Wigan manager Shaun Maloney was full of praise for the Imps following our 0-0 draw this Saturday.
In a game that did little to delight the 8,500 fans who attended, City kept a clean sheet and earned a point to keep us in the top six at this early stage of the season.
Wigan, who defeated Bristol Rovers 4-0 last weekend, never found a rhythm and, other from hitting the outside of the post with a header, were hardly able to break through our defence. At the other end of the field, we were similarly confined to a few half-chances and crosses.
However, what did not make for an enjoyable spectacle for viewers was a
It was a lot tougher than it appeared for the players, and Maloney credited us with making it difficult for his team. “We kept trying to create chances and win the game,” he told reporters.
“In the final 10 minutes, we had to deal with a lot of long balls and set plays.” It was difficult since they (Lincoln City) are quite strong defensively, and we struggled to break through.
“They’ve had a fantastic record since the manager came in, and he’s made them difficult to beat.
“They are one of, if not the best, set play teams in the league, and they are very adept at high pressing, which hurts you when they win.
“The performance in huge parts was good; yet, I’d like
It’s a little faster at times, but we have to give the opponent credit for making it really difficult.”
It’s wonderful to hear a manager’s opinion that fits and compliments ours, especially because the game itself was not particularly outstanding. The result means we have yet to defeat Wigan at the Bank in front of spectators this century; we did win behind closed doors during COVID, but before to that, you have to go back to 1998, when Tony Battersby’s goal handed us a win in front of fans.
That run may be unwanted, but next weekend we have a chance to steal a coveted record, as we head to Cambridge United hoping to secure our 13th away match unbeaten, which could break a 44-year old record.
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