TOLL GATE, Clarendon — Coach Andrew Price remains optimistic that Boys’ Town will improve gradually as the Red Stripe Premier League season progresses, following an indifferent first-round showing.

On Sunday, the Red Brigade suffered their fourth defeat of the season, beaten 2-0 at Sporting Central Academy — a result that leaves them sitting ninth in the 12-team league on 13 points after winning three and drawing four of their 11 games so far.

Boys’ Town actually started the contest positively, and had at least two good goalscoring opportunities, but were largely second best at Juici Patties Park.

“It was a very lethargic performance,” Price lamented. “We didn’t turn up to play today, so we paid the price. Give credit to Sporting Central. They played like they wanted (the points).”

He’s, however, hopeful they will eventually get it right by the time the second round swings into full gear.

“I think we will bounce back. We are a club that never say die, so it’s all about keeping them in that frame of mind,” Price explained, before adding that he will also be looking to bolster the squad when the January transfer window opens.