David Artell furious after match
Crewe Alexandra coach David Artell was furious after his side surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose against bottom side Newport County.
He said that this was a disappointing result and that he believes that his club has come back again to square one.
He said that he was angry with the manner his team performs especially in the second half and he feels that they got what they deserved.
David Artell said that his players surrendered the possession of the ball too easily and they were beaten to every challenge. He said that there was no aggressiveness and determination from his players and they surrendered the ball at the slightest challenge.
He said that his team was so bad on that day that they made Newport County appears to be playing like Brazil.
David Artell said that the performance was even worse when you consider that you were playing at home against a side that is bottom in the league.The coach said that they do not match them physically and that the players did not attempt to win the ball quickly enough.
For him this was a disappointing performance and that the players will have to react in the next game. He said that you cannot expect to climb up the table if you perform the way like you did against Newport County.
He said that with all due respect to Newport, Crewe Alexandra should be beating a club that is bottom of the league.
David Artell has reportedly told his players that he wants a reaction in the next game or else they might be spending some time on the bench. He wants them to be more aggressive and to give their best on the pitch. He said that you need to be determined and focus on the ground if you want to win games.