Boss’s Notes

THE MANAGER SIMON WEAVER

GOOD AFTERNOON and I hope everyone is safe and well. I would like to extend my welcome to Derek Adams, his staff and players who have made the trip over from Morecambe today. We’re back at home again after a very good win here against Colchester a week last Tuesday. I thought the lads were really focused that night, kept their discipline well and were clinical in front of goal which was really pleasing - the early goal set the tone for the evening and it was nice to go on and get a comfortable win. It’s been a good spell at home over the last few weeks and it is important that we keep it going as it makes such a difference to where you finish in the table. Saturday’s defeat at Forest Green on Saturday was disappointing as two bad episodes of defending on our part cost us dearly so it was a game we found a way to lose rather than in recent weeks where we’ve found a way to win. We were well short for the first 35 minutes and didn’t deliver what we had planned and were just not good on the ball or strong enough off it. The reaction after the second goal was positive and credit to the players who came on who added energy and strength. We had lots of possession but without a cutting edge and didn’t really test their keeper - we just didn’t do enough in a game that was very winnable. It has been good not having a midweek game this week as it has allowed us to freshen up and focus on Morecambe this afternoon. They are a strong, powerful side with many attacking threats so will provide a real test this afternoon. At their place in December it was a tight game that was decided by a single goal and we expect the same today, but if we concentrate on our own performance and identify and deal with their threats, then hopefully we can get the right result. There are now 11 games to go and every point is going to make a difference with how close the teams are in the league. We can only affect what we do and if we can put in the performances and return some results, then I’m confident we can finish higher up the table. What is important though is that we don’t take our eye off the ball, and let performances slip. Thank you all for your continued support from home, keep looking after one another. Enjoy the game! Simon