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REACTION: Plenty of positives for Hughes

REACTION: Plenty of positives for Hughes

Andrew Poole4 Nov 2017 - 23:33
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Joint manager on our latest win plus the impact of youngster Ethan Moran...

JOINT manager, Lee Hughes, netted both goals as City chalked up our second successive 2-0 victory as Haughmond were beaten at the Victoria Ground.
"I felt that we were a little too impatient during the first half," he admitted. "We were playing too many direct balls instead of getting hold of it a bit more.
"We knew how they would set-up, but there were some good passages of play after the break and it was a good second half performance.
"It was nice to get two goals - I should have had a couple more, to be honest, but the main thing was that we picked up the points.
"We're starting to build some momentum now and we'll take it into our FA Vase tie against Highgate United next weekend.
"It will be a physical test for us because they are a big, strong side, but if we can match their work-rate, I am confident that our extra quality will shine through in the end.
"It'll be a case of who wants it more on the day, but we'll be ready and prepared for it."
Hughes was full of praise for Ethan Moran whose impressive displays for the Under-21 team were rewarded with a promotion into the senior squad.
"Ethan came on after half-an-hour and did really well," added Hughes. "I trained alongside him this week and liked the look of him. He deserved his chance and grabbed it with both hands.
"He listened, took on board what he was told and did everything right. The lad has a big future ahead of him."
At the other end of the experience scale, there was a return to the back-line for Wayne Thomas.
"He's a leader and a class-act," said Hughes. "He was a real presence out there for us and did well."
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