Match Day Programme Sittingbourne v Horsham 6th April 2019

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Match Reports by Tony Rickson 9th March 2019 Bostik South East Sevenoaks Town 0 Sittingbourne 1,att 193 When the time comes to look back on Sittingbourne’s incredible run of five successive wins, then this will be the one that’s hardest to remember. It was a bit scrappy, it was definitely spoiled by a chilly and strong wind, and there weren’t that many goal opportunities at either end. Which is why this was such a good win by Sittingbourne. They had to battle it out, they had to dig deep, they had to run and compete and tackle and make sure they were doing it all just that bit longer and harder than the home side. And they got their reward with an 85th minute winner by young sub Liam Middleton, his first goal for the club after becoming one of Chris Lynch’s first signings back in January. It gave Sittingbourne their first double of the season, having beaten Sevenoaks 4-1 at home before Christmas. It gave them their second clean sheet of the season – that’s just a penalty and a header from a corner scored against them in the last four games. Not a single goal from open play. And it took them up to 12th in the Bostik South East League, leapfrogging over Sevenoaks, and surely consigning to the dustbin all the fears of possible relegation that were so much to the forefront before Lynch came in and waved his magic wand. With Ben Fitchett back at Margate, Sittingbourne made just the one change from the team that beat Faversham in the local derby the previous Saturday, Kwasi Amoah making his first start at left-back and Jack Morrell switching to central defence. And what a pairing Morrell and Tommy Fagg made at the back – they were the rock on which Sittingbourne built a team that comfortably thwarted everything Sevenoaks could throw at them. Well, everything apart from a couple of alarms later in the first half. The wind was at its strongest in that half and it did its best to spoil the game. Sittingbourne got forward to force corners and free-kicks in dangerous positions, but so hard were they to control that none of them amounted to much. And when Sevenoaks tried to get the ball forward, so often was it overhit that goalkeeper Patrick Lee had only to collect them or let them run out for goal-kicks. Sevenoaks did get the ball in the net after 25 minutes from a free-kick that swung deep into the area only for the assistant referee to signal offside, and they had fierce appeals for a penalty for handball rejected just before half-time. I didn’t see anything, but so concerted and unanimous were the home players’ appeals that you felt there must have been something in it. No good them fiercely complaining to the referee after he’d blown the half-time whistle, though – he wasn’t going to give it then. Having had only a Chris Barnard shot saved by the diving keeper to show for their first half attacks, Sittingbourne were much more dangerous in the second half and quickly established themselves as the better side. Both Barnard and Henry Woods had shots that were too close to the keeper, Izzy Adebayo had an effort fizz wide and Roman Campbell won a couple of flick-ons in dangerous positions from Lewis Chambers’ throw-ins only for no-one to claim the second ball. Sevenoaks hadn’t had much of a look-in all through the half but suddenly had a bit of a flurry, Sittingbourne having to be brave and determined to keep out a couple of corners and freekicks in dangerous positions. It always looked as if Sevenoaks’ defence was more vulnerable when attacked on the ground rather than with high balls, and just such a move gave Sittingbourne their glorious winner with five minutes left on the clock. Sub Billy Lewins and Campbell combined well, and from Campbell’s neat through pass, Middleton burst into space behind the defence and confidently and coolly finished it with a shot into the far corner past the advancing keeper. That made it 18 points out of a possible 21 – Sittingbourne’s best run for a number of years. The fans, as noisy as ever here, are lapping it up, and the players look like they’re enjoying every minute of it, too. You can’t beat an away win – and that’s four of them on the bounce now. Sittingbourne: Patrick Lee, Chris Webber, Kwasi Amoah, Tommy Fagg, Jack Morrell, Lewis Chambers, Izzy Adebayo (Liam Middleton, 66 min), Chris Barnard, Roman Campbell, Henry Woods (Khalil McFarlane, 79 min), Timmy Babbington (Billy Lewins, 59 min). Subs not used: Rob Lofting, Abdel Ndew.
Meet The Sittingbourne Squad Patrick Lee: Goalkeeper. Patrick "Patch" Lee is a young goalkeeper and a product of the Soccer Elite Football Academy. He signed for Tunbridge Wells before moving on to Chatham Town for the start of the 2016-17 season. In December 2016 he signed for Ryman Premier side, Harlow Town. After leaving Harlow he played for Margate until the end of last season. Robert Lofting: Defender. Made an impressive debut against Horsham in the first league match of this season. Previously played for Arundel. Chris Webber: Defender. Joined Sittingbourne from Canterbury City at the beginning of last season. Has also played for Billericay and Faversham Town. Made captain for this season. Lex Allan: Defender. 6’ 7” Lex was spotted playing in local football and offered a trial with Sittingbourne. It soon became clear that he had great potential. This potential has been spotted by a number of scouts and Lex was invited to play in trial matches and he has not looked out of place in the company of more experienced players. Joshua Spencer: Defender: Another to join Sittingbourne in January 2019. Previous club was Margate Henry Woods: Defender. Henry joined Sittingbourne in January 2019 on loan from Gillingham. A highly thought of youngster who plays in the Gillingham FC Youth team. Arben Muskaj: Defender/Midfield. Albanian born, Arben joined Sittingbourne in January 2019 from Greek side Souli Paramythias. Before joining Souli Paramythias Arben played for Albanian 1 st Division side Bylis Ballash He played as a youth for Olympiacos. Arban was part of the Albania U20 side that competed in the 2013 Mediterranean Games held in Mersin, Turkey where he played in all five games Lewis Chambers: Midfield, Lewis is another to sign for then new manager, Aslan, in March 2018. He impressed right from his first game for the club. He has played for Maidstone United youth. Another to have a long throw. Izzy Adebayo: Midfield. Previous club was Faversham Town. Has also played for South Park and Tilbury.. Dylan Riches: Midfield. Very talented youngster who scored on his debut for the Brickies in April 2018 against Thamesmead Town. He progressed from Sittingbourne’s successful Under 18 side. Jack Morrell: Midfield. Loanee from Gillingham. Joined Sittingbourne to get experience in January 2019. Highly thought off at The Gills. Tom Loynes: Midfield/ Forward. Tom first played for Sittingbourne in the 2012-13 season. In between playing for us he has played at Ramsgate, Whitstable Town and Sheppey United. Since returning to The Brickies at the beginning of last season he has shown that he has lost none of his skill and enthusiasm. Tommie Fagg: Forward. Another graduate from the Soccer Elite Football Academy, and Ashford United. The tall striker then signed Harlow Town in February 2016 to bolster the attack, making six appearances for the Hawks in the Isthmian Premier Division. He signed for the Brickies at the beginning of this season Roman Campbell: Forward. Roman joined on loan from Gillingham FC. He is captain of their successful Youth team where he is a prolific goalscorer. Roman scored on his Sittingbourne debut against VCD Athletic in January 2019. Liam Middleton: Forward. Joined Sittingbourne in January 2019. Previously played for Canterbury City. Johan Caney- Bryan: Forward. Joined Sittingbourne at the beginning of the 2018-2019 season. Immediately made an impact when he scored two goals in a preseason friendly. Johan was awarded a scholarship at the University of East London whilst being a third-year sport and exercise student following an impressive display playing for The UEL football Club.
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