Darren Sarll wasted no time in endearing himself to the Woking faithful by inflicting a first home league defeat of the season on Boreham Wood in his first match in charge.
Much was expected of this clash of fifth-versus-seventh but, in truth, the meeting of Boreham Wood and Grimsby Town petered out into a disappointing affair which didn’t do either side many favours in their respective play-off charges.
Boreham Wood and Chesterfield served up a classic at LV Bet Stadium Meadow Park in front of the BT Sports cameras and it was honours even between these two promotion contenders.
Everton boss Frank Lampard showed his class in the build-up to the game by sending opposite number Garrard a text message congratulating him on his success thus far.
Luke Garrard smiles at the thought of Everton manager Frank Lampard sitting down this week to dissect and analyse videos of Boreham Wood ahead of Thursday night’s FA Cup tie.
SURELY, to even the most optimistic of FA Cup purists, the chance of Boreham Wood causing an upset in their fourth round trip to AFC Bournemouth last Sunday night were slim to say the least.
Boreham Wood captain Mark Ricketts has hailed the hard work of manager Luke Garrard as the key factor behind their history-making FA Cup run and league form.
Two goals in the opening 12 minutes ensured Boreham Wood kept up the pressure on leaders Chesterfield and subjected Woking to another defeat at a wet Laithwaite.
KABONGO Tshimanga came out on top against his former teammates as Chesterfield moved up to second in the National League with victory over Boreham Wood.
SECOND-HALF goals from Jamal Fyfield and Josh Rees ensured Boreham Wood kept pace with leaders Grimsby at the expense of fellow high-fliers Dagenham & Redbridge.
Josh Rees secured all three points for Boreham Wood, although they were assisted by the first-half sending off of Yeovil striker Adi Yussuf and some heroic late goalkeeping from Nathan Ashmore.