Harrison: We Didn't Take Advantage Of Our Play

Hartlepool United now have two points from their opening five matches after a 2-0 loss away at Bromley and their manager says they need to work harder.

After their third loss in the opening five games this season, Craig Harrison admits they have to be more clinical, writes Tom Feaheny.

Speaking to the club's website Harrison said they simply didn't turn chances and possession into goals.

“I think we started the game really well, up until they scored the goal – which was the first time they went in to our penalty area – we were in complete control of the game.

He added: “You have to score when you’re on top in a game but you’ve also got to be resilient enough not to concede if you come under a bit of pressure.

After once again falling behind in a match, Harrison said the moment that happens they have a completely different game to face.

“We’ve spoken about it again and again but we’re then chasing the game and the mentality changes – you can only do that so many times and today we couldn’t do it.

“We have to stay in games and be better as a team defensively – at the moment we look like we’re going to have to score two or three goals to win and it can’t be like that.

“We have to give ourselves a better platform and a foundation to work from.”

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