The Joint National League's top scorers will be keen to prepare for York's visit to Boston on Saturday (3pm) following a 2-0 2-0 win at Oldham.
Pearce was pleased with City's return to basics following last Saturday's defeat to Sutton United and was even more pleased to add another goal to his first of 2025.
“I think they tried to take it away from me. It took a little bit of a deflection, but they're all important. It was nice to get back on the scoresheet,” said the striker.
“I know we haven't had many games out there, but it still felt like a long time.
“Especially as a striker, you always want to hit the back of the net, so to go a month without scoring, you play your mind a little bit.
“I’m happy to win and put one in the back of the net.
“I thought it was a great performance and we got back to what we do best, controlling the game and passing the football.
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“Mal (Malachi Fagan-Walcott) said in the post-game interview that it wasn't us on Saturday, it was a disappointing game, a disappointing result, but we're going to do what we do best.” It felt like I was back in the world.
“We moved the ball really well and scored three points.
“We have players who take game after game. Every game in this league is a big game because we want to be at the top end of the table and to do that we have to win every game.
“There’s pressure to win every game, but after the disappointment on Saturday it’s a big boost for everyone after going there and getting three points.”
As part of City's defeat to Sutton, questions were raised about the tactical decision to shift Pearce into a wide position to accommodate the involvement of Josh Stones.
Although it doesn't appear to be working, Pearce is confident his positioning is not the problem and reaffirmed his belief in the system played by Adam Hinshelwood.
“I changed positions on Saturday, but I don't think it really matters.
“We're all fluid as a front four or five front of players that are there. I'm told to play in a position and I play there and give it everything and try to score goals. .
“You're put in a position and you do your job for the team and hopefully try to score a goal to win the game.”
Next up for Pierce and his York teammates is a trip to Boston. Boston has personal incentives for the team.
Pearce admitted he and the players wanted to show the Pilgrims what they were up to after suffering a surprise defeat in August, and spoke of the support supporters have provided this season. did.
About revenge, Pierce confessed. “100%, I think it’s deep in our hearts.
“We don't like teams taking points away from us and our house shape is pretty decent, so we won't forget that they came here and beat us. . I hope I can get a little revenge tomorrow.
“It doesn’t matter where it is or who’s playing it, we want it to be exactly the same every game.
“We are planning and preparing for it to be the most difficult game of the season. I am sure it will be a difficult test.
“We will do what we always do: plan, prepare and hopefully get the three points.
“I played a game on Tuesday so I was more rested this week, especially compared to two weeks ago when I trained quite a bit.
“It's just recovery and making sure I'm fit to go for the weekend.
“We trained this morning. I don't try to change too much. I like consistency and the days are very similar.”
Speaking of supporters, Pearce enthused: “I think they’re absolutely amazing.
“The other day it reminded me a little bit of Halifax, you saw 1,200 people behind the goal and they made some noise.
“They really helped the team and were great. Hopefully they can continue to support us throughout the season.”
