According to a press release by Odisha FC, Interim Head Coach Gerald Peyton has said that a 2-2 draw in their last match against Kerala Blasters has given them a lot of momentum to carry on in the remaining matches of the ongoing seventh edition of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) at the pre-match press conference before their game against NorthEast United FC. Responding to the media questions virtually, he said, “The Blasters game has given us momentum to go on now because in that game, from the start to the finish, what pleased me was we kept going. There were periods in the game when they had the ball, they had good attacks. They overloaded one side and we dealt with it, then they tried to come through the middle, we dealt with it and then they tried to come down the other side, we dealt with it. Some of our combination play was top draw. “I was really pleased for Brad Inman to come in and do things that we needed. There were a lot of good things that happened. I am still waiting for Paul (Ramfangzauva) to be fit. Manuel (Onwu) comes back in and Bora (Gaurav) will come back in. We should have five players fresh for this game because we have got Goa in three days’ time. Keeping people fresh and ready to give everything is on my mind as well,” the Interim Coach further added. When questioned about coach Khalid Jamil’s in the opposition team, the ex Arsenal Coach opined, “Since he has come in as the new manager, he has done a great job. They have had good results and yes, he has done very very well. We know it’s going to be a difficult game.” Talking about his experience in the ISL so far, the 64 year old coach said, “I think the package of the league is good. Everybody has good foreign players in the league but what has really impressed me is the Indian players especially at the top clubs. The Indian players are starting to improve on the ball, vision, passing, keeping the ball, attacking skills, dribbling skills. I think how it’s being developed now it’s going to be successful. Over the next 5-10 years, it’s going to be very successful for Indian players.” Midfielder Brad Inman who was signed by Odisha FC from ATKMB in January accompanied coach Peyton in the press conference and spoke about the differences in playing style. He said, “Very different styles, both (OFC and ATKMB) have their positive ways and I have enjoyed working in both the clubs. When I signed we were working under Stuart (Baxter) but with Gerry (Peyton) stepping in now I can learn from him and I look forward to the last four games working under him.” He concluded with a message for the Odisha fans by saying, “Just stick with us. We have got four games and we want to be competitive in all four. Hopefully, we can get some points for you all and you can celebrate.”