ARTHUR Read admits Colchester United’s thrilling 5-4 win over league leaders Notts County was a nail-biting game to play in.
But the U’s midfielder says he relished being part of a memorable contest, at the JobServe Community Stadium.
Read scored two magnificent goals in Colchester’s triumph, which was a class
The 23-year-old was the U’s man of the match after playing a starring role in their win – and says he loved being involved in such a great game, even if it was nerve-racking at times.
The 23-year-old was the U’s man of the match after playing a starring role in their win – and says he loved being involved in such a great game, even if it was nerve-racking at times.
“It was a massive win – to beat Notts and having already beaten Gillingham, it shows that we can beat these top sides.
“It was a massive win – to beat Notts and having already beaten Gillingham, it shows that we can beat these top sides.
“It would have been horrible had we conceded near the end – this season, we’ve conceded a few late goals so to grind it out with ten men and a lot of added time it was deserved, I think.
“I think a lot of us were shattered after about 60 minutes, the way they kept passing it and playing good football.
“I think a lot of us were shattered after about 60 minutes, the way they kept passing it and playing good football.
His first was a magnificent free-kick from 20 yards, with his second strike equally spectacular from long range, in the second half.
“For my second goal, I don’t think there was any other option on – I think I was the only one forward!
“I think the first couple of games, I probably wasn’t at my best but after that, the last probably seven games I’ve been really happy.
Read has been in excellent form for Colchester over recent weeks, with his display against Notts County the latest of a string of fine performances.“I’m constantly trying to get on the ball and trying to make things happen for the team, so it’s been positive.”
Read will be hoping to help Colchester follow up their impressive win over Notts County with another three points at Newport County, tomorrow night.
“We don’t want to have won against Notts County and then have a poor performance or a loss on Tuesday.
“Consistency is the main thing now and all of us will be feeling positive, going into the game.”
