Luke Williams explains 'disappointment' at Notts County League One double-header

Notts County manager Luke Williams vented his disappointment at his side's performances in the pre-season double header with Cambridge United on Saturday.

Williams saw his side take on the League One outfit in two 70-minute games on Saturday as preparations for the 2022/23 National League campaign continued.

Sam Smith netted a brace for the hosts in the first game to hand Mark Bonner's side victory but Notts were on the winning side in the following contest courtesy of a hat-trick from summer signing Macaulay Langstaff.

Harvey Knibbs put the U's ahead with two clinical finishes early in the game. However, Williams' XI including Aden Chicksen, Jim O'Brien and Frank Vincent recovered well to earn the victory thanks to Langstaff.

The former Gateshead striker completed a perfect hat-trick one minute before the hour mark when he latched onto Cal Roberts' header to turn the game around on its head. The victory means the Magpies have won four of their friendly fixtures this summer.

Despite the impressive turnaround at St Neots Town, Williams did not hide his frustrations at the performances against Cambridge. Asked how he assessed the two performances, Williams said: "In the first period we started the game very well. We started the game well and managed to control.

"I was disappointed we didn't do that well enough. When we did get into good positions, we made the wrong decision, I was disappointed with that. It felt like Cambridge were brave, they pressed us and we got into a rut.

"We needed to play quicker through the press. I was very disappointed with that. We seemed to keep making the same mistake. In the second game, I was very disappointed with the beginning because Cambridge came out very aggressive and they pressed