Another Tough Game

Joe Anderson is expecting a tough game today but knows his players will be giving their all.

Joe Anderson’s Brook Street Athletic side face another huge challenge this afternoon when league leaders Balvenie United visit the LJG.

After a stinging defeat last weekend, the Monifieth side will be desperate to make amends this afternoon and the coach is certain he will get a positive response from the players.

“The players knew they’d let themselves down last weekend and after a week of hard training I know they are determined to put in a strong performance this afternoon”, said Joe this morning.

“The players have worked hard this week and I may decide to freshen up the line-up a little on the back of that”.

“Some players have gone off the boil while others are eager to get their chance”, he added. “That competitiion is good and it helps keep everyone on their toes”.

“This afternoon’s game will be very tough for them, but I’m sure our players will be giving their all”, he concluded.

Kick-off this afternoon is at 16:30.

A Pleasant Problem

Balázs Polyák and Jackie Underhill are both in fine form, giving the coach a pleasant selection problem.

Brook Street Athletic welcome Desired Opponent to the LJG for the first time tomorrow and Joe Anderson’s side will be looking to add another three points to their tally thus far.

Last season was their first in the league and having gained promotion at the first attempt they, like Brook Street, elected to change leagues and join Division IV.61.

Their start to the season has been a mixed bag with a 4-0 home win against Danny’s American and a 6-0 defeat on the road to Balvenie United, so they will be looking for a good showing tomorrow.

“We’ve got to be aware of that”, admitted Joe Anderson this afternoon. It’s difficult to gauge how teams will perform, and while on paper we would appear to have the edge, we all know football isn’t played on paper”.

With the exception of Gillis Jacob, Joe has a full squad to choose from.

“It’s unfortunate we won’t have Gillis available as he’s been playing well”, said the coach, “but we have plenty of options available to come in”.

“I also have the good fortune of having strikers in good form, which leaves me with a conundrum on who to pick. That’s a pleasant problem to have though”, he added.

Kick-off tomorrow is at 16:30.