Solihull Moors suffered a 2-1 defeat against Maidenhead United, leaving manager Andy Whing frustrated with their home struggles. The team’s fourth position in the National League table has highlighted the need for improvement in their home performances. Whing expressed his disappointment, stating that their home form has been a challenge despite their impressive away record. He emphasized the importance of addressing this issue and finding a solution.
Whing admitted that their recent match was the poorest performance of the season. He attributed their struggles to a drop in standards and the inability to maintain consistency at home. He highlighted the impact of having too many players off their game and emphasized the need for every player to contribute effectively. According to Whing, being second best in every aspect of the game leads to unfavorable results, and the team’s efforts to recover in the last moments of the match were not enough.
Looking ahead, Whing acknowledged the upcoming game against Gateshead and emphasized the need to approach it differently. He recognized the contrasting style of play between Maidenhead and Gateshead, stressing the importance of being proactive and assertive in their next match. Whing expressed confidence in the team’s away performance and emphasized the urgency of finding a solution to their home struggles.
Maidenhead’s goals came from Tobi Sho-Silva and Reece Smith, with Mark Beck scoring a late consolation goal for Solihull Moors. Despite their efforts to reduce the deficit, the home side was unable to secure a positive result.
Solihull Moors will face Gateshead at the ARMCO Arena on Tuesday, November 21, and Whing is determined to see an improved performance from his team.