Reaction from Pitman

Hereford United manager Jamie Pitman gave Shrewsbury some credit after their 2-0 win at Edgar Street this afternoon.

"Their two goals were poor from our point of view but it was a tighter game than the scoreline reflects," Pitman told BBC Hereford and Worcester.

"But we have to give Shrewsbury some credit, they have come here and set about us but they did show us some respect.

"They're third in the league for goodness sake and don't concede goals and are a force to be reckoned with, while we're fifth or sixth from bottom.

"We've had our moments in the game but their two goals were poor from our point of view.

"We've been under pressure all season and we go into the next three games under pressure."

Several players were missing today and Pitman was asked by Keith Hall if they would be available on Monday for the Morecambe game.

"We're hoping so. Waide has had a bit of tonsilitis, Jason Price has got bronchitis he had to sit on the bench, Ryan Valentine has just come back from injury, he's to sit on the bench, Dan Strafford has had a bereavement.

"People shut 'put on subs' but those lads were struggling themselves."

Stefan Stam also missed the game with a groin injury.

"He's a big loss, he's a good player."

Hall then asked Pitman if he would give credit to John Trewick and Graham Turner's side this afternoon.


Jamie Pitman and Graham Turner having a few words - picture from Andy Compton of the Hereford Journal.

"I give credit to Graham Turner, yes I do. They've got a decent side, their budget is probably two to three times the size of ours. And we are trying to compete with them.

"And that's probably why there are because they have a massive squad to choose from. And we are where we are."

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