Bognor Regis Town vow not to let season peter out

Bognor Regis Town FC bosses bosses say it’s vital the team’s form improves for a positive end to the 2021-22 season – even if the play-offs are now beyond them.
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They lost 2-0 at home to Bowers and Pitsea in a disappointing performance on Saturday – not helped by the harsh third-minute sending-off of defender Harvey Hughes.

On Tuesday it was another blank but they picked up a point in a 0-0 draw at Corinthian Casuals.

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The recent struggle for consistency has left them marooned in mid-table. They’re 11th but now 20 points off the play-off places and 14 in front of the bottom three.

Bognor press for a goal at Corinthian Casuals / Picture: Trevor StaffBognor press for a goal at Corinthian Casuals / Picture: Trevor Staff
Bognor press for a goal at Corinthian Casuals / Picture: Trevor Staff

It’s fair to assume they’ll be back in the Isthmian premier next season but manager Jack Pearce said it was important to use the rest of the season to look at players who could form part of the squad next term – and try to have an upbeat end to the campaign.

“We are looking at next season, which is why we have released Jordy Mongoy, Kayne Diedrick-Roberts and Ashton Leigh,” said Pearce.

The Rocks were beaten by Bowers and Pitsea / Picture: Lyn PhillipsThe Rocks were beaten by Bowers and Pitsea / Picture: Lyn Phillips
The Rocks were beaten by Bowers and Pitsea / Picture: Lyn Phillips

“I want to stress the fact hey have been released in no way means we blame them for what’s not gone right this season. They’ve been very good servants to the club.

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“But we have to plan ahead now while giving the supporters something to cheer between now and the end of the season.

“Injuries continue to hit us hard – we’ve now lost Calvin Davies and James Crane to new injuries. But we will battle on and use the chance to have a look at players we feel can help us in the future.”