10-08-2016, 09:26
The relief around Deepdale was obvious when Doyle put the ball into the net in the last minute of injury time to give North End a narrow 1-0 win over Hartlepool at a chilly Deepdale.
North End were on top for the majority of the game but looked desined to be on the way to an extra half hour until Doyle struck, the result was a shade harsh on Hartlepool who battled well to keep in the game and could possibly have caused a surprise if they had taken the chances which came their way.
Grayson was obviously less than impressed with Saturday's display as he only made two changes to the line up with Doyle and Browne starting, the visitors made five changes.
It was all one way in the first half as North End stroked the ball around although if truth were to be told did not create a great deal, Garner had a goal disallowed, Pringle had a shot saved, whilst just before half time Browne looked to have scored with a header but the ball flew narrowly past the wrong side of the post. Hartlepool created nothing the closest they got was when Nsiala failed to get a touch to a free kick which was put intothe home defence.
The talk in the toilets at half time was that some folks were gutted to be missing an hour long episode of Emmerdale.
The second half was more entertaining, North End started well but in a brief 5 minute spell United looked dangerous, the impressive Laurent was denied by a last gasp clearance, they had a goal disallowed, Deverdics fired a free kick narrowly over, but the best chance fell to Laurent, clean through took his shot probably a shade too early bringing an easy save from Lindergaard.
This flurry of activity woke Northn End up Doyle hit the outside of a post, Huntington had a header cleared from the line. Then with what look to be the last chance of a wiin in normal time, Doyle had an effort blocked the rebound fell to Robinson who fired into the empty Town End, he should have scored.
Then the goal arrived a United attack was stopped by Lindergaard, he threw the ball to Humphrey who bombe3d down the wing, his cross found it's way to Doyle who did not miss, relief allround.
Wasn't a great night off the pitch, many missed the kick off due to North End's 18th century ticketing arrangements with no pay on the gate.
As for Hartlpool look a better outfit than in recent seasons, should do well in league 2, North End need to up their game with some hard games on the way.
Not convinced by Grimshaw at right back although the two runs he made when drifting into midfiekld show were his strengths are, early days but need to be better against better opponents.
Preston North End 1 Hartlepool United 0 Att 4509
North End were on top for the majority of the game but looked desined to be on the way to an extra half hour until Doyle struck, the result was a shade harsh on Hartlepool who battled well to keep in the game and could possibly have caused a surprise if they had taken the chances which came their way.
Grayson was obviously less than impressed with Saturday's display as he only made two changes to the line up with Doyle and Browne starting, the visitors made five changes.
It was all one way in the first half as North End stroked the ball around although if truth were to be told did not create a great deal, Garner had a goal disallowed, Pringle had a shot saved, whilst just before half time Browne looked to have scored with a header but the ball flew narrowly past the wrong side of the post. Hartlepool created nothing the closest they got was when Nsiala failed to get a touch to a free kick which was put intothe home defence.
The talk in the toilets at half time was that some folks were gutted to be missing an hour long episode of Emmerdale.
The second half was more entertaining, North End started well but in a brief 5 minute spell United looked dangerous, the impressive Laurent was denied by a last gasp clearance, they had a goal disallowed, Deverdics fired a free kick narrowly over, but the best chance fell to Laurent, clean through took his shot probably a shade too early bringing an easy save from Lindergaard.
This flurry of activity woke Northn End up Doyle hit the outside of a post, Huntington had a header cleared from the line. Then with what look to be the last chance of a wiin in normal time, Doyle had an effort blocked the rebound fell to Robinson who fired into the empty Town End, he should have scored.
Then the goal arrived a United attack was stopped by Lindergaard, he threw the ball to Humphrey who bombe3d down the wing, his cross found it's way to Doyle who did not miss, relief allround.
Wasn't a great night off the pitch, many missed the kick off due to North End's 18th century ticketing arrangements with no pay on the gate.
As for Hartlpool look a better outfit than in recent seasons, should do well in league 2, North End need to up their game with some hard games on the way.
Not convinced by Grimshaw at right back although the two runs he made when drifting into midfiekld show were his strengths are, early days but need to be better against better opponents.
Preston North End 1 Hartlepool United 0 Att 4509
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