It’s not bad luck (21.10.05)

Taylor determined to defy fate and make his own luck

PAINFULLY narrow defeats at Havant & Warterlooville and Bishop’s Stortford have left Maidenhead United five points adrift of the pack.
But boss Carl Taylor has rejected the ‘unlucky’ tag, while assuring the fans of happier times ahead.
He said: “We’re not unlucky. I hate that word. I’m afraid you make your own luck in this game.
“We’re disappointed we didn’t win both games, let alone get draws, especially on Tuesday.
“In terms of what we put in, we didn’t get out what we deserved.
“At Havant they might say they created more chances on goal. But Martin Hayes and his players said we gave them (Bishop’s Stortford) a lesson in football on Tuesday night.
“Stortford are 10 points above us, but if you’d watched on Tuesday you’d think we were 10 points above them.
“We could and should have won both games.
“We’re that close to being a strong side in this league.”
Indeed, it is only United’s woeful scoring record that is keeping them in the bottom three, perhaps explaining why Taylor is hoping to sign two new strikers by next week.
However, the York Road boss claims his latest trip to the transfer market is only to add depth to his front line, saying: “We’re not weak. The players I have can do it.
“They’re lacking a bit of confidence, but I’m backing them and they are starting to show signs. It’s only a matter of time now.
“The fact I’m bringing two more in is to strengthen for later in the season.”
Unfortunately, the new players will probably arrive too late for tomorrow’s six-pointer at home to Eastleigh, a game which Taylor has admitted will be a hard one to win.
He said: “I had them (Eastleigh) watched this week and they’re solid. I think they’ll be tougher than Stortford. But I have great belief in my players and as a team we’re not lacking in confidence.
“We know someone’s going to get it sooner or later. We know we can do it.
“It’s only a matter of time until we get a good win.
“Then we’ll get the momentum going and we’ll be fine.”