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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 know from the age of 5 years old. I was also always have a lot of time for him and
it’s not acceptable and we will be do- a Brentford season ticket holder so continue to speak to him today.
ing everything we can to put it right. watched a lot of cracking games. owever, I spoke to Josh very
Knaphill was a good performance My reason for being a part of the club for early on, and he was very clear,
but again mistakes and that cutting so long is how unique and closely-knit Hopen and honest with how he
edge in front of goal cost us two the football club is. You could honestly was going to do things, and what his
points. write a book on what has happened down expectations were and in all fairness,
We are looking forward to the Vase at Raynes Park Vale, and you wouldn’t that is all you want from a manager.
game. It’s something we want to do believe half of the stories, but ultimately, Josh and the management team are
well in and feel with the squad we everyone does their bit from players, very meticulous with how they want
have we can do just that. It’s difficult team is good. management and volunteers. This does us to play, team shape, along with the
when you are in situations like this Every player in the team doesn’t not happen at other clubs at this level. expectation to win the majority of our
where our overall performances have mean to make silly mistakes and not We all want to win games and compete, games and despite being the oldest in
been good, but when you are making finish chances, but unfortunately we but then every player will stay in the bar the squad, I am still learning from the
silly errors and not finishing chances are only human and it happens. We after (sometimes they need to be kicked management and enjoying my football.
which are costing you points, it’s very have to make sure the players are out), help out during the week, and even I believe I have helped continue the
frustrating not only for me but confident, happy and fully under- help each other with non football related ethos and togetherness that Raynes Park
for the team as a whole. stand what it is we ask of them. With issues. There is also a great social aspect, Vale has always had, whilst the quality
We’ve practiced marking from set that, less mistakes and more goals that can never be recreated. on the pitch has increased.
pieces and have done plenty of fin- will happen. Injuries wise I am feeling good despite I am looking forward to the rest of the
ishing drills to improve on what we injuries I sustained against Banstead in season, and would like to thank everyone
think is the problem, but along with Josh Gallagher, 1st Team Manager/ October 2020. It has been a long old road that has ever helped down the club either
all the practice it’s important the Coach to recovery but all the signs are good. previously or currently....it will always
players are mentally prepared, con- Still a bit more match fitness needed, but be appreciated.
fident and the overall morale of the there will be plenty more to come!