PMM: Town 3-1 Col U

By Martin
October 24 2007

Town manager Jim Magilton says Town’s win against Colchester last night was a smash and grab but he is delighted with the result.

Magilton also feels the penalty which Neil Alexander saved was a turning point for the game although the penalty should not have been given in the first place.

Magilton: "The assistant was in a fantastic position to see it and the referee had a chat with him. Neil Alexander should have been sent off but I believe the referee thought it was dubious and only gave him yellow.

"It was a fantastic save which seemed to inspire the crowd and it inspired us.

"The crowd became vociferous because they don't like injustices here and they felt that was an injustice.

"It lifted us and we score through Jon Walters and like them all he had persevered.

"It was a smash and grab but I will take it.

"The 3-1 score-line is a slight injustice for Colchester because we will pay better than that and lose.

"The resilience we showed was very pleasing because we were not fantastic and the three points is a big, big result for us.

"Colchester played very well and when they scored against the run of play it gave them confidence.

"We needed half time to come for reassurance and get them to increase our tempo and quality

"Even second half when we pressed Colchester played very well. It was a fantastic ball from Jackson for Lisbie but it was a dubious penalty."

Source: EADT