Jon Stead has claimed that he knows exactly where Notts County fans are coming from when they say he should be out of the starting XI.
The veteran striker got off the mark in the 2-2 draw with Accrington Stanley, scoring from the spot, but many supporters believe he should be dropped to the bench in lieu of Jonathan Forte.
In response, Stead told the Nottingham Post: βItβs not a tricky situation for me at all because I totally understand where fans are coming from.
βForts has come into games and got two goals. I get what theyβre saying.
βAll I can do is my best on the pitch and work hard. I think I showed a real willingness to work hard and create things when I can against Accrington.
βIf it means Iβve got to harass and chase and do the ugly side when weβve got good players who come off the bench and take advantage, then I feel Iβm doing my job.
βForts has been fantastic. Heβs probably disappointed not to start but while Iβve got my place Iβve got to do everything I can to keep it.
βA goal certainly helps that. I think Iβm doing the rest of the bits for the team, tiring opponents out to hopefully give Forts a bit more joy when he comes on.
βItβs pleasing to score but the result overshadowed the goal.β
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