refrain after just about every game this season. Our lack of goals will be our eventual undoing UNLESS something big changes.
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Mirage Molby
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To further illustrate my point, Oxford, Southport and Peterborough (sat at the wrong end of the table in 19th to 21st) have all scored as many goals as we have.
Meanwhile South Shields, Fylde and Merthyr have scored 30 more goals than us already.
Most attacks, corners, free kicks just don’t ‘feel’ like they’re going to result in a goal. It’s much harder to generate and maintain an atmosphere when that feeling persists game after game.
Meanwhile South Shields, Fylde and Merthyr have scored 30 more goals than us already.
Most attacks, corners, free kicks just don’t ‘feel’ like they’re going to result in a goal. It’s much harder to generate and maintain an atmosphere when that feeling persists game after game.
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We should be talking about a 1-0. I do not know what was going on in that ref's mind but there was some sort of weird psycho drama going on. He knew he should have sent the lad off for the second bad foul and most of his decision making from then on was just odd, not that he was very good to begin with. He did indeed (as stated above) signal for a goal initially hence the goal music and player celebrations but at some point felt he had witnessed a foul on the keeper(????!!!!) The crowd had got to him. His mind had gone. Quite simply he wasn't up to the job. And we paid the price.
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I enjoyed the game but, as others have said, ultimately the overriding feeling is one of frustration at not taking our chances.
Cannot agree that there was little quality on show - particularly from Merthyr in midfield - but neither side appeared to have a striker who knew where the goal was.
Personally I would stick with Walker if only for the selfish reason that I find his pace a joy to watch (albeit plenty of frustration with his end product). Also, have we a better option?? Hemmo - again poor end product. Thompson - anonymous last night (although I understand that he made some impact at Macc.).
Incidentally, I was not paying attention at the kick-off. From AM's interview, was he implying that JF accidentally kicked OE when they messed up the routine?
Cannot agree that there was little quality on show - particularly from Merthyr in midfield - but neither side appeared to have a striker who knew where the goal was.
Personally I would stick with Walker if only for the selfish reason that I find his pace a joy to watch (albeit plenty of frustration with his end product). Also, have we a better option?? Hemmo - again poor end product. Thompson - anonymous last night (although I understand that he made some impact at Macc.).
Incidentally, I was not paying attention at the kick-off. From AM's interview, was he implying that JF accidentally kicked OE when they messed up the routine?
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Watched on the dodgy box and thought we looked assured in midfield and in control the whole time but never really threatening - the kind of way you'd play when you're already two up. We got the ball in great positions out wide but the deliveries weren't great, and the finishing was even worse. Referee lost the plot. A point gained or two dropped? Unsure.
Foulkes MOTM for me - his deliveries weren't poor but I think twice he put his body on the line to save us. Walker similar with deliveries poor but loved his movement and running.
Foulkes MOTM for me - his deliveries weren't poor but I think twice he put his body on the line to save us. Walker similar with deliveries poor but loved his movement and running.
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Add in Telford too. Stenson on 24 of their 61 goals now.Mirage Molby wrote: Wed Feb 11, 2026 8:35 am To further illustrate my point, Oxford, Southport and Peterborough (sat at the wrong end of the table in 19th to 21st) have all scored as many goals as we have.
Meanwhile South Shields, Fylde and Merthyr have scored 30 more goals than us already.
Most attacks, corners, free kicks just don’t ‘feel’ like they’re going to result in a goal. It’s much harder to generate and maintain an atmosphere when that feeling persists game after game.
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Lose to Darlington on Saturday and perhaps the reality of our promotion chances will sink in. Something has to change so we start playing to the strengths of our forward players. We perpetually look above us in the league believing 2nd/3rd is realistic, my god we should be looking over our shoulder.
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Still cross we didn’t win the game against a side on a poor run, but they are 3rd in the league.
I think I can be negative but some supporters are overly critical imo. I agree with most of what Murray says. His job is sometimes to put a positive spin on things. We created plenty of opportunities. And yes there were times when the crossing was frustrating but also times when the crosses were quality - we just conspired to put the finish wide ! Plenty of near things from corners and free kicks too. Just didn’t drop for us. Yes we took risks in terms of often leaving ourselves 2 on 2 at the back. Walker was explosive at times which is exciting to watch. Devine made some positive runs with the ball.
