Aspin wants to end the season with a win on Saturday

Harrogate Town manager Neil Aspin was critical of his side's performance in their 2-1 Blue Square North defeat at Redditch on Tuesday.

"I'm very unhappy. Even though it's the second to last game and there's nothing to play for, you're playing for pride," he told BBC Radio York.

"Redditch deserved to win. There was more effort, more desire and commitment and that's what disappoints me.

"I was very disappointed with the second-half performance."

Aspin was sent from the pitch into the stand during the match after leaving his technical area to protest about the first Redditch goal.

I've told the players I want to see a reaction. I want to see something better on Saturday Harrogate Town manager Neil Aspin

"It's just frustration. You think there's nothing at stake in this game but you still want to win. You're still committed and it was a bad decision," he explained.

"The first 20 minutes I thought we were excellent. We played really well, and were well in control.

"A terrible decision by the linesman allowed the first goal. It was definitely offside but second half they deserved to win. "

Aspin wants a response from his players in the final game of the season on Saturday at Gainsborough Trinity in his last game in charge.

"I've told the players I want to see a reaction. I want to see something better on Saturday.

"It's the last game of the season. I'd like us to go out with a good performance.

"I wouldn't like us to end on tonight's game and hopefully we can be a lot better on Saturday," he said.

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