Baptiste wants Youngsters to Step Up

Last updated : 25 June 2006 By Editor
Speaking to the Nottingham Football Post, Baptiste said “Sometimes on the coach to matches we have taken the mickey out of Richie Barker for being an old man because of how young the squad is,”

“But now the lads have had a year at this level, it's important that people start stepping up. You can only carry the “promising youngsters” tag for so long and then you have to stand up and be counted. I want to see that from us next season. "

“It has been hard for some to adapt, but they have managed to do it and have picked up some good experience. I'm hoping that we can really perform next season and be up there challenging for promotion."

"The players we have at the club are good ones and hopeful they'll be some more additions to the squad. Now they have to prove to the boss that they are up to the task week in and week out because if the current players aren't up to the job then he will change it.”