Southend United manager Paul Sturrock explains change of goalkeeper for Torquay United clash

1:53pm Sunday 17th March 2013 in Sport By Chris Phillips

Daniel Bentley - selected between the sticks for Southend United Daniel Bentley - selected between the sticks for Southend United

SOUTHEND United manager Paul Sturrock insisted he decided to change goalkeepers for Saturday's draw against Torquay in a further bid to freshen up his side.

The Blues boss selected Daniel Bentley between the sticks in place of Paul Smith.

And he was full of praise for Bentley's display.

“I had freshened up the team in most places and thought it was time to do the same in goal,” explained Sturrock.

“I thought Daniel put in a very competent performance too.

“There's an old man trapped in a young body with him and he didn't show any nerves at all.

“He organised the defence well, kicked well and made a couple of good saves too so I was pleased with how he played.”

Comments (5)

6:51pm Sun 17 Mar 13

supershrimper says...

Other than that scary throw at the end, Bentley didn't put a foot wrong. He was absolutely outstanding! If he plays as he did on Saturday between now and April 7th he will surely start at Wembley.
Other than that scary throw at the end, Bentley didn't put a foot wrong. He was absolutely outstanding! If he plays as he did on Saturday between now and April 7th he will surely start at Wembley. supershrimper

7:49pm Sun 17 Mar 13

tmeister says...

i did'nt go to the match, but the games i have seen and comments people have written tells me that young mr bentley shud play in goal more often
i did'nt go to the match, but the games i have seen and comments people have written tells me that young mr bentley shud play in goal more often tmeister

12:07am Mon 18 Mar 13

Nazzarooney says...

I agree good solid game. Made a couple of decent saves and released the ball early which I liked.
That throw at the end was a bit dodgy but looks good for the future.
I agree good solid game. Made a couple of decent saves and released the ball early which I liked. That throw at the end was a bit dodgy but looks good for the future. Nazzarooney

6:33pm Mon 18 Mar 13

gary 51 says...

Given a run in the side Bentley can only get better
Given a run in the side Bentley can only get better gary 51

9:42pm Mon 18 Mar 13

bongking says...

bentley needs the help from his defenders, not for them to give the ball away so the opposition can score!!!
bentley needs the help from his defenders, not for them to give the ball away so the opposition can score!!! bongking
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