We got back to winning ways after picking up three hard-earned points at the weekend, writes James Barrett.
Following defeat away at Faversham Town
last time out, and on a weekend where the top eight clubs in the Ryman Division
One South all won, we solidified their grip on fourth place by beating
struggling Whyteleafe 2-0.
And, ahead of a match against
fifth-placed Corinthian Casuals tonight (Monday 5th), captain Paris
Hamilton-Downes believes Saturday's result was a big one.
"It was important to put the
Faversham display behind us and get back to winning quickly," the defender
said. "Teams around us aren't dropping many points so it's important we
don't either. It was a tough game against Whyteleafe but we are pleased to come
away with a result."
It was top scorer Ricky
Korboa whom grabbed the goals on Saturday as we endured some
rough treatment from the frustrated visitors throughout the 90 minutes.
"It did get very physical out there
but we kept our heads," Hamilton-Downes explained.
"It's mainly our forwards that
suffer on that front - they are so skilful and quick that opponents can't get
near them at times.
"But we know not to rise to such
tactics and just let our football do the talking."
Korboa came off the bench before hitting
his double, which were his 18th and 19th of the season, thus showing the strength-in-depth
within the squad this season.
"I felt for Sean (O'Toole) as he
had to go off early after a heavy tackle but Ricky isn't a bad replacement to
bring on," added Hamilton-Downes.
"All our forwards have been
important, both on and off the pitch. We've built our team around them this
season and, so far, it's been paying off."
Our home game against Corinthian
Casuals takes place on Monday 5th December (KO 7.45pm).