Unique Magazine October 2014

UNIQUE Cheltenham Sport
Review on Cheltenham
Well, they say a week is a lifetime in politics and
it looks like the same to be a Robins fan at the
moment. Unfortunately, the unbeaten record has
gone out of the window with two defeats in quick
succession - but there’s no need for Yates to
push the panic button as yet.
Thankfully Joe Hanks 87th minute equaliser
against Dagenham & Redbridge prevented three
defeats on the spin.
Mark Yates spoke to BBC Gloucestershire after
the game:
“I’m pleased for the team and the supporters
that they stuck with us and we managed to get
that goal. We didn’t want to be talking about not
scoring.
“I think the key to it is the tempo that we started
with was excellent, for 25 minutes, and then the
tempo when they scored. That’s what we should
be about - that’s what’s going to win us games.
“I’m delighted we managed to get something
out of the game, I thought it was the least
we deserved, but the goal we conceded was
disappointing.
“The substitutes came on and made an impact.
Zack (Kotwica) was excellent, Joe Hanks got the
goal and Terry (Gornell) was part of the build-up
for the goal.”
Mark Yates young squad still look like they are
onboard with his vision for football at Whaddon
Road. Being in seventh place going into the final
weekend of September is no mean feat when
you consider the finances open to the Gaffer.
The next three games look vital already in this
promising season, firstly away to Burton Albion
on Saturday 27th September who are currently
in second place; followed by Wimbledon who
visit Whaddon Road on Saturday 4th October
currently sat in 10th place, with a trip to 6th placed
Shrewsbury Town on Saturday on 11th October.
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