United show both sides of their Jekyll and Hide character (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)

United show both sides of their Jekyll and Hide character

CIRENCESTER United have only themselves to blame for Saturday's lack-lustre Hellenic Division One 2-0thome loss against Letcombe.

Although they created several very good opportunities in the first half, they failed to really test the visiting keeper and lacked a clinical edge.

Letcombe began to grow in confidence and forced a succession of corners.

As the half drew to a close, the opposing winger made a strong run inside the home defence and drew the keeper before rolling the ball into the far corner.

The hosts' plans to rescue the game were dealt a major blow just three minutes into the second half.

Hesitancy to deal with a long ball resulted in the Letcombe forward cutting in from the right and curling a fine shot into the top corner.

Changes were made shortly after with all three subs thrown on in an attempt to get back into the game.

Appeals for a penalty were waved away after Phil Hall appeared to be brought down inside the box.

With ten minutes to go, McSherry sent a delicate chip just wide. But, in truth, the visitors played out the remainder of the game without any real scares.

This was a real Jekyll and Hyde display after the Bank Holiday Monday's win against Purton.

The manager, who is looking for a positive response for this weekend's tough fixture away to high-flying Headington, is likely to include one or two new faces for the outing.