Barrow boss Andy Whing calls for defensive stability

Barrow's Wyll Stanway makes a save <i>(Image: Stuart Leggett/MI News)</i>
Barrow's Wyll Stanway makes a save (Image: Stuart Leggett/MI News)
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Barrow boss Andy Whing has praised goalkeeper Wyll Stanway for his performances and hopes his side will develop defensive stability.

The Bluebirds, who have conceded 11 goals this season, travel to Crawley Town, who have scored nine goals in five games, with former Carlisle United attacker Harry McKirdy netting four in nine starts.

Whing's side will hope they can replicate a staunch defensive performance which helped them keep a clean sheet in their 1-0 win over Crewe Alexandre last weekend.

Battling for the ball(Image: Ian Allington/MI News)

Whing said: "We showed brilliant fighting spirit, and Wyll's (Stanway) performance was very good. I think Wyll's done really well this season. He's done really well."

With Crawley posing an attacking threat, Whing is preparing his side to be disciplined without the ball.

He said: “We always change slightly depending on the opposition, in terms of shape and tactics, and it’ll be no different on Saturday.

"They’re a very good footballing team so we need to be really good off the ball. For us, it’s about keeping a settled side, we haven’t had that all season, and hopefully pushing on from here.”

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