MATCH PREVIEW | Crossgates Primrose (H)
EOSFL Division 1

Ahead of Trophy Day at The Volley tomorrow, I got a chat with Coco. 

Good Morning Coco.

Morning Graeme.
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- Last Saturday was a disappointing result over in Kirkcaldy. What were your thoughts on the match ?

I wouldn’t read to much into Saturdays performance or result. The squad has been quite bare over the last few weeks and boys having to play with niggles and injuries. 
 
We have done our job and won the league with 4 games remaining so been no pressure on the players the last few weeks. No one likes losing football matches and it’s not something we’ve been used to, but we won’t be to hard on them as it’s a credit to them we find ourselves in this position where the games have had nothing riding on them. We’ve shown over the season, especially in the league when the players have had to turn up in the big games they’ve delivered when it matters more often than not.
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- It’s Trophy Day on Saturday. With three defeats in our last three games (one on penalties), what will you be hoping for in front of the Dale support at The Volley ?

We want to go out and win the game it’s been a disappointing few weeks results wise but with it being the last day of the season a home game hopefully in front a big home support I’m sure the players will be desperate to get a result and put on a good performance. Crossgates will have their own agenda and will want to come and spoil the party and rightly so. Let’s hope we get the 3 points and finish the season on a high but win, lose or draw am sure there will be plenty celebrations after the game.
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- CB is just two goals away from 40. Do you think he’ll manage it on Saturday ?

I hope so. CB’s had all the plaudits this season and quite rightly so as he’s been magnificent. It would be a fitting end to a fantastic season for him personally if he was to grab a couple of goals on Saturday and finish the season with 40 goals. Either way if he doesn’t score on Saturday his goal return and overall contribution to the team week in week out has been fantastic.
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- Do you have a message for the Dale faithful who have followed the Dale near and far this season ?

Just a massive thank you from Me, Stoogs, Gav, Youngy and Steph to all the fans who back us week in week out. I feel like I’m repeating myself on here every week when you ask the question about them. But there backing in numbers week in week out is unbelievable, I’m probably a bit biased but I don’t think there’s as good a support out there in the East Of Scotland and from us and the players it’s never taken for granted.

Also a big thanks to the committee who keep backing us and the work they do behind the scenes doesn’t go unnoticed, the backing they’ve gave me as a young manager has been fantastic. Let’s everyone go and enjoy our day tomorrow and celebrate together with our families, friends and fans altogether that’s what it’s all about. I’ve said to the players a lot of players go through their full careers and don’t win league titles and some of these boys have won 2 so let’s not take it for granted. I hope everyone enjoys their day together cause this club deserves it.
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Thanks for joining us Coco. Good Luck tomorrow 

Thanks Graeme 🤝🏼 

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