Johnnie Jackson has encouraged our side to show a reaction next weekend after we saw our unbeaten league run ended by Stockport County this afternoon.
It was the Dons that took the lead on the day as Josh Davison bagged his first goal of the season, however strikes from Louie Barry and Will Collar turned the game on its head as the visitors took the three points.
Here Johnnie offers his reaction to the defeat, discusses the performance of Josh and sends a message as we look to bounce back quickly.
ON THE DEFEAT…
We lost our way a bit in the second-half. There was a period where they got their two goals. In those moments we haven’t gone about our business well enough defensively. Two lapses of concentration have cost us.
In the first-half our shape was really good. The game became too stretched and too open. That’s ultimately what’s cost us.
We wanted to inject a bit of energy into the team. We made changes to combat the energy that they got with their equaliser. I don’t think we were brave enough in possession up until the last 15 minutes when we were chasing the game.
ON JOSH DAVISON…
I just want him to keep working hard. We work with Josh individually and as a team to improve his hold up play, his finishing and his movement. He’s had to bide his time and I’m really pleased that he’s scored today and got off the mark. He always gives everything for the team, so it’s nice to see him rewarded with a goal.
ON NO LONGER BEING UNBEATEN…
We knew it would come to an end at some stage. It’s a credit to the boys that it lasted this long. It’s easy when everyone is patting you on the back and saying well done, now we get our first kick up the backside. We’ll get to find out more about the group. They’re a great group of lads and I have no doubt in my mind that they’ll be annoyed. They’ll double down and put in the effort this week. We have to use the frustration as our fuel.
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