There's much more to come from me, says Scunthorpe United midfielder Damien Mozika
MIDFIELDER Damien Mozika has promised Scunthorpe United fans there is much more to come from him this season.
The Frenchman has made his presence felt since returning from a long-term ankle injury last month, with his second goal of the campaign capping another sterling display in Saturday's 3-1 victory at Leyton Orient.
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ON TARGET: Damien Mozika celebrates scoring in United’s 3-1 win at Leyton Orient on Saturday. PICTURE: Carl Gac
Mozika admits he is still some way short of peak fitness but is confident of getting back to his best.
"I was really happy to score," he said of the weekend. "I was injured for a while and this goal means a lot to me.
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"Playing 90 minutes as well, I was really happy with that.
"My fitness is getting better. I'm not 100 per cent yet but it will come and you will see more from me.
"I wanted to get between five and six goals this season.
"I am really happy with how I'm doing but I can do more."
United ended a three-game losing streak against the O's, moving them up a place in the League One table and leaving them just two points short of climbing out of the relegation zone.
With a busy Christmas period coming up, Mozika says it was vital Scunthorpe turned their form around – with a deserved win giving them a timely confidence boost.
"It was a great result and that's what we needed," said the 25-year-old. "I think we did well.
"It was a tough game and I'm really happy we got the three points.
"I think we deserved it.
"We did really well and we made it difficult for them.
"It helps with confidence and hopefully we can keep winning, or not losing.
"It has been difficult but we tried to keep our heads up and keep going. When we went on the pitch we tried to play like it was our last game."
Manager Brian Laws opted for a different formation at Brisbane Road – Mozika given license to get forward in a midfield five.
It was a change which produced the desired effect.
"The gaffer changed the shape, it was a little bit different but we did well," said Mozika.
"It's still 11v11, they've got two arms, two legs and it's all about having the fight and some luck.
"Like you saw, it works well like that. We were more solid and tighter.
"They didn't shoot a lot on target, I think they had maybe one or two shots and just scored from the penalty.
"That means something.
"I'm sure we're going to stay in this league, no doubt about it.
"We just need to keep getting as many points as possible, keep working hard, keep our heads up and everything will be okay.
"We need to get as many points as possible over Christmas and I'm sure we're going to do it."
Comments
by ironite
Thursday, December 20 2012, 8:44AM
“Now that wasn't so hard was it DF? Although on the showing of the last month or so I'm really starting to like Ribeiro's contribution, so keep that up and we can potentially add him to the 'assets' pile.”
by Iron_till_die
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 10:36PM
“even at 70%...80% of his fitness he is OUR best player and best midfield , having him in the team make US strongrer and more chance to STAY in this league !!”
by Deereyme
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 9:41PM
“More distortion I see ironite: "or the job I do (a question you persistently asked then complained at the response)". The truth is I asked once, you told me the answer and I took the rise, I didn't complain. Typical Daily Mailesque sensationalist, exagerated, hysterical twist on the truth. And before you fire back with the predictable, 'nothing to say about the article' response or Stan comes back with the usual 'Dreereyme', as in 'trying to be clever but really masks a low intelligence level ball ache', I think Mozika is best being pushed forward because he must strike fear in to defenders, but ultimately he needs to get some consistency to his fitness very soon or we should be waving goodbye and replacing him.”
by DFlated
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 5:58PM
“Mozika is THE best player we have. Our only true full League One class player that we have (including Duffy who is a 1 or 2). He needs his mind keeping in trim if we are to get the best of his Gallic temperament. He has an eye for a goal and we will need a scoring midfield to get us out of the mess we are in.
Wrap him up in cotton wool and extend his contract.”
by ironite
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 5:00PM
“Incidentally what are your thoughts on Mozika...I've given mine? That's what we are here for”
by DFlated
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 3:37PM
“My God - you are so so so predictable. As if I would disclose what I do as to narrow it down for the club to preclude me so of course I do the undersoil heating. I also built the two tier stand and installed the seats in the DRE.”
by ironite
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 3:18PM
“Undersoil Heating Contractor??.....KNOW YOUR CLUB!!! We don't have U.S.H (I'm pretty sure that would be your rationale....but you still haven't answered what it is that you do when given the chance to do so. There's only one conclusion left surely....
Wally....I know, I know but it is like pulling teeth. Read from the start, I posted some constructive insight into my thoughts on Mozika and have asked for exactly the same from DF. I just get a little miffed when an anonymous cretin starts spreading lies about me in public, so in this case I prefer to expose him as a fraud (successfully).”
by DFlated
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 1:22PM
“Hit the nail on the head - under soil heating contractor.”
by Whatawally
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 12:55PM
“Iron it and Inflated - you are like a couple of girls (sorry ladies) ****ging each other off. What about some constructive comments for a change ???”
by ironite
Wednesday, December 19 2012, 12:22PM
“Ah I see, presumably the Mechanical & Electrical maintenance/HVAC/under-soil heating? Like I said earlier...no smoke without fire.
How about we just stick to the definitive such as:
i) me not having a Twitter/Facebook account;
ii) me never suggesting that Mozika was inconsistent;
iii) me never praising the use of Scout 7;
iv) you lying about all three.
I have absolutely no idea why the obsession, its not flattering and I'm not pleased to have riled you so much to resort to such depths. Most will just withdraw from the table at the point when the debate is exactly that, Deereyme and/or DFlated just seem happy to scrape the barrel of depravity.
Like I say...only embarrassing yourself.”