Just found the post I wrote at the time, to many number 23's!!
What happened again?
8 goals now conceded in the last two home games.
Did not like the team that Hessy put out, however, in fairness it was the same team that beat Rotherham away and took 3 points, wasn't it?
Last week I watched Barnet's number 23 McLeod tear through us, today I had to watch Macclesfield's number 23 Barnett, rip Richards to bits!
So that is Gowling & Richards who both seem to be unable to keep hold of their man, what way forward for the Gills in that department?
Lawrence has made mistakes during previous games but at least he is experienced, generally solid at the back.
Barcham appeared to be playing out of position today, although Martin was Man of the Match, I just believe him and Barcham don't seem to cut it together. Hessy brings a disappointed Barcham off after about 30mins, not sure why, however, tactically appeared all wrong.
Rooney came on as sub, probably making more effort than anyone to strike on goal.
Cody, missed two sitters, when he has an off day or an unlucky one that did not go his way, the result reflects it.
All season I've been saying, please stop hoofing those balls forward, I know the tactical plan with Bayo, apart from that our forwards just watch constantly has it goes over their heads to the opposing defenders. If we want to play those tactics, we don't need Cody or Rooney but a couple of giant forwards.
When Macclesfield came forward at us today, even if it was against the run of play, it was comical how easy they just cut straight through us - why have we had the inability to do that, in our last two home games, why are we allowing it to happen to us?
Pre season without doubt, we are going to need to have a serious look at this team and the size of our squad, dare I say to much choice, not enough quality.
All just my opinion.
