The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
10 goals just a start for hitman Marriott
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Posh goal-scoring hero Jack Marriott insists there is much more to come from him.
Marriott reached 10 League One goals on October 17 so he is bang on course to reach a formidable total over a whole season.
But the 23 year-old is certainly not resting on his laurels
“There is no better feeling in football than watching the ball drop at your feet inside the penalty area and then watching it fly into the back of the net,” Marriott stated.
“Nothing beats it, but I’m not getting carried away. I have private targets and I think I can reach them. I can improve for sure. Heading is not a strong point for a start.
“The 10-goal target is done and dusted, but that’s just a platform for the rest of the season now.
“I had a four-game drought recently, but every striker has barren runs unless you are Messi or Ronaldo of course. The key is not to let them last too long.
“Obviously I’m pleased with how things have gone on a personal level, but the most important thing on my mind is the team getting back on the winning track.”
Posh have not won any of their last six games ahead of a daunting task at home to unbeaten League One leaders Shrewsbury on Saturday.
Marriott has been joined up top by Marcus Maddison in the last two Posh outings and he sees potential in that partnership.
He added: “Marcus has great ability,” Marriott added. “We will work hard to make it a formidable partnership. It’s one that could work well for us.”
Marriott has six of his 10 goals away from home, matching the tally of Spurs superstar Harry Kane.