Jon Macken's response to Witton Albion loss at Crewe Alexandra

Crewe went 2-0 up with goals from Zak Kempster-Down and Marquise Martins in the 41st and 73rd minutes.

Will Igoe thought he had bagged a goal for Witton in the second half, but was marginally offside.

Connor Hughes was able to pull one back in the 85th minute but it was too late for Albion.

Crewe Alexandra v Witton Albion, January 10, 2023. Picture: Karl Brooks Photography

Macken was disappointed with the result and conceding what he described as ‘two sloppy goals’ but praised his boys’ performance after going behind.

“I was really pleased with the reaction after we went 2-0 down,” said Macken.

“That’s exactly what you want to see. Instead of thinking is it going to be three or four, we really got on the ball and tried to control the game so I’m really pleased.”

Crewe Alexandra v Witton Albion, January 10, 2023. Picture: Karl Brooks Photography

The Witton boss said he was keen to re-watch Igoe’s disallowed goal to see if the decision was correct or not, but was quick to focus on the highs of the game.

“Although the result isn’t what we want, the performance was really good. I got minutes for lads who have not had as much as they’ve wanted and lads who are coming back from illness and injuries.”

Crewe Alexandra v Witton Albion, January 10, 2023. Picture: Karl Brooks Photography

Albion have a chance to bounce back on Saturday at home to Bootle, who sit below them in ninth level on 30 points, in the Northern Premier League West.

Also on Saturday in the same division, 1874 Northwich visit City of Liverpool FC, while in the North West Counties League Northwich Victoria travel to Barnoldswick Town, Winsford United host Vauxhall Motors, and Barnton entertain Cheadle Heath Nomads, wiith all games kicking off at 3pm.

Then on Wednesday at 7.45pm Winsford host Litherland REMYCA, while Barton welcome Abbey Hulton United.