Scunthorpe Utd: Bobby Grant says focus is on Bournemouth, not Tranmere win
Top scorer Bobby Grant is keen to ensure Scunthorpe United's weekend win is not the start of another false dawn in what has been a largely under-whelming season at Glanford Park.
Having given themselves a solid platform on which to build with goal-less draws at Brentford and MK Dons, the Iron have looked stronger as an attacking unit in both the 2-2 draw with Huddersfield Town and the second half of Saturday's success.
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Bobby Grant pats the Iron badge after curling home a stunning 44th minute equaliser during the Iron's 4-2 win against Tranmere on Saturday. Picture: Carl Gac.
Scunthorpe scored four times in 44 minutes against Tranmere – a side that had conceded only 12 goals in 15 games leading up to that defeat.
But after seeing the Iron fail to kick on after back-to-back wins against Yeovil Town and Stevenage last month, Grant says there is no time to revel in what was only his United's third League One win of the campaign.
"It was a massive result for us, especially at home," the former Accrington Stanley attacker told the Telegraph.
"First half we weren't at our game, but we went in 2-2.
"The gaffer made it clear we weren't good enough at half-time and we got a bit of a rollicking.
"But second half we came out and we dominated the game of football. We could have got more.
"We've played four teams who have been up at the top in the last few weeks and we've had three draws and now a win.
"It was nice to get that victory at home, but it's crucial we kick on from here. We can't live off the Tranmere win, we've got to go on and beat other teams.
"We have to put it to the back of our minds and get ourselves ready for the trip to Bournemouth.
"If we think that's going to be easy we've got another thing coming."
Grant ended a run of nine matches without scoring by bagging his seventh and eighth goals of the campaign against Rovers.
His first was a lovely curling shot that flew into the top corner and his second, midway through the second half, came from the penalty spot.
Having seen Chris Dagnall and Michael O'Connor have spot kicks saved in the Iron's previous game, the Scouser is keen to take on the mantle of penalty king.
"I was always going to take one after what happened on Tuesday," Grant added.
"There was only one place that one was going, so I'm on penalty duty now – well, I'm hoping so anyway.
"It was nice to get back on the scoresheet given I'd gone quite a few games without a goal.
"Some people criticise you, some people get behind you but for me it was a good all-round performance."







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