29 August 2008
Before our victory over Hastings earlier in the week
we talked to the players about the fact that if they
kept believing in the way that we were trying to get
them to play football then we would be successful. From
the whistle on Monday we went at Hastings and tried
to play the ball around and I am sure that if we keep
playing in the same manner we will win more games than
we will lose.
So far this season, Elliot Bradbrook has been fantastic
for us. He gives balance to the side and allows us to
play 4-4-2. Not only is he great going forwards but
he is also strong defensively. It is excellent for us
to be able to field not only Elliot but Roland Edge
down the left hand side as they are both naturally left
footed.
Roland now has some medication which will hopefully
prevent a reoccurrence of the migraines he suffered
against Canvey and Harlow. He was wary of heading the
ball on Monday in case it set off another migraine but
he was fine and he was okay in training last night as
well. Roland played all of last season for Folkestone
and did not suffer with one migraine so we are hoping
it is under control now.
The last time we won at home was against tomorrow’s
opponents. Our home form is not good enough and I don’t
really know why that is. We spoke to the players before
the season started about the importance of turning Bourne
Park into a fortress but so far that hasn’t happened.
For some reason, the players seem to freeze a little
bit at home. We can’t blame the surface at Bourne
Park as this year it is much improved and is in a lot
better condition than in previous seasons. I am sure
though, if we believe in ourselves then we will turn
our home fortunes around.
With regards to team news for tomorrow, Andy Martin
is unavailable but Keelan Mooney comes back into the
squad. James Peacock will play for the reserves this
weekend and tomorrow’s game will be the last time
Aaron Lacy will be available for 35 days as he will
be serving a ban for getting sent off in a tournament
over the summer.
Finally, we had a good training session last night
and we are all looking forward to the game against Hendon.
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