Had to work today so got stuck listening to the mixed commentary (Barrow v Tamworth, Workington v Mansfield), glad we are through but it sounded like an average performance. Tamworth slipping up big time at the crucial moment and Boyes being alert to the opportunity finished them off. Well done.
For any Workington fans that may have mysteriously found themselves reading this thread due to the combined commentary this afternoon. What ever Walsh says, unfortunately some of the best (read winning) sides in this league seem to play long ball especially against poor sides and it mostly works. Mansfield however are not a good side this year, despite the quality of the players in their side they are struggling, their tactics still worked though. We experienced that against league 2 Rotherham the other year, they were rubbish and all they did was hoof it long but they still won despite Barrow being the better footballing side on the day, and hitting the woodwork. Results and consistency are what it all about the higher up you go, the actual football style sadly has nothing to do with it. Shame you did not get through, but the cup is ruthless when you don't take your chances.
Now if only we could get a home tie against Carlisle.
