Cup clash is now best forgotten (From Barry And District News)

Cup clash is now best forgotten

ENTO ABERAMON 2

Barry Town 0

BARRY Town will be looking for a much improved performance when they return to League action this Saturday against Division 1 new boys Bryntirion, following a disappointing 0-2 defeat against Aberamon in the Welsh Cup last week.

Although exiting the Welsh Cup is no loss to a Barry team whose overriding priority is promotion back to the Premiership, the manner of the defeat was unsatisfactory.

The Barry players were called in for some forthright talking after Wednesday's training session at Jenner Park. Players were made aware in no uncertain terms that they were playing for their places.

Many quality players signed for Premiership teams will be becoming available over the coming weeks as they realise they cannot be guaranteed regular football.

Barry Town remains one of the most attractive clubs in Wales and there will be no shortage of quality players phoning Barry manager Gavin Price, asking to sign for Barry.

The match on Saturday was uneventful and best forgotten. Barry created most of the better chances with Owen Quinhare having the best opportunity in the 26th minute.

Paul Light took the ball 30 yards out of defence before making a perfectly weighted slide pass to Owen, whose well-composed shot was expertly saved by the Aberamon keeper.

Earlier, Hemmens had a similar opportunity with a through pass from Ferguson which followed a 35-yard shot from Kiyaga that whistled past the post.

Aberamon took the lead in the 45th minute when a shot was part-saved by Barry keeper, Billy Clarke. Unfortunately the ball spilled to an Aberamon player, who slammed it into the empty net.

This followed a spell of attacking play from Barry, with shots from Jeanne, Ferguson and Hemmens and a free kick from former Arsenal attacking midfielder Leon Jeanne, saved by the busy Aberamon keeper.

Aberamon extended their lead in the 60th minute, when an innocent-looking free kick 35 yards out was misjudged by Clarke as it sailed over his head into the goal.

Barry created plenty of chances with further shots from Jeanne, Kiyaga and Ferguson, but were unable to make chances pay.

Barry fans expect a much better performance against Bryntirion this Saturday or some players will find that they have played their last game for the Town, with Gavin Price refusing to tolerate another lacklustre show.