Shrimps' squad backed to convert draws into wins
Ashvir Singh Johal says his Morecambe players are continually improving and are now in a position to move up the National League table.
The Shrimps threw away a two-goal lead in having to settle for a 2-2 draw against Sutton United at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium last Saturday.
However, two consecutive draws – following on from last midweek’s point at Hartlepool United – and one defeat in the last four games are a sign that things are settling down according to the manager.
He said: “Apart from a two-minute spell against Sutton, we were pretty much in charge and we are all hugely disappointed not to have won the game.
“We are consistently getting better with the chances we are creating and our defending.
“We are not getting cut open as we used to, so now it is a case of getting points on the board and turning draws into wins.
“If we do that, the confidence will grow and grow and we will see some good performances on a regular basis.
“I do feel like we are getting there. The turning point for me was the Gateshead performance where we conceded four goals in the first 12 minutes from being too open and naive.
“We changed the set-up from there to make us more compact and, since that game, we haven’t conceded that sort of goal.
“The goals we have conceded have been largely from situations where players could do better, but mistakes happen and that is part of football.
“I am sure those mistakes will get less and less though and I am confident we will start turning draws into wins – and we will start winning games on a consistent basis.”
Last Saturday’s point lifted Morecambe to second-bottom in the National League table, one point ahead of Truro City and level with the three teams directly above them.
Next up for Johal’s squad is this Saturday’s trip to a York City team sitting in sixth position after taking 14 points from the last 18 going into tonight’s game with Rochdale.
This weekend’s game, along with all matches in the National League, will kick off at 3.03pm as part of the league’s ‘3UP Day of Action’ aimed at securing an extra promotion place into the EFL.