Thwaites suffer yet more misery as 'Reality' sets in....

Thwaites FC suffered a 2-0 defeat last night at the hands of league new boys Reality. The brewery team are now consigned to the bottom of the league on just one point after five games. Their season has now turned into a relegation scrap rather than a serious championship charge. Thwaites started brightly and had several chances to score. Simon Tipton going closed twice from long range. Jamie Hopwood had a goal disallowed after appearing to be in the area. With Damian Tabbinor at the heart of defence and midfield maestro Hopwood coming out better in several strong challenges it looked as though Thwaites were about to secure their first three points of the new season. However, despite Thwaites dominating proceedings the scores remained at 0-0 by the break. Reality came out the stronger in the second half and ran Thwaites ragged at times. They took the lead early on in the second half when Thwaites failed to win the ball off the opposing striker. After leading the defence a merry dance he went on to slot the ball in the corner past a helpless Slater in goal. Thwaites had chances to get back in the game, however things only got worse with five minutes remaining when Reality doubled their lead. Hopwood was substituted towards the end as he looked to be struggling with a calf strain. The introduction of manager Southworth did little to inspire Thwaites despite Damian Tabbinor slotting a through ball to Mark Slater who missed a golden chance when he was left one on one with the keeper. Grimsby scout Paul Sankey was present at last nights game. It is appeared that mariner Sankey is keeping a close eye on Jamie Hopwood and could be lining him up as a possible replacement for Martin Pringle who broke his leg a few weeks ago which has kept him out until the end of the season. Grimsby definately need someone to put the ball in the back of the net as their appalling form has continued week in week out. Match Ratings:- P.Slater 8 - Kept his team in the game. D.Tabbinor 9 - A sterling performance at the heart of defence D.Hopwood 7 - Held the ball well. Could have got forward slightly more than he did. J.Hopwood 8 - A no-nonsense display from Hopwood. Ran his socks off. Won several balls in the centre of midfield. S.Tormay 7 - Slow but some strong challenges. Drifted out of position too easily. S.Tipton 7 - Has had better games. However was Thwaites main threat. M.Slater 7 - Skilful - needs to tackle back more. Greedy with the ball on several occasions D.Southworth 6 - Started well until lack of match fitness got the better of him. Referee: Ibby Mulla 4 - No comment. Meanwhile, Thwaites have confirmed that they have appointed Angela Murray as Team Doctor. The former psychiatric nurse has taken over the reigns from Paul McManus who was sacked earlier this week after being caught red-handed stealing drugs from his laboratory. Murray who is currently doctor for rock band Nickelback will begin her new job as soon as their tour of the UK comes to an end. It is thought she will be responsible for stopping any players going out at night on the eve of a game. She will certainly have her work cut out as Jamie Hopwood was asked about what he was doing this weekend. He just exclaimed, 'It is going to be a complete and utter disaster. I will certainly be having my fair share of ale, especially on St Patrick's Day.' (Pictured Ibby Mulla(left) with his two assistants. Mulla was again poor in Thursdays game.)