By Dorset Echo

28th August 2000

ANDY Mason pulled no punches after his side's second home failure against Welsh opposition in five days.
 
The Terras followed up Tuesday's disappointing effort against Merthyr Tydfil by drawing a blank with Newport County at the Wessex Stadium.
 
It was another frustrating afternoon for the manager who again saw his side waste chances in front of goal like they were going out of fashion.
 
He said: "If you don't take your chances, you don't win football matches. It's as simple as that. 
I thought first half we were absolutely awful, probably the worse I've seen us play. Second half we were a bit better, but let's face it, we couldn't have been any worse. We've wasted some cracking opportunities out there and really I should be sat here talking about our first victory of the season. We've got to start being ruthless and punishing teams especially here at the Wessex Stadium."
 
He added: "But having said that we didn't lose and with the games coming thick and fast at the moment we've got an immediate chance to get off the mark at Salisbury."
 
Meanwhile Mason accused some of his players of being "too casual" against a team who were played off the park on their last visit to the resort in April.
 
"We won that game 4-2", he said, "and it was one of those days when everything clicked into place. Trouble is now that there are too many players who think they only need to turn up and play and not bother with the hard work."
 
He added: "Well I'm afraid that that's not how it's going to be. Players will need to put in more effort from now on and be far more committed."
 
With Mark Robinson already nursing a hairline fracture of an ankle bone, Mason was dealt further injury blows to John Waldock and David Laws.
 
He explained: "John twisted his knee and is in a bit of pain, while David received a stamp on the leg. Obviously it's a worry having three experienced players struggling but that's why we strengthened the squad during the summer."
 
A minute's silence was held before kick-off in memory of former Terras kitman Neville Boore who died the previous weekend.