Manager Mitch Brundle has praised the willingness of his new-look Dover squad to take criticism on board. Whites earned a hard-fought 2-1 National League South success at Slough last Saturday.
There’s a long way to go, of course, but for a side tipped to have been relegated this campaign, four points from three league matches has been a decent start despite Tuesday’s derby 1-0 loss at Tonbridge. “They’re all willing to learn,” said 28-year-old Brundle, speaking before their midweek defeat. “Every single one is willing to take advice and criticism on board.
That’s good because I’m always ruthless. “Once you accept one bad performance, they think it’s okay to have another one. “But people have written them off and it’s got a fire in their bellies.” Brundle conceded Dover were slightly fortunate to leave Slough with the points after substitute Luke Baptiste struck the all-important third goal late on.
He suggested: “Getting a late winner is better than winning 3-0 because of the emotions and adrenaline it brings. “It’s not good for me on the sidelines!