We got better as the game went on,who would have thought Russe( smallest man on the pitch) would have scored with a header.Goal certainly lifted the team for last 15 minutes.Will probably need cover for Hamilton who went off injured.Still think we need a 6ft+ striker having seen the size of Chelmsford and Hungerford’s centre half’s.Still nice to get a win under our belt.
 

I’ve really enjoyed the games so far this season. We’re certainly not the strongest squad in the division. And we probably need a player or two.  But the work rate and effort from every player who comes on to the pitch is excellent. There can’t be a team in the division that put more in than we do. Luke Russe typifies the spirit and togetherness in the side with his tireless work rate. Shame to see Hamilton off injured again he’s a player we need playing every week. But it was really good to see him on the pitch at the end punching air after the win. Get back soon Hammy. Gary and Matt have created a great attitude and will to win in the squad. On to Taunton tomorrow they’ve made an ok start. But it’s a game we will be looking to take all three points from. Good luck Gary, Matt and the boys. 😎

Quite agree “newfan” the choirs choice of songs/chants is a major embarrassment. Yesterday was really sad with so many youngsters sitting near them. It’s high time they were brought to task!
I will probably get criticised by them but it’s got to be stamped out!!!

Hungerford were  a workaday, cloth-cutting side, who  are probably always destined to be so, because like us they have quite severe budget restrictions. This didn't stop them  dominating the first half, through relentless pressing and harrying, and some neat attacking play that produced 2 or 3 clear-cut chances, including Adam Liddle's , Geoff Hurst-ish thump onto the underside of Will Henry's bar. We didn't quite match their intensity and intent, and looked pretty impotent in the final third.  Such are the law of Physics  and Sod, it was their off-side "goal"  that proved a complete fulcrum in the game.  From thereon the game tilted our way and was won courtesy of Luke Russe, who earned  the corner from which he headed the winning goal.  As we increasingly bossed the second half, so Hungerford's physicality spilled into frustration.. as it did in May, but the game was already gone for them by then... although the Yellow Cards hadn't. Well done our defence, who had to regroup after a major disruption, and who successfully managed their No 25 Jerry Gyebi, who parked his HGV of a body on our goalline  for nearly every corner and throw near our goal. Well done the midfield who wrested control of the game from the 50th minute, and well done the 2 or  3 up front, who, given a bit more time and space, posed more and more of a threat as the game progressed. Enjoyed Simon's goal announcement... part American Football touchdown call and part Boxing MC.  Couldn't hear any offensive chanting but have made my feelings known on a previous post ( Then . Now .. To Come). Damage family trust in  the Match Day TSS experience and we're in trouble.