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JAMIE COLEMAN
THE MANAGER
Good evening and a warm welcome to Foxcotte Park to all our supporters for tonight’s massive cup-tie against our visitor’s Portsmouth, and to their Officials, Management, Players and Supporters.
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Tonight’s Hampshire Cup Third Round match provides a break from the recent league fixtures, and this will be our first home fixture since hosting Folland Sports in late November.
Since that 1-1 draw with Follands, we have continued our unbeaten run in the League after seeing off Fawley, who always give us a tough encounter.
Prior to that we progressed in the Wessex League Cup by beating Downton 3-0 and moved into the Quarterfinals, thanks to goals from Harry Lawton, Shane Lock and an own goal.
I can honestly say that this current group of players is the best I have worked with during my time in football. First and foremost, they are brilliant human beings, but they are also hardworking and humble, which has given us the platform to have a real chance at achieving something special this season.
The club has been on an upward spiral for several years now. We’ve had a lot of successful times and we’ve been at the right end of the table. All the lads know what I require and demand and the new players on board have bought into what I want straight away. To be honest it feels like the new players we’ve added have been here for years.
The team spirit is amazing which is really pleasing - it can take you so far. Combine that with the talent we have in this squad I’m hoping we can emulate what we did last season but just better it that little more.
Our goal is to win the league and secure promotion and to be completely honest that is what I demand and expect from this group of players. Everything is there for them.
Tonight’s game is an opportunity for us to put ourselves up against an established, professional club in Portsmouth. I played in the previous encounter and was proud to skipper that side that evening and just as proud tonight to manage the team!
Be loud and proud from the stands, this evening and enjoy the game. UTS!
