Jon Connelly admitted his side needed a game of that standard after they came off the back of a 4-1 defeat to the hands of Pollok on Wednesday as he looks to compete on all fronts next season with his Fauldhouse side.
He said; ” They’re (Pollok) the team to beat, i don’t see us playing a better standard of team through in the east this year. We needed a result like that tonight, it showed us what standard we needed to be playing at to be competing for honours this season. OK, we did well last season getting promoted first time of asking but we saw tonight we have still got a lot to do to be ready for the Super League this year. I thought the score didn’t flatter us towards the end of the game either. You get games like this though that come along and give you the kick up the rear that you need.”
JC also commented on his new signings coming in and bedding into the squad during pre season;
“The new boy’s have been brilliant, they’ve came in and done really well as far as i’m concerned. Joe (McCafferty) I thought did really well tonight even though his mistake lead to the third goal (See Lok’s Adventure here). All they’re attitude has been different class and they’re trying to play football. I’m really happy that I’ve been able to get them on board for this season. They’ll be crucial to the squad.”
Fauldhouse kick off their league campaign away to Broughty Ferry on Saturday. JC commented on his side’s opening fixture, saying:
“Look its a tough start, i feel that they’re going to be right up there at the top end of the table at the end of the season. But again we can only play what is infront of us, and take it a game at a time.
“I certainly dont believe that we will be towards the bottom of the league this year, i see us competing up towards the top and hopefully get the club a wee cup run too, keep the success on the park coming. Games like this tonight and against Airdrie on Thursday can only mean good things for us as it sets us a standard that we know we regularly have to play at and to keep a set intensity throughout.”
On the note of Airdrie, Fauldhouse can boast a fine record of helping four players progress from the juniors up to the senior game. JC expressed his personal delight in being able to help four lads progress through the ranks.
He said; ” Aye its a personal success for myself and Patrick (Pyrott) but its a success for the club. We’ve been able to get four boys Jake, Ben McGhee and young Matthew who sparked “Bawgate” and Patrick all go and earn contracts at Livingston, Airdrie and Clyde respectively. As a manager i want to help young players kick on to the next level and help get them there, i get a buzz off of that, its brilliant for Fauldhouse and the junior game.”
Jon’s message to Fauldhouse and surrounding areas was; “Get involved, come along and support us, we’re not here to be fighting relegation this season, Fauldhouse are in it to go and give it a good crack and hopefully go and do something. Maybe try and fly the flag for the East region in the Scottish Cup even though there’s still a good few decent sides left. Who knows what could happen but hopefully we can so something.”
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