Assistant boss John Filan: Win shows boys are still behind John Askey
Assistant manager John Filan believes Shrewsbury's dramatic last-gasp winner at AFC Wimbledon shows that Town are still together behind John Askey.
John Askey's men won away for the first time this season in a match the manager himself said was win or bust for his Salop tenure.
Defender Luke Waterfall scored a double, including an 89th-minute winner, to spark wild scenes at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. The result condemned the hosts to a record-equaling seven straight loses.
Filan, who stepped in for post-match press duties for Askey, hailed the togetherness. He said: "Obviously the dressing room is a really happy place to be after the game.
"The players got what we deserved for the second 45 minutes. We went in at half-time disappointed and I think they're disappointed with themselves.
"We know we've got that type of performance, that second half performance, within the group.
"And that's where a lot of frustration has come from. Credit to the players and all of the squad.
"I've always felt the squad of players were working hard and together and I thought that second half showed they're determined to do that."
Town were behind at the break after another tepid first half display but Waterfall's brace turned the game on its head in an enthralling second half.
Askey made four changes going into the game, bringing in Steve Arnold for a debut as well as skipper Mat Sadler, Aaron Amadi-Holloway and Alex Gilliead.
Gilliead was culled at half-time for Josh Laurent who was fantastic after his introduction.
Filan explained his feeling as Salop ended their drought on the road for a first away win.
"I think it's why we're in football, to hear the final whistle and when you're winning football matches," he added.
"The crowd are happy, the press are happy and the staff and players are ecstatic.
"That's why we're in the game, it was a passionate game, people are full of emotion and that's why we love it."
On filling in for Askey on press duty, he continued: "I think John isn't a big talker himself, he just wants to give out some other opinions, probably.
"As a manager you've got a lot of things going on, he's happy to be in the background and let the players take the credit they deserve for the result."
