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FROM THE DUGOUT CLUB NEWS

Josh Gallagher This week Into The Vale
caught up with RPV legend
Danny Alderton to see what
makes him tick...
It’s been a frustrating couple of weeks
for us. As we saw at Knaphill we’ve ’ve had 2 spells at RPV. Initially
been putting in some good perfor- joined in 2010/2011. I then rejoined
mances and not got the results we Iin the the 2017/2018 season from
needed or wanted. The level of per- Chertsey which was the year we got
formances have been good but there’s promoted from the CCL Division 1.
no doubt that individual mistakes My earliest football memories were It’s always difficult when a new manager
and not finishing our chances is af- playing in Kingston Little League comes in, especially after Gav. I will
fecting our results. The players from the age of 5 years old. I was also always have a lot of time for him and
know it’s not acceptable and we will a Brentford season ticket holder so continue to speak to him today.
be doing everything we can to put it watched a lot of cracking games. owever, I spoke to Josh very
right. My reason for being a part of the club for early on, and he was very clear,
Knaphill was a good performance so long is how unique and closely-knit Hopen and honest with how he
but again mistakes and that cutting the football club is. You could honestly was going to do things, and what his
edge in front of goal cost us two write a book on what has happened down expectations were and in all fairness,
points. at Raynes Park Vale, and you wouldn’t that is all you want from a manager.
We are looking forward to the Vase believe half of the stories, but ultimately, Josh and the management team are
game. It’s something we want to do everyone does their bit from players, very meticulous with how they want
well in and feel with the squad we fident and the overall morale of the management and volunteers. This does us to play, team shape, along with the
have we can do just that. It’s difficult team is good. not happen at other clubs at this level. expectation to win the majority of our
when you are in situations like this Every player in the team doesn’t We all want to win games and compete, games and despite being the oldest in
where our overall performances have mean to make silly mistakes and not but then every player will stay in the bar the squad, I am still learning from the
been good, but when you are making finish chances, but unfortunately we after (sometimes they need to be kicked management and enjoying my football.
silly errors and not finishing chances are only human and it happens. We out), help out during the week, and even I believe I have helped continue the
which are costing you points, it’s very have to make sure the players are help each other with non football related ethos and togetherness that Raynes Park
frustrating not only for me but confident, happy and fully under- issues. There is also a great social aspect, Vale has always had, whilst the quality
for the team as a whole. stand what it is we ask of them. With that can never be recreated. on the pitch has increased.
We’ve practiced marking from set that, less mistakes and more goals Injuries wise I am feeling good despite I am looking forward to the rest of the
pieces and have done plenty of fin- will happen. injuries I sustained against Banstead in season, and would like to thank everyone
ishing drills to improve on what we October 2020. It has been a long old road that has ever helped down the club either
think is the problem, but along with Josh Gallagher, 1st Team Manager/ to recovery but all the signs are good. previously or currently....it will always
all the practice it’s important the Coach Still a bit more match fitness needed, but be appreciated.
players are mentally prepared, con- This week Into The Vale caught up there will be plenty more to come!