Sunday, December 14, 2008

Season 2008/2009: Match 13: Montrose v Cowdenbeath


Yesterday, it felt like it had been ages since I had been to the fitba, a feeling that was due to missing the Angus derby with Forfar due to unforeseen circumstances, and the fact that Montrose's schedule seems to have worked out in a two weeks home, two weeks away system.
Montrose and Cowdenbeath lined up yesterday level on points, although the Fife side had a game in hand. Both teams are, on the face of it, promotion contenders, but Montrose have been haemoraghing goals and points at an alarming rate recently, and any hopes they have of even making the play-offs are evaporating fast.
In fairness, the home side dominated yesterday, but could do everything except put the ball into the Blue Brazil net. By contrast, Cowden had one genuine goalscoring chance and took it.
Montrose played some nice football at times, with the guts of the side more than capable of keeping the ball on the ground and playing fast passing football. But none of the players yesterday looked like a genuine striker, which will be of particular discomfort to striker Roddy Hunter. He was dismissed ten minutes from the end for aiming a kick at visiting goalkeeper David Hay, a red card that Montrose could well do without as they attempt to get their season back on track.
Unless things improve soon, David Hannah may find that his caretaker role as Montrose manager will be over all too soon.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your words were so prophetic.....

Groanin' Jock said...

Aye, Montrose have been on a downward spiral for a while, and Hannah was showing no signs of changing that. Hopefully things will pick up soon - otherwise I'll be looking for a cheaper season ticket next season!