Diego_Sideburns Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 In tonight's rarely wrong Chron. I’ve learned my lesson –– Davies Reporter: Michael Yarwood Date online: 09/09/2008 ATHLETIC striker Craig Davies feels ready to hit top form again after his self-inflicted exile from the team. A moment of madness against Rochdale cost Davies a three-match ban, but he is now firmly back in the fold as Athletic ride high at the top of League One. The 22-year-old, who was last season’s top scorer with 14 goals in 41 appearances, saw red for an apparent head-butt in the Carling Cup first round. Athletic threw the book at him – as well as receiving an automatic ban, he was fined, labelled “idiotic” by manager John Sheridan and withdrawn from international duty – but the Wales star is out to make amends. Davies has started the last two games, and he said: “In a way the sending-off has taught me a lesson. “Sometimes things can happen for a reason, and I’ve had time to think about it. I’ve been reflecting on a few things. “It all happened in the heat of the moment, but even the most experienced of players can get sent off for a stupid incident. “It was my first sending-off in the league or cup and I let down the fans, the other players and, most of all, myself. “That was the worst feeling of all and I apologised for what I did, but obviously you try to learn from your mistakes. “The club punished me and did what they felt I deserved, so I took it on the chin. There was no point moaning about it. “These things happen, but I want to put it behind me now because I’m available for selection and hoping to do well. “It’s nice being back in the team, and I’m working harder than ever to make sure I stay there.” Davies – recently handed a contract extension to the summer of 2010 – was set to join the Wales squad for their friendly against Georgia when Athletic pulled him out for disciplinary reasons. He went on: “Not being with Wales was disappointing and it dented my chances of playing in the World Cup games this week. “Maybe that’s the reason I’m not involved against Azerbaijan and Russia, but hopefully my performances for Oldham will get me a call-up soon. “I’m still lacking sharpness at the moment because I’ve missed a few games, but the most important thing is to do well for my club. “I should be feeling 100-per-cent soon – hopefully right back to the way I felt this time last year – and my target is to play every week and score more goals than last season. “Obviously we’ve made a great start, but it’s only five games and I think the next five are going to be vital. “That’s the stage when people really start taking notice – if you are up there after about 10 games, you think you’ve got a chance. “We’ve achieved nothing yet, and we should look at what happened to Leyton Orient last season when they did really well at the beginning but ended up nowhere. “We’ve got new additions to the squad and lots of experience in the team, but nobody is taking things for granted.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Why does he sound so sensible in these interviews yet he struts and winges around the pitch at times =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Why does he sound so sensible in these interviews yet he struts and winges around the pitch at times =/ I think anyone that's seen him talk on LW will know that transcript has been severely edited, or the interview took about two hours what with all the 'y'know's after every other word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I think anyone that's seen him talk on LW will know that transcript has been severely edited, or the interview took about two hours what with all the 'y'know's after every other word. yeh haha i seen them on LW he doesnt sounds like the brightest flower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Why does he sound so sensible in these interviews yet he struts and winges around the pitch at times =/ Sorry I thought we were talking about Gregan before he adopted his current persona. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 still think he's a nob. He can prove me wrong with a couple of goals on sat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I think anyone that's seen him talk on LW will know that transcript has been severely edited, or the interview took about two hours what with all the 'y'know's after every other word. He's a footballer his ability is in his feet not in public speaking, I would rather he was able to put the ball in the back of the net than be able to elequently quote shakespere in his interviews. I also hope the lesson he learns from this is to not let other people players or fans get to him keep his head and concentrate on his game when things go against him. He does that then he will become the player we all know he can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Booo, rubbish, bring back Matthew Tipton now he was 10 times the player Davies is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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