'Losing the game 5-0 flattered us' - Dunipace coach Moffat admits he can't see where a result is coming from after battering

By Ben Kearney
Published 25th Jan 2023, 02:56 BST
Updated 25th Jan 2023, 13:16 BST
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Dunipace assistant manager Alan Moffat says the Denny club are in real danger of being dragged into a relegation battle, admitting he ‘can’t see where a win is coming from’.

The coach led the side in the absence of boss Danny Smith on Saturday, with the East of Scotland First Division outfit losing 5-0 to Rosyth at home.

And he reckons it is the worst performance he has ever witnessed from one of his sides.

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Moffat told the Falkirk Herald: “I would go as far as saying it was single-handedly the worst performance I can remember from a team that me or Danny (Smith) have managed in our full careers. It was that bad.

Michael Wallace in action for DunipaceMichael Wallace in action for Dunipace
Michael Wallace in action for Dunipace

“Embarrassing beyond belief is the only way to describe it. The 5-0 scoreline flattered us. It could have been way more, Rosyth missed a good few chances.

“At the end of the day, we can’t change much going into this weekend’s game. The group of players will stay as it is until the end of the season, so they are going to need to come out fighting.

“I am sure there will be a few changes but that will still see us send out a similar team. Things need to change quickly.

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“I am sick of hearing that Dunipace are a good side. We’ve had that many times this season after not winning a game, it means nothing.”

Rosyth go one goal ahead against Dunipace (Pics by Scott Louden)Rosyth go one goal ahead against Dunipace (Pics by Scott Louden)
Rosyth go one goal ahead against Dunipace (Pics by Scott Louden)

Dunipace now sit in ninth spot on 23 points from 18 games, with Rosyth having leap-frogged them.

They now face second bottom Burntisland Shipyard on Saturday in what is a ‘must win’ game according to assistant Moffat.

He said: “The results don’t lie. We’ve won one game in ten matches.

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“That just isn’t good enough and it isn't what we strive for here at Dunipace.

David Grant on the ball for DunipaceDavid Grant on the ball for Dunipace
David Grant on the ball for Dunipace

“We want players to step up because if we don’t then we will be looking over our shoulders.

“No-one expected that from us at the start of the season but the truth is we are in that battle now.

“The teams below us will be looking at us and our form thinking that we are damaged, demoralised and catchable – and well at the moment that is all correct.

“We must put some distance between ourselves and these teams but at the moment, I don’t see where a result is coming from.

"We have to start winning and soon.”

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