ARGYLE vs ROVERS Managers post-match reaction
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 10:01
- Published on Wednesday, 26 April 2023 09:47
- Written by ROSS REID at Home Park
Schumacher said: “It was hugely important in this three-game week we get as many points at home as we can but we know there’s still work to do. We are not over the line yet.
“We need one more win and if we can get that at home on Saturday we can all go away and have the best summer ever.”
After notching their 19th home league win of the season courtesy of second half goals by striker Niall Ennis and central defender Macaulay Gillesphey, Argyle host Burton Albion on Saturday.
Schumacher reflected: “I am really pleased that we won the game.
“That was the objective before as we knew it was going to be a hard game.
“For the first 25 minutes it was a really good game. Both teams looked really sharp.
“Bristol Rovers caused us one or two little problems and we were causing them a few problems as well.
“Then Antony Evans makes a couple of tackles that gets him yellow cards and from that moment on it was going to be difficult for them.
“At half time we said let’s try and keep the game flowing. Don’t let it stop too much if we can, don’t make too many fouls and then when we get and when we get an opportunity can someone show a bit of quality to take it?
“And didn’t Niall Ennis show some quality for that goal!
“James Wilson put a lovely ball in to him and Niall controlled it. I thought he’d bring it down and twist and turn, because that’s what he does.
“He obviously fancied it. It’s a brilliant bit of skill, an overhead kick which caught the keeper unawares and goes right in the corner.
“It was a brilliant goal and got everyone going.
“I am pleased for the lads we kept going and got a second goal from a set play.
“We controlled the game from then on and I was really pleased with them how we saw the game out.
Rovers boss Joey Barton said: "You can’t be at a numerical disadvantage for as long as we were against a team in red-hot form and sitting top of the division.
"So very disappointing, the lads kept scrapping away there but it was a difficult evening.
"I don’t think I have got any complaints about the red card.
"I went to a back five in the second half because Bali Mumba was causing us a number of problems in the first half. It was to try and contain them and maybe make it a bit nervy for them. We wanted to see if the fans would get a bit edgy and tried to hang in there.
"But in hindsight, it was probably a mistake from me if I am honest. I should have stayed with the four and gone to a 4-3-2. But I have to accept that, as the coach, I made that call and it didn’t work.
"John Marquis had an unenviable task up there, battling away against a back three on his own.
"You come to the league leaders and you have to be absolutely on the money in order to be productive. The horse bolted when we were at a numerical disadvantage and gave us a mountain to climb.
"They are a bit further on than us in their development as a club. Credit to the job Schuey is doing to bounce back from that disappointment last year and they look like they are within touching distance of being a Championship club."
ARGYLE Home to Burton Saturday 1500ko; away to Port Vale Sunday May 7 (1200)
ROVERS away to Peterborough Saturday 1500; away to Shrewsbury Tuesday May 2 (1945) home to Bolton Wanderers Sunday May 7 (1200)
MATCH REPORT
After notching their 19th home league win of the season courtesy of second half goals by striker Niall Ennis and central defender Macaulay Gillesphey, Argyle host Burton Albion on Saturday.
Schumacher reflected: “I am really pleased that we won the game.
“That was the objective before as we knew it was going to be a hard game.
“For the first 25 minutes it was a really good game. Both teams looked really sharp.
“Bristol Rovers caused us one or two little problems and we were causing them a few problems as well.
“Then Antony Evans makes a couple of tackles that gets him yellow cards and from that moment on it was going to be difficult for them.
“At half time we said let’s try and keep the game flowing. Don’t let it stop too much if we can, don’t make too many fouls and then when we get and when we get an opportunity can someone show a bit of quality to take it?
“And didn’t Niall Ennis show some quality for that goal!
“James Wilson put a lovely ball in to him and Niall controlled it. I thought he’d bring it down and twist and turn, because that’s what he does.
“He obviously fancied it. It’s a brilliant bit of skill, an overhead kick which caught the keeper unawares and goes right in the corner.
“It was a brilliant goal and got everyone going.
“I am pleased for the lads we kept going and got a second goal from a set play.
“We controlled the game from then on and I was really pleased with them how we saw the game out.
Rovers boss Joey Barton said: "You can’t be at a numerical disadvantage for as long as we were against a team in red-hot form and sitting top of the division.
"So very disappointing, the lads kept scrapping away there but it was a difficult evening.
"I don’t think I have got any complaints about the red card.
"I went to a back five in the second half because Bali Mumba was causing us a number of problems in the first half. It was to try and contain them and maybe make it a bit nervy for them. We wanted to see if the fans would get a bit edgy and tried to hang in there.
"But in hindsight, it was probably a mistake from me if I am honest. I should have stayed with the four and gone to a 4-3-2. But I have to accept that, as the coach, I made that call and it didn’t work.
"John Marquis had an unenviable task up there, battling away against a back three on his own.
"You come to the league leaders and you have to be absolutely on the money in order to be productive. The horse bolted when we were at a numerical disadvantage and gave us a mountain to climb.
"They are a bit further on than us in their development as a club. Credit to the job Schuey is doing to bounce back from that disappointment last year and they look like they are within touching distance of being a Championship club."
ARGYLE Home to Burton Saturday 1500ko; away to Port Vale Sunday May 7 (1200)
ROVERS away to Peterborough Saturday 1500; away to Shrewsbury Tuesday May 2 (1945) home to Bolton Wanderers Sunday May 7 (1200)
MATCH REPORT
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