Barnet FC manager praises squad depth after Accrington win
Dean Brennan highlights competitive training session and tactical substitutions following a 2-1 victory.
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Barnet manager Dean Brennan has declared his current squad the strongest he has ever managed, citing the team's 2-1 victory over Accrington on Saturday as evidence. The win followed a previous 3-3 draw against Chesterfield where Barnet conceded an equaliser in injury time.
Brennan told BBC Radio London that the squad did not dwell on the disappointing draw at Chesterfield. Instead, players who had not been featuring regularly participated in a competitive 11-a-side training match during the week. In this session, those players defeated the first team 5-2, a performance Brennan described as 'fantastic'.
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Tactical Adjustments Lead to Victory
Despite being satisfied with the team's performance at Chesterfield, Brennan made a tactical substitution at half-time against Accrington after going a goal down. Nnamdi Ofoborh was replaced by Damola Ajayi, who provided width on the right wing. Charlie Lakin scored both goals to secure the 2-1 win, with Brennan praising Lakin as a 'sensational' signing.
Brennan indicated that the depth of the squad provided the necessary 'ammunition' to make effective substitutions and secure the win.
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Questions this report answers
+What was the result of Barnet's match against Accrington?
Barnet secured a 2-1 victory against Accrington on Saturday. The win was achieved after Barnet had conceded a goal and made a tactical substitution at half-time.
+How did Barnet's manager describe the squad's depth?
Manager Dean Brennan stated that the current group of players is the strongest he has ever managed. He highlighted a training match where players not regularly featuring won 5-2 against the first team.
+Who scored the goals for Barnet against Accrington?
Charlie Lakin scored both goals for Barnet in their 2-1 victory over Accrington. He has been described as a 'sensational' signing by manager Dean Brennan.
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