First game of the season couldn’t have come against a worse team. TNS. As expected, we were dominated but the final score was only 1 – 0 so that could have been worse. A goal for each team didn’t count as the linesman was busy. It came down to Gareth, after all it would be a new signing that would give away a stupid penalty to lose the game. But we still have 31 games to play and work to stay in the division.
Following the TNS game we have another away trip, this time to Newtown. For this game I made a single change to the starting line-up, Gareth was replaced by Rhys John the backup winger. He clearly wanted to send a message and headed into the net in the 6th minute. A late penalty secured the win for us, and we take a first points for the season
Looking at the last 2 season we should be aiming for around the mid to high 30’s in points to be safe from the drop. Grabbing 3 after the second game is very good news, hopefully we can get a good run going to help as much as possible.
This was the 3rd game of the season. Yes, I’ve talked about the last two as well, but I just have to. Another win, A very fortunate win at that, no part to the circus that was happening on the pitch. 42nd minute we take the lead by Kirby. In the second half Matthew Rodgers gets a yellow 60 minutes in and then a straight red just a few seconds later. 3 subs are made to help the team with fitness as we go very defensive. New striker James Spruce makes his debut gets taken out by an opponent 3 minutes later and is now out for 5 weeks.
An exciting start to the topflight of Welsh football.
I made the decision that this would be my last season at the club. No matter where the team finishes, it will be hard to press that resign option at the end of the season but I feel like it might be the right time at that point. I will be doing my best to help the club and put them in the best position I can do.
Anyway, that is for the future, for now we move to the last game in the league for September. A weak first half gave the impression that this would be a loss, but it all changed in the second half. Gaining the lead from another penalty, 4th of the season already. A late on goal doubled the lead and gives another 3 points.
The month of September was successful with some progress in the cup competitions and some very good results in the league. These will be a big in the fight for survival in the league. Current position of the team is 3rd, so if this continues, we shouldn’t be thinking about relegation being a possibility.