Alex Revell was left seething with anger and frustration as his Stevenage side succumbed to a dismal 3-1 defeat at the hands of Crawley, a result that has raised serious questions about the team's morale and overall performance.
The match, which took place at Crawley's home ground, saw Stevenage struggle to find their footing from the onset, with Crawley dominating the proceedings and taking an early lead that they would never relinquish.
Despite their best efforts, Stevenage were unable to mount a meaningful comeback, and the final scoreline of 3-1 was a fair reflection of the gulf in class between the two teams on the day.
Revell, who has been at the helm of Stevenage since 2022, was visibly distraught and disappointed with the manner of the defeat, and he did not mince his words when discussing the performance of his team after the match.
'I am extremely disappointed and frustrated with the way we played today,' Revell said in a post-match interview. 'We did not do the basics right, and we were punished for it. We gave away three poor goals, and we did not create enough chances to win the game. It was a really disappointing display, and we need to improve quickly.'
Revell also expressed his concern about the team's lack of cohesion and fight, and he called on his players to take a long, hard look at themselves and their performances. 'We need to be better, we need to be more resilient, and we need to be more clinical in front of goal,' he said.
The defeat at Crawley has left Stevenage languishing in the lower reaches of the league table, and the team will need to regroup and refocus if they are to climb the standings and achieve their goals for the season.
With a number of tough fixtures on the horizon, Revell and his team will need to show a marked improvement in their performance levels if they are to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle. The Stevenage boss will be hoping that his team can learn from their mistakes and respond positively to the setback, starting with their next match.