MICKLEOVER Sports managers Glenn Kirkwood and Craig Hopkins have criticised their side after a lacklustre display against Coalville Town – and want a much better performance at Stocksbridge Park Steels tomorrow.
Sports lost their second consecutive game, going down 1-0 to their Leicestershire rivals.
But it wasn't so much the result as the performance that the pair were disappointed with.
"We can accept losing," said Kirkwood, "but it was the manner in which we lost that upset us. We're still seething now.
"Take nothing away from Coalville, they were a good side. But I can't accept the way that we played. It was just unacceptable."
Changes are expected for tomorrow's game with new signings Curtis Burrows and Martin Foster set to feature.
Foster left Matlock Town last week after a short spell in charge of the Gladiators alongside Dave Rushbury.
He is still recovering after breaking his leg but had made a couple of substitute appearances for Matlock prior to leaving.
Burrows, meanwhile, is on loan from Ilkeston and will add a bit of competition in Sports' midfield.
The pair could also be joined by two more new faces as Kirkwood and Hopkins continue to build their squad.
"We are trying to add to the squad," said Kirkwood, "but, even though we're at the top end of the table, it's still difficult to get the right people in.
"Players may look at where we are and think that they may not get a game if they come to us because we have an established side.
"But we want to add more competition for places to keep people on their toes."
