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Coach upbeat despite play-off disappointment
Following today's 1-0 defeat at Halifax Town, Hereford United coach Richard O'Kelly assessed the team's performance, despite obviously being disappointed on missing out on the Conference play-offs.
After a scrappy first half in which the team never really got out of first gear, O'Kelly said: "We improved greatly in the second half. The communication between the players was better and we created much more."
Andy Tretton's first half ankle injury is not serious, and he is likely to be in contention for next week's game against Leigh RMI at Edgar Street. Tony James, who replaced Tretton after recovering from an ankle knock of his own, commented: "Tretts' injury should be OK for next Saturday."
He also mentioned that he got through the game confortably, despite having to pass a late fitness test to take his place on the bench.
Halifax manager Chris Wilder was delighted with the result, which he put down to his players' competition for new deals. "We won for the first time in seven matches with the kind of performance that I expect, but the players have not shown the application or desire over the last month to secure a place in the play-offs," he said.