Chesterfield v York City: Scott Lindsey highlights League Two 'eye-opener' as new threat explained
York City boss Scott Lindsey has previewed his side’s trip to Chesterfield
York City boss Scott Lindsey believes the way in which his side have been attacked by opponents has been an “eye-opener” for his players.
The Minstermen clinched the National League title last term, ending a decade-long EFL exile. A second consecutive promotion is the aim, yet the fourth tier has presented the club with fresh challenges from the get-go.
Third-placed York have been tipped by many to achieve their goal but have not been coming up against clubs content with sitting deep.
League Two ‘eye-opener’
“I think you need to play more aggressive at this level of football,” said Lindsey. “Also, to take into consideration, probably when you play in the division below, there will be a lot of teams bank up and sit in, and nullify spaces.
“Every team comes here, home and away, and tries to win. We have to make sure we’re ready for that, and ready to win as well.
“I think it’s been an eye-opener, probably for the supporters, but for the players as well. Actually, we’ve got to be on point every game.”
Beating the press
The willingness of opponents to press high rather than wait for a York error has heightened the need for Lindsey’s players to be sharp in possession.
He has an embarassment of attacking riches at his disposal yet it is only when the press is defeated they can be fully unleashed.
“Teams come after us,” he said. “So we have to really play through the lines quickly and aggressively. Swindon kept coming and pressing but we found spaces beyond their press.
“All I will say is that I know, through winning promotion out of this level before [with Crawley Town], with a far worse team that what I’ve got now, I know what it takes to get promoted out of this division. I know what we’ve got to do and how we’ve got to do it. I feel the players are nailing it really well. I think we look more aggressive.”
Chesterfield challenge
Paul Cook’s Chesterfield will host York tomorrow (September 19) and are unlikely to sit in a low block in pursuit of their first home league win of the season.
“I don’t see Paul Cook’s team not pressing us,” said Lindsey. “I think they’ll come after us again.
“They back themselves to steal the ball off you. We have got to be so clean with our play but once we’re through their press, that’s when we can hurt teams.
“That’s what I mean by rock and roll football. We can be more aggressive once we get through that initial press, we can then go and hopefully score some goals.”