Since arriving from Blue Square South promotion contenders Welling in late January, Pugh has been limited to just four first team appearances as he continues to recover from a niggling knee injury which forced an original delay to his transfer to the U’s. But his 88th minute winner secured a first win in four home games for Cambridge as they continue their pursuit of a playoff place.
“One bit of quality that’s why we bought him here.” Cambridge United manager Jez George told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire after Tuesday’s victory. “He’s a sniffer and he took his goal very well.”
Interest in the former Wings striker was in high demand with several Football league clubs trying to secure his signature, but Pugh decided to link up with George at Cambridge in anticipation of a quick return to the English third tier following his spell at Gillingham five years ago. Despite a recent dip in form, the U’s are only nine points adrift of the top six and Cambridge boss George is confident that a partnership up front beaten Pugh and fellow newcomer Michael Gash, could be the ingredient to a late playoff charge by his side. He continued: “We’ve got to get an understanding between him (Gash) and Pugh. Their link up play gave us a good solid shape and we rode our luck at times. But there have been times this season when things have gone against us so I’m really pleased to grind out a win.”
Cambridge supporters will be hoping that with Pugh up and running, his goals can fire the U’s into the playoffs. However, with matches against leaders Fleetwood, Wrexham and York still to play, the final part of the season will be a tough examination for George’s side.
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