'Storm Dennis can go away!': Blackpool's Chris Maxwell says he's sick to death of tricky weather conditions

The 29-year-old put in an impressive display in Saturday’s goalless draw at AFC Wimbledon, helping Pool keep their first clean sheet in 18 in a game that was blighted by strong winds.

The Seasiders have endured a run of games in the stormy weather and Maxwell admits it’s made life tough for David Dunn’s men.

“It was an entertaining point,” Maxwell said following the 0-0 draw at Kingsmeadow. “It was a good game for everybody and it was a competitive one.

“It was difficult conditions yet again - I’m sick to death of saying that!

“But we played some great stuff, had some great chances but at least we’ve stopped the rot and got a point on the road as well as a clean sheet.

“Me and Steve Banks (goalkeeping coach) have been racking our brains trying to change little things here and there to try and have a chance with certain things.

“Sometimes you’ve just got to hold your hands up, although I was half expecting one to fly in with the wind on Saturday.

“I’m sick to death of the conditions, Dennis can go away for all I care!

“But it’s a clean sheet and that’s something we can build on. We’re all looking forward to the game against Bolton on Tuesday now.

“It is difficult, but it’s difficult for everybody. Your distribution has got to be on point because you’re striking into such a heavy wind. But you’ve just got to get on with it.

“All the years of practicing those sort of things come off for days like this.”

Maxwell opted to punch on several occasions on Saturday, leading to suggestions that was a deliberate tactic given the swirling wind.

But the shot stopper says that wasn’t the case, adding: “You take every ball on its merit.

“I pride myself on taking crosses, being aggressive and being on the front foot.

“It was difficult conditions and they were crowding our six-yard box, as we did in the second half to try and use the wind to our advantage.

“Coming through a load of bodies you just have to make sure you get something on it.”

Maxwell also found it difficult finding his destination with his kicks forward, with the ball often getting caught up in the swirling wind.

The keeper, who arrived on a short-term deal until the end of the season in January, is looking forward to an occasion where he can display his talent on the ball.

“It’s a massive part of the goalkeeper’s job nowadays, it’s changed a lot in the last 20 years,” he said.

“We’re no longer just shot stoppers, we’ve got to be an 11th player - and that’s something I pride myself on.

“I just can’t wait until a day where it’s calm so I can start clipping balls to the full backs and linking up with the frontman a bit better.

“But I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself in the games I’ve played so far and I hope it continues.”