Assistant manager Jimmy Bell expressed disappointment after Accrington Stanley’s 4-3 defeat to Swindon Town, emphasizing that they should have secured a positive result following a late comeback attempt.
Swindon had a commanding 4-0 lead in regular time with goals from Dan Kemp, Jake Young, Saidou Khan, and Charlie Austin.
Despite a spirited effort from Stanley, including goals from Korede Adedoyin and Brad Hills’ quick brace, Swindon managed to hold on for the win and move ahead of Stanley in the League Two standings.
Bell, who spoke to the media in the absence of manager John Coleman, noted the team’s never-say-die attitude and believed they deserved more from the game.
He highlighted the team’s statistical advantages in attempts at goal, possession, shots on target, and corners, questioning the unexpected 4-0 scoreline as a result of a “crazy game.”
Despite defensive concerns that need addressing, Bell commended the players for their resilience in attempting to salvage something from the match, providing a foundation for improvement.
Regarding Coleman’s halftime dismissal, Bell explained that it stemmed from the manager’s frustration with certain referee decisions and mentioned that Coleman was not allowed to return to the pitch after being sent off.
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