McMahon’s injury worse than first feared

Daryl McMahon could be out for longer than was first feared as Phil Wallace said in his programme notes that X-Rays had confirmed that McMahon has broken his ankle. This all stems from the Altrincham game where Boro ran out 3-0 winners. Chris Lane, who else, made a tackle near the East Terrace and only got a booking. At first it looked possible that McMahon may be able to continue, but in the end he limped off to be replaced by Mitchell Cole. It’s a big blow for Boro as McMahon has continued his good form from last season and seems to have a good understanding with John Martin and Scott Laird on Boro’s left side. Let’s hope Mitchell Cole can remain injury free or there could be selection problems for GW.

Boro’s reserve side lost their second game of the season by 3 goals to 2 at Roots Hall this afternoon. Stevenage named 3 players that featured against York on Sunday with Callum Willock, Anthony Thomas and Eddie Anaclet all starting. Ashley Bayes also returned in goal, while Liam McDevitt who was on the bench at the weekend partnered Matt Lee at the back. The Shrimps named a young side, but were able to call upon key players such as Charles Ademeno and Alan McCormack as they aimed to win their 4th game in a row. 

Southend won the game comfortably with their goals coming Francis Laurent and a brace from midfielder Alan McCormack. After an hour, Boro got back into the game when Anthony Thomas scored a fine solo goal. Hopefully this will now give him confidence and he can begin to show some form for the first team. Callum Willock added another Boro goal minutes later, but they couldn’t quite push an equaliser and in the end lost the game. Southend remain top of the table after their fourth straight win, while Boro remain on just 4 points after consecutive away defeats.

Lastly, Rushden were held to a draw last night at home to Altrincham and were lucky to get that! Altrincham took the lead when Lee Elam worked his way into the area before crossing back for Colin Little to finish well. The Diamonds looked poor all game and could of easily lost the game. Rushden though finally found a way through with Leon Knight scoring a typical poachers goal after a good knock down by Phil Gulliver. That point leaves Hill’s side just a point above us in 9th position, while Altrincham are now in 19th, 1 point above Oxford!