Bexhill United boss Wright can see green shoots of recovery

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Bexhill United boss John Wright has praised his players for starting to climb the league in a testing early part of the season.

The Pirates are picking up points after a losing start to their season – and Wright said a fightback from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Saltdean last Saturday was typical of the resilience they were showing.

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They could not build on it on Wednesday night, although gave high-flying Peacehaven a run for their money at The Polegorve only to lose 1-0.

After Saturday’s draw, Wright said: “We found ourselves 2-0 down within 18 minutes at Saltdean and deservedly so after a very poor opening.

Bexhill in action against Newhaven - a match in which they led 3-2 late on but ended up losing 4-3 | Picture: Joe KnightBexhill in action against Newhaven - a match in which they led 3-2 late on but ended up losing 4-3 | Picture: Joe Knight
Bexhill in action against Newhaven - a match in which they led 3-2 late on but ended up losing 4-3 | Picture: Joe Knight

"Some Shonky (Jack Shonk) and Stoney (James Stone) magic pulled us back to 2-2 and we went on to dominate proceedings before Brad Pritchard received a straight red before half-time.

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"In the second half we defended superbly with very little threat from Saltdean and had opportunities to take all three points despite being down to 10.

"It was a great point in the end but a case of what could have been.

“I’d like to give a special mention to 16-year-old Alex Hobden, who again was faultless between the sticks.

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"Confidence is still very high within the squad, the new players have settled in quickly and we finally have players returning from injury.

"It’s just a big frustration we did not take nine points from the three league games we played up to Saturday, which perhaps our performances have deserved.”

Bexhill go to Midhurst tomorrow.

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