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Wednesday, December 03, 2008, 12:52
"The game being cancelled was a huge blessing, as it gives us a chance to have a rest and get people fit," he said.
"It's a massive bonus that Ollie Price should now be fit and ready to play this Saturday."
Paulton, who came out 5-3 winners away at Andover last weekend, have put together back-to-back wins and are threatening an assault on the top of the table.
Goalkeeper Kyle Phillips was the star of the show.
"He was probably man of the match for the three or four saves he made in the first half which kept us in the game.
"He's come back in and done very well, really establishing himself in the side."
Despite the game having eight goals and a sending off, Jones did not see it as a thriller and felt his side always had control.
"Kyle did very well, but it wasn't that much of a thriller as we were comfortable.
"They played very well and came out at us hard in the first half, but we settled in the second period and controlled the game.
"They scored late on and it does concern me that we are still conceding like that.
"As a side we have let in some soft goals recently, but I think it is mainly down to having two centre halves out.
"When they're back we will tighten up in that department which will improve us as a side."
Paulton are currently seventh in the British Gas South and West Division One, six points from the top and hoping to push into the play-off spot this weekend.
"Everyone is beating everyone else in this league at the moment and Windsor and Eton drew with Totton the other night, which was good for us.
"Its just about consistency now, that's the name of the game, just making sure we don't lose.
"If we can't get a win, we need to make sure we draw and stay unbeaten for as long as possible."
On Saturday, Rovers take on Slough Town at Winterfield Road, kick-off 3pm.
"They're well supported and played well to get a draw against Truro earlier this season.
"I think their league position belies their skill and we expect a tough game.
"We're mainly concerned with ourselves at the moment though, and have two great forwards who will be a handful for any defence."
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