Hero Tom Nichs it for Reds
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CRAWLEY manager John Yems admitted his side had to ride their luck at Northampton.
The Red Devils became the first away team to win at Sixfields since October thanks to a fine finish from Tom Nichols before half-time.
Yems said: “It’s been difficult with Covid and all that, but the lads put themselves on the line and they give
100 percent every week and that’s what you get on the back of it.
“It wasn’t the prettiest at times but you pick the paper up tomorrow and we’ve won the game 1-0.
“It was a great goal by Tom and you only need one chance like that.
“We defended and we fought hard and that’s what you’ve got to do.
“Northampton are a good side and credit to them. But it’s a hard place to go and we deserved to come away with something – and at times you need a little bit of luck.
“It’s a good result. Everything feels good at the moment – the lads are enjoying it and there’s nothing better than being in a winning changing room.”
Northampton dominated the second half but missed a string of chances, with new signing Chanka Zimba going closest when hitting the bar.
“It didn’t quite happen for us,” said manager Jon Brady. “From 60 minutes onwards, we dominated and had 14 chances. It’s a bit of a smash and grab from them in my opinion because they had one chance all game.
“We had 61 percent possession and 21 chances, but in the first half we weren’t purposeful enough and
it still felt like a bit of a hangover from last weekend.
“We had a few choice words at halftime and I demanded more and I thought we looked a lot better.
“We had enough chances to win the game but it just wouldn’t go in for us.”