BRUCE: “WE SHOWED A DIFFERENT KIND OF BRAVERY”

02 Jan 2024 | Latest News

Silkmen manager Alex Bruce praised his side’s bravery in yesterday’s 3-2 victory away at Warrington Rylands to kickstart 2024 in style.  

Thanks to a John Rooney hat-trick, the Silkmen picked up all three points to the fellow Cheshire side. Bruce’s side went into halftime 2-1 in front before being pegged back early in the second half.

Macc then got the winning goal 20 minutes from time through Rooney after strong build up play from new signing Tunde Owolabi and Bruce praised his side’s comeback.

He said: “I was pleased with the reaction to go and get the third.

“I said to the players, that was our time to show a different kind of bravery,  keep the ball, play in their half, these are all the things I want.”

Bruce went on to say: “The manner and effort in which we dug in, got the win which was key as we all knew how important it was before the game so I was pleased with that.”

Macc were often enemies of their own downfall letting Rylands back into the game on two occasions which Bruce stated was the only disappointment from the game.

He said: “We gave ourselves a mountain to climb when your two nil up to concede two goals was the only disappointment of the day.”

In what is a big month of fixtures for The Silkmen in which Dorking Wanderers in The FA Trophy and league leaders Radcliffe visit The Leasing.com Stadium, Bruce touched on how important the squad’s mentality will be after a big victory.

He stated: “I hope it will stand us in good stead, it’s a really good start to the year.

“We’ve gave ourselves a chance now and we need to go and capitalise on that.”

The Silkmen return to The Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday as Lancaster City are the visitors in the first home game of the new year.

More From Our Blog

WIN A STYLISH BATH WITH BATHSHACK

WIN A STYLISH BATH WITH BATHSHACK

Can You Guess How Many Ducks Are in the Bath? Macclesfield FC has teamed up with bathroom experts Bathshack.com to give one lucky winner the chance to win a stunning bath—the exact one on display at the Macclesfield Stadium! Think you can guess how many rubber ducks...

ENA MILL EXTEND MAJOR PARTNERSHIP DEAL

ENA MILL EXTEND MAJOR PARTNERSHIP DEAL

Macclesfield FC are delighted to confirm that Ena Mill have renewed their major partnership deal ahead of the 2025/26 season. This lucrative deal will see Ena Mill enjoy full matchday hospitality in the Westwood VIP Lounge and have their evocative branding placed...

JOSEF YARNEY JOINS THE SILKMEN

JOSEF YARNEY JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of defender Josef Yarney following his summer departure from Boreham Wood. The 27-year-old becomes our second addition of the summer following the arrival of Isaac Buckley-Ricketts. Having started his Youth career...