What more can be said about City this season that hasn't already been said on many other occasions. Another dire afternoon of suffering for the City faithful ended with another defensive lapse. The bottom line on our display: unacceptable.

City's form seemed to deteriorate through the second half and Rocester had several opportunities to pull level. Sharp goalkeeping saved City twice as Hines was forced to dash off his line and smother at the feet of strikers allowed clean through on goal. Another low save spared the blushes of Matt Parnell who seemed out of sorts at the back although Tucks seemed more assured in his defensive role than he has in some games recently. Both Abbo and tucks made timely interceptions as City found themsleves coming under more and more pressure.

Things did improve slightly when Medcroft came on. Just about our only flash of football came when Cox's persistence won a corner which was only half cleared. Medcroft pinged over a quality cross that was met at the near post by Cox, but the shot went high and wide. 

Although both sides had created chances this was a poor match between two deeply unimpressive sides. Fans taking the long view were comforting themselves with a 0-0 draw, a point and the prospect of a first league clean sheet. Even with only minutes left we should have known better. 

From no where a horrendous mix-up between Ally and Parnell let Rocester through, and the ball looped up off the bar to leave Ejiofor to nod in the winner from inches. The young forward can't have believed his luck, only a week before we'd presented him with a hatrick.

This was a performance that will have left City fans fuming. Whatever the difficulties off the pitch there can be little excuse for such a gutless display. The more people there are putting in time and effort off the pitch the more there are who will expect greater things from those carrying the fight on the pitch. We lacked leadership, shape and most disappointingly passion. Any lack of ability can be forgiven, but lack of effort is less understandable. 

Someone needs to get a grip of the players and inject some inspiration and desire. Things need to be shaken up, lets hope the Adders feel the effect of that on Tuesday.

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