Steve Watson issues response as Darlington fans vent frustration at 5-2 defeat to Chorley

Steve Watson issues response as Darlington fans vent frustration at their side suffering a 5-2 defeat to Chorley.

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Steve: “I thought the first half was shocking, we got and it’s a terrible thing to to aim at a team, but we got outran, outworked, out battled.

“We started the game bright enough, but as soon as soon as they got a goal, we capitulated in the first half and you know, it’s not tactics, it’s not systems, it’s not for want of trying with shuffling the pack with the team because we need to find that back four, and by the way it’s not just the defenders because the goal you know the last goal you know where where Dylan’s played them in, the first goal in the second half was about our shape regarding like somebody knocking off, their third goal I think edge of the box was a midfielder not being close enough. So but ultimately we conceded two goals at Kings Lynn in which I thought were really poor. So, we try and make changes to to try and find that formula. And again, obviously, tonight wasn’t the answer.

“And second half, it’s easy to come out when you when you’ve got nothing to lose, but I just thought we were calmer second half. We created it wasn’t rocket science. Um and I just think the lads the lads showed a lot more guts and determination, but as I said earlier, you know, you’re in trouble if that’s being aimed at you as a footballer.

“So, you know, we probably found out a lot tonight at a terrible cost, I suppose, but yeah, as I say, second half we’ve the two goals are shocking again, but at least the lads have came on and they’ve made a difference, and you know, we were a little bit more calm with the ball, even though we were, I wouldn’t say I’d never say out of the game, but you know, once you got it back to 4-2, you know, anything can happen, but then obviously we make another error and it’s really difficult.

“You know, you’ve got a couple of fans walking past the dugout explaining how far they’ve came and I get it. I really do. And and look, we’ll do it. We’ll always do our best for the club, me and Terry. We work our socks off. It’s been an unbelievably challenging start to the season, but that’s nowhere near acceptable and you know, we understand that. We’re not kidding ourselves. But as I say, you know, to be to be questioned about getting out battled and getting out run and getting out fought is a real, you know, it should be a real kick in the teeth.”

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