We were unlucky. 4th official didn't have a clue what he was doing and ignored Gordon and Starbuck when they were simply trying to get some answers about what was going on! Linesmen were both poor and the ref was just awful.
Our bench were pissed with the officials the entire game.
The standout players were:
Arblaster looked very good but really short of fitness
Gordon grew in to the game and looked typically calm in possession but was clearly wound up by the officiating
Starbuck same as Gordon, he can't be far from the first team
Peck put a shift in and along with Arblaster looks our most accomplished player
Potter needs some gym time but he could be very good in the near future
I was very surprised by Owen Hampson. He doesnt really look like a footballer but caused Saints trouble all game. Great touch, skillful, just a little on the small side. I've never noticed him before but he did well
Saints looked very good in the first half, in particular their no. 7 and no. 9, but we matched them and were the better team in the 2nd half. Their number 4 Bella-Kotchap was a massive prick and got away with threatening someone in front of the ref. Gordon and Starbuck (they are a proper little duo) gave it back to him and weren't phased, Peck was giving it back all game. Didn't realise he was actually a regular in the Saints first team.
It's a shame we're out of the cup but the boys can be proud today. As
Roygbiv mentioned earlier, the Saints fans were comparing this team to their first team.
Can't wait to see Michael Collins post match interview..
