5-1 win v Staines Town

[AnfieldTowner]

Good performance last night as a very strong Town side comprehensively outplayed Staines Town in our defence of the Velocity Trophy in front of an official attendance of 120.

First half goals from Ken Charles, a Ryan Blackman hat-trick and Bobson Bawling saw us race into an unassailable lead. Whilst we 'lost' the 2nd half 1-0, that didn't tell the full story. Staines' young keeper pulled off a string of at least half a dozen good saves as we continued to pepper the Staines goal - though without Ryan who was withdrawn at half time far more of our shots were woefully high or wide. A good run-out for the boys nonetheless.

Team was McDonald, Hatton, Weatherstone, Muleba, Payne, Livings, Blackman, Della-Verde, Bricknell, Charles, Bawling - subs (all used as this trophy allows 5) King, Mubayi, Ibe,  Youngs and a welcome return from injury for Jack Hockney.

[72wemblyfinal]

Thanks AT for the summation. 

Great to have Jack Hockney playing again. 

[Richard Katemon]

Yes plenty of positives- great to see Jack back in a Town shirt. 
I think we actually had more chances in the second half 

[littlehampton]

Very well done to Andy and our team on an excellent result last night in the Velocity Trophy. Good to read positive comments on our performance, and congratulations to Ryan Blackman on chalking up a first half hat-trick. Ryan is a great asset to the team and always gives 100%. Also very pleased to hear that Jack Hockney has recovered and is now available for selection again. Welcome back Jack!

Bearing in mind we won this Trophy last season, thought the attendance of 120 was a bit disappointing. Perhaps we will see more when we host Brightlingsea Regent in the next round of the Velocity Trophy.

All in all a good evening for the Town.