Sinclair reflects on successive wins as Pirates take weekend break

Seven goals in two games gave Real Bedford plenty to take into the weekend break, with Rob Sinclair praising the courage and intensity behind the victories over Rushall Olympic and Leiston.

The Pirates have now won three successive league games. A comeback victory at Anstey Nomads began that run, before Real Bedford backed it up with a clean sheet at home to Rushall and four goals on the road at Leiston.

Rushall kept the Pirates goalless in the first half at the Ledger Stadium, but the Pirates took control after the break. Jordan Ponticelli scored twice and captain Drew Richardson headed home as Real Bedford turned a tight contest into a 3-0 win. 

Three days later, Real Bedford carried that form into a 4-1 victory in Suffolk. Josh Setchell opened the scoring and Ben Stevens doubled the lead from the spot. Leiston pulled a goal back, but Ponticelli restored the two-goal cushion with a composed chip before Stevens converted his second penalty of the evening.

“Following two really positive wins against Rushall and Leiston, we’re pleased with the position we’re in,” Sinclair said. “The performances have been full of courage, intensity and quality, and scoring seven goals across the two games shows the attacking threat we have.”

With no fixture this weekend, the squad has a chance to recover after playing three league games in eight days. Sinclair welcomed the opportunity for his players to switch off and spend time with their families before attention turns to the next away trip.

“This weekend’s break has come at a good time after a demanding run of fixtures, giving the players an opportunity to rest, recover and spend some time with their families,” he added.

“We’ll return next week refreshed and fully focused on Racing Club Warwick, which we know will be another tough away game.”

The Pirates return to league action against Racing Club Warwick on Saturday 21st November. Make the journey and support the Pirates on the road.