Under-18s defender Hayden Carson was ecstatic about the team’s “brilliant” performance after defeating Stoke City 3-0 in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Despite the pouring rain and strong wind, the young Wolves seemed to enjoy themselves at Compton on Saturday, with goals from Fabian Reynolds, Fabian Salmon and Conor McLeod leading them to a dominating victory over the visiting Potters. Skipper Carson was impressed with the team’s improvement from last week’s defeat away at Sunderland while confessing his love towards the cold weather.
On the performance
“I thought it was brilliant. Everyone worked hard. Especially after last week, when we were outrun and outperformed (against Sunderland).
“It wasn’t our best performance then, so I think everyone’s been working hard in the training this week to get it right, and today we got a really good result.”
On the improvement made
“The most important thing was our work-rate and competitiveness.
“This week has been all about the hard side of the game and I think that’s the reason we won the game very comfortably 3-0 today.”
On the clean sheet
“For myself as a defender to get a clean sheet is brilliant.
“The whole team kept the concentration throughout the game and that’s why we got the clean sheet and the performance that we got.”
On converting more chances
“When we came in at half-time, the feedback was that we should’ve been four or five goals up with the chances that we had.
“At 2-0, they still had a chance in the game, so going forward we just tried to put the chances away to feel more comfortable.”
On the wet and rainy conditions
“I don’t mind it at all, I could just wear a t-shirt!
“I get used to it once I’m out there and running. But I think Stoke didn’t really fancy it in the cold today, so all of us working hard did very well.”
On the three knee-slide celebrations seen
“Oh, I would love to do it too if I scored! I just don’t get much of those chances if I’m honest. Hopefully next time!”
Interview by Eetu Ikola
