RONNIE JEPSON reckons Town finally got the reward their recent League I performances have merited when they crushed troubled Swindon 3-1 at the County Ground.
Stan Ternent’s right-hand man looked on in satisfaction as Liam Dickinson, Gary Roberts and Michael Flynn counted in a clash which swung on a 26th-minute penalty save by Town keeper Matt Glennon.
“No disrespect to Swindon, but we could easily have had five or six,” said Jepson, a former Town striker.
“I thought the lads went about their business in an excellent manner, and it was the latest in a number of good performances of late.
“We didn’t get what we deserved at Oldham (drew 1-1) and at home to Leicester (lost 3-2) and the manager simply asked the lads to carry on the way they played in those two games.
“We were strong throughout and passed the ball well and moved well and we created numerous chances, especially considering we were playing away from home. It’s not often you see an away team have the amount of possession we did.
“Had we been more clinical, we would have scored more, but you can’t really quibble at three in an away match.”
On-loan Dickinson, who was being watched by his Derby manager Paul Jewell, struck his fourth Town goal in the sixth minute, and Jepson noted: “He was in the right place and that’s down to a good work ethic and a desire to do well.
“With the quality we have in the team, we were always confident we could open Swindon up, and to do it so early was a big bonus.”
Roberts’ fifth Town goal arrived immediately after Swindon striker Simon Cox’s penalty miss, with the winger latching onto Glennon’s downfield punt to fire home.
“It was a bit of quick thinking by Matty and an excellent finish by Robbo, and it really left Swindon reeling,” added Jepson.
“Michael Flynn’s goal (in the 68th minute) was a beauty as well, but we’re capable of those kind of strikes because we have some quality in this squad.”
Jepson, who explained the decision to play hamstring-injury victim Ian Craney was taken after a fitness test on Saturday morning, said the only downside of a game which left Town 15th in the table was the concession of an 89th-minute goal to Swindon skipper Craig Easton.
“We maybe stepped off the gas a little late on as they threw caution to the wind,” he said.
“A clean sheet would have been nice but I’m not going to criticise the players too much, because it was a very hard-working display.”