I think I can be negative but some supporters are overly critical imo. I agree with most of what Murray says. His job is sometimes to put a positive spin on things. We created plenty of opportunities. And yes there were times when the crossing was frustrating but also times when the crosses were quality - we just conspired to put the finish wide ! Plenty of near things from corners and free kicks too. Just didn’t drop for us. Yes we took risks in terms of often leaving ourselves 2 on 2 at the back. Walker was explosive at times which is exciting to watch. Devine made some positive runs with the ball.
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George1968
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So let's score 60 goals and be near the bottom. As I said I'm happier to be where we are. Who would have thought we would be anywhere near the top 6 after our start. It doesn't matter the whys and wherefores of other teams. It's all about us not losing. Plenty to work on still however buta lot more promising than it wasMirage Molby wrote: Wed Feb 11, 2026 8:35 am To further illustrate my point, Oxford, Southport and Peterborough (sat at the wrong end of the table in 19th to 21st) have all scored as many goals as we have.
Meanwhile South Shields, Fylde and Merthyr have scored 30 more goals than us already.
Most attacks, corners, free kicks just don’t ‘feel’ like they’re going to result in a goal. It’s much harder to generate and maintain an atmosphere when that feeling persists game after game.
I admire Murray's positivity, but I saw a different match. Had Digger not missed that absolute sitter at the start, it might have been a wholly different game.
Whilst Walker's crosses are very hit and miss, he did put in a few absolute beauties with no forward anywhere near, and Devine also put in several decent crosses with no end product.
I know it's early, but from what I've seen of Waldron he offers very little. AMS did more in his 10 minute cameo. To criticise players coming on in the 82nd and 83rd minute (Thompson) is harsh in the extreme.
My real bugbear was the lack of momentum brought about by an over-fussy, confused referee who was totally inconsistent to both sides. The yellow card shown to Merthyr's left back late on was a complete joke, as it was a genuine effort to get the ball resulting in a simple foul.
It is disappointing how the large amount of time-wasting and feigning injury has now descended to this level of the football pyramid. As paying customers we are entitled to see more action on the pitch rather than goalkeepers needing "treatment" four or five times per game. The under-added time at the end of each half is a joke. I bet there was only about 3 minutes of actual football played out of the 7 minutes added after the 90th minute.
Whilst Walker's crosses are very hit and miss, he did put in a few absolute beauties with no forward anywhere near, and Devine also put in several decent crosses with no end product.
I know it's early, but from what I've seen of Waldron he offers very little. AMS did more in his 10 minute cameo. To criticise players coming on in the 82nd and 83rd minute (Thompson) is harsh in the extreme.
My real bugbear was the lack of momentum brought about by an over-fussy, confused referee who was totally inconsistent to both sides. The yellow card shown to Merthyr's left back late on was a complete joke, as it was a genuine effort to get the ball resulting in a simple foul.
It is disappointing how the large amount of time-wasting and feigning injury has now descended to this level of the football pyramid. As paying customers we are entitled to see more action on the pitch rather than goalkeepers needing "treatment" four or five times per game. The under-added time at the end of each half is a joke. I bet there was only about 3 minutes of actual football played out of the 7 minutes added after the 90th minute.
Frustrated really good build up play but nothing to show again.
My only bugbear was the number of times a wide player got a cross over good or bad only to find just Waldron and about four defenders.
Yes if we took our chances especially digger ( no criticism) but equally Merthyr has several sharp breaks forward which too could have resulted in a goal for them.
At our best we can beat the very best in the league but it’s the lack of a striker all season that’s been the issue .
My only bugbear was the number of times a wide player got a cross over good or bad only to find just Waldron and about four defenders.
Yes if we took our chances especially digger ( no criticism) but equally Merthyr has several sharp breaks forward which too could have resulted in a goal for them.
At our best we can beat the very best in the league but it’s the lack of a striker all season that’s been the issue .