Brent upbeat as Boro follow instructions

SHELDAN KEAY BACUP Borough manager Brent Peters has been pleased with the recent performances of his side following their 2-1 victory over Daisy Hill on Saturday.

The victory has seen Bacup climb to 10th place in the North West Counties First Division table, and Peters is glad that his players are responding well to their instructions.

“Like every organised team we have adopted a team shape, within that team shape all players have roles and responsibilities, both in and out of possession. These roles and responsibilities are constantly worked on with the boys,” he said.

“The pleasing aspect is that in the main they are responding well to their instructions, and this is one of many reasons we are third in the form guide.

“The ball from Darcy O’Connor which created our opening goal was an excellent piece of play and pass, equally helped by a good positive run from Matthew Dell who still had a lot to do before finding the net. That finish from Matty was just reward for the hard work he always gives what ever position he plays.

“I felt sorry for my defender Davison Banda for not scoring when he intercepted a Daisy Hill threat before a couple of positive passes from him. He then drove towards the penalty area, and if it wasn’t for the Daisy Hill post Banda would have started and finished what would have been an exceptional individual goal.

“Another highlight for me was the intelligence and tempo for us to get our second goal. A quick short corner to Michael Gervin was then lofted to the head of Adrian Bellamy who made no mistake.

“Credit to Daisy Hill they changed and got amongst us more, restricting the freedom we had in the first half. Despite this I never felt in any trouble. We all know goals change a players mind set, and equally goals can change the way the game is going.

“I always felt we were in control but we were not allowed by our opponents to play at a tempo we would like, so Daisy Hill must be credited for that.

“I felt they got lucky with their goal, as it was a scramble in the box and they managed to get the ball over the line.

“My disappointment with this goal was that just prior we were in control on the half way line, and our player decides to take too many players on.

“He lost the ball, and they send it long, leading to the goal we most definitely did not want to concede.

“It is situations like this, irrespective of how talented an individual might be, that we must manage better.

“The pitch was cutting up the longer the game was going on which makes it more difficult for the technical gifted skilful player.

“This was the reason why I decided to replace Michael Gervin with Josh Walne, as checking, drag backs and turning does not work on a surface that was deteriorating. Horses for courses springs to mind.

“Before comments are passed from the isolated paying spectators giving conflicting instructions from the side, I would advise they first of all accustom themselves with the shape and roles and responsibilities both myself and our hugely experienced coach Dave Felgate are drilling into the boys in order to get results.

“Then we will all be singing from the same song sheet, as it is not about what anyone else thinks should happen, it is what we insist happens whilst we are in charge is what matters.”

Up next for Bacup is another away game, as they face a trip to Holker Old Boys on Saturday.