Isthmian Leagues

Lions are showing survival instincts

After a torrid season to date, Guernsey boss Tony Vance could be forgiven for letting out a roar of delight when his Green Lions rallied to a first home win of the season against Sutton Common Rovers on January 14.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 February 2023

By Hugo Varley

BATTLE: Long-serving Guernsey boss Tony Vance

AFTER a torrid season to date, Guernsey boss Tony Vance could be forgiven for letting out a roar of delight when his Green Lions rallied to a first home win of the season against Sutton Common Rovers on January 14.
A 1-0 victory over high-flying South Park followed three days later, leaving Vance with renewed hope of survival from an uber-tight Isthmian South Central division.
“It was a relief more than anything to get that first home win because there was a growing weight of pressure on the team,” Vance told The NLP with his ...

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