Matty sure Reds have no reason to panic
MATTY Pearson believes his Accrington Stanley side do not need to panic despite their poor start to the league campaign.
The Reds won their opening match of the season against Doncaster, but have since gone on to take only two points from their last five games.
Their last match saw them earn a point at Carlisle United after a 1-1 draw, and 23-year-old Pearson thinks that performance shows that Stanley are capable of improving in the coming weeks.
“It was a real battle, a few of the lads have some bangs but it is a good point for us,” he told the club’s official website.
“They were on top in the first half but I think we defended really well and Zak (Vyner) did well on his debut.
“The gaffer wasn’t happy at half-time – he was happy with a goalless scoreline but wanted us to attack more, to pass the ball better, keep possession and not turn over the ball so easily.
“The second half was a much better performance and it was a great goal by Billy and we were just gutted we couldn’t hold on but that will always happen in games.
“While a point is a good result at Carlisle we need a clean sheet now. We haven’t had one in the league yet – We have had two in 90 minutes in the EFL Cup – but we really want one in the league.
“It is very early days in the season, we know what we need to do to improve – we need to keep the ball better and use it better. We know how we want to play and I am sure we will get there.”
Pearson joined Stanley last year having previously spent time at Blackburn Rovers, Rochdale and Halifax Town during his career.