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Jim O'Brien, Notts County's midfielder, spoke passionately after their 3-1 triumph over Crawley Town at Meadow Lane. The midfielder reflected on the challenging game, expressing satisfaction with the team's resilience.
"Yeah, a little bit of a change of shape for us. Had a couple of problems to figure out in the first half. We weren't overly happy ourselves at half-time, and we said a few words. Then we calmed it down and put it right in the second half. Lots of energy, a big push from the lads in front of us at the top of the pitch. Overall, it was a good feeling, and I thought everyone worked their socks off," O'Brien shared.
After a disappointing match on Saturday, motivation was high for the players. "No, we want to move on quickly. We did that, and the energy levels were fantastic tonight. To say we put things right quickly is excellent. It's a testament to the lads and the way they recover and go about their work," he added.
Commenting on David McGoldrick's crucial goal, O'Brien described the moment as a turning point. "It was probably at a moment in the game when we needed it. We threatened a bit without having a clear chance. Getting that goal was a good time for us, and it allowed us to relax a little bit."
Regarding the team's diverse goal sources, O'Brien mentioned his own contribution. "Yeah, I played even deeper tonight and managed to get on the end of it. We worked on it, and I don't think anyone in the stadium was expecting me to be the one running on the ball. Delighted to get the goal, but more importantly, the win and the performance were good."
O'Brien playfully addressed the celebration of his goal. "I had to get one goal last season, almost in December, and I have not scored yet. So I was starting to worry about it a little bit, but yeah, delighted to get the goal."
Acknowledging his teammate's achievement, O'Brien spoke about the impact Junior Morias made having come on as a substitute. "Buzzing for him; he came on and was like a man possessed. Testament to the way that the lads who are not involved recently work off the pitch and in training. He takes his chance really well."
In a light-hearted moment, O'Brien discussed his involvement in music and his future plans. "Yeah, that was filmed a while ago. Schedules full, little man at home. Sheffield United is my main priority when it comes to work. The music thing was filmed, and hopefully, we'll see that next year."
Looking ahead to the upcoming game, O'Brien stressed the importance of the competition. "Yeah, it's a great competition, and we pride ourselves on being in it. Hopefully, we can stay in it, have a little bit of a run, and keep the momentum going. Not ideal for the bodies, Friday night after playing on Tuesday, but we get on with it. The fans will be ready under the light; it should be good."
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