After a bright start to the season Welton have taken just 2 points out of a possible nine in their last 3 League games a run which has seen them surrender leads late on to Scothern United and AFC Hykeham which were both games that many experts expected Welton to win.Media critics have sited a number of reasons for Weltons dip in form and rumours continue to circle over dressing room unrest but Carter rushed to deny that there is any rift in the dressing room.
“The results speak for themselves.”
“We’re in a poor position in the League and it’s mostly down to us shooting ourselves in the foot surrendering leads.”
“It’s impossible for anyone to pinpoint what has gone wrong in recent Weeks but I also feel it’s disrespectful to the opposition to say that throwing away leads has been all our own doing.”
“Teams role their sleeves up against us and It’s not always easy for us to play the football that we want to, so we have to find the balance between playing good passing football and sensible football that doesn’t see the ball end up in the back of our net.”
“It would be nice to be able to play like we did against Varsity in the County Cup every Week but the teams we play against just don’t allow us to do that and we’re finding out the hard way at the minute that we are a team that every one wants to beat because they know we are a good side.”
“But there is still a togetherness in the squad and we’re all working to put things right.”
“We need a lift and what better lift can we get than Luke coming back?”
Clifford was one of Weltons top stars for three Seasons before moving away to Australia for a Year and Carter believes that if Clifford can settle straight back into the side then Welton will soon start climbing back up the table.
“Luke can provide a good balance for the team on the left hand side.” Said Cater
“He’s one of the best players Welton have ever had and he’s up their with the best in Lincoln.”
“I should think his fitness will be an issue for a couple of Weeks and I’m pretty sure he’ll be asking to borrow my boots at some point but it is vital that we get him back playing again.”