OUR FOCUS ON ATTACK

MATCH PREVIEW

When going away to any team, especially one of the top three, having a good start is crucial. Applying enough pressure to force three yellow cards in the opening stages is the definition of a strong start and the players came out of the blocks in challenging conditions to turn the heat up on Dorking.
In that opening quarter we had ample chances to be 21 points ahead but lacked the ruthless edge we showed the previous week, converting our pressure and field position into only a seven-point advantage. That lead was all but nullified in the final play before half-time when a missed tackle allowed Dorking back into the game.
In the second half we lost the scrum battle and couldn’t show the right pictures to the referee, despite the lads best efforts to regain parity. Combined with our inability to maintain possession long enough to rebuild the pressure we had in the first half, Dorking were able to pull away, leaving us with a disappointing final scoreline. Disappointing, but lots of learning.
Tomorrow, Havant visit the Marine Travel Ground, sitting just one place ahead of us in the table. Our focus this week has been on reigniting our attack into the dangerous weapon it has been for us previously. We know the team we are when that part of our game is firing and it’s something we take great pride in.
Regardless of last Saturday’s result, the Pilgrims continue to make improvements in their performances. The group is working hard and the game against Brighton was exactly the kind of challenging fixture we wanted. The players are developing both individually and collectively every week. They head to Bromley tomorrow with a few returning faces, all hungry to secure their first win.

MATT CORKER, HEAD COACH