Shrimps boss looks to build on three points and a clean sheet
Ashvir Singh Johal has been pleased with Morecambe’s recent training ground work as they look to end their long wait for consecutive wins on Saturday.
The Shrimps climbed to 22nd place in the National League table, level on points with Braintree Town and Sutton United, after Tuesday’s 2-0 victory against Brackley Town.
Goals in each half from Jack Nolan and Maldini Kacurri secured three points for Morecambe, who kept only their second clean sheet of the season.
Next up is the visit of Yeovil Town, who are four places and as many points above them.
A win would make it back-to-back victories for Morecambe for the first time since beating Swindon Town and Cheltenham Town at the end of March and start of April respectively.
Speaking after Tuesday’s win, Johal said: “We had a good few training sessions over the last few weeks where the focus has been being more resilient, being more compact.
“We highlighted the things that let us down in the last game and full credit to every single player and member of staff; today was a good performance defensively.
“We’ve got to make sure that we go on and impose ourselves on games and we create chances.
“With the talent we’ve got in the attacking part of the pitch, it was down to me to find a solution to make sure we get those attacking players on the pitch but we get them in positions where they’re going to be effective – but, at the same time, making sure we’re solid defensively.
“The solution we found today worked for this game. Now we’ve got to see going forward what’s going to be the right thing for each game and we’ve got to make sure we’re flexible based on the demands of that game.”
Only seven teams have scored more than Morecambe this season, but the problem has been at the other end.
Forty-eight is the division’s worst goals against tally, so Johal was more than happy with Tuesday’s shutout.
He added: “Really pleased. It was one of the things we highlighted before the game, it was one of our objectives.
“It’s got to become the norm where defensive solidity and performances where we’re defending well, that is Morecambe. That’s what we want to be and let’s try and build on this.”