Everyone felt the frustration of another late equaliser conceded at home last Saturday. City had dominated the second half and looked to have secured the 3 points with Dave Pratt's 80th minute goal but the curse of injury time and that 'dead ball' struck again. It has happened three times at home this season to Tonbridge, Boreham Wood and now Staines. Might it cost us a play off place come May?
I remain positive about our prospects. One defeat in 11 games is an amazingly good run and when the luck turns (not least for Andy 'woodwork' Watkins) then surely we will push firmly into that top 5.
The game was only made possible because of the Board's investment in the playing surface over the past few years and the efforts of an intrepid few with forks once the rain had stopped on Saturday morning. We were one of only 2 games in our league to survive the deluge and fared better than a number of 'illustrious' league neighbours - Yeovil for example couldn't get a game on!
The big talking point was the absence of Ross Stearn from the starting line up. The post match interviews were silent on it. We can only speculate.
The managers appeared to keep faith with those who had played well (but lost) at Eastleigh. And in fairness it almost worked.
If he is fit surely Stearn will start with Watkins and Pratt this coming Saturday?
The games now come thick and fast with 7 in February and another 7 in March.This will test City's small squad.
This coming Saturday sees the relatively short trip to Basingstoke. It is a winnable fixture but difficult as they lie in the top half of the table. The weather appears to improve towards the end of the week so hopefully the 'forkers' of Basingstoke can do their stuff.
I am looking forward to the big game at Mayday Trust Park on Saturday 18th January against leaders and Champions elect Bromley. We can really see how far we have come against the team that is well clear at the top.
Other fixture news, with dates for your diary include away at Hayes (Woking) on 4th February, at Weston Super Mare on 18th February (this is during half term so I hope to get along) and Ebbsfleet at home on Tuesday 4th March.
Off the field fundraising discussions are stirring as all parts of the Club begin to work together again. I'll try and write about this when I know more but suffice is it to say its great to see supporters fully engaged again!
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