Darlington manager Steve Watson has expressed his frustration with the club’s difficult start to the season, citing injury issues as a significant factor in the team’s lack of momentum in the National League North. With key players like striker Cedric Main sidelined and a fresh blow dealt when Scott Barrow picked up an ankle injury in the recent 3-1 defeat to King’s Lynn, Watson’s squad has been stretched thin. Fortunately, Barrow’s injury is not as severe as initially feared.
Darlington’s early-season form has been inconsistent, leaving them 14th in the table with three wins, four draws, and three defeats. Watson highlighted the difficulty of maintaining stability and momentum due to the constant injuries and squad changes, but he remains optimistic that his team can turn things around. He pointed out that, despite the injury setbacks, Darlington is just a few wins away from competing near the top six or seven.
Speaking about the defeat to King’s Lynn, Watson noted that, despite the loss, the performance was actually better than in recent games. He believes that if the team can maintain that level and cut out mistakes, they’ll be able to win more games.
Looking ahead, Watson hopes that Cedric Main will return to training soon and that summer signing Jack Maskell will benefit from his experienced teammate’s return. He acknowledges that the key to success will be staying injury-free, as the injuries they have faced thus far have been unusual and outside their control. Nonetheless, Watson remains positive about the team’s potential and praised the support from Darlington’s fans.
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