Steyning Town boss taking SCFL title run-in week by week
Week by week – that’s how Steyning Town boss Michael Hamm is taking the SCFL premier division title run-in.
The Barrowmen remain three points clear of Haywards Heath at the top – having played one more game.
They kept their noses in front last Saturday when an Alex Brewer goal and an own goal gave them a 2-1 win at Midhurst.
Hamm said: “We knew it was going to be an extremely tough fixture. Connor Hoare’s Midhurst are like a Petersfield of old and have some very good players and a good manager.
"We had a few key players missing – Dion Jarvis through suspension and Conrad Honore away – and added to that we had several players not arriving until 15 minutes before kick-off due to the traffic in the Brighton area.
“But we couldn’t have got off to a better start and being 2-0 up at half-time we were pleased. Midhurst came out and scored straight away with what was really their only shot.
"It was a tough pitch for any team to get into a rhythm on and it was a case of getting the job done. Finn Daniels-Yeomans was exceptional in the midfield.
“It’s just week by week, so now we look forward to training then we go to Shoreham on Saturday.”
Meanwhile, Littlehampton Town did their Isthmian south central survival chances the power of good with a 3-0 midweek home win over Raynes Park Vale.
First half strikes by Jordan Layton and Lucas Pattenden put the Marigolds on their way to the vital victory and a second half own goal made sure of it.
It was a first win in 12 for Mitch Hand and George Gaskin’s side and left them one point above the drop zone. They will aim to build on it away to Southall on Saturday.
Last Saturday, Golds lost 1-0 at Binfield – and you can read Colin Bowman’s report from the trip here.