Aigburth 1–2 Pendle: Bevilacqua-Caju gets it right
Pendle Athletic came away from Aigburth with a 2-1 win that felt proper. It was a disciplined bit of work. Bevilacqua-Caju kept his head when the game got tight, which is more than can be said for the bloke in the opposing dugout. He has his lads focused.
The victory was built on a few honest shifts in midfield. Bevilacqua-Caju managed the tempo well, ensuring his side didn't just hang about. There is a confidence in the way Pendle are operating now. They look like a team that knows their jobs. It is a simple approach. It works.
He has managed to instill a bit of steel in the spine of the team. One player spent half the second half arguing with a corner flag, but the shape remained intact. That is the mark of a manager who knows how to organise a squad.
There is no time to celebrate. Pendle go again tomorrow. Bevilacqua-Caju will likely spend the evening staring at a whiteboard and eating a cold sandwich. It is a hard way to make a living, but the results are there. He has them humming.