Kevin McDonald has expressed his admiration for Bantams’ goalkeeper Harry Lewis, acknowledging his impressive recovery after his error against Tranmere. Lewis has maintained consecutive clean sheets, contributing to McDonald’s victories in his first two league matches as the caretaker manager.
In their recent win against Wimbledon, Lewis thwarted attempts from James Tilley and Armani Little, allowing the Bantams to climb into the top half of League Two.
This resurgence follows Lewis’s costly mistake a little over two weeks ago, which led to Tranmere’s long-range goal and ultimately resulted in Mark Hughes’ dismissal. Despite the initial blunder, Lewis redeemed himself by saving a penalty during that same match and has consistently performed well since McDonald took over.
Last season, Lewis recorded 20 clean sheets, and McDonald is confident that he is returning to his top form.
McDonald lauds Lewis for his ability to bounce back from setbacks and make crucial saves, highlighting that both good goalkeepers and strikers can have a significant impact on a team.
McDonald also commends Lewis for his commanding presence in the box, especially in the game against a strong Wimbledon team that had not been kept from scoring at home since April 1.
He mentions that Lewis’s positioning has a positive ripple effect on the defense and midfield, allowing the team to move forward effectively.
The article notes that City now has a rare midweek break in their busy schedule, which McDonald used to conduct practice sessions to address certain aspects and areas of improvement from previous matches.
After three consecutive wins, the players were given a day off as a reward, and McDonald is eager to get back to work and continue their successful run.
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