Season Review So Far

[ontheup]

At the beginning of the season, as a fan, my main aim/concern was for us to maintain momentum and not lose the "feel good" factor surrounding that had eluded the club for all those years.

As a result my pre-season hopes were such that I would have been happy if we were within touching distance of the play offs.

We'd let some decent players go in Welford, Osbourne, and Ibrahim but equally we had signed one of the best goal-keepers in non league football and a striker who carried the tag "goal machine"

After the opening days match the step up from Ryman South was clear but overall I think we've adapted well.

Disappointments - For me the injuries (which I appreciate have been out of control) and in particular the one to Richard Davies, after a shaky start he was beginning to show he is more than capable at this level. Orlando's injury has removed some of the flare from the team, Flish's form at the beginning of the season was nothing like what we were used to but I do think in recent weeks (and having been forced to play out of position) he is getting back to his old self. Tom Phipps return to Ebbsfleet was a bit of a blow.

Highlights - Having a striker who has scored 20 goals before the New Year, bringing in another striker who has added something different, signing Jack Parkinson, The win against Kingstonian when they were top of the league and yet to concede a goal. The first half performance away at Hampton and Richmond on non league day. The late goals against Wealdstone in the FA Trophy (both games)

WTF? - How did we win that game at Canvey? How did we capitulate against Harrow at home? How have we not been awarded a single penalty in the league so far this season? How did that goal conceded against Hornchurch stand?

2 points off top at this stage - Thank you very much

[allingtonstone]

In my opinion, we are far exceeding what i had expected this season so a massive well done to Jay for keeping us right in the hunt with the amount of injurys were carrying.
And for all the abuse the younger replacements have had to endure at times. Well done to them too
Hopefully we can grab a playoff spot (you never know. Maybe more!).
But if we do fall short it will still be a very good first season up and i for one will be renewing my season ticket .come what may :-)

[captainmosh]

The only real complaint any one can have is that we started the season too well which was always going to lead to disappointment when our form had the slightest of dips. Generally speaking injuries have been our biggest problem I believe and I can't imagine us missing out on a playoff spot which before the season started still seemed potentially a bit hopeful even with strong signings like Frannie and Worgan.

[stewart]

We have accumulated enough points to avoid religation, we have edible pies at home matches, we have a pitch which is a regular greenish colour with white lines marked. Anyone object so far, I don't.

[headstone]

8/10

[pmh]

Still thrilled to bits that I can watch the team in our own town.

Expectations are exceeded in my eyes,I wonder what the boards target was this season?

We have made some good higher profile signings, but its also brilliant seeing Zac and Fabio, to name just two, develop into great players, plucked from virtually no where, Jay has done a great job in developing youth,and has not been afraid to introduce younger players and not just splashing the clubs money.