Report: Torquay United 2-0 Bristol City
Posted: Wednesday, July 12th 2017
Williams learns a lot from Torquay test
Wednesday, July 12th 2017
Luke Williams says City’s pre-season game with Torquay United offered him the perfect insight into his development group.
A youthful City side were beaten 2-0 by a James Gray brace in final ten minutes in Devon, with head coach Lee Johnson watching on from the stands.
For new Under-23 coach Williams in the dugout, he declared himself pleased with the opportunity to get to know his charges in a match situation.
“It was a perfect game for us because the opposition was experienced, powerful and well organised,” he told BCTV.
“It tested our players in every department and we learnt a lot about them. I need to learn all about the group quickly.
“My responsibility is to try and accelerate the players’ progress and push through the ones I believe can help the head coach in the first team.
“The players need to pass all the tests because they know it’s the survival of the fittest in this game.”
Five of the starting XI boasted first-team experience, including Scott Golbourne, Zak Vyner, Diego De Girolamo and Taylor Moore.
But it was goalkeeper Ivan Lucic who made a big impression, albeit on a night when he was tested on a number of occasions.
Williams added: “It’s fair to say Ivan made some terrific saves throughout the evening but to be honest we expected that from him.”
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