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Gibson and Hislop came into the starting lineup, with Sellars in midfield to accommodate. But fitness meant Flyer came on as sub for Gibson after halftime
Clyde were more up for the game from the off. Their energetic approach meant they startd establishing the upper hand early on and won a series of corners. We had some forays forward with Bryan Scott proving a handful for the Clyde defence but nothing clearcut was created.
Then after 27 minutes, a quick Clyde break down the right saw them slice through and Sawyer finished off McLauchlan's cross - did it come off the woodwork on the way in?
We huffed and puffed a bit, losing the all too easily then finding it tough to get it back again. Scott neary broke through but could'nt get close. He was unfairly penalisedfor a 50:50with the keeper. Then he found broke free ad fed it to Hislop but Clyde defenders were back in numbers so we could not break through
Second half the turning point was on 50 minutes. Hislop worked good space in the box, floated over a cross for Scott to meet well only for it to flash inches wide - this was the story the whole night.
Stunned we went into kamikazi mode as Clyde ran up the field, capitalised on a loose ball - played by Bishop? in the box and Park smashed in a fine low shot.
As in recent home games, we capitulated again soon after. In 55 minutes, another Clyde corner was headed on to the bar and - like they did all night - they reacted first for Sawyers to force it home.
The fans and the players were stung. Calls from the terracing for the managers head. Only now did we try to match Clyde after they took their foot off he pedal and when it was too late. The rest of the game we created quite a few chances, won a succession of corners yet were doomed never to score.
Brian Scott hit the inside of the post wehn put clear by Sellars, Flyer's shot was deflected late, Sellars hit a free kick from 10 yards wide, Ross's header went well wide. We could have played till tomrrow evening - this was never our day
Clyde were no great shakes - the ease with which we carved them open late on hinted at some weakness. But they were well organised and showed great spirit and huge energy - even late on closing down our players before they could get the cross in.
This home hoodoo has become horrific. We need to compete from the outset not when we go three down. Is it fitness? Is it tactics? Is it psychology? - whatever, the entire team need a collective kick in the backside.