AFC Fylde players have shown both sides of their game this season
Craig Mahon hailed his AFC Fylde players’ versatility as they look to back up five-star displays at home against Alfreton Town today.
Having hit 10 goals in the wins over Peterborough Sports and Spennymoor Town, the Coasters welcome an Alfreton team equally in need of three points.
While Mahon’s players are chasing down National League North leaders South Shields, this afternoon’s opponents sit third-bottom.
Although they have only won two of their last 11, both of those victories have come in the last five games – as well as a midweek draw at Chester FC.
Luca Thomas’ goal gave Fylde victory at the Impact Arena in November and Mahon told the club’s media team: “That game was one of those you look back on and I remember the grittiness and determination from the lads to get three points.
“We weren’t great, we weren’t at it. We started off really well but we never really kicked on and then, second half, we were under the cosh for 45 minutes.
“We’ve not had a lot of that this year but the lads dug in. That was one of the games where I knew we were working with a really good group.
“They can go out and play like they did the other night (against Spennymoor) but they can flip it, dig deep and get results even when they’re not at it.
“We watched them against Chester the other day. They put up a great battle and could have easily got three points as well.
“We’ve got to be respectful, but fear no-one, and make sure that we go out and try to do our thing.”