Basic errors were our undoing in defeat laments McNally
PAUL McNally admitted basic errors cost his side as Skelmersdale United’s dismal run of form continued last weekend.
United were beaten 2-0 at home to Chasetown on Saturday to make it 19 games without victory in the Evo-Stik West.
TMcNally, who replaced Dave Powell as manager at the beginning of December, is still searching for his first win as Skem remain seven points from safety at the bottom of the table.
Speaking after the game, the former Litherland REMYCA boss explained ERRY Green will run the rule over several trialists at Burscough this week ahead of their clash with Ashton Athletic on Saturday.
Linnets’ game against Irlam was postponed last weekend and Green admitted he was frustrated after his side’s how John Keatley’s second-half mistake handed the advantage to the visitors. “It was an error, a basic error,” McNally said. “We were in our own half and John’s held his hands up. He’s tried to play it across the pitch impressive run of recent form.
Burscough have lost just one of their last ten league games and are ninth in the HSL Premier Division despite a poor start to the campaign before Green’s arrival from Squires Gate.
When asked about the abandonment instead of into an area where we’ve had numbers.
“They’ve took a chance. They’ve taken a chance that we’ve not been taking.”
Substitute Ben Giverin was introduced as United chased an equaliser but his hesitation with minutes remaining allowed Chasetown the chance to wrap up victory through Thomas Hill.
“We were still trying to get one back and Ben knows he’s made an error,” McNally due to poor weather, the manager explained: “I was fuming. I wasn’t a happy-chappy. When you’re on such a good run you don’t want to be missing out on games.
“I think it was only us and a few other games called off so I was disappointed. I just wanted to play but we’ve just got to get on with it.”
Green added Connor Finlayson to Burscough’s ranks following his appointment as manager in November but he confirmed he is continuing to assess his options at Victoria Park.
With Linnets enjoying two full weeks between competitive matches, the boss revealed he has arranged short training games to take place this week as he runs the rule over several new faces.
“I’ve got a couple of friendlies arranged to keep us ticking over in midweek,” Green said. “We’re back at home to Ashton on Saturday so the game will definitely be on then anyway.
Confirming both first-team and backup players will also take part, he added: “I can bring in a few players from elsewhere that I’ve had a look at and give them a bit of a run out.
“It’ll be light training matches, 20-30 minutes over the evening so it’ll be good.
“You’re changing the routine a little bit so it’s not just Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. You’ve got the games for the lads as well.” added.
“He knows it’s stupid. In fairness he’s not a defender, he’s been thrown in there to try and be a bit more attacking.
“It’s football. He’s got caught out. I don’t think that’s made any difference anyway because I don’t think we’d have scored.”
United travel to play-off hopefuls Ramsbottom United this weekend and McNally believes things won’t be any easier for his strugglers.
“It’s the toughest game you’re going to get at this level,” he said.
“They’re flying in the FA Trophy and they’re a really good, effective and strong team. I’m anticipating a strong and tough game.
“They play in the Trophy the week after but they’re more professional than to be looking at that game.
“They won’t take us lightly. They’ll be right up for it against us and I’m anticipating a really tough game.”