Calderwood 'liked a lot' about Cobblers display but laments same old story
Colin Calderwood appreciated the application and effort of his players against Bradford City on Friday but lamented the same mistakes that led to another defeat.
After a promising start at Valley Parade, Stephen Humphrys was left unmark to head home on 14 minutes and that proved the decisive moment in the contest as Cobblers huffed and puffed but lacked the necessary quality to create chances.
"There was much more spirit and much more endeavour,” said Calderwood. “We got washed away in the second half at Mansfield and the mistakes we made that day were probably repeated again for Bradford’s goal.
"I liked a lot of what the lads did and I like the way they’ve worked this week. Their application has never been in doubt and the fans appreciated that at the end of the game. Obviously the disappointment over where we are is massive but you have to feel that this group is still going and still working hard and they are doing that.
"There were moments where I thought we did OK, and it was a decent start, but again we’ve lost a goal in the first 15 minutes and that’s happened too many times since Christmas. The goals we’re losing are very, very simple. There’s no genius in them. That’s something we have to improve.
"But you have to represent your club in the best way and I thought the players did that exceptionally well and I’m really pleased with their application.”