Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield has stated he saw ‘some very good things’ despite his side’s 1-0 away loss at struggling Morecambe.
In what was a real six-pointer for both sides as the Chairboys continue to push for the play-offs, whilst the Shrimps are looking to avoid relegation, Cole Stockton scored an 89th-minute winner to secure the North West side’s first victory in 10 games.
FT: 🟥 Morecambe 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers🟦
— James Richings (@James_BFP) April 15, 2023
Cole Stockton's winner on 89 minutes has probably ended Wycombe's play-off push.
Morecambe's first win in 10.
Will be speaking to Bloomfield soon.
Thoughts?
For Wycombe, they remain five points off the top six with four games left.
READ MORE: Cole Stockton's 89th winner for Morecambe crushes Wycombe's push
Speaking on the positives after the defeat at the Mazuma Stadium, Bloomfield said: “I think we did some very good things in the game as we had 20 shots away from home, we hit the bar, their keeper made some brilliant saves against David and Lewis, along with several nearly moments.
“But to have all of that and leave with nothing is very disappointing.
“I thought we played most of the first half in their half and territorially, I was really pleased with our efforts as we got in behind and used their space, but, there were a couple of moments we could have made more with.
“It opened up in the second half so if we look at the facts, we’ve had 20 shots on goal away from home, and on another day, we did more than enough to win the game of football.
89 - Goal. Stockton.
— James Richings (@James_BFP) April 15, 2023
Morecambe lead.
🟥 1-0 🟦
“We’re very disappointed in the way things have turned out because we want to be better.”
The loss also means that Wycombe are yet to win a match with more possession than their opponent since March last year.
And this stat continued on April 15, as the Chairboys had 55 per cent of the ball, compared to Morecambe’s 45.
Speaking on the ball control, Bloomfield said: “Having more possession doesn’t win you games, goals do.
"So I’m not going to hide behind that in the slightest.
💙 Football. Bloody hell. Thanks to those that travelled.#MORvWYC pic.twitter.com/FTpqDTKfDK
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) April 15, 2023
READ MORE: 'He is someone who I respect' - Wycombe's Matt Bloomfield on Morecambe's Derek Adams
“We can’t hide behind anything as we have to be better if we want to get higher up the table.
"But, we did create a lot of opportunities to try and find that winner as it’s frustrating that we didn’t score.
"The boys care about their season and this club and I’ve said that before.
"We’ve got a long journey to talk things out and we’ve got another game on Tuesday to try and put things right."
Up next is Cambridge away on April 18.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here