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ASH KNIGHTS LETTER FROM THE CAPTAIN
Welcome back to Bobby Hancocks Park The last home game we entertained Marston Saints
game we go in to today’s game, with the right
in the league winning 4-0. We knew going into the
attitude and work ethic off the ball, hopefully
game against Marston we would be expected to
then our quality should shine through to get us a
win. Especially against a team who hadn’t picked
positive result.
up any points in the league so far. We had gone as
With the positive news this week of Michael
underdogs against Copsewood the week before to
Davis becoming CEO of Southam its exciting
being the favourites. We knew what it’s like to be
times for all involved with the club. With all the
underdogs so it was important we were professional
good things happening behind the scenes it’s also
with our performance.
up to us boys on the pitch to continue to do our
It was important we played with a high tempo and
part to move the club forwards.
to move the ball quickly. Sometimes when you
It’s great to see so many new faces coming down
have lots of the ball and lots of space you take too
to support us. It doesn’t go unnoticed and we
many touches allowing the opposition to set in
thank you. Enjoy the game.
their defensive shape. I felt we were professional in our performance, the only criticism was we didn’t score more goals. Last week we played away against Gornal Athletic in the Birmingham Vase. For me, alongside Coventry Copsewood, they were the best side we have played this season. I felt we were unlucky not to take them to penalties with two very good chances near the end of the game. 1-0 down we pushed but unfortunately couldn’t find that equaliser and we got sucker punched right at the death losing 2-0. Obviously the squad were disappointed to be out of the competition but it takes nothing away from how well we have performed over the last 4 to 5 games. Today is another cup competition being the league cup. Without question it’s a cup we want to try and win. We will take one game at a time, starting today against Garsington. Like every
UTS
Ash
