Manager Preview | Matt Taylor on Peterborough United, away performances and injury news
Matt Taylor stated he had honest conversations this week before Bristol Rovers’ trip to Peterborough United in Sky Bet League One.
The Gas have lost the previous two matches in the third tier, including a 4-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic at The Memorial Stadium last Saturday.
Rovers had won both league games at home this season, beating Northampton Town and Cambridge United, but lost to the Latics after a brace from Joe Hugill and goals from Thelo Assgaard and Luke Chambers.
Taylor previewed the match against the Posh and discussed the week of training, away performances and injury news.
TRAINING THIS WEEK
“The week of training has been pretty positive,” said the manager. “We had some honest discussions and meetings at the start of the week. We tried to get that out of the way as much as we could on Monday to get it out of the system of the players and the staff about the result on the weekend.
“Then it’s been about getting our heads down and getting to work. There have been positive training sessions and assessing a couple physically as you always do, getting closer to the game and then more on the tactical and opposition elements.”
GOOD REACTION
“I’ve seen a good reaction on the whole,” he said. “A bit of shakiness, which is understandable. You learn an awful lot as a manager about people that, in theory, you’re in charge of on the back of a defeat like we had at the weekend and the manner of it.
“It’s been an interesting week from my point of view and seeing which players really want to stand up, be counted and put their hand up to be in this team.”
“We’ve been quite stable and consistent with our selection, but on the back of the performance and the result at the weekend, changes are certainly needed.”
CHANCES FOR PLAYERS
“Taylor Moore has apologised and will miss the next three games, so there’s an opportunity for a defender to come into that unit,” said the boss. “Apart from Saturday, that unit had performed pretty well and been quite consistent with the selection.
“There’s an opportunity for a player to come in. Connor Taylor came on at half-time on the weekend, so it’s about getting his match sharpness and mentality where it needs to be.”
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