Two Minutes With... Hereford United

As Martin Allen took over the helm once again as Barnet boss, Hereford were in town. Bulls’ fan Gemma (@gemmalou12) gives her thoughts in the latest instalment of Two Minutes With...

Saturday 22^nd March 2014
Barnet v Hereford United
9^th            18^th
Previous game:
Macclesfield Town 2-0 Barnet
Wrexham 2-0 Hereford

Pre-match

How did you get to the game?

I travelled down by mini-bus

What did you make of The Hive?

It was smaller than what I was expecting but it wasn't a bad ground for being so modern

If you went to Underhill, how did The Hive compare?

I think the Hive had better facilities and it was easier to access but I preferred Underhill. The location was ideal and it was a traditional (old school) football ground

Match

What did you make of the game?

It was a standard game of Conference football – both sides with very few chances. From our point of view, it was a much more positive performance, compared to the last few weeks

Who (from either side) impressed you?

Jarrod Bowen (Hereford), part of the youth team was handed his first team debut and played well for the 70 minutes he was on the pitch – a very promising start for the youngster.

Keanu Marsh-Brown (Barnet) impressed me – lots of pace down the wing

Who (from either side) could have done better?

I don't think I could pick out any individuals

Post-match

Was the score line a fair reflection on the game?

Probably overall yes, although both goals could have been easily prevented by us

Who do you play next and how do you think you’ll do?

Grimsby at home. I think if we can play like we did at the weekend, we could grab something from the game

Ratings

Price of match day ticket

7/10 – I think £17 for an adult in the terrace is about average for the Conference now but £23 to sit down is a little too pricey

Purchases made at the ground

8/10 – good value for a football ground

View

8/10

Quality of football

7/10 – a very standard game of football

Overall experience

8/10 – despite losing 2-0, I enjoyed visiting the Hive and the day as a whole

Total = 38/50

Post Match

Table – Barnet 6^th / Hereford 19^th

Following game

Cambridge v Barnet

Hereford v Grimsby

Thanks Gemma!

If you’ve been to The Hive this season, give me a shout and you can be your club’s voice. Additionally, if you know you’re heading down for your game, let me know - @Luuuce_x

Two Minutes With... Woking

The Bees were hoping to make it six wins out of six under Uli and Dick at the weekend. Standing in their way were Woking and Cards fan Jacob (@JGreenwood91) is the latest to give his thoughts, in two minutes with. Be sure to check out his website Everything Woking and follow on Twitter @everythingwfc.

Saturday 1^st March 2014
Barnet v Woking
3^rd            17^th
Previous game:
Forest Green Rovers 1-2 Barnet
Kidderminster Harriers 2-0 Woking

Pre-match

How did you get to the game?

I came via train and tube. Driving would have been quicker, however the high car parking fee put myself and a few others off

What did you make of The Hive?

The best ground I have visited this season. Getting to the ground was easy, having a bar just for away fans was great and having the option of standing or seating is also rare in this league so that was good to have the choice

Match

What did you make of the game?

It was a very end-to-end affair. All of the Woking fans I talked to before the game expected to lose on Saturday and were impressed that we could compete and win. Finishing from both sides was poor at times but for the level we are playing at it was a very good standard of football

Who (from either side) impressed you?

Weston took his goal very well and brought pace to the game at times. Woking’s midfield was impressive and had to do a lot of defending and get the ball forward quickly to enable a counter attack. Both John Goddard, who won the penalty, and Josh Payne, who scored the opener, had good games for Woking

Who (from either side) could have done better?

Woking’s back four look nervous at times and could have prevented the Barnet goal so I would say McNerney, Ricketts and Howe as they were all at fault for the goal. I think Barnet underperformed as a team and all could have been better. They did create chances but they weren’t converted so I would say the strikers could have done more

Post-match

Was the score line a fair reflection on the game?

Yes, I think it was. Woking played well and although Barnet had chances to equalise, Woking scored their third following a good team move and deserved the victory

Who do you play next and how do you think you’ll do?

Our current form reads – WLWLWLW

So on that basis, we will probably lose our next match, which is at home to Southport. They have been on a good run of form of late but I am confident we can get something out of the game

Ratings

Price of match day ticket

9/10

Purchases made at the ground

8/10

View

7/10

Quality of football

8/10

Overall experience

9/10

Total = 39/50

Post Match

Table – Barnet 3^rd / Woking 17^th  

Following game

Barnet v Gateshead

Woking v Southport

Thanks Jacob!

If you’ve been to The Hive this season, give me a shout and you can be your club’s voice. Additionally, if you know you’re heading down for your game, let me know - @Luuuce_x