‘Bristol Rovers didn’t do much better than us” the view from Harrogate

Harrogate manager Simon Weaver didn’t think Rovers did too much on Saturday. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)Harrogate manager Simon Weaver didn’t think Rovers did too much on Saturday. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
Harrogate manager Simon Weaver didn’t think Rovers did too much on Saturday. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The view from the Harrogate camp is that Bristol Rovers were scruffy in their victory

Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver says that Bristol Rovers weren’t much better than his side in their 1-0 defeat on Saturday.

Nick Anderton’s goal in the 64th minute was the only goal of the game as the Gas ended a four-game losing run.

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Rovers moved up to 16th following the victory, whilst Harrogate dropped down the table to seventh and are now winless in four matches.

It was the first time that Harrogate had lost at home this season, whilst Barton’s men claimed just their second away victory.

The statistics were in favour of the Yorkshire side, who came out on top in their number of shots, shots on target, possession, as well as passes and how accurate they are.

“I wouldn’t say Bristol Rovers did that much better than us, but they got a scruffy goal and it went their way today,” said Weaver to the Harrogate Advertiser.

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The manner of the goal was the most frustrating aspect of the match for Weaver. Glenn Whelan’s forward ball fell to Alfie Kilgour who headed the ball into the path of Anderton who scuffed the ball home.

“I’m frustrated and I’m annoyed with the goal we conceded because we had eight versus four in the box,” he said.

“We’ve got people retreating to the line and not going to the player, and as we always say, it’s not the space, it’s the man who scores.”