Letter From The Captain - Ash Knights

ASH KNIGHTS

LETTER FROM THE CAPTAIN

Good afternoon everyone, and welcome back to Bobby Hancocks Park

So, the last 3 games saw us lose 2-0 away to table toppers Bicester Hallions, followed by a 1-0 away win against Halse and most recently a 2-1 win against Coventry Copsewood in the Coventry Telegraph. We go into today’s match having played 7 league games winning 5 and sitting 2nd in the league. However, I would be lying if I said I was content with that because, like my team mates, we want to win every game! I feel we are in the process of building something special. The team spirit and togetherness is probably the best I’ve been involved with since I started my footballing career. This was evident in our performance against Halse who at that time were sitting 2nd and had yet to lose a game. It was a real gritty team performance winning 1-0, and keeping that impressive clean sheet away from home. It was pleasing especially after losing to the league leaders Bicester Hallions the week before. I felt after losing against the league leaders Bicester that it really ignited us as a group. It was a tough week. We almost had to forfeit the fixture as we didn’t have enough players to play but I think for me it’s a turning point. It sums up the kind of players we have at this club. Players that will never give up and run through brick walls for one another. Let’s not forget we don’t get paid and we play for the love of the game. Last game against Coventry Copsewood in the Telegraph was, for me, the best team performance so far this season. We went into the game as most definitely the underdogs. A quality team from a league above which we knew from start we would need to be at our very best to get anything from the game. We were solid all over. Every single player was magnificent on the night. We were unlucky not to keep another clean sheet which would of added to our 4 out of 7 clean sheets. We are far from a finished article, but with the quality we have in this team the club are going in the right direction. Today’s game we welcome Marston Saints. It may have been a tough start to the league for our opponents, but we expect a tough game and we will need to be at our best to get a positive result. Thanks again for all of your continued support. It’s exciting times and I’m delighted to lead the boys out.

UTS

Ash

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COMPANIES SUPPORTING

SOUTHAM UNITED

Southam United First Team would like to thank the following companies who have supported the club this season

Aaron Lane with

LANECommiercial Ltd.

We would also like to thank our dedicated player and matchday sponsors

Dave Carter Paul Kay David Hucker Paul Knights Rhian Tilley

To help support Southam United FC First Team and add your company or name to the list please contact rkcoaching@hotmail.co.uk

SOUTHAM UNITED 10 MATCHDAY GALLERY

SOUTHAM UNITED VS HALSE UNITED 23 October 2021 - Syresham Sports and Social Club

Clockwise From Top Left: Forward Wendel Moyo puts pressure on a Halse United Defender. Kieran Brady prepares to dribble around the opposing midfielder. Southam players Neale, Barby and Brady await an incoming corner. Ricky Barby executes a well timed tackle on the opposition.

11 GALLERY

Clockwise From Top Left: Midfielder Pat O’Brien passes to a teammate further up the pitch. Wendel Moyo skillfully rounds an opposing player. Simon Barby surveys the play and calls for the ball. Ricky Barby enters the oppositions half and provides a cross into the box.

Photos by Marie Price and Rhian Tilley