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Saturday 14th November 2009

Collier pleased with point

By Steve Butt » Swindon Advertiser

Swindon Supermarine boss Mark Collier described his side’s 0-0 draw at Stourbridge as “a point gained” rather than two dropped. Collier’s men had their chances but the Supermarine boss admitted it was his side’s hardworking defensive work which impressed him most. Mark Barnes and Nick Stanley both had good chances to break the deadlock while Kris Taylor had two fine efforts on goal, including an attempt to lob the Stourbridge goalkeeper.

 

Ashley Edenborough could have snatched victory for Marine when he went one-on-one with the goalkeeper only to be thwarted by a fine save. Collier though remained pleased with the result and had high praise for his struggling side.

 

“It was definitely a point gained rather than two dropped,” admitted Collier. “We had our chances to score and on another day they would have gone in but I was pleased with how we defended. It was like the old days where we were working hard, defending in numbers, making blocks and Matty Bulman was making saves.

 

“In the first half we played some nice football and created some good chances but in the second Stourbridge came at us and were physical but we defended well and kept them out. “I am very pleased with the clean sheet. We said before the game that we have a point right now, so we must try keep that first by keeping a clean sheet.”

 

A lack of confidence and money is costing Supermarine dear this season but Collier believes this result can give his side a huge boost. “Everyone knows the problems we have. Confidence is low because of the results and obviously it’s hard to freshen things up by bringing new players in because of the budget cuts. “But this clean sheet should give us confidence. It’s the same group of players, give or take a few from last season, so we know they can produce at this level. It’s just a confidence thing. “If we can keep clean sheets then we can win games, it’s as simple as that.” The only sour note for Supermarine saw Danny Allen sent off for two bookable offences late on in the match.

 

From a Stourbridge perspective ~ Match Report