Reaction | Gaffer bursting with pride

City were at their resilient best on Monday evening as we battled out a hard-earned but fully-deserved 2-0 victory at Bracknell Town.

Late goals from Elis Watts and Aaron Wildig gave us the points as we moved back on top of the Pitching In Southern League Premier South table.

It was a result and performance that delighted manager, Daf Williams.

“I am absolutely delighted,” he said. “I am so proud of the players, in fact, it’s the proudest I have been all season!

“Credit to our hosts because their current position in the table doesn’t reflect the quality they have; they have a good shape and structure and are well-organised, so for us to go to what is a difficult place and come home with three points and a clean sheet, is fantastic.

“We’ve gone Saturday-Monday, which is difficult in itself, and had to be extremely resilient. We’ve had to change our shape and do something a bit different tactically, but we were able to rise above that and get the job done.

“As I say, I am proud of the lads. We’ve got so much quality here, both individually and collectively, and we’re in a very good place right now.

“This was a good test of our character and mind set and we’ve come through it with flying colours.

“I love the fans to bits and I’d like to thank those that showed tremendous commitment to back us here. I’m running out of words to use to praise the support that we get; it certainly does the football club and the city proud.

“Now we need good numbers and plenty of noise on Saturday when we return to home action for what will be another tough test against Poole Town, who have started the season really well.”

You heard the man! Get yourself along to New Meadow Park on Saturday and give the team the backing that they need and richly deserve.

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