Archived News from August 2021
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Nigel Clough talked to iFollow Stags, Friday 13 August 2021
“The pitch is in brilliant condition, all the players have commented on it. Apart from the first team games, we won't be playing any other games on it. It’s in our best interest to keep it in pristine condition.” On the U23 game on Wednesday, Clough said: “Salford equalised (to make it 2-2 in stoppage time) with a mistake by George Shelvey, a poor kick similar to Nathan Bishop the other night. And then we threw a long throw in the box and James Clarke won a penalty. Ty (Tyrese Sinclair) took it with literally the last kick of the game. Quite dramatic.” “Newport have been building these squads for the last 2 or 3 seasons which is why they are right up there knocking on the door every season. Very unlucky not to go up last season. To get over the disappointment of the play-offs and win their opening match in the 88th minute suggests a strong mentality. And they go to Ipswich in the cup in midweek, change all 11 players and still win 1-0. I think that speaks volumes to the strength of the squad.” On Newport and Demetriou possibly having the longest throw in the league, Clough said “I wouldn’t disagree with that. He’s more than capable of throwing it into the middle of the goal. When you go that extra few yards, it gives you an added threat. The best way to defend them is don’t give them away.” “We had 17 efforts last Saturday against Bristol Rovers. We set a benchmark of around 20 for home games. We want to attack, as we did against Preston for the majority of the game.” Nigel Clough told Jake Garner (interview on iFollow Stags): Q: “How is the hunt for a new centre back?” Nigel Clough: “We are working on one at the moment. Not quite straightforward, but we’ve got 2 or 3 weeks to get it done.” ------------------- |
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