Salford beat Morecambe 3-1 at The Peninsula Stadium thanks to Connor McLennan’s first goal in Sky Bet League Two.
Karl Robinson made five changes, including the Scot, to accommodate the short turnaround from Thursday night. The Scot was a consistent threat on the left flank.
Connor put away his opening effort with a hard driving 
Although it has been some time since his brace against Preston North End in August’s Carabao Cup victory, the 24-year-old was delighted to score his first EFL goal in front of the Peninsula Stadium supporters.
“After the last few outcomes didn’t go our way, it was even more significant—three points.”
“I believe we accomplished that for the majority of the game. He [the gaffer] wanted us to make sure we were killer and went back to the things we’ve been successful at since he came in.
“We played Stockport in a hard game the other day; it was a quick turnaround, and some of the substitutions just gave us new life.
“It’s been a long time coming. I thought I started off well with a couple of goals at Preston, but after that, injuries have been up and down, and I’ve been in and out of the team. Still, it’s good to get my first league goal tonight and to do it at home as well.
“I believe we accomplished that for the majority of the game. He [the gaffer] wanted us to make sure we were killer and went back to the things we’ve been successful at since he came in.
“We played Stockport in a hard game the other day; it was a quick turnaround, and some of the substitutions just gave us new life.
“It’s been a long time coming. I thought I started off well with a couple of goals at Preston, but after that, injuries have been up and down, and I’ve been in and out of the team. Still, it’s good to get my first league goal tonight and to do it at home as well.
“I believe that today we simply went back to our best and more of who we were before the new gaffer arrived, and I believe that we fulfilled his request. We’ll reflect on the match from today, draw lessons from it, and make sure we maintain the momentum.
