Sun 2nd Nov 2008 (OTC 1 - N. City Snts 0)

By no means our prettiest performance of the season but probably one of the best for numerous reasons. Our first clean sheet, our willingness to run and run, our determination to compete, our desire to be first to the ball, our team spirit. We started slowly and one or two appeared to be out of sorts but we found our feet and made it very difficult for New City Saints to settle on the ball. The back four were immense today and playing them together on a regular basis appears to be paying dividends. Connor did what you expect a striker to do, the only real chance of the match and he dispatched it confidently, (second time around) no practice swings next time. Ben Ayers and Harry ran their socks off, Harry and Callum linking up really well on numerous occasions down the left hand side. Reverting to a five man midfield may appear negative but it proved to be the right decision. Mr Sweeney made a fantastic save at the end of the first half, made even harder by he shouts of great goal from the sidelines. The midfield battled and used the ball well when we had possession, really good to see us play ourselves out of trouble. The MOTM today goes to Jack Denham, an absolute colossus today, battled and must of won 90% of the challenges that he made. As a team you deserved the victory today, your work rate was superb and your desire to win was evident for all to see. A pleasure to manage, I know that you may not think that from my team talks...................but you have set your standards high and my expectations match that. Enjoy the victory, each and every one of you were instrumental in that today. Winning is a great habit, lets not break it.