Cobblers boss Aidy Boothroyd said he was delighted with his side’s performance in their 2-0 victory over port vale and paid particular tribute to three youngsters who share the same name.
It was Louis Moult who scored the decisive goal but Lewis Wilson and Lewis Hornby both earned plaudits for their displays at the heart of the Cobblers midfield.
Boothroyd sprung a surprise by switching to a 5-3-2 formation which put a huge onus on an inexperience midfield trio and he was delighted with how they responded.
He said: “It was all about the three Lewises today wasn’t it? Louis Moult is from Stoke and he would have enjoyed that. He is a goalscorer, he was a child star who lost his way a little bit.
“We have given him an opportunity and took his goal very, very well. He’s got a real chance. Sometimes when things like this happen you look to people to step up and he certainly did that.
“Lewis Hornby is someone I’ve certainly had some stern words with because I think he’s a very good player and I think he’s talented and can go on and play regularly for us.
“I wanted him to improve on the defensive, aggressive side of his game and he did that today. He showed he can play men’s football and I’m delighted for him. It’s easy for managers to point fingers at young players and say they’re not reasdy but he was and I’m pleased for him.”
The Cobblers performance was light years away from the previous back-to-back defeats and fans will be hoping it can be a turning point and a catalyst for a good run at a crucial stage of the season.
Boothroyd added: “I thought we were strong. Despite throwing a different formation at the players I thought it suited the personnel we had available.
“Maybe we could have been better and a bit more cutting in the last third of the pitch but overall I thought we responded well and deserved what we got.”
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