Ainsworth used his second wind to advantage

Lionel Ainsworth, Hereford United's newly signed young right winger, certainly showed he has a lot of pace in the second half of this afternoon's goal-less draw at Edgar Street.

"Today, fortunately I had my second wind, and I was all over the shop. I managed to keep running and running," he told BBC Hereford and Worcester.

Ainsworth was pleased with the crowd getting behind him.

"It gives you much more of a push. It makes you want to do that 10% better than you're already doing. So when you put in a couple of balls, the crowd are roaring, you're taking corners, it gets you up for it more."

Midfielder Kris Taylor, another new signing, was also interviewed.

"The first game is a little bit hectic. Everyone is looking to impress and wanting to do the right thing so you're a little bit edgey.

"When the game settled, I think we played well."

Asked about Ainsworth, Taylor said he is always a threat if the game opens up.

"His pace and his ability to get at players and put the ball in the box, it's always a danger for the opposition and benfit to us."

In his press post-match press conference manager Graham Turner also noted Ainsworth's performance.

"Young Lionel, down the right-hand side, I thought he did exceptionally well. Caused the full-back a lot of problems and got crosses in."

Ainsworth was given an eight by the PA. Rose, Broadhurst, Beckwith and Diagouraga were awarded sevens. Warrington, the Millers 'keeper was also given an eight.

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