Fuming supervisor Luke Williams questioned whether or not his gamers are too scared to play for “an enormous membership like Notts County” following a 3-1 loss at Harrogate.
Targets from George Thomson, Abraham Odoh and Matty Daly noticed Harrogate deservedly finish their seven-game run and not using a house win, regardless of Jodi Jones replying with a spectacular free-kick for the guests.
That proved the one spotlight, although, for an off-form County staff, who’ve now misplaced six of their final eight fixtures.
Such was Williams’ frustration that he may barely be heard throughout his post-match interview having shouted himself hoarse simply quarter-of-an-hour into the competition.
“The efficiency was horrible to be fairly sincere,” he seethed. “If you wish to play for an enormous membership like Notts County, you may’t be scared to play soccer.
“Nor are you able to play with such an absence of vitality and be so tender defensively. For his or her first aim, we allowed them to run into area and have a shot no downside and I misplaced my voice after quarter-hour as a result of I used to be screaming on the gamers to react to the turnovers. So, it was very arduous for me to speak after that, not that anybody was listening to me.
“We didn’t make sufficient ahead passes and ended up with our goalkeeper having the ball too many instances and Harrogate have been very well-organised. However, then, when he needed to play it lengthy, no one wished to combat for it.
“I really feel actually damage and so disenchanted as a result of, even after we acquired again within the recreation, we then instantly capitulated for his or her third aim.”
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver hailed his aspect’s on-field intelligence as they outwitted the one-time Sky Wager League Two leaders.
“It was a very good day,” Weaver declared. “We began quick and tried to interrupt and shut them down, as a result of we knew we needed to cease their stream, as they’re a proficient staff who could cause all sides at this degree numerous issues.
“We then produced some good finishes from flowing counter-attacks. We rode the storm after they scored a improbable free-kick, but it surely was an ideal response to attain shortly afterwards.
“We now have acquired some shiny and clever footballers who choose up on issues rapidly throughout video games and also you want that whenever you’re up in opposition to a proficient coach like Luke Williams who sees issues on the pitch and makes adjustments.”
Daly, who had a hand in all three objectives, earned explicit reward from Weaver.
“He’s rising in stature on a regular basis, which could be very pleasing,” the Harrogate chief enthused.
Weaver additionally hailed the efficiency of returning promotion-winning hero James Belshaw, who made his second debut for the membership in aim after being recruited on an emergency mortgage from Bristol Rovers.
“He has added to the altering room along with his enthusiasm, vitality and fervour for the membership, which has been good to see,” Weaver mentioned.
“He additionally made a improbable cease within the first half that helped change the course of the sport.”