Bradley Pritchard column

By Bradley Pritchard
Tamworth midfielder

There really isn't any time to relax. This means any complacency and we could find ourselves dragged down

This week has come off the back of a very important bank holiday weekend for us. Our aim over that period was to win both games because each game was, as the gaffer [Gary Mills] described, a six pointer.

It has allowed us to jump a few places, but looking at the points difference, there really isn't any time to relax. This means any complacency and we could find ourselves dragged down.

Another positive would be the fact that we've managed to score seven goals over the two games. It's been a long time coming really, but fingers crossed it can continue.

As you'd expect though, winning matches has a huge impact on the changing room ambience. The Barrow game gave us a much needed boost of confidence. So we couldn't wait to play Monday's game against Forest Green.

Even Buster was in a good mood. You could tell because he finally gave out a new pair of socks to Iyseden (Christie). Four games left and he's still guarding the new kit like they were a packet of Hobnobs.

After the game the mood was lively and the lads were buzzing. In the shower, Jake (Jake Sheridan) was telling anyone who'd listen that he's now scored two in two games.

Shawsy (Tom Shaw) was in the other side of the room giving a step-by-step analysis of how to take a penalty. Dessy (Des Lyttle) was stuck between devouring the post-match pizza and moaning that he's too old to play two games in three days.

It was all good banter, but poor Briscoe (Michael Briscoe) received the most stick from the group when they said the stadium announcer hadn't even finished saying his name before he punched the ball and gave a penalty away.

LAMBS' REMAINING FIXTURES

Saturday, 10 April - Luton (h)

Saturday, 17 April - Crawley (a)

Tuesday, 20 April - AFC Wimbledon (a)

Saturday, 24 April - Ebbsfleet (h)

He says he didn't handball it, but I don't think I'd admit it either if I did. I think he's been hit hard by the fact that the lads who play cards during the coach journeys have banned him from joining in.

The only bad news on the way back was that Wyldey (Michael Wylde) was the only person to win the match predictor, so he took all the winnings and he made sure he celebrated enough to annoy everyone.

Back at training, it was good to have Wrighty (Nick Wright) back. His ankle still looks like an orange, but he's now running and he says he's hoping to be involved before the end of the season. He even took part in the '8 v 8's.

Special mention needs to go out to Macca (Neil Mckenzie) who dominated the last game we had. Everything he hit flew into the top corner, so needless to say, his team won, despite looking shaky at the end.

Because it's Easter holidays, both Geebo and Des have brought in their sons. During our warm-down Geebo was giving his son, Oliver (I think he's five or six years old), a little coaching session on kicking with both feet. I think Oliver must have lost interest, because two minutes later, Geebo was running round the pitch, while Oliver was jumping on the physio's mini trampoline without a care in the world.

Dessy's son Tyler is about 13 or 14. Des does a bit with him after our sessions, whether it's running or technique. He's at Wolves at the moment.

The lads get him involved when we're having lunch after training. To be honest he joins in and is always quick to make fun of Wyldey or Smudge if they steal his yoghurt.

All the lads can't wait for the game on Saturday against Luton. It may be the largest crowd at the Lamb this season.

They are confident after their recent performances, and they're also challenging for the title. We enjoy the title of 'underdogs', so it's going to be very interesting.