Curle left disappointed as below-par Cobblers suffer Trophy exit

Cobblers boss Keith Curle admitted he was disappointed with his side's performance after they were knocked out of the EFL Trophy by MK Dons on Tuesday.
By James Heneghan
Published 12th Jan 2021, 22:48 BST
Updated 12th Jan 2021, 22:54 BST
Joseph Mills made his comeback from injury for the Cobblers (Pictures: Pete Norton)Joseph Mills made his comeback from injury for the Cobblers (Pictures: Pete Norton)
Joseph Mills made his comeback from injury for the Cobblers (Pictures: Pete Norton)

Stephen Walker's 27th minute goal was reward for a strong start by Dons and he then sealed the deal with a late penalty, sending Town out of the competition.

"It's disappointing because it was an opportunity for us to progress in the competition," said Curle.

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"We had a period in the game in the second-half when we got a strong foothold.

Danny Rose on the attack for the Cobblers against Milton KeynesDanny Rose on the attack for the Cobblers against Milton Keynes
Danny Rose on the attack for the Cobblers against Milton Keynes

We changed the shape and changed the formation at half-time to stop the rhythm of their play and we had a good 20 minutes.

"But we weren't good enough when we were entering the final third. We gave the ball away too cheaply and that was disappointing.

"It was pleasing to get Joseph Mills back out there again and that was probably one of the few plusses to come out of the game.

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"It was important to get a game in because players need games so hopefully we've got that ring-rust out of them after 10 days off and now we have to focus on the job in hand and that's gaining points in the league."

Related topics:Keith CurleCobblersMK DonsJoseph Mills

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