Another limp display from the Vaders saw them crash to a third defeat in a row and confidence is at an all time low.

After a bright start, the Vaders were awarded a penalty after Tom McCluskie was kicked just inside the box – Joe Gallafant stepped up and slotted home to put the Vaders ahead. The Vaders should’ve settled but Wicked FC remained dangerous on the counter attack. And it was from there they got their equaliser. Another poor corner from the Vaders led to the ball coming out to Jason Cook in the middle of Wicked’s half and instead of playing back to the defenders offering support, he got tangled up with the ball and lost it, with Wicked springing a fast counter they scored an easy one on one, which was a shame for Aaron Loveluck-Frank in goal who had a point to prove and was having a good game.

Half time remained positive as the Vaders recognised the need to speed up the attacks and test the brittle looking defense and goalkeeper. But we did neither. The keeper didn’t have a save to make and our overall play lacked any determination or team work. Midfield got completely over run and it wasn’t long before Wicked took the lead with another through ball on the counter tearing us apart.

The Vaders plugged away trying to get an equaliser but another loose pass in Wicked’s half, this time from Gareth Blackwell, led to yet another pacey counter and a goal. Game over.

The mood worsened still when Ieuan Evans refused to come on for the final 10 minutes, and while it is understandable that he was disappointed with being sub for so long, it was still unwelcome and not good for team morale.

I have some serious thinking to do regarding formation as we need to work a system that allows us to use all the players at our disposal. It’s been very difficult to accommodate 5 strikers and some will either have to be content with fewer minutes or will have to adapt and be willing to fill other positions.

Morgan Evans filled 3 different positions yesterday without a groan as have a few others already this season, and that is the type of attitude we need from all players. No one knows the frustration of playing out of their favoured position more than me, but it’s all about what’s best for the team and you take a hit for the team if asked to do so.

Despite the poor result against a team we are more than capable of beating, there were some good displays again, Tom Thornton and Morgan Evans played well, Aaron answered his critics and cock of the week awards in goal, Kurt put in his usual shift and Christian Powys was excellent in defense.

Next, we travel to Llangeinor who are struggling as much as us, and nothing other than a win will be acceptable. Hopefully it will put us on a run of good performances and results. C’mon Vaders!

Match stats:

Joe Gallafant (pen)

Man of the Match: Kurt Vincent
Cock of the Week: Jason Cook