McKay hails Crosby influence

Northampton striker Billy McKay dedicated his goal at Aldershot on Saturday to the teachings of assistant manager Malcolm Crosby.

McKay hit his 10th goal for the Cobblers in the 1-1 draw and showed composure to wait for goalkeeper Jamie Young to commit himself before firing into the corner. McKay said: "Maybe I would have rushed that goal last season. There were a few last week against Wycombe where I got into a good position and rushed it.

"But Malcolm Crosby has told me that when I get on the ball I've just got to compose myself and that advice seemed to work on Saturday.

"I saw their defender was far enough away from me that I would have time to get composed and take a touch. If he was closer I might have had to hit it a bit more quickly but he gave me the time and I managed to capitalise on it."

Source: PA

Source: PA