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The National League North outfit were beaten 1-0 in the fourth round of the FA Trophy at Roots Hall. And Bentley was disappointed to be edged out. “It’s a nearly story and that’s been us,” Bentley told the club’s YouTube channel.
“We’ll go away from here we’ve been clapped off by the home fans and had a good bit of banter with them. “They’re a good bunch and they’ve shown us a good bit of respect because we’ve given their team a right good go. “We nearly took it to penalties and we nearly go one up but we know coming here it’s a long journey against a good side from the league above.
” A second half header from Keenan Appiah-Forson saw the Shrimpers work their way through. And Bentley is pleased to see Blues getting back on track. “This is a good, old traditional football club and I’ve been here plenty of times with Morecambe and don’t think I ever lost,” said Bentley.
“It’s not nice to see off field issues at any football club but I know John Still behind the scenes here and I spoke to him before the game. “It seems as though they’ve got themselves sorted, they’re going to invest and develop and I’m sure they’ll be back. “I’d like to see this place full.
“It was a decent enough crowd and on Boxing Day I know they had 8,000 so we know it’s a big game and a big test coming here. “ But Bentley was left feeling frustrated Southport did not do much when on the ball. “They made a few changes but they’re still a good side and we knew out of possession we had to be good,” said Bentley “I thought our shape was good but my only criticism today was in the transition.
“When you’re defensively solid and you get the ball back you’ve either got to counter-attack or get control of the game. “There was only little spells in the game where we got control of the middle third. “We were too cheap in possession but had spells where we were tidier, typified by Sonny (Hilton) going through.
” But Southport were unable to make the most of the opportunities. “You might only get a couple of bullets so you have to make them count,” said Bentley. “We had a big one there with Sonny and the one at the end as well so we bow out.
“It’s a nearly story and it’s disappointing..
