Deal Town manager Derek Hares blames Trophy hangover for lack-lustre display
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Deal Town were suffering a Kent
Senior Trophy hangover as they snatched a point in a rollercoaster
game at Norton Sports, according to boss Derek Hares.
Following the disappointment of a 2-1 loss at 10-man Faversham
in the Trophy semi-final on Saturday, Town needed an injury-time
leveller from Roy Godden to earn a 3-3 draw in the Bulmers Cider
Kent League Premier Division on Tuesday night.
Mo Takaloo put Deal ahead inside
two minutes but Norton equalised before half-time. Danny Smith
restored the visitors’ lead just after the hour but Norton grabbed
another leveller 15 minutes from time and looked to have snatched
the points in the 86th-minute before Godden struck.
Hares (pictured) admitted: "I think
we were a bit flat after Saturday – we played so well, we just
needed a bit of luck. We hit the bar, and had chances, I’m sure
Faversham would admit the best side lost."
He added: "Tuesday night was a bit
of a let-down, but we have 12 games to go and lots to play for.
"If we can put a run together then
I think we can get into that top-six, or maybe even top-three,
looking at the table – that would be an achievement for us this
season and would be a good platform for next season."
Jason Brazier and Gary Beedon
returned after being unavailable for Saturday while Godden and
Shaun Brown were back from suspension.
James Ellis missed the game for
personal reasons but should return for the visit of Holmesdale on
Saturday and Tuesday’s home game against basement-boys
Lordswood.
Wednesday, March 10 2010
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