North End growled but were unable to roar into action, says Preston fan John Smith
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For me, watching it felt like I had gone on a potentially exciting big game safari only to find that all the animals had abandoned the location months ago.
It was a game in which neither side really roared into action although we did manage to start the game with a short sharp growl in the opening minutes when Mads Frojkaer finished off a fine move by rolling the ball into the net from close range to give us an early lead.
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Hide AdTo use the lyrics of The Four Seasons we then appeared to adopt the tactic of "Lets Hang On To What We've Got " as we sat back and invited pressure on our defence which eventually conceded an equaliser on the half-hour mark.
I was surprised and a little disappointed by the reaction of some sections of the Alan Kelly Stand when they booed the second half substitution of Duane Holmes, pictured.
I think the American has been one of our standout players of the season so far and although he had an impressive first half was starting to fade a little.
I personally felt that our formation had not been working for the majority of the game.
As a result of the substitutions we at least got back on the front foot but although we did look more dangerous we created few clear cut chances.