APPLE SIGH!
Lincoln boss is still not satisfied
MICHAEL APPLETON insisted Lincoln’s display was not perfect after Brennan Johnson’s brace triggered another big win to take them to the top of the table.
Johnson’s double, added to strikes from Remy Howarth, Anthony Scully and Harry Anderson moved the Imps three points clear. “We did well for long periods of the game,” said Appleton, whose side won 4-0 at Northampton last weekend.
“We started off really well with two goals, two very well-worked goals. We had a period where we went forward too early and our build-up play wasn’t great in the second part of the first half.
“But that was young players who got too comfortable, knowing they’ve got a 2-0 lead.
“It was probably a bit too easy for them at times. The concentration levels had to improve in the second half and I thought they did. We’re delighted to get the points and score the goals after having a blank in the last game here ( losing 1-0 to Shrewsbury).”
Kane Hemmings replied for Burton and their boss Jake Buxton admitted conceding two goals so early on left his struggling side - who are bottom of the table – with a mountain to climb. He said: “We’re vulnerable at the moment with the position we’re in and I think Lincoln sensed that.
“We’re not there at the moment, we need to freshen things up, we need to bring in players with experience who know how to lead. We’re conceding far too many goals, that’s a big problem at this moment.
“We’re a good side, although we’re not showing it at the moment and the table doesn’t lie. The performances have often been there but we need points.
“We’re having plenty of the ball but in the both boxes we’re not good enough at the moment – it’s as simple as that.”