The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)

Brown finds run inspiring

Peterhead: Jordon takes heart from superb unbeaten sequence

- BY ANDY SKINNER

Peterhead midfielder Jordon Brown wants to take inspiratio­n from last season’s 19-match unbeaten run as the Blue Toon try to turn around their League 1 campaign.

The Balmoor men moved off the bottom of the table after last weekend’s 3-1 win at Airdrie and are two points clear of bottom side Stenhousem­uir.

Peterhead produced an outstandin­g run of form last season, which secured their place in the promotion play-offs, although form dipped dramatical­ly as they ended the season with eight defeats.

The poor results have carried into the current campaign.

But form e r A berdeen player Brown hopes last Saturday’s result is a springboar­d for another fine streak ahead of today’s league trip to Albion Rovers.

Brown said: “After how last year ended we wanted to kick on.

“It was a strange start as we did really well in the Betfred Cup, winning our group and beating Dundee 2-1 which was respectabl­e.

“That just made our start to the league season all the more frustratin­g.

“We started better last year than we have done this but we are capable of another run as we know we are a good side.

“It’s important we now go on a run like we did last season.

“A few results can put us back in the mix, as it is a tight league in which anyone can beat anyone.”

Brown has been impressed by today’s opponents, who are fourth in the table and six points ahead of the Blue Toon.

He said: “Since they were promoted from League 2, Albion Rovers have made Cliftonhil­l a really tough place to go. They beat Livingston 2-1 away from home last week and they drew 2-2 with us at Balmoor.

“They are a good side but last week’s result helps us. Performanc­es have improved in the last few weeks but to finally get a result and score a few goals was a lift for everyone.”

Brown has had to be content with a substitute’s role but is eager to force his way back into Jim McInally’s team and the 23-year-old added: “It’s been a frustratin­g season for me so far, especially after last year when I played most of the games.

“I’m desperate for a goal. I came on and nearly scored one last week but I want to show I’m ready to play when I’m called on.”

 ??  ?? GOING IN ON A WIN: Jordon Brown hopes Peterhead can grab another victory at Albion Rovers today Peterhead manager Jim McInally knows his players must dislodge the form team in League 1 if they are to make it back-to-back wins today. Former Don Darren...
GOING IN ON A WIN: Jordon Brown hopes Peterhead can grab another victory at Albion Rovers today Peterhead manager Jim McInally knows his players must dislodge the form team in League 1 if they are to make it back-to-back wins today. Former Don Darren...

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