As we approach the end of the first month of the season, we have experienced a challenging opening few weeks. The results for all three senior teams have been mixed, but it is early days in the season for the senior squad.
I have been very pleased with the additions to the squad over the summer and our early season efforts to compete in National 2 East and Counties 2 Kent leagues. The boys are training well and continue to work on new combinations and on field relationships. That said, it is about results and we are entirely focussed on securing wins and putting points on the board .
Last weekend Oaks teams experienced mixed results. The 2s narrowly lost to Westcombe Park at The Paddock, whilst the 3s bagged a win. Unfortunately, despite staying in the game for an hour, the 1s lost heavily away to Bury St Edmunds . This was the another defeat on the back a big loss at home to Old Albanians the previous week. Despite many good aspects in these games, we failed to deliver a consistency of performance and the organisation needed defensively during the whole game. As a result the Firsts sit thirteenth in the league with one win from four.
This weekend the Second XV travel to Park House and the First XV welcome early season in form Henley, who boast a 3 and 1 record. There are no easy games in National 2, and the squad is fully committed to competing with established teams, like Henley, in this league. We know the key is to be disciplined for the full 80 minutes, maintaining the high intensity needed.
Whilst we have added to the squad this summer to replace the retirees and leavers, I am delighted we have eighteen home grown players playing in our First XV & Second XV teams tomorrow - a stat we should all be hugely proud of!
We would be delighted to see you at The Paddock on Saturday. Please come and support us and. Make some noise!
COYO
Adam
