Momentum

After a much needed win over Hornchurch we continued the good work with an impressive 1-0 win over Bath City at Hayes Lane, which leaves us unbeaten at home in the league after four games, a vast improvement on last season. Now it’s time to address the away form as we are yet to pick up a point on our travels so far this season and we have an opportunity to do so on Saturday at Truro City who are facing much bigger problems. 

I'm just pleased that for my friends who are making the trip on Saturday that there is a game to go to after it was in some doubt given the home teams perilous financial state it looked like the tickets and accomodation purchased in advance could be wasted. Fortunately it is game on with the White Tigers still alive for now.   

After the trip to Cornwall we then head off into Surrey for the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round to play Sutton Utd, it’s always disappointing to be drawn against a team from your own league, but at least when it’s a traditional rival then it adds a little spice to the occasion. It was another tough draw, as was Welling last season, I’d certainly be glad to take them back t Hayes Lane.   

Former Newport County striker Elliott Buchanan joined us prior to the Bath game with popular target man Hakeem Araba being released after losing his way following a summer of interest from higher placed clubs which came to nothing. Also leaving last week was Nic McDonnell whose second attempt at a comeback ended after a brief substitute appearance on the opening day of the season. Unable to recapture the magic which saw him dubbed McMessiah during his first spell with The Ravens he is now back off to run his own business in Thailand. If Buchanan can win the popularity of the fans like Nic & Hak did previously he will have done well as they are tough acts to follow.