Non League Day is a hit – but it’s a mixed week for Haywards Heath Town
Haywards Heath Town are reflecting on a memorable Non League Day – which was a hit on and off the pitch. But the Blues’ title bid has taken a midweek knock.
They had a crowd of more than 1,000 at the Hanbury as they marked the national celebration of the grass-roots game by hosting Albion legends Glenn Murray and Bobby Zamora and the Premier League trophy.
And on the field they did the business by beating AFC Varndeanians 5-1 to maintain their SCFL Premier title challenge. Mark Goldson was among the scorers, making it nine goals in four games for him.
Green said: “Saturday was a really good day – the crowd was unbelievable. It was nice to see a lot of new faces here.
“They came down to see the Premier League trophy and Glenn Murray and Bobby Zamora. I don’t think we expected the crowd to be that high – to get more than 1,000 was really good.
“We played pretty well too, which was nice. Varndeanians are very well organised and competitive. They tried to make life difficult for us but we were just too strong for them on the day.
“We moved the ball well and scored some good goals. Hopefully some of the people who came liked what they saw and will come back.”
But Heath’s title hopes took a knock on Tuesday when they slipped to a surprise 2-1 loss at Lancing – after going ahead. That has left them three points behind leaders Steyning with a goal difference that’s better by five.
After Saturday’s visit to Little Common for Heath comes Monday’s huge 11am showdown – at home to Steyning.