Captain Olly Reynolds reflects on the Reserves 3-0 away win at Gorleston Reserves.
DK: How would you describe today's performance?
OR: Todays performance all round was very good, we come out the blocks really fast scoring 3 in the first 25 minutes of the game looking really strong, we then kept the ball for the last 20 minutes of the half. The second half they came out fast and we defended everything they threw at us and from the 70th minute onwards we had full control, great performance and great game management from the boys.
DK: To get a brace and continue your fine goalscoring form must be the icing on the cake?
OR: Yeah it was all within 10 minutes, scoring a volley in the box to scoring a good header and having one cleared off the line for my Hatrick. I’m glad that we are a threat from corners and I hope to keep the goal scoring record up.
DK: After a big win on Thursday, how delighted are you that you're converting chances more as a team?
OR: Thursday was an unreal win for the boys everyone involved played to their best ability putting in 110% and hoping to go far in that cup, and today i couldn’t say much different to be honest every single person involved in the game gave everything they had and it’s good to see the lads further forward finally getting the success that they all deserve.
DK: How much importance do you think the fact you've all been playing as a team for a fair while now, in terms of turning performances into results?
OR: As a team I thought we got unlucky in the first part of this season, we played very well and maybe not getting the results we deserve, but after a couple good results we finally see as a team the damage we can cause to other teams and I’m sure if we all believe this season can be the best season we have had as a squad both u18 and Reserves.
DK: Another tough trip up next, what's the collective mindset going into the game?
OR: As I’m sure I’ve said before, if we all put in 110% and work until the final whistle and put into practice the stuff we learn in training we can get a result anywhere no matter what the league says and I truly believe the lads can do this day in day out.
DK: We spoke a month ago about how you demand the utmost as captain, is that something that you take pride in, given recent results?
OR: Obviously being the captain is a great feeling knowing that lads and the mangers trust me enough to have such an important role on and off the pitch, I can take a lot of pride knowing that the lads give their all during every single game and that’s the reason we as a team we are seeing better results are heart and belief is what get us through most games and I’m hoping for many more good results in the future.
Harlyn Palmer reflects on yesterday's win for the Reserves.
DK: A perfect few days for you, how delighted are you?
HP: Yeah buzzing with both of the results this week obviously with the win in the youth cup on Wednesday got the boys right up for it today and the showed with a fast start.
DK: Two very good performances, would you say momentum is beginning to build?
HP: Yeah 100% I’d say every single game we are getting better, hopefully there is more good results to come and hopefully we can get far in the fa youth cup aswell but I’d say to confidence in the team right now is high.
DK: What's the most pleasing part of the team's recent good form?
HP: I think it’s just the fact we are scoring a lot of goals now because last season that was something that we struggled with in the reserves but with results like 3-0 today and the big win over Stanway is just really pleasing and like you said is building momentum.
DK: How would you summarise the season overall so far?
HP: I think the season so far has been a massive improvement on last year and I feel like we can push to get the highest points the reserves have ever got.
Oscar Wakeling reflects on the Under-23's win on Saturday.
DK: How would you summarise your last week of football?
OW: I think my last week of football has been a positive week , if not one of my strongest yet, I feel as if I am on great form at the moment, I started off pre season very strong scoring quite a few goals in a short space of time and i have managed to keep the goals coming as the season has started.
DK: You've been chipping in with a few goals of late, you must be proud?
OW: I am really pleased with the goals I’m getting at the minute especially in some important games such as the FA Youth Cup I’ve managed to score in both games and now we are in the third round qualifier which is all credit to the team as well, competition in the squad is the toughest it’s ever been so when I come off the bench and get a goal it’s always a nice feeling.
DK: What did you make of yesterday's win?
OW: Yesterdays win for the under 23’s was a good win the cup to push us into the next round the lads all put in the work yesterday helping each other out battling all over the pitch and winning individual battles. The second half was where we really shone and nicked more goals to put us further in front, to grab a goal in that game was also a good feeling as it put us 2-1 up so it got us the lead.
DK: What's your thoughts on your own, and the academy's, season so far?
OW: I think the season so far has been a really strong start all over picking up good results, even in training everyone is giving 110% and it’s a great environment to be around with everyone demanding standards from one another.
DK: What's pleased you most about the last week?
OW: I think the last week what has pleased me most is coming off the bench in the FA Youth Cup and scoring a goal and having quite a good game and the team getting into the next round, hopefully we can remain in form and keep pushing for results 👍.
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