Scunthorpe United 2-0 Rushall Olympic

First game after the loss against Tamworth. Rushall Olympic the visitors, nice easy game you’d think as they sit 18th in the league. It was nice and easy for them. Liam McDonald saying
In the press it would probably be the greatest result in the clubs history if they were to come and win. That first half they looked like the only ones that would win. They hit the post, made Fitzsimons work and also a few wayward shots.
We played like we had a hangover from
Tuesday. Like it was still in the minds. We weren’t great at all. We had our moments though too, DSF brought down in the box nothing given. To be fair they could have had possibly two pens also, if the player had gone down. Credit to him though he stayed on his feet - thank goodness!!
Second half was much of the same. That is until they had a player punch someone. So ended up down to 10 men. That definitely told and I think the fact they’d put so much into the first half, tiredness was prevailing and ultimately the flame went out. We eventually got the break though. Elliott with a bit of composure to put the ball in the net - 90th minute. Yes we’ve done a Tamworth 😂 Then they went down to 9 men due to a head injury. In doing so, Liam McDonald being shown a yellow and red card. Then not wanting to leave the tunnel area and arguing with fans. Why did I sit in different seats 🤦🏻 I could have argued with him also lol
The fun wasn’t over yet. DSF was announced as MOTM, he was one of the bright sparks over the 90+7mins. Then just after scores our second and makes the score line look a little more respectable.
Yes we won but it wasn’t great, midfield looked tired/jaded for me. Whitehall looked isolated at times. Kougan had his moments too. Main thing is we won, however it happened. Big game on Tuesday night at Blyth, where ideally we need 3 points again. Won’t be easy, though we have to believe.
Credit to Joe for additional footage around the away dugout. Don’t think they were happy with the result 😂
His KZbin channel is youtube.com/@WhichIsTheAnyKey...

[@davidpratt1574]

Great stuff, yet again Gareth. Missed your " Geeeet in. Come on" shouts from our side of the tunnel. Onwards and upwards. #UTI.

[@lewiskettleborough9184]

Watching these videos thinking back on the days when I used to go every game. Back when Nigel Atkins was manager

[@johnbickley5954]

Great video! The Danny Whitehall water bottle antics are gold! 😂

[@ScunthorpeUnited]

I knew full well what was going to happen 😂

[@jonsaddler3067]

Rushall's success in recent years has mirrored Scunny's decline. 20 years ago they had 50 for home games and their biggest game of the year was a pre-season game with Walsall. They have been incredible in recent years and if they had beat Scunthorpe yesterday it would have been one more miracle.

[@aussieiron]

Well done again, Gareth. It's so refreshing to get honest comments throughout the video. It would have been nice to also get Barra's thoughts, but I imagine that would have entailed a lot of editing. Thanks again for another great vlog and roll on Tuesday. UTI 🇦🇺

[@ScunthorpeUnited]

Cheers Rick 👏🏼👏🏼 He had to rush off after the match. You are correct though about the editing 🙄 He loves to talk 😂😂

[@kevinfinn9486]

Rushall have come a long way since I trained with them over 20 years ago , fair play, be great if Chasetown go that far 👍 👏

[@ScunthorpeUnited]

That’s what it’s about though, they’re setting the benchmark for others in the area. Definitely fair play to them 👏🏼👏🏼

[@jasonhinsley8804]

What's happened to the two lads at the end with the Dad jokes? We need them back Gareth!

[@ScunthorpeUnited]

I will seek them out for the next one. We’re in different bars/areas.

[@lauw-ht2tx]

Always good that I can trust your commentary, so then I can catch up on matches when I can’t go myself. Love your videos 😁

[@Pollypanther.]

A must win. I wasn't at the game due to ice hockey, so can't really comment. However, looking at your vlog highlights Gareth, it would appear that Scunny squandered their chances in front of goal and were let off the hook. However, no matter how ugly a team play, it's goals that win games and playing to the final whistle is what Scunny did yesterday. Hope to see you for the Alfreton game.

[@ScunthorpeUnited]

Yes we had to win that game for me. Just to prove that we have the mentality to bounce back from a disappointing match on Tuesday. We made hard work of it though and Rushall will be disappointed they never came away with anything. As you say play to the final whistle and occasionally you get your rewards. We need to play better on Tuesday against Blyth. A few changes need making to personnel I feel, just to freshen it up and bring a fresh impetus into the team. See you against Alfreton 👍🏼

[@IronFanJoe]

Thanks for another cracking video, Gareth 👍 Whenever someone gets a red card, you could clip Barra saying "Guilty!!" 😆

[@ScunthorpeUnited]

Haha that could be clipped for many things 🤣😂

[@Finnerz]

Defo pen first half when ferris brought down

[@MrScunnyfan78]

Covered in stuff 😂 , great vlog not pretty but the points are all that matters at the min #UTI

[@ScunthorpeUnited]

Haha So wish I’d have been sat in my normal seat for all of the action 🙄😂

[@kevinfinn9486]

Bloody hell mate , Rushall really could have won..

[@ScunthorpeUnited]

They could have, with more composure in front of goal. Who knows what the score could have been at half time 🫣

[@comicbookguygamecat]

I think its a little too late to catch to Tamworth now we will most likely finish in the play offs.

[@andrewjohnston2901]

You found a way still in with a chance

[@deanclarke2520]

Great Result Gareth. Come on Iron

[@Redhotsaycool123]

Great to see them back to winning ways and its even more important when you consider Tamworth only drew,....its not over till the fat lady sings,and she is still on her diet ..😊

[@ScunthorpeUnited]

Very true. Still be twists and turns in this season. Could go to the end of the season.

[@jonnyleaning8954]

Not being funny but this wasn’t as big of a game as Tuesday needed at least a draw if am being honest

[@ScunthorpeUnited]

Maybe in the run up you are correct. Tuesday was a massive game. In losing that game, it made this game just as big in my eyes. We had to respond, yes we won but it wasn’t great.

[@jonnyleaning8954]

@@ScunthorpeUnited very true . But with that loss every game now we have to win it’s put a lot of pressure on the boys but am sure they can handle it . Up the iron !!

[@arejaycee5704]

​@@ScunthorpeUnited Better to play badly and win than the alternative. Come seasons end and you go up who'll care