Matt Cavanagh Interview – Maltby Main – 1/4/23

Manager Matt Cavanagh thinks the lads can take positives from yesterday’s 1-1 draw with Maltby Main but is looking for his side to keep improving and finish the season on a high.

Cav said: “Maltby’s not an easy place to visit but we adapted the way we play and it worked. The lads worked hard but sadly we missed that killer instinct. We’re not a million miles away and if we can turn the draws into wins then we can finish the season strongly.

“We created enough chances to be out of sight in both half’s. Sadly goals change games and if you cant convert them then that’s why we walked away with one point rather than three.”

With a packed schedule to end the campaign, Matt also spoke on squad rotation and upcoming opportunities for some of the lads from the West Yorkshire League team.

“We will have had three games in six days and the squad isn’t huge with the injuries and suspensions but we’ll assess and see who is ready for Tuesday.

“The three or four lads that have stepped up have done really well lately from the WYL. I will be trying to give them as many opportunities as I can to show them what is needed to compete at this level.

“Honestly Adam Hartley deserved to keep his shirt after his performance against Albion but it didn’t sit right with me taking him when the WYL team needed him in a top of the league clash against Beeston and wouldn’t have been a ‘whole club’ approach in my opinion.

“It’s a positive to see that the young lads are playing positive football and when they do get their chance they need to take it. That’s why we have the team so we can bring through young, hungry local lads. Also well done to Connor, Jacob, Jamie and the lads on a superb result yesterday!”