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Beech’s Bench Talk

Good Afternoon and welcome to the Lancer Scott
stadium.

Since my last piece we have had some very devastating
news at the club with the sudden passing of Jonathan
Rogers who in his short time at the club has helped me
and the club massively and will be sadly missed.
Today We welcome Clevedon Town for this local derby
who are a very good young side under the guidance of
Alex and Ryan and it will be another tough encounter.
We go into today’s game after 2 defeats down in
Cornwall which has been disappointing. Firstly against
Millbrook where we didn’t play well but got back to 1-1
with a goal from new signing Shea Bennington-
Mannings, only to lose out in the 91st minute to a sloppy goal.
Next up was promotion favourites Saltash United who are the best team we have
played so far this season. We started the game very well and should have been
1 up within a minute only to see DJ put it wide when it was easier to score! We
soon found ourselves 1-0 down within 5 mins but we showed good character to
level after a Joe Bank’s shot was saved and it fell nicely to Shea Bennington-
Mannings to level the scores. With half time approaching we conceded a
needless penalty and go in 2-1 down which was very disappointing as we were
causing Saltash a few problems. The 2nd half was very disappointing, we let
ourselves down and lost our shape, players went missing. We end up losing the
game 4-1! Saltash are very good side and will be up there come the end of the
season. That said the players know what is expected today, we need to turn up
and be counted. I’m looking for a response.

Get behind the lads and I will see you in the bar after the game
Beech

COACH TRAVEL
FA VASE Tie v Elburton Villa fc. Sat.22ND October
Elburton play in Plymstock, just outside Plymouth, Any supporters, friends,
family are welcome to join us, £10 each payable on the day. We have a 52 seater
with a toilet.
Please ring me on 07515 112830 or email mike@bristolwindowstore.co.uk
Pick up points are follows
9.30 Euro Coaches, Dean Rd Yate. BS37 5NH
10.10 Whitchurch Pub car Park, Oaklands dr, BS14 0SX
10.30 Winterstoke bus lay by (by Robins pub) BS3 2PW
10.50 Ashton & Backwell ground, Backwell, BS48 3HQ. coach will leave Elburton
around 6