Penney concerned by breached defence
DAVE Penney has expressed his
concern at the recent defensive
frailties which are threatening to
jeopardise Darlingtons promotion
bid.
An impressive defensive
record, which has seen them
keep 22 clean sheets C more than
any other side in the Football
League C has provided the foundation
for Darlingtons success
this season.
But their reputation as shutout
kings has come under threat
as Quakers have shipped two
goals in each of their last three
games.
As Darlington enter the most
crucial stage of the season, with
seven games to go, Penney is
keen to eradicate their recent defensive
problems.
Our strength has been keeping
clean sheets this season,
said the Quakers boss.
The fine line between success
and failure is putting that ball in
the net. Thats the hardest part
and were not doing it before the
opposition do it.
We had some good chances
against Morecambe on Monday,
we just couldnt score.
Well start Saturday two-nil
down and well kick off then!
The deadline for loan signings
is 5pm today and Penney is expected
to make one final addition
to his squad.
Striker Tommy Wright is rated
only 50-50 to face Bradford City
on Saturday after suffering a hip
injury against Morecambe on
Monday. And with Pawel Abbott
sidelined, Penneys attacking options
are limited.
Jason Kennedy and Ben Parkers
loan spells expired this week,
but the pair are expected to extend
their stay at the club.
Kennedy scored his first goal
for Quakers on Monday and Penney
has nothing but praise for
the Middlesbrough midfielder.
I thought Jason was man of
the match by a mile, said Penney.
He has been first class since
hes been here.
He was unlucky to hit the bar,
and eventually he got a goal.
ö Former Hartlepool United
striker Eifion Williams has retired.
He joined Wrexham last
summer but has made just 15 appearances
after being plagued by
hamstring trouble.
9:15am Thursday 27th March 2008
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