Yay, football news. Richtea sez:

REDS manager Andy Ritchie looked back at Saturday's opening pre-season success at Bideford.


Goals from Daniel Nardiello, Paul Hayes, Robbie Williams and a disputed strike from youngster Nathan Joynes set Barnsley on the road to victory.


Speaking to the Official Webiste, Andy said: "We did ok to be fair even though we looked a little rung rusty.


"Bideford worked hard and gave us a strong test for the fist 50 minutes even though we were a little disappointed to concede a sloppy goal. We should have closed down the cross quicker and Nick Colgan probably should not have punched the ball clear but it was a great volley from the edge of the area.


"We should have had two or three before that.


"Daniel Nardiello opened the scoring for us when he raced onto a long ball before finished well. Robbie Williams got our second with a smashing volley from the edge of the area.


"There is a bit of an inquest going on about the third goal because Nicky Wroe is claiming it went straight in although Nathan Joynes is adamant he got a touch. Paul Hayes got the fourth when he diverted a shot from Neil Austin into the net.


"It was good to see Nardiello and Hayes get on the scoresheet early and it should settle them both down.


"It was a difficult first game and Bideford had only lost 2-1 against Brentford earlier in the week so they were no mugs.


"We did not pick up any injuries although we have a few sore feet because of the hard ground".

 

Nick Colgan in Goal

Don't feel so bad about letting one in against a non league side now, but why is he even getting a squad number.

good to see both Nardiello and Hayes have brought their shooting boots.

Counting the days till swindon.

 

If Rich Tea....

wants to loose his job quickly then he will play Colgan!!

 

I wouldn't mind if Colgan starts in goal

He can't be as bad as we've seen so far, he just can't be.

I want Flinders to be our goalkeeper for years to come. Maybe being first choice at such a young age will bring him on in leaps and bounds, but it could also destroy his confidence, so if Colgan does begin the season I won't be too bothered. Flinders will get his chance.

 

I will mind if he starts in goal....

remember the goals he cost us last season. We have a more than capable alternative in Scott Flinders and he should be number one IMHO

It's good in a way that Ritchie has given Colgan a clean slate but this is the guy that was kept out of a side by Tony Friggin Bullock FFS