Another thrilling finale at the Hall on Sunday saw your side claim an important and timely win following the defeat to league-leaders Day One. What are your views on the team’s performance?
It was a great win and I have been chuffed with the character and persistence that the lads have shown. On the other hand, I thought we put ourselves in a position we didn't need to be in! Great for the neutrals but we should have put the game to bed early doors. We still have work to do.
Daniel Wilson recovered from an early error that put your side behind to draw the score level just moments later. How pleased were you with the determination that the centre-half displayed?
Its that kind of character which won us the game at the end of the day, so (I am) pleased for him because otherwise he would have been pranging out for weeks knowing “Oggy”. Mistakes happen. He slipped but made up for it five minutes later so, like I said, (I am) pleased for him.
An ankle injury forced you to watch the game from the sidelines. How frustrating was it for you not to be involved, especially as the match appeared destined for a draw with your team failing to convert several chances that should have put the game out of sight?
I would be lying if I said (that) I wasn't gutted to not be involved and in the dying minutes, the whole season flashed before my eyes. I said a couple of weeks ago (that) I don't know how many more last minute thrillers I can take and I think the club doctor is now keeping a close eye on my heart rate! That's football though. I cant wait to get back onto the pitch, but at the same time it's good to see the game from that perspective.
What was the thinking behind your penalty-taking appearance as club mascot Galileo Goldenbear prior to kick-off?
There was only one thing I was thinking and that was...come on Galileo stick it in the top corner! Ha Ha!
The famous graffiti-end seems to suck the ball into the goal, in a similar fashion to Anfield’s kop grandstand. What affect does this have on the mentality of your side?
People don't like coming here and its daunting trying to defend at the Graffiti-end for the opposition. It does seem to give us an edge. We just keep plugging away and the fans at the graffiti-end certainly have an impact on the atmosphere and belief of the lads. The fans are brilliant and they deserve a good season from us, so we just hope that we can repay them with some silverware.
Garvary’s next fixture sees them face rivals Day One in the first round of the Mike Hayward Cup. What is your reaction to the draw and how do you intend on reversing the sequence of three back-to-back defeats to the side currently topping the table?
We take every game as it comes and to be honest we don't let past results effect the way we go into a game. It has been a while since we beat them, but when people say things like the “Colin Tyler Curse." I think it's absolute nonsense. We do want to put that to bed on Sunday and we want to progress in every competition, if that means beating Day One this Sunday, or in five Sundays time, it makes no difference. They are a good side, there is no doubt about that, but we have quality in every position, so it should be another good game either way.
And finally, could you update the fans on the current injury-plight at the club, as well as your own fitness level?
Unfortunately, there isn't much good news from the treatment room this week. Stuey (Stewart Moore) should be back for the cup game in 10 days, as might SJ (Steve Johnson). Although saying that, Crum (Matt Crumbie) and Jim (Holmwood) should be available for selection this week, and as for myself, I have got a rehabilitation programme in Holland coming up - so fingers crossed, I could be back for the next league game in just over two weeks time.
Thanks for your time Colin and good luck for Sunday's game.
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