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Akrigg: 'We can put things right tonight'

Akrigg: 'We can put things right tonight'

Callum Chadwick21 Aug 2019 - 14:30
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Co-boss eager for Widnes to bounce back from Saturday's loss at Ramsbottom

Steve Akrigg has urged his players to bounce back from an opening day defeat with the visit of Droylsden tonight.

Widnes were 2-0 up and cruising at Ramsbottom United on Saturday before the dismissal of Danny Shaw right on half-time turned the game on its head, and the Rams fought back in the second half to eventually win 3-2.

Victory tonight over the Bloods would provide the perfect tonic after a heartbreaking loss to start to the campaign, and Akrigg has challenged the side to put things right as quickly as possible.

"Droylsden will be a tough game but we've got take the positives from Saturday and build on it," Akrigg said.

"Only having to wait four days to play again is a good thing for us after losing a game in that manner because we're straight back on it and don't have to stew over it for a week.

"The lads have got a chance to put it right in front of our home supporters and get three points on the board.

"I'd like to think that we can beat Droylsden based on what I saw at Rammy and produce another good performance.

"At a minimum, I'll be asking the lads to match the performance levels produced in the first half on Saturday."

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