behind closed doors game tuesday v huddersfield

[drfc_burton_drfc]

LEE CLARK is confident Oscar Gobern will be fit and firing for Saturday’s League I opener at home to Bury.

The midfield signing from Southampton missed Saturday’s win at Rotherham after taking a kick on the ankle.

But Clark confirmed: “I kept him out of harm’s way as a precaution and he’ll be fine for Saturday.”

Captain Peter Clarke returned after a back niggle to figure at the Don Valley Stadium, and there was further game time for Damien Johnson, Scott Arfield and Liam Ridehalgh.

The three all made their first appearances of pre-season at Eastwood Town last Thursday and could figure in a behind-closed-doors game at Doncaster tomorrow.

“I’ve arranged the match because we still have players who need to be topped up in terms of fitness levels,” explained Clark.

The manager said he was “very disappointed” with Saturday’s first-half display, explaining: “We didn’t do the right things and looked like we were in holiday mode because of the sunshine.

“But the players responded to what I had said at half-time and showed their qualities after the break. They kept plugging away and it was good to get three goals.

“We had creative players out there who can make things happen, and it’s good to have players with flair who if others are having a bit of an off day, can step in.

“The first half threw up more questions than answers, but the improved second-half show has helped me along in terms of my thinking.”

http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-town-fc/huddersfield-town-news/2011/08/01/huddersfield-town-s-oscar-gobern-fit-to-face-bury-after-doncaster-behind-closed-doors-on-tuesday-86081-29153016/

[Pud_Forever]

]Anyone know how we went on with this?

EDIT: We lost 2-1

HERE

[dknward2]

Doesnt say who we put out tho could have been youth and unknown as not one player has said anything on twitter about playing ???

[Pud_Forever]

According to a huddersfield fan it was a pretty strong line up from us...

[Arsenal Of The North]

first half we had a strong 11 out, after the break we had a team of youth and players on trial.

[jonnydog]

When did we let the goals in then? Cos if it was 2nd half it would explain the results.

[Ollie the Legend!]

We were 2-0 down at half time, when the strong 11 played. We then scored in the secnod half and actually played better with a weaker 11 :S

[Chrisd_123]

I'd hardly read much into a training game. It was hardly a proper friendly otherwise we would have been able to attend it as a proper match. I'd take 20 2-1 defeats to league 1 clubs in training games if it meant winnng on saturday!