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Morecambe 1 v 0 Port Vale
SkyBet League Two
Saturday, 3rd October 2020 Kick-off 15:00
PimsNumber1 added 17:39 - Jan 25
Thought hunt was outstanding. just wish he would start every game . Gives 100% minimum. Overall we deserved the win and anderson was excellent which makes a change.
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Moscow_Blue added 18:16 - Jan 25
Hunt was completely finished after one hour so thankfully he managed one final run to set up Murphy. Good performance right across the back line against a very good Reading. Man of the match for me was Murphy but (despite one great chance being saved) let us not underestimate McGoldrick's contribution. Great that Andrrson scored but his defensive covering was poor.
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mrmorisato added 19:39 - Jan 25
With the F.A cup taking center stage this weekend there were only 4 championship fixtures so this was going to be a golden opportunity for Town to close the gap on the top six. Reading who slammed 7 past Bolton last week came to Portman Road with confidence and it showed for much of the 1st half, no goals in the first half. Reading mainly consisted of personnel that couldn't keep them in the Premier league last season, the danger men Pavel Pogrebniak and Adam LeFondre who caused Berra and Smith no end of problems throughout the afternoon. For once Town chose to show their steel in the 2nd half with Hunt and Berra the stand out performers.

McCarthy was forced to make at least one change with the injured Hyam sidelined with a gashed leg. Skuse and Tunnicliffe formed the central pairing and the wide men of Edwards and Hunt .

Reading stood tall almost unmovable, Town had to work hard to find time and space that was restricted for the men in blue. The deadlock was broken half way through the 2nd half when a darting run by Hunt created space for a low cross that was met by Murphy who rifled the ball high in off the crossbar 1 nil the score.

This was a pivotal point as Town had now found their feet upping the tempo against a physical Reading side that looked dangerous on the break. For me Town's back line showed their strength and in particular Berra who literally fought for Town to ensure only their sixth clean sheet this season. In the remaining few minutes Anderson raced unchallenged into the visitors penalty area coolly firing past Alex McCarthy the former Town loanee to seal a vital 3 points.

In all this was a pleasing hard fought 3 points however, town struggled again in the 1st half with little zip or movement to their play, a lack of creativity from the midfield four.

Hunt, who stood out for Town was brought off soon after his crucial run to be replaced by Tabb a cautionary replacement for a squad that's lacking depth. Super sub Anderson replaced Edwards at half time as the wide player nursed a sore groin and couldn't be risked for Tuesdays visit to Leeds in 3 days time.

Town Man of the match: Berra, who literally fought off a physical Reading front line.
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harlingblue added 21:30 - Jan 25
Berra was imperious at the back, Hunt was everything that has been missing here for years, McGoldrick is on the same wave link. Murphy did his bit and scored a cracking opener, while Anderson should win his place in the team for a wholehearted second half performance and screaming second goal. MM picked the correct team, made the right subs and deserves the applauds from us fans. Hunt MoM for me.
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Davesullivan65 added 11:03 - Jan 26
Much better Town, thank you, Chris Berra was my man of the match,still concerned about the goalkeeping set up at Ipswich though .
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rachelsdad added 15:46 - Jan 26
great result,deserved the win after improved second half,solid performance from Smith and Berra , i thought Tunnicliffe put in alot of work and won the ball both times leading to the goals,Mcgoldrick should have scored but happy with a 2-0 win.Anderson and Hunt seem to be our best wide options at the moment, unfortunately Edwards was "all at sea".Roll on Leeds, hopefully start of another good run.
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Marcus added 16:51 - Jan 26
Hunt ran himself into the ground. I was glad MM took him off when he did as I was worried he'd pick up a silly second yellow. Tabb played a different game when he came on and was a bit invisible until he set up the second goal. As far as MotM goes it's clearly between the solid work at the back by bandaged and numberless Berra or the running and constant attack minded play from Hunt. In this case I'll give it to Hunt as he really shook up the Reading defence throughout the game.
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