Brentford's Hunt: More to come from set-pieces (From Your Local Guardian)

Brentford's Hunt: More to come from set-pieces

8:10am Friday 23rd July 2010 in Football By Stuart Amos

Midfielder David Hunt reckons he can become a regular scorer from set-pieces if he gets the chance.

The 27-year-old curled home a 25-yard free-kick in Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw with Wycombe Wanderers, to register Brentford’s first goal of the pre-season schedule.

Hunt was not a regular starter last season, but found the net three times - including one direct from a free-kick in a memorable 2-1 win over Norwich City.

The arrival of Toumani Diagouraga last week on a permanent basis intensifies the competition for places in the midfield engine room.

And while boss Andy Scott has craved more goals from set-pieces, Hunt is confident he can deliver .

“I’ve scored about six goals from free-kicks so I’m pretty used to taking them and used to scoring,” he said.

“I don’t think we’ve had too much of a problem with set-pieces. We’ve had a lot of different lads taking them and everyone is comfortable with them.

“If the gaffer wants me to take them then I’m happy to do it.

“It was nice to get 90 minutes. We are getting into the swing of things and everything is coming together.

“There is a bit more competition with Toumani coming in, but it is basically the same as last year and I think that is only healthy for everyone.”

Brentford were without a win in three games prior to Thursday night’s trip to Blue Square South Staines Town, but Hunt thinks fans should not be concerned.

“I don’t read as much into pre-season results as I used to,” he added.

“We’ve got some great new signings and at this stage it is all about getting the team to gel.

“Not everyone has played 90 minutes yet and I’ve no doubt we will be ready for the start of the season - that is the important bit.”