AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley reflects on loss against Cheltenham Town.

Speaking through  AFCWimbledon.co.uk, new manager Neal Ardley has said there's still work to be done to bring the team up to scratch after a loss against Cheltenham Town last night.

The former Dons midfielder says: "I am disappointed with the result as it would have been a good lift to have got a win today," he said. "The performance was good in patches and we had a good goal threat, but we have loads to work on next week. The fans were great, they stayed with us, and if Byron had scored in the last minute, then it would have been a great ending, but unfortunately it never went in.

"The boys worked hard and kept pressing. Obviously, I am not up to speed about how fit they are and if they can get fitter and stronger. There is loads to do and not much time to do it, but we need to get to work. In this league you cannot switch off for one minute, you need to do the mucky side of things well. The first goal came from a knock down and the second goal from a set-piece, and we had worked on defending them in training yesterday. The players need to learn quickly."

"I was excited, but nervous at the same time before today," he added. "I have thoroughly enjoyed it, but the honeymoon period is over and now we have to crack on and get to work.

"I thought Byron was excellent today and we will work to make him better, to improve his game and his awareness. Hopefully, he can get us the goals that we need during the rest of the season."