Under Par Myton punished for being sh*t
The story of season unravels again as inconsistency costs Myton the points. Having done the business against the same outfit three days earlier, Myton let themselves down through lack of effort and application.
Manager John Ison had to ring the changes again as keeper Ade Etherson pulled out late in the day, still suffering from a wrist injury sustained on Saturday night watching channel 906. Centre half Danny Burke took the gloves as Sunday's keeper Danny Drew departed for Dubai, allowing for Journey South lead singer Adam Whitefield to return to the side.
Jaguar started uncharacteristically poorly on the night as the visitors were first to every header and every tackle. Despite this, the first chance came for the home side as some clever play from Andy Bynon opened up space in the penalty area but the keeper closed down and blocked him well. Glimpses of this sort of quality were at a premium for Jaguar in this game.
Jaguar were soon to pay for the missed chance though as Caludon scored with their first meaningful attack. Some poor organisation at the back allowed the big midfielder to flick on to the advancing winger who duly lashed home the volley from 10 yards out.
Still shaken, Jaguar switched off again within minutes of the restart as Sean Monnington gave away a penalty after getting the wrong side of his marker. A clear penalty, only not to Sean who protested his innocence as his marker was carried off on a stretcher with 6 broken bones.
The big Caludon midfielder stepped up to the plate, confident of doubling the sides lead. Unfortunately for him, he was denied by a Gordan Banks-esque penalty save from the reluctant goalkeeper Danny Burke, diving low to his right to repel the effort.
The save was just the catalyst that Myton required. The Sex Panther almost penetrated before the break but another fine save denied the home side. There was still time for Andy Bynon to strike the cross bar with a long range effort as the equaliser seemed all but certain. Caludon breathed a sigh of relief as the half time whistle blew, as did the Caludon linesman who put his right arm straight into an ice bath after a rigorous first half work-out.
Half time was not the same as usual. There was something missing. There were no oranges. Dale looked a shadow of a man as the pressure of delivering had finally got to him. How he longed for the days like Woods United away where the Argentinian clementines were the talk of the town. Rumour has it that 'The Don' Rod Ison has suspended Dale's duties until further notice. A spokesman for the club refused to comment on the issue.
The second half started with Jez Carpenter dropping into the back four after John Downes pulled a muscle chasing Obafemi Martins for the second game in a row. Again Jaguar couldn't get into their stride as the lack of fluidity and dynamism prevented the home side from getting a strangle hold in the game. It was in fact the visitors that made another breakthrough and doubled the lead on the hour. A nothing shot was converted by Jez 'Playdo Leg' Carpenter as the helpless keeper Danny Burke looked on in dismay.
More chances came and went as Andy Bynon skyed another one and one whilst Ben Clay was denied from 3 yards out. At the other end, another worldy save from keeper Danny Burke prevented the visitors from extending the lead as Obafemi was left in disbelief at what had just happened. "It was like watching Match of the Day" the Caludon manager said after the game in reference to the sheer quality of goalkeeping on display. This is in stark contrast to "It was like watching Match of the Day" referring to Ade Etherson's goalkeeping after he's just had another Almunia.
With ten minutes to go Andy Bynon finally broke the offside trap as the Caludon linesman failed to lift the flag his bicep muscles couldn't take any more. (Kiam and Andy entered the Guiness world records after the game having been caught offside 673 times combined). Some intelligent falling in the box saw the referee point to the spot and Jez Carpenter duly despatched. Game on.
Unfortunately for Myton the visitors managed to stay strong despite a final onslaught. If Myton had started the game how they finished the result would never have been in doubt. It's back to the drawing board for manager John Ison with plenty to talk about at Friday's race night. Some better defensive organisation and more clinical finishing is needed as the Gatehouse Tavern await on April 10th.
