Reaction: University of South Wales 3rds coach praises players despite defeat to Bristol

USW Men's coach Rob Bailey
USW Men's coach Rob Bailey

By Halen McCarthy

Rob Bailey, manager of the 3rds football team, insisted there were positives despite a 3-1 reverse at the hands of Bristol.

It was his side’s second loss of the current league campaign, while Bristol have yet to be beaten.

Bailey said: “I take positives from this game despite losing and despite not being at our best.

“At 1-1 we’ve hit the crossbar and hit the post and the keeper made a good save as well. Had those chances gone in we’d be having a different conversation.”

Bailey looked ahead to next week’s cup game against Plymouth and hopefully the right response from his players.

“Plymouth is a cup game, so we can take our mind off the league,” he said.

“It’s a free game if you like, we’re not expected to win.

“They are two divisions higher than us, so it’s an opportunity for the players to show what they can do.”