[ Sat 30th March ] v Royston Town, KO 3:00pm ESCP HOME

[sussexdiamond]

We appear to have toughest fixture today of play off contenders.
Alvechurch v Hitchin, Bigglewade v Barwell, Coalville v Redditch, Bedworth v Stratford. Stourbridge v St Ives, Kings Lynn v Halesowen.

[BartonRaz]

The latest in a long line of very similar performances, where again our attacking limitations were laid bare.

We don’t look like conceding, but going forward we lack pace, we lack creativity, we’re poor in possession and since Albie left we’re lacking any sort of quality. We could still be playing now and not have scored. At this point I don’t think anyone can really say with any conviction that we’re likely to extend our season.

Great to have the new stand open. Whilst you can’t see the goal line, it provided an excellent view and improves the overall look and feel of Hayden Road considerably. It’ll also make it much easier for people to bring young children as they can clearly see the game from that vantage point.

[Dazzler]

Post Match review from Jon Dunham.

https://twitter.com/JonDunhamNT/status/ ... 9151424513



Andy Peaks insists AFC Rushden & Diamonds still have a shot at the play-offs after their 0-0 draw with Royston Town at Hayden Road.
Pictures by Alison Bagley

[Three of Diamonds]

I entirely agree with BartonRaz , we are the draw specialists this season and that's ok. Moving on we do need to get a bit more mobility and quality into midfield and up front. Also if we maintain this " you have to turn up to training to play" policy we could soon find ourselves losing key players.
I was disappointed with our formation yesterday, it seemed very negative for a home game considering we're pushing for the play offs.
Nothing to lose now let's go for it.

[Dazzler]

https://twitter.com/AFCRD/status/1112286896439377920


Highlights and Interviews from yesterdays draw against @RoystonTownFC

[AFCRD_Dan]

The game had a real end to the season feel about it, probably the worst performance from us I've seen this season. We were lucky they were equally as bad.
Both teams had chances though. Their chance where Ben saved the shot and the rebound was cleared off the line, and our chance where their keeper made a wonder save.

I'm worried for the K*ttering game, as on evidence of late they should easily beat us, but I hope we can pull off a surprise against them. I do think Peaks and his coaching team need to take a look at the midfield and attack for next season, as has been said, the defence is arguably the best we've had since the formation of the club, but attacking wise it's not been great.