Poppies boss Glover challenges players to ‘keep the shirt’

The Poppies turned in a poor display and were well beaten 3-0 at home by Kidderminster Harriers last weekend.

But they bounced back in superb fashion in midweek as they inflicted a first defeat of the season on Vanarama National League North leaders King’s Lynn Town.

The visitors were reduced to 10 men when Tai Fleming pulled back Sam Bennett in the area and Decarrey Sheriff stepped up to score from the penalty spot for what proved to be the only goal of the game.

Glover made changes to his starting line-up with new signing Kornell McDonald, previously with Derby County, Ben Sault, Ben Toseland and Bennett all coming into the side.

And, having seen a marked improvement in the performance as well as the result, Glover insists it’s now up to the players to keep their spots.

The Poppies boss said: “All the things we didn’t do on Saturday, we did on Tuesday night and that helps!

“Everyone says they want a reaction after such a disappointing result and performance but the lads knew they let themselves down in front of a good crowd.

“Individually, they wanted to get back out there, put things right and restore a bit of pride in themselves and the club.

“King’s Lynn have some good players and you can see why they have won a lot of games. They have a formula there that will see them at the top end of the table.

“But we acquitted ourselves well. The players who came in did very well.

“I have given them the shirt and it’s up to them to keep it now. I’ll give you the shirt, make sure you don’t give me it back. Make sure you stay in the team.”