It was a game of two poor defences and unfortunately our defence was worse than Burton's.
All three of Burton's goals came from a set-piece floated into the box and we have don't a centre-back to attack the ball and our 6-foot 7-inch tall keeper refuses to leave his six yard box.
Before today Burton had the worst away record in League One with just 1 point from their travels.
Overall, our performance was a lot better than against Oxford and going forward we caused problems and credit to Ladapo for leading the line well and scoring two excellent goals, as ever with Ladapo he's guilty of missing chances and sure enough he missed two in this game but he did clear a goal bound shot off the line.
Another first year ref was sent to a baking hot Home Park on a training course and he was poor for the first half but credit to him for having a better second half. The first two Burton goals came from dubious free-kick decisions.
Surprisingly Edwards and O'Keefe were selected for this game despite both having shockers against Oxford, O'Keefe had a good first half and then faded in the second half while Edwards had another poor game.
As expected from a Nigel Cough team Burton were neat and tidy and moved the ball well, their captain was built like a centre half but played as a right winger!
Burton dominated the early stages of the game with Macey and Edwards looking very unsure and hesitant.
Against the run of play we took the lead when Ladapo went on a solo run, everyone expected him to cross the ball but he side footed a curling shot into the far corner. 1-0, we were winning!!!
The confidence visibly lifted in the team but we couldn't hold the lead. A suspect decision for a foul went against us, the free-kick was hoisted into the huge big lump called Ben Turner, he headed across goal and there was McFadzean to head home from close range.
Why didn't Macey collect the cross that was just 8 yards out?
The mood in the three quarter stadium changed to toxic which meant the players were afraid of making mistakes.
Once we settled down we took the game to Burton, who themselves were jittery in defence and sure enough made a mistake.
Lameiras forced a Burton defender to turn back and his back pass fell short, Ladapo was onto it in a flash and rounded the advancing keeper to slot home. 2-1, we're actually winning again!
Could we make it to half time?
The ref awarded another suspect free-kick to Burton, this time in a central area 5 yards outside the penalty area. Macey made a great save and thankfully pushed the ball away for a corner instead of pushing it back into the danger area, which his usual trait.
The corner came in and we allowed another free header and Akins scored. 2-2.
Despite that set back the team were applauded off the pitch at half time.
We started the second half on the front foot and enjoyed a lot of possession.
We had a stroke of luck when Turner, Burton's main threat from set-pieces went off injured, and it appeared there was no centre-back on the bench because the right winger and big unit surprisingly went to right back and the diminutive right back went to centre back.
Surely we can score against a make shift Burton defence?
Soon after Lameiras was replaced by Wylde and the decision was jeered by some fans but I can see why Adams made that decision because Lameiras wasn't playing well and was regularly losing possession and the pace of Wylde against the replacement right back might cause problems.
The problem was Wylde had a nightmare and it was the right back who came out on top.
Ladapo had two cracking chances to seal a hat trick, for his first chance he was clear on goal and shot agonisingly wide and his second shot soon after took a deflection.
To compound Wylde's awful performance he gave away a silly free kick and there was the unmarked McFadzean to head in his second goal and the winner. It really was just poor defending.
Fans started heading for the exits, it was another defeat and I felt sorry for the forward players because they put in a shift but were let down by the defence and the keeper.
The nervous play from Edwards is affecting his fellow defenders, he really should not have been selected for this game following his nightmare at Oxford.
Macey is becoming a liability, yes he makes good saves but those are usually pushed back into the danger area, his kicking is poor and he just doesn't command his six yard box let alone command his area.
The two full backs are just not experienced enough, Ashley Smith-Brown is slow to recover and get back into position, maybe he's eaten too many Hash Brown's.
Peter Grant was not at his best which is not surprising considering the defenders around him.
Sarcevic had a storming second half, he was everywhere and didn't deserve to be on the losing side.
Lameiras tries to be creative but he's not strong enough and is easily dispossessed.
Carey tried and tried, you can't fault his effort and doesn't hide.
O'Keefe had a good first half and then disappeared.
Ladapo took his goals really well, he fashioned them out of nothing but when presented with what looks like easier chances he fluffs his lines. That said, he was our best player.
O'Keefe, Macey and Edwards really shouldn't play against Gillingham but I suspect the potential financial penalties keeps the Arsenal keeper in the team.
Luckily we are not yet cast adrift in League One.
Man of the match - Ladapo.
Macey 4, Moore 4, Edwards 3, P Grant 5, Smith-Brown 4, Fox 5, Sarcevic 7, O'Keefe 4, Carey 6, Lameiras 5, Ladapo 7.
Subs - Wylde 4, Ness 5, Jephcott n/a.
