Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Hurst was left angry as a late goal gave Mansfield Town a 2-1 victory, leaving his side suffering after six defeats in their opening seven games.
He claimed he thought a win against Stags was within reach today, especially after Leo Castledine put them ahead in the second minute.
However, Lee Gregory equalized from the penalty on 49 minutes, and three minutes later, Aaron Lewis saved the day after home keeper Christy Pym made a critical save in the 83rd minute. “To say I am frustrated is probably not a strong enough word,” Hurst joked.
“We have issues to address as soon as possible.”Sometimes we have to put our hands up and give the enemy credit. “I have nothing against Mansfield, but I believe that game was meant to be won today, or if it wasn’t, you had to learn something from it.
“We got the early goal and I thought for the majority of the first half we were the best team.”We played some fantastic football and got into nice situations, but we didn’t take enough precautions at the end and appeared to settle for being one up.”
He added: “Then Mansfield had a few of moments, and we know the crowd gets up here, feeds into the players, and gives
They are alive and full of energy.
“The second half didn’t start the way we intended – it was a penalty and a horrible decision that gave them a boost – but we got through it, and then losing the game at the end was so painful.
“The Mansfield keeper had just made a good save for them and done his job.”We have to stick together now, but you must also be allowed to express your grievances.
“Sometimes difficult talks must be held and truths expressed.
“There are plenty of games left, but be honest. “We have to try to make things right.”
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