GARRY Richards was in dream-land when heading home his first ever senior goal to secure a richly deserved win over Preston last night.Despite the loss of Greg Halford, to Premiership side Reading, for a club record £2.
By Carl Marston
GARRY Richards was in dream-land when heading home his first ever senior goal to secure a richly deserved win over Preston last night.
Despite the loss of Greg Halford, to Premiership side Reading, for a club record £2.5m fee, just a few hours before kick-off, the U's showed no ill effects.
"I wish Greg (Halford) all the best, but we will stick together as a team," insisted goal-hero Richards last night.
"It was a dream to score my first ever goal, which proved to be the winner. It's an amazing feeling.
“I ran across and got my head to the ball, and saw it go in.
"All mayhem then broke out. I ran off to celebrate with my arms in the air, a bit like a windmill.
“Some of the lads have already given me a ribbing about that celebration.
"But this was a very important win for the team, especially because of Greg's departure.
“It was a massive game.
"I don't see why we can't stay up there and keep pushing for promotion.
“We worked so hard to get this win," added Richards.
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