Atkins hails in-form Ward
20 Sep 2006 - 08:23:39
Torquay United manager Ian Atkins has backed Jamie Ward to form an excellent strike partnership with veteran forward Mickey Evans.
The 20-year-old former Aston Villa starlet scored his third goal of the season as the Gulls beat Mansfield Town 1-0 at Plainmoor in their last League Two encounter, and Atkins was impressed with the youngster's display.
"Jamie is so quick and Mickey does some fantastic work up front, and they are starting to form a lethal partnership," Atkins told the Herald Express. "People can't handle them.
"But you've got to remember that Jamie has never really played up front before. You've got to be a bit patient with him. He's still learning his trade as a striker."