Every point will be vital in MK Dons' push for promotion, says goal-scorer
The goal-scorer was delighted to score in front of the travelling MK Dons fans
The point away at Tranmere Rovers could prove to be an important one in MK Dons’ bid for promotion.
Kane Thompson-Sommers came off the bench to complete the comeback from 2-0 down for Paul Warne’s side on Saturday, with his first goal of the season rescuing a 2-2 draw at Prenton Park.
For the second away game in a row, Dons have come from 2-0 down to salvage something from the game. Though being in that position is something the side must address urgently, Thompson-Sommers said every point will be important come the end of the season.
“At the end of the season, we can look at games like this, see that we were down at half-time thinking we could get nothing but come away with a point,” he said. “One point could be the difference between getting promoted and not. Every point is massive. We always aim for three, but if we cannot win we have to leave with at least one.
“It’s not ideal, we don’t want to be conceding so many goals, we want to get back to keeping clean sheets. But we know at times during the season we’ll concede goals, and it’s a testament to the group that, when we go 2-0 down away from home, we know the game is not done. We have to look at it and make sure we get back to keeping clean sheets.”
The former Halifax Town man came off the bench to net the equaliser eight minutes from time right in front of the travelling Dons supporters in Birkenhead.
After fellow substitute Jon Mellish scored a cracking first for Dons to get them back in it, Jonathan Leko was then sent off before Thompson-Sommers’ equaliser completed the comeback.
The 24-year-old continued: “Coming off the bench, I wanted to help the team come back into the game. I wanted to be positive, to try and push us forwards.
“Mellish did well getting the first goal, it was a great strike, and then when the ball dropped to me, I wanted to be positive and get a shot off, luckily it went in. I scuffed it a little bit! But it was good enough to go into the far corner. I’m happy to get the equaliser, and to contribute to the team to getting a point.
“As a footballer, it’s one of the best feelings to score, and especially in front of the away fans. All the bad things that might have happened, all the tough times, it’s like they’ve not happened and makes it all worth it when you can celebrate in front of the fans like that, giving everyone to celebrate.”