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LEWWIS - SECOND GOAL WAS KEY

Posted on: Sat 03 Jan 2009

Wycombe youngster Lewwis Spence has told wwfc.com his side saved themselves by bagging a second goal, after a 2-1 victory over Bury at Adams Park.

Angelo Balanta's second half strike enabled the Wanderers to edge ahead of the Shakers, even if Mike Williamson did deflect home a late own goal in the visitors' favour.

And the former Crystal Palace man says he was pleased to see the Blues give themselves a two-goal cushion which ultimately proved decisive:

"In football you're always going to put up with the unexpected and we had done ourselves a favour by getting the second," he said.

"The gaffer told us at half-time that he really wanted us to go and get another, and thanks to Angelo we did."

The victory completed a festive period which has seen the Wanderers collect eight points from four games over Christmas and the New Year, and Spence was pleased to begin 2009 with three points against a fellow promotion candidate:

"It was a great result for us because we've had a couple of draws so to pick up three points was pleasing.

"We've got a difficult period coming up with a few games away from home and you have to pick up as many points as possible," he added.

Saturday's fixture saw the 21-year-old revert to a wider role than usual in a 4-4-2 formation and as well as providing an assist for Matt Harrold's opener, Spence produced a fine performance for the whole 90 minutes:

"It's not easy to switch from playing in the centre to out on the left and I don't think people realise how big a change it is.

"I've been working hard on my game, trying to take players on more often, and I tried that when I could today. It was nice to get an assist; it's always good to set up goals but that's my job."

Watch Lewwis in action next weekend as the Blues travel to Dagenham and Redbridge to meet another promotion hopeful. Call 01494 441118 to book your tickets and enjoy discounts of almost £3 when buying in advance.

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