28 November 2008
Big Cats will have to play better
Leopards coach Jon Burnell knows that his side will have to play better
when they host Reading Rockets at Wodson Park in Saturday evening’s
National Cup quarter-final.
The Big Cats went down 78-53 against the Rockets in the group stage of the National Trophy on Saturday, and although the margin of victory was not a true reflection of the game, Burnell acknowledged there was room for improvement:
“I was pleased with our defence, but it was almost as if we’ve worked so hard on that area of our game that we lost the ability to score. I’m not making excuses, but being without Carl Latham-Henry really hurt us. He brings us a lot offensively, and losing your point guard is probably the hardest injury to cope with.”
Saturday’s game at Wodson Park tips-off at 7.30pm, and will see a repeat of the 2005/6 National Cup final, which the Big Cats won 79-75 at the NIA in Birmingham to pick up what currently remains the only piece of silverware they have won.
A big crowd is expected at the Ware venue as Burnell’s team hope to progress to the semi-finals. Tickets are available on the door, priced at £6 for adults and £4 for children.
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