By PON_News
Notts County triumphed over Doncaster Rovers with a 3-1 victory at the Eco-Power Stadium.
In a post-match interview, manager Luke Williams shared his insights on the impact of goals on the game and individual player performances.
According to Williams, the outcome of the game would have been entirely different if the goals hadn’t gone in. Doncaster had a solid game plan and were well-prepared.
“They stifled a lot of Notts County’s build up and were waiting for us to make a mistake, so they could pounce,” he explained. However, the goals changed the course of the game, and Williams believes that today’s outcome would have been very different if they hadn’t been clinical.
One player who stood out was Jim O'Brien, who Williams described as a massive part of the side. “When he doesn’t start, he is not happy with me,” Williams revealed. “However, he is always ready and when he plays, he plays superbly.”
Williams expressed concern that O'Brien is going to be a brilliant coach, but praised him as a brilliant player for this team and a dedicated servant to this club.
Williams also mentioned that the team will have an extra day off on Sunday and Monday. “I think an extra day [off], so we have Sunday and Monday off,” he said. “Because the players need to get away from me, and then we start to build up again.”
Reflecting on the opening day, Williams acknowledged that it can be difficult to find positives in every bad situation. However, they can turn it into a positive by remembering how terrible they felt when they let down their fans, who showed up in numbers and sang all the way through.
“If you don’t want that feeling again, you have to be really focused and concentrate on all the small details,” he advised.
In addition to his praise for O'Brien, Williams also reflected on the team's overall performance. He mentioned that it was easy to do 20 minutes because even when the players were warming up, it felt like they had already kicked off. "There are so many shirts and voices," he said. "We are very lucky and fortunate."
Notts County delivered a strong performance with standout individual performances and effective tactics. The team will aim to build on this victory in their upcoming matches.
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