“We fully respect what Chorley are about”: AFC Fylde get set for next step in title quest
Craig Mahon has outlined the challenge ahead as AFC Fylde play the first of their Easter games this afternoon.
They go into today’s match four points clear at the top of National League North, having played a game more than nearest challengers South Shields, after beating Marine 2-0 on Tuesday.
Speaking to Fylde’s media team, the head coach said: “We treat every game with the same attitude and we go into it, after Tuesday, with a bit of positivity about it.
“We fully respect what Chorley are about, what they can do to us, so it’s going to be a good game but it’s going to be a tough one too.
“Chorley are going to be a really tough team, I’ve watched their last couple of games and they’re a tough team to play against.
“With it being local, it gives us that extra incentive as well so it’s going to be a good one and hopefully it’s a good day for football and we can come out on top.”
Goals from Adam Lewis and Conor McAleny gave Fylde three points in midweek, taking them to 100 league goals this season for good measure.
Both goals came late on in each half with the Coasters’ composure pleasing Mahon.
“It was great to see the lads show patience,” he added.
“They keep persevering with what we’re trying to do and, eventually, I knew the quality they had would shine through.
“It was really good: 2-0, a clean sheet and three points, you can’t ask for more than that.”