Following the 4-0
hammering at the hands of leaders Gillingham two weeks ago Holdsworth received
the dreaded vote of confidence from Chairman Kris Machala, but a 2-1 success at
the Shrimpers on Tuesday evening, ended the winless run stretching back to the
middle of September.
“We've had some tough
times, not all deserved but I'm so delighted for the players and the staff,”
Holdsworth told BBC Radio Surrey.
“They've shown
character, massive character to level and then have a saved penalty and then to
go on and win the game and come here is a tough ask.”
The pre season
promotion outsiders remain second bottom, but Holdsworth believes the victory
will restore belief and could instigate an unbeaten league run which would
propel the Shots up the table.
He added: “Well done to all our fans who travelled here
tonight and keep with us because we're going to keep trying our socks off to
move up the table.
“This will make a big
difference to their confidence and have the belief again.”
Jamie Young’s penalty
save midway through the second half was undoubtedly a key point in the match,
and Holdsworth is fully aware of the importance the save could have on the rest
of his side’s campaign.
He continued: “There
have not been many players that have deserved their place in the starting
line-up.
“We’ve changed it week
in, week out but Jamie Young has been outstanding the save was magnificent and
was a massive moment.”
After a tough run of
games, the Shots now face three teams in and around them in the table, starting
with a trip to Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday.
Wycombe and Bradford
both visit the Recreation Ground next month, with a trip to Neal Ardley's AFC Wimbledon also on the agenda.
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