Another match that we did not deserve to lose. The feeling on the touchline was unanimous. At times Hurst played the Hammers off the park.

A couple of changes, Ashley returning for his first full appearance in goal and Elliot commanding in defence, drew excellent performances from the lads. Ashley won the weekly trophy for keeping the score respectable and would have been more so if not for lack of concentration toward the end of the match. Daniel scored a fine goal, capping his best performance in the stripes of Hurst with a superbly taken goal from outside the box. He had another angled lob cleared off the line but deservedly took Man of the Match.

Playing the 3-5-2 formation again worked well, with our midfield outnumbering the opposition and cutting out more through balls. I hope now the lads are starting to get used to it because provided they are all disciplined it can work. All of them are beginning to link well and play some lovely passing football in the middle of the park. Long may it continue.