Manager says Nairn County are still keen to recruit new talent
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RONNIE Sharp insists the hunt for new talent continues apace at Nairn County despite the spate of recent contract awards.
The Wee County were busily active in cementing their squad during January and early February, with Scott Davidson the latest to join Kenny Mackenzie, Angus Dey, Adam Porritt, Callum Maclean and John Treasurer in penning new deals.
Sharp, though, is keen to stress the consolidation work should in no way be taken as an easing of his appetite to recruit better players.
Ex-Brora Rangers and Formartine winger Andy Greig was a high-profile capture in mid-January and the Station Park boss is on the look-out for more.
“As much as you want to keep the good players you have, as manager I’ve always got to be alert to what might be out there and look to keep improving the squad.”
“We’ve also brought Andy Greig in and we’re still looking for more.
“Andy has settled in well and scored his first goal the Saturday before. He seems to be enjoying it, which is a good thing.”
Nairn lost narrowly 3–2 away to Inverurie Locos at the weekend after shipping three goals in seven early first-half minutes.
Fraser Dingwall and Conor Gethins drew them close before the break, but a late saved header from Ciaran Young confirmed defeat despite Nairn’s strong second-half show.
For all their decent play and form lately, the Station Park side have developed a steady habit of gifting teams early goals without them having to work too hard.
Heading back home to face an improving Huntly this weekend, the manager is eager to draw a full 90-minute performance from Nairn.
Sharp admitted: “We had a really poor, slow start. We made costly errors defending set pieces to start with. We also gave away a penalty and lost three goals in a seven-minute spell.
“After that, we played really well. We got back to 3-2 before half-time and in the second half I would say we were the better team. It was just a bit too stop-start, with lots of stoppages and yellow cards that I didn’t really think were warranted.
“I’m not sure there was a dirty challenge in the game. That probably affected us too.
“We were unlucky not to get a point, particularly with a great chance near the end. Ciaran Young had a header and it was a really good save from their goalkeeper.
“It is just about cutting out those mistakes we’re making. Earlier in the season, we were getting in front and then making those mistakes. Now we seem to be giving ourselves too much to do.”
