Joe Maloney said Brentford’s Development Squad would work on converting their chances after being held to a draw by Ipswich Town.
The Bees dominated the Under-21 Professional Development League Two South clash in Suffolk yesterday but only picked up a point in a 1-1 draw.
They had numerous chances but only scored one, through Charlie Adams in the second half, and Ipswich levelled with a header from a free kick late on.
Midfielder Joe, speaking to Bees Player after the match, said Brentford could take heart from what they created but had to work on putting them away.
“We had 15 chances where we could have scored and five or six great chances,” said Joe.
“We have come away knowing we should have scored four or five.
“We have to take credit for creating that many chances but then look at why we didn’t score them.
“This week we will look at why we are not scoring those chances.”
Brentford started in the same 4-3-3 system that is played by the First Team with Joe as the central of the three midfield players, sitting slightly deeper.
Joe said he enjoyed the role and the way new Brentford Manager Mark Warburton encouraged the team to play, with freedom.
He said if he proved he could do that job, there may be a chance for him to move up the ranks.
“There is a lot of freedom to move, freedom to play with the ball,” said Joe.
“Since Mark Warburton has come in he has emphasised freedom.
“He wants players to get the ball where they want, play where they want and doesn’t mind players making mistakes on the ball.
“I enjoyed playing in the system.
“I am happy to do the dirty work in that system.
“My job was to tick the ball over and I think I did that.
“If you give the ball away you are open.
“If I can show I can play in that role I might get a chance to train with the First Team and then I can try and impress.”
Joe is currently on a Youth Loan at Burnham, of the Calor League Premier Division.
It allows him to play for the Buckinghamshire side and The Bees at Under-21 level.
He told Bees Player he has had a great time and learned a lot.
“It has been great,” he said.
“I have learnt a hell of a lot at Burnham.
“It has been a great time for me.
“It is a completely different game of football.
“It is not like a Development Squad game, you play for three points.
“You want to win for the club.
“It is a different philosophy and that has helped me and my development.”
Joe has played four games for Burnham so far and been involved in a good run of form for the Buckinghamshire side, albeit he was sent off on Boxing Day.
Joe said he had to adjust to the way Burnham played, which was different to Brentford, but also had to use what he had learned.
“There is no point playing and not using my ability,” he said.
“But I have to play the way they play.
“I got sent off on Boxing Day and played two days later.
“I missed a game in the New Year as the suspension kicked in later.
“I played four games and really enjoyed it.”
Joe has been hit by injuries in the past few years and had his scholarship extended for an additional three months to give him a chance to prove himself.
When that deal ran out, in October, he signed a professional contract until the end of the 2013/14 season.
Joe said he was now getting regular football that he hadn’t in the past and felt fitter than ever.
He paid tribute to the Club’s Medical Department and said he felt he was a better player as a result.
“In the past few years I haven’t had a run of games,” said Joe.
“I have had injuries.
“To be guaranteed a game most weeks will be good for me.
“I don’t think I have ever felt this fit since I have been full time at Brentford.
“That is credit to the medical and sports science staff.
“I think it shows on the pitch.”
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