York City boss Scott Lindsey makes chances admission and issues Josh Stones update after win over Gillingham
Scott Lindsey has reflected on York City’s 3-0 win over Gillingham - and issued a Josh Stones update
Scott Lindsey felt York City “had enough chances to win two games of football” during their 3-0 victory over Gillingham.
Joe Grey fired the hosts ahead with just two minutes on the clock but finding a second proved tricky.
It was not until Gillingham were reduced to 10 men by Zane Albarus’ dismissal that the heavens opened and York made sure of their win via Jovan Malcolm and Ollie Pearce.
Scott Lindsey on York City performance
“I felt it was a strong test actually,” said Lindsey. “I think that they pressed us really well, in the first half especially.
“We found it hard to get our control with lots of possession, more so in the first half. I just wanted us to stay on the ball a little longer and make more passes, but we were good and clinical in the moment we needed to be.
“We got through them on a number of occasions and probably had enough chances to win two games of football today.
“You probably felt in that first half, is it going to be one of those days where we don't score a second and it comes back to haunt us later on in the game? But we didn't. We stuck at it and we scored two really good goals in the second half and then rested really well with the ball in the second half when they obviously went down to 10 men, and kind of ran the clock down really well with the ball. I was really pleased with the performance on the whole.”
Josh Stones update
Those who were in the LNER Community Stadium early to soak up the atmosphere spotted Josh Stones doing individual work on the pitch.
The 22-year-old forward is yet to feature this season due to a back problem but is making progress with his rehabilitation.
“He's doing bits on his own at the moment still,” said Lindsey. “We're probably going to be looking at the next two weeks, maybe he joins in bits with the lads.
“And you're probably looking at maybe another two weeks after that where he can be maybe introduced to the squad.”