Just got back,what a cracking game, two evenly matched teams right down to the wire. A credit to both pro clubs for getting both sets of lads together.

Having watched more than my fair share of lethargic performances by the first team over the course of this season; tonight has been refreshing to see a group of players, playing as if the match meant something. For a group of players, all of whom are so inexperienced, to have matured over the course of their first season to be able to achieve a play off place is nothing other than phenomenal, not only are they are credit to the club but also a credit to themselves. Martin Gonzalez also has to take some praise, to assemble a team from scratch that then goes onto the play-offs takes some doing and (regardless of what people’s opinions are regarding his involvement for the first team) he deserves all the accolades for his work with the 23s, whatever happens with the coaching set-up for next year, I wish him all the best.

However, one thing that has disappointed me, not only tonight, but over the course of the season, is the lack of support for this team. This is a team that is essentially funded by the fans; however, the fans seem reluctant to offer their support, when it comes to watching the games and for the fundraising. It is the same small number of people that you see at the games week in week out, which is such a pity.

I only hope resources at the club and the Faxbuilder allow for them to continue to go forward in future seasons, as it would be such a shame to loose out on all the progress made. You’ve had a great season boys and there is certainly something there to build on. Well done!

I would like to echo these words re` the Under 23s and Martin Gonzales I was really proud of the lads tonight I thought they were slightly the better team . They got pipped at the very last minute but tried hard all night, Martin is superb with them and drives them on with his enthusiasm . A mention must go to volunteers again here who support this team all season Hilda, Malcom , Sean and anyone else who turns out to take care of them.
It is a shame not more turn out but a fan base has to grow with time and inconsistencies can soon put people off. At the begining of the season they had to play at other grounds , then the nights alter as to whoever they are playing plus this is their first year . In the old Thrum Hall days there would be as many watching the second team as there are watching the first team matches now.
But then they were always Fri night 7-30pm Thrum Hall if the Club intend to keep the Under 23s going then a fan base will grow with them , one that has not been able to take shape because their has been no consistency with our youth teams over the last few years, it has been stop and start.

It was a good game that could easily have gone either way , enjoyed it and was impressed with some of the play displayed by the Fax youngsters

Well done , both sets of players

I agree, with what you’re saying - Rome wasn't built in a day etc.

However, tonight was the last night off a superb season, yet to have (as far as I could make out) less than 10 supporters there must be nothing other than disheartening for anyone involved.

It took me 36 hrs to find out where it was and time and everything , I think a bit of selling by the Club would not go amiss but even they had the match as being held on the wrong night on their website .
Next year will show a differance I`m sure .

In fairness I don't think anybody expects much of an away following for a reserve fixture, especially in midweek.