WE AIM TO FNISH STRONGLY

PILGRIMS CLOSE TO TITLE WIN
Last Saturday we had another first half to be proud of and the defence in the opening minutes set the tone for the next forty. Going in at the break 7-31 is exactly what we knew we were capable of and our tries came from building pressure and clinical finishing. The lesson from the last few weeks has clearly been that we must play for the full eighty and we knew we hadn’t finished the job. Even though the scores narrowed to end with a two-point margin, earning five points on the road and getting back to winning ways was always top of the agenda.

Our set piece stuttered in the second half and this prevented us from capitalising on the positives we created. This ultimately gave a good Bury team too many chances but three penalties from Frank Reynolds were enough to keep us out of reach. The players showed great commitment, winning collisions and coming up with a big turnover to win the game. Not perfect but we worked hard and got the job done.

With Henley visiting the Marine Travel Ground on Saturday we know that we need to continue to show the improvements of last weekend and bring control for the whole duration of the game. Henley are always a strong side and seasoned National 2 campaigners. With only two home games left, we want to give everyone plenty to cheer about and finish the season strongly.

The Pilgrims are back in action and a victory tomorrow away at Heathfield and Waldron will be enough to win the league before the final round. The team know what is at stake and have worked so hard all season, this is their opportunity to be champions.

Matt Corker, Head Coach