Player/manager Peter Adeniyi is beaming right now after a bright start to our winter schedule, writes James Barrett-Sterling.
We have registered four wins and a draw during
November after a run of form that saw us exit the FA Cup and earn only six
out of a possible 18 league points last month.
Those results have catapulted us back into fifth
place in the Bostik South, and progress in the Surrey Senior Cup, ahead of a
tough trip to mid-table outfit Thamesmead Town this Saturday.
“We had a two week break ahead of our trip to Whyteleafe at
the start of the month, so I treated it like a mini-pre-season, smiled Adeniyi.
“We had the boys running a lot but we also worked on some
things which we are now benefitting from. I’m pleased with every single one of
the players – they are improving with every game.”
Adeniyi has also added some new faces to the squad, including
four-goal debutant striker Omar Koroma, defender Mohammed-Idris Oshilaja and
midfielder Ross Elsom, and he feels they have all slotted in well.
“I’m satisfied with the current strength of the squad and
happy (chairman) Paul Dipre has backed me in terms of recruitment,” he
explained.
“Omar has played at a high level and gelled with everyone at
his first training session, so he gave me no choice but to start him at Hythe.
“Michael Aziaya is another who understood what we wanted and
has become the type of player I’ve wanted to sign since becoming a manager here
last season.
“Plus, we have the likes of Kalvin Morath-Gibbs and Paris
Hamilton-Downes making their way back from injury.”
Adeniyi and his troops go to Thamesmead Town (who play at Dartford
FC) on Saturday 25th November, kick-off 3pm.