RYAN PERKS Managersnotes

Welcome to the Manadon Sports Hub for today’s game and thanks to everyone for the wonderful support we have received so far this season.

Before the visit of Bridgwater on Thursday, we said it would be a tough game and we would need to be clinical, and that proved to be the case. It was a game of few chances and we were obviously delighted to secure a 1-0 victory thanks to Amber Pollock’s goal.

At times, we had to defend with great discipline and Jasmine Read pulled off a couple of great saves to ensure we earned the clean sheet our overall performance deserved. We always knew these two games in the space of four days would be important and it’s great to tick off the first challenge with a victory.

Playing twice in the space of three days is not a common occurrence for the team but their fitness levels have been excellent all season, and we were fortunate enough to come away from Thursday night with just a few bumps and bruises, so it should be a full squad available tomorrow.

We have already played Cheltenham twice this season, once in the league and once in the cup. It is testament to the competitive nature of the league that we’ve won one and lost one, and I expect today to be another tight game, but one where we are looking forward to the challenge.

We are delighted to welcome the Cheltenham Town staff, players and supporters to the Manadon Sports Hub today.

Enjoy the game, Ryan