BEATEN IN BRIGHTON
Tuesday 21st August 2007
by Ron Norris

The reserves new season begun with a defeat, going down 2-1 away to Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday evening.

The management duo of Mick Harford and Warren Neill named a strong looking line up for the first match of the season.

Jake Cole was in goal behind a back four of Marcus Bignot, Danny Cullip, Dominic Shimmin and Chris Barker. Shabazz Baidoo, Danny Maguire, Stefan Bailey and Keiron St Aimie made up the midfield four while Marc Nygaard partnered Romone Rose up top.

Despite creating plenty of chances it was Baidoo who nabbed Rangers only goal of the game just before half time, equalising Nathan Elders opener.

Brighton's winner came in controversial circumstances after Albion opted to play on rather than put the ball out of play for an injured Rose to receive treatment leaving Joe Gatting free to beat Cole halfway through the second forty five.

The reserves next fixture is the first home match of the season when we host Millwall at Loftus Road on the 11th September.