Isle of Man FC endured another difficult outing on December 21, losing 3-0 to Lower Breck in the Counties Leagues. The defeat marks the team’s fourth consecutive match without a win, leaving them in sixth place on the table with 46 points from 28 matches.
Manager Paul Jones expressed his disappointment after the game, apologizing to the fans. “We must improve on our play,” he said. “We played bad last weekend, and I’m sorry. We should have played better and repaid your faithfulness. We’ll work hard and come back stronger.”
The team’s recent form has been concerning:
Isle of Man 3-2 Burscough
Pilkington 3-3 Isle of Man
AFC Liverpool 2-1 Isle of Man
Isle of Man 1-2 Stockport Town
Lower Breck 3-0 Isle of Man
This poor run has left Isle of Man trailing fourth-placed Lower Breck by nine points and struggling to maintain their position in the top half of the table.
Key Clash Ahead
Isle of Man’s next fixture, a home game against fifth-placed St Helens on December 28, is crucial. With both teams level on 46 points, a victory could reignite Isle of Man’s season and restore confidence. Kickoff is scheduled for 19:00.
Paul Jones has promised the fans a better performance, acknowledging the team’s recent shortcomings. “We couldn’t repay your faithfulness this time, but we’re determined to make things right,” he said.
The match against St Helens presents an opportunity for Isle of Man to bounce back and end the year on a high note.