Matt Taylor believes he does have what it takes to turn around Shrewsbury Town’s poor form
After falling to Steve Evans’ Stevenage in League One on Saturday, Salop suffered their sixth defeat in their previous seven games in all competitions.
There were very few excellent plays and goalmouth activity during the 85th minute of the football match, but Jamie Reid was the one to score.
Boos and screams erupted across the Croud Meadow at full time as a result of the outcome, but the manager insisted he still has faith in his ability to bring out the best in the players.
When asked whether he could make things better, he responded, “If you don’t feel like that, then I might as well go and hand my notice in now.”
“Thus, I believe it to be something of a needless inquiry. I know you must ask, but it seems unnecessary to me.
“I would not be standing here if I did not think and believe that, but every coach feels the same way. It is not different.
You are on a hiding to nothing the moment you begin to question your identity and actions.
Town’s goal-scoring record is the key area of concern as they have only scored 17 times so far this campaign.
They’ve played 27 games, and 15 of those matches have ended in goals being scored against them, so the pressure is starting to build.
“If you don’t win games, people will always criticise you,” he continued. However, I think there needs to be a reality check on where we are as well.
“We are aware that not all of the teams we play against and everyone we play against have likely experienced what we have this season.”
That’s just the truth; I’m not making this up.
“We have had four loan players who we have not been able to play with and we have had perhaps some of our finest players out injured for extended stretches of the season.
“I’m giving you the facts; I’m not making up any excuses. Well, did Saturday meet your needs? No, we shouldn’t lose this football match.
They seize the one truly exceptional chance that comes their way. We pass up two or three half-chances that are presented to us. We miss kick it, we kick it out for a throw-in. Therefore, people involved in those pivotal moments must take accountability.
The head coach of Town has his work cut out for him as they travel to Peterborough the following week. Under Darren Ferguson, Peterborough is a team that has defeated Town previously and is hoping to advance automatically this season.
Town has even poorer away goal scoring performance; thus far this season, they have only scored three goals away from home.
The next week, they have a crucial trip to Northampton where they must gain some ground.
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