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Young not worried by Rovers’ slow start
Darren Young says Albion Rovers have to start turning decent displays into winning performances.
The Coatbridge men were on course to give League One title hopefuls Alloa Athletic a bloody nose at the weekend.
But a defensive collapse saw the Wasps maintain their perfect start to the season.
That meant another dose of frustration for player/manager Young who feels his side deserve better.
With there being so many matches remaining in the campaign, Young made it clear that there is no need to worry.
And he hopes Saturday’s IRN-BRU Cup Third Round clash with St Mirren can kickstart the club’s season.
“It was another frustrating performance for us,”said the 37-year-old.“Up until they scored, I felt we were probably the better team.
“We missed a gilt-edged chance to take a deserved lead and within a couple of minutes we were 1-0 down due to a deflection.”
He added:“We need to keep our heads up. We have not received the rewards that our performances have deserved
so far. Some of the football has been magnificent this season. All it takes is a wee bit of luck and things will change for us.”
Rovers have been dealt a cruel early-season blow with Ross Davidson, Ryan Wallace and new signing Kevin McCann laid up in the treatment room. Kids from the under-20 squad are making up the numbers; the situation is not ideal for Young.
He added:“Having so many key players out injured is really hard for us, especially when we have such a small squad as it is.”