Fleetwood boss Joey Barton praises recalled Peter Clarke but admits Ash Eastham was unlucky
Head coach Barton said: “Clarkey was superb but Ash Eastham was unlucky.
“I spoke to Ash during the week and it was just that we were going to a back three as opposed to a back four.
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Hide Ad“I thought Clarkey in the middle of the back three used his experience, his anticipation his voice and communication. I thought he was outstanding.
“Gillingham are a handful up front and you get a thorough examination.”
And Barton expects more of the same at Rotherham on Saturday, which bodes well for Clarke’s chances of retaining his place.
The Town boss added: We’ll get the same at Rotherham against a big, physical side.
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Hide Ad“They have big boys in that team, and we will have to stand up and put heads and bodies on the line to protect our goal against a good side who are chasing promotion.”
Despite his initial disappointment at failing to beat the Gills, Barton admits the point could prove vital.