GARY Elphick admits he didn’t expect the Hastings United revival to happen so soon – but now they must seize their chance at taking the Isthmian League South East title.
Atherstone joint-boss Adam Davies says his side are more than capable of beating anyone at home after Mitch Piggon capped a fine afternoon with a brace to see off Long Eaton.
DEFIANT Hastings United chairman Billy Wood believes they will still achieve their promotion aim this season despite the shock resignation of manager Chris Agutter.
The hosts opened brightly and were unlucky not to have gone in with a bigger lead but as the half progressed East Grinstead visitors fought back but without creating chances.
Thanks to the support of sponsors Mitchell’s Travel, Bluefin Insurance and Anderson Travel, the league have devised a draw for those attending the first home matches of each Isthmian club.
The former Liverpool and Man City keeper linked up with energy company Utilita to host the first-ever ‘Football Rebooted Boot Drop’ at the Isthmian South East club.
The Hoops have moved up into the Isthmian South East after having the best points per-game record over the last two seasons in the Southern Counties East League.
Kieron McCann says he is overwhelmed by the support after completing his epic 496-mile challenge that has raised nearly £8,000 for Brain Tumour Research