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Altrincham FC First Team / Little in the M.E.N
« on: October 13, 2008, 06:12:22 AM »
Nice photo too 
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/fc_united/s/1072066_altrincham_1_oxford_0
Altrincham 1 Oxford 0
by Tony Glennon
12/10/2008
COLIN Little refused to take the credit for Altrincham’s latest triumph after his 99th goal for the Robins ensured they passed their Oxford exam.
The veteran hitman struck for the fourth game running, taking his season’s tally to seven, to give Alty a 1-0 victory which stretches their unbeaten Blue Square Premier sequence to six and takes them surging up to a heady ninth place.
But Little insisted afterwards that Alty’s new-found defensive strength, rather than his own scoring prowess, has been the key to a run which has seen the Moss Lane outfit climb from the drop-zone to within three points of a play-off place.
“We’re defending far better now than at any time since we’ve been back in this division and it’s that, more than anything, which has allowed us to go on this run,” he said.
“We’re not playing that well in other areas, but we are working hard and results are breeding confidence.
“Thankfully, I’ve been able to do my bit by going on a nice little scoring roll, but I’m not getting carried away and neither should anyone else be.
“Realistically, we shouldn’t even be thinking of the play-offs.
“Let’s just get as many points as we can while the going’s good.
“We know from past experience just how quickly things can turn against you in this league.”
Little latched on to Lee Elam’s cross before firing low past visiting keeper Billy Turley in the 65th minute to secure Alty a win that takes their recent points tally to 16 from a possible 18.
Earlier, Alty’s trusty shotstopper Stuart Coburn, had produced fine saves to thwart first Jamie Guy and then Lewis Heldane.
And when Oxford threatened a late equaliser, centre-half Greg Young came to the Robins’ rescue by getting in the way of Matt Taylor’s goalbound effort.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/fc_united/s/1072066_altrincham_1_oxford_0
Altrincham 1 Oxford 0
by Tony Glennon
12/10/2008
COLIN Little refused to take the credit for Altrincham’s latest triumph after his 99th goal for the Robins ensured they passed their Oxford exam.
The veteran hitman struck for the fourth game running, taking his season’s tally to seven, to give Alty a 1-0 victory which stretches their unbeaten Blue Square Premier sequence to six and takes them surging up to a heady ninth place.
But Little insisted afterwards that Alty’s new-found defensive strength, rather than his own scoring prowess, has been the key to a run which has seen the Moss Lane outfit climb from the drop-zone to within three points of a play-off place.
“We’re defending far better now than at any time since we’ve been back in this division and it’s that, more than anything, which has allowed us to go on this run,” he said.
“We’re not playing that well in other areas, but we are working hard and results are breeding confidence.
“Thankfully, I’ve been able to do my bit by going on a nice little scoring roll, but I’m not getting carried away and neither should anyone else be.
“Realistically, we shouldn’t even be thinking of the play-offs.
“Let’s just get as many points as we can while the going’s good.
“We know from past experience just how quickly things can turn against you in this league.”
Little latched on to Lee Elam’s cross before firing low past visiting keeper Billy Turley in the 65th minute to secure Alty a win that takes their recent points tally to 16 from a possible 18.
Earlier, Alty’s trusty shotstopper Stuart Coburn, had produced fine saves to thwart first Jamie Guy and then Lewis Heldane.
And when Oxford threatened a late equaliser, centre-half Greg Young came to the Robins’ rescue by getting in the way of Matt Taylor’s goalbound effort.
So if any London Alty are going and want a cheap ticket, PM me or drop a note below.