2 and a half months since making his first appearance for the club against Sheffield FC and Jack Tinker has managed to be on the team sheet for every game so far this season. With a Man of the Match performance against Runcorn Town, Tinks has seemed to settle into the club really well after coming through the trial process to get his signature onto the Brighouse Town paper. After Monday night’s 3-3 draw against Runcorn Linnets, Tinks is looking at moving on from that game and focusing on Saturday’s match.
“I thought we deserved three points on Monday night especially after playing the majority of the game with ten men. The team worked hard and it was our best performance so far but a few mistakes including one from myself and other certain circumstances cost us. The mistake I made is one in which it’s not a tackle I usually make but the lad has done well and got the other side of me and I’ve caught him. My heart was in my stomach knowing that I’ve cost the lads three points so I want to put it right on Saturday and help the lads get the win. I know the lads will be raring to get back out on the pitch so we can fight for three points again! Monday certainly feels like a loss because of the work rate we put in but the mood in the changing room is still high and everyone is looking forward to Saturday.”
Having started all four competitive games so far, Jack has really enjoyed the step up from Shelley and is enjoying the competition from Sam Reed when it comes to battling for the LB shirt.
“Personally I’ve settled in really well and thoroughly enjoyed my time at the club so far. It’s a great bunch of lads and coaches who have made me feel very welcome. I have to repay their trust in me with solid performances week in week out and I’m working hard to do just that. The step up has been a real test for myself and one which I am taking game by game and just working hard for the team and trying to do my part. Sam’s a great young lad and it’s great to have such healthy competition in my spot and he showed Monday what he’s all about with his Man of the Match performance.”
“Looking ahead to Saturday, 3 points is vital just to boost confidence and morale. We know what we can do when we are at our best and winning Saturday would kick start our season. We have specific targets for this season and ones in which we believe we can achieve and hopefully if we start to collect points, the confidence within the squad will rise and we can really give it a go this season.”
