Waterman woe for Selsey at Lancing

The Blues went into the game without six first-team players including top scorer, Rob Wimble, who was recently released from hospital following a severe case of asthma.

Manager Adam Hinshelwood felt the result was slightly harsh, saying: “The result was definitely disappointing because it was a fairly even game.

“It was only going to take an odd goal to separate the teams and after they got the first one we went and tried to pull one back and got hit with the second - the result flattered them a bit.

“But I will have to take some of the criticism for changing the tactics and trying to win the game when a point would have been a good result away from home. It was a learning curve for us.”

Lancing’s Josh Spinks saw his glancing header go wide early on but Selsey’s attractive football soon began to produce results.

The Blues began to dominate possession and forced a terrific double save from Lancing keeper James Shaw shortly after the quarter-hour mark.

Selsey continued their first-half form after the restart and had several half chances but failed to find an opening without the prowess of Wimble.

Lancing then hit the away side with a smooth counter attack just seven minutes from time when a clever ball from Will Conway left Waterman with time to slot past the Selsey keeper.

Waterman doubled his tally a minute later when Owen Callaghan’s lay-off allowed the midfielder to rifle the ball into the top corner.

The Blues now look forward to a home game against second-from-bottom Hailsham this weekend.

Asked if Wimble could return, Hinshelwood replied: “It’s doubtful. Rob is an important player for us but he has been in hospital for a while so I don’t want to rush him back too soon, I think Shoreham the week after is a more realistic target.”

JAMES ROBINSON

* Selsey lost 1-0 at Broadbridge Heath in the RUR Cup on Tuesday night.