'So proud' - Crawley Town boss emphatically praises his side after defeat at MK Dons

Kellan Gordon puts in a tackle against MK Dons. Picture: Jane Russell

Crawley Town boss Scott Lindsey was emphatic in his praise for his side despite the 2-0 defeat at MK Dons – but wants his side to e more aggressive in front of goal.

Reds dominated the game with 58% possession and had 10 shots on goal, but only three were on target. And goals from Joe Tomlinson and Alex Gilbey – which was disputed because of a foul in the build up – punished them.

But Lindsey was pleased with the performance. “I thought we were outstanding tonight,” he said. “We played so, so well. The effort the lads put in was incredible. We have had illness throughout the camp. The coaching staff have been ill. Nick Tsaroulla was prepared to play but fell ill and didn’t travel so we had to make changes.

“But the effort they put in tonight was outstanding, the way we passed the ball, the way we pressed. We get into that final third and it’s just that last bit where we can definitely improve on.”