Post Match Reaction: Boss Reflects On Derby Debacle
It was a shock to the system for all involved with Nairn County as they slumped to their heaviest defeat of the season when they faced Clachnacuddin - a side which previously sat behind them in the Highland League standings.
The home side were up for it from the off as they looked to shrug of the financial woe that has engulfed the Grant Street outfit recently and threatened its very existence. Quite simply, the home side wanted it more than Nairn and it showed throughout the 90 minutes as they ran riot and recorded a score line
Nairn manager was far from happy with the effort of his players after the 90 minutes were up. Speaking after the full time whistle, he said: "We were two goals down after 15 minutes and the own goal really set the tone. We weren't at the races when he should have been and on the day, the better team won."
He added: "I am not making excuses but this is not the same team that was up there matching the top teams' defensive record wise before our long lay off. That's nine goals we have conceded in the last two goals while previously our strength this season has been that we have not been conceding.
"All of a sudden we are making mistakes and as I say, we don't look like we're the same team.
"Clach wanted it more but I keep emphasising there has been a change from before the long break."
The manager was already looking ahead to next week's tricky home tie against title hopefuls Huntly.
He said: "I don't have a magic wand but we'll be working hard to make sure turn things back around in our favour when we play Huntly."
Meanwhile, the draw for the first round of the Highland League Cup
