We’ve had worse days

[cup of tea]

Absolutely what we needed today. Battling display from Cray who needed the points for their own promotion bid and probably edged the performances early on and looked dangerous for the whole game but Hornchurch then increasingly looked good going forward and deserved the win, especially in the second half. Usual suspects played well (Sam,Ade etc.) and Chris Dickson had a decent game and a decent finish as well. Maybe Cray got a bit frustrated near the end, there could have been one or two more bookings but that’s not important. Great to see Liam back as well, even for a cameo performance. Stortford dropped points so it’s closed up again with 1 point between the top 3 and dropped points for Enfield and Canvey and Hastings as well. Very happy Urchin today COYU

Edited February 25, 2023 by cup of tea

[Digger. The. Cat!]

Game of two halves, change at half time made the difference, gave us more balance, composure and confidence in defence. Three points were never in doubt.

[MikeMike]

As Alex Sharp would say, another week when Hornchurch aren't top of the table - but for about 25 minutes we were #1 and I'm sure we will be again, all we have to do is when every remaining 12 games. Or just match Stortford and win the game in hand.

Have to admire the versatility as well. Left back at centre half, right back at left back. And then Jordan comes on at right back having started his 2 previous games as a striker.

[cup of tea]

Key for me was how much width we had on the play (both halves). That stretched Cray