Liam Manning was delighted with the way in which his MK Dons side performed in Saturday’s victory over Shrewsbury Town.
Manning’s men extended their unbeaten run to 13 games after a professional 2-0 win at Stadium MK, with goals in each half from Mo Eisa and Scott Twine securing the result which moves the Dons to within a point of top spot in Sky Bet League One.
“I'm delighted with how we performed,” the Head Coach said in his post-match press conference.
“We had a break last week which threatened to knock our rhythm but I was really pleased with how the players responded - their discipline, focus and intent was terrific.
“(Shrewsbury) are a team that are well set-up defensively and they don't give up many chances but we showed good composure and good quality.
“That first goal was quality. It takes real bravery to play like that - the easier thing to do would be to smash it down the pitch, but we have players who are brave, who can think quickly, are technically good. It was a fantastic goal and it gave us a lift.
“Sometimes this season, coming out in the second half 1-0 up, we've not managed it as well as we'd have liked but we saw the game out.
“We had other chances as well as well as maybe a penalty and Harry Darling's goal, which was onside - it could have been more!”
Manning added: “The players are a delight to work with - they're a closely-connected group of players and we're seeing that transfer onto the pitch now. I feel calm knowing that we've got players who can step up and perform.”
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Liam Manning's MK Dons are back in Stadium MK action on Tuesday evening when they play host to Crewe Alexandra.
Tickets are priced from £22 adults, £17 over-65s and £7 under-18s while under-12s go FREE. To book tickets CLICK HERE, visit the Box Office at Stadium MK or call 01908 622922.
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