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Hello and welcome to some online notes!
As it’s been a frustrating few weeks
since our last home game, due to the adverse weather
conditions, I thought I would ask Kevin to post an update
from me.
Two points were thrown away at home to
Eastbourne Town. We should have been more than 1-0 up at
half time and ultimately that cost us, conceding a late
equaliser. We should have seen the game out better and gave
away possession very easily towards the end of the game
instead of winding down the minutes.
The performance at Corinthian-Casuals was
quite possibly one of the worst I’ve seen from one of my
sides for the last five years. It was all set up to be a
great game on a fantastic pitch but we just didn’t perform
and it was very embarrassing indeed. Only a few players came
out with any credit, it wasn’t the performance I expect from
one of my sides and from a team looking to get in to the
play offs.
We went in to the Ramsgate game without
having the chance to train for a couple of weeks and it was
a great three points to get. The boys had kept themselves
ticking over fitness wise and whilst a draw was probably a
fair result it was nice to get a late winner.
Matt York made his
debut for us a few weeks back and straight away showed what
a quality player he is. Yorky has played at Conference South
level and captained Tooting & Mitcham in Ryman Premier for
the last two seasons. He will add experience to the side and
hopefully give us that extra push for the play offs. Craig
Dunne is itching to get back involved playing and is
earmarked for some game time as soon as we start playing
again! This will be a massive bonus for the Club and I can’t
wait for him to get back in to the 1st
team.
On a sad note I
have to announce that Club Captain Wes Goggin has decided to
retire from playing, mainly due to not being able to commit
the time required. It’s a massive shame for us, he’s always
one of the first names down on my team sheet and his
commitment since he joined the Club has been 1st
class. As disappointed as I am, we have left on good terms
and have left the door open for him should he change his
mind. We have enough depth in the squad to cover Wes’s
departure with Adam Moriarty, Louis Clark and Aaron Murphy
able to play centre midfield and with Dunney being ready for
action we actually have a perfect replacement but obviously
just need to get him games.
Over the last few weeks I have been
offered a few players who want to join our club. At the
moment I’ve put any new signings on hold because I believe
we have a quality side. However, if performances are as bad
as they were against Corinthian-Casuals I won’t hesitate to
change things around. I am determined not to fall away from
the play off pack like we did this time last season.
Finally, on behalf of the Players and
Management, I would like to wish all Supporters, Directors &
Staff at the Club a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New
Year.
Fingers crossed we get some football very
soon!
Graeme |
