Townson happy with ‘outstanding’ victory

GLEN TOWNSON was a happy man after Ealing Trailfinders earned a tremendous victory at Coventry in the Championship, saying “the work-rate was outstanding”.

It was an eighth win in a row for the second-placed side, who had to combat horrendous conditions in driving rain and wind.

“The boys put a hell of a shift in,” Townson declared on the club’s website.

“I’m very pleased with that win. When you go away to Coventry on a Friday night in those type of conditions, it’s a lot about the attitude you bring and we had it in abundance, from the off. I thought the work-rate was outstanding and the game control was really good and I’m very happy with four points.

“We pride ourselves on our work ethic and the boys have been driving those sort of standards for a while now, but you need it when you go to places like that.

“You have 2,500 fans on top of you, and they got quite loud and noisy and you are going to get that. I think the boys’ attitude, from everyone, was fantastic.

“This win was no more than what they deserved as they have put an incredible amount of work in since the week before Christmas. They go into a nine-day break now, which they’ve really earned.”

That 26-14 home defeat to the table toppers on December 21 was a blow, but Townson added: “I think the boys have really learned a lot since that Newcastle game. When you go away to places where the pitches might not be in ideal condition, you are sometimes better off playing without the ball.

“We pride ourselves on our exit work and the boys have really turned the corner with that. Our backs have started to understand what we want and the tactical awareness of the group has really improved and it’s great to see them leading it themselves now. That’s testament to them and their ability to learn and kick on.

“This block of six or seven goals has really seen us move forward.”

Ealing remain tucked in behind runaway leaders Newcastle Falcons, who are 13 points clear having won all of their 14 matches so far.

Cornish Pirates are in third place, six points behind the Trailfinders.

“We’ll stay grounded and keep working hard when we get back from the break with some huge challenges ahead in the next few months,” added Townson.