Boss feels let down at Bridge

Dejected Stourbridge manager Gary Hackett has admitted the last five days have been his worst week at the club.

Hackett is in his sixth season as the Glassboys manager and has seen his side ship ten goals in their last two games, losing 6-1 to Hemel Hempstead and then 4-0 at Rugby on Tuesday.

Stourbridge won at Buxton for the second time in a week to add an FA Trophy win to their FA Cup victory.placeholder image
Stourbridge won at Buxton for the second time in a week to add an FA Trophy win to their FA Cup victory.

They are aiming to put it right when they travel to Swindon Supermarine but Hackett knows it has been a tough time

He said: "It's probably my worst week in my years here as manager. We've had some great highs at Stourbridge and we know we have to take the lows on board.

"If I'm going to take a bit of credit when we're doing well, then I have to take the criticism as well.

"The defeat on Tuesday hurt me but I've got a tough resolve and so have the staff and we're determined to bounce back."

The Glassboys travel to Hunts Copse searching for their first win in four games and Hackett knows his side have to perform.0

He said: "I'll have a chat with Phil Lines at Brackley because they played them last week but we can't worry about the other side – if we don't perform it'll be irrelevant."

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