Redhill  0-0 Corinthian-Casuals
Combined Counties League Premier Division
Saturday 1st November 2025
Report and Photos: Stuart Tree (full set here)
Additional photos from Andy Nunn

Corinthian-Casuals put pay to their midweek horror show with a well-earned point on the road at Redhill in the league on Saturday.

But they’ll rue missed chances at the end of a tight contest that could’ve seen Mu Maan’s side walk away with all three points.

Redhill remain unbeaten at home this season and thus was no small feat to take something from Kiln Brow. If Casuals are to make a playoff push, then points on the road are vital.

Maan addressed his injury woes by signing Kiyo Brown, who had been with Corinth last season as well as veteran midfielder Scott Day. Casuals’ crocked list includes core players Marcos Dos Santos, Arsenii Protsyshyn, Rafa Barbosa and Victor Sampaio to name just a few.

On a Halloween themed family-oriented afternoon, Casuals got off to a promising start. George Hockey’s poke at the back stick was adjudged offside in what was a well-worked move to break down the Lobster’s familiar defence of former Casuals Tommy Smith and Danny Dudley.

Casuals’ towering defender Clayton Afonso looked like the biggest threat from corners following an otherwise tight first half, reduced to half chances at both ends.

It was the second period where Casuals got a grip of the game. Brown linked with Trey Masikini on the right as well as George Bond did with Andre Coker. Afonso’s looping header just crept over the stanchion and Hakeem Adelakun’s powerful shot whistled past the bar. But the best chance fell to the Hockey-Coker double act. The development squad striker beautifully cut in from the byline to square off to the usually deadly Coker, but even with his green-dyed hair, he’d have felt more like the Joker when blazing over from six yards!

The last knockings saw Gabriel Odunaike’s header beaten away by James Dillon in the Redhill goal and thus the points shared.

“We've been going through a tough time,” admitted Maan after the final whistle.

“But we turned up here and we could have folded. I'm very proud of the boys. I think we were the better team. We looked well organised. There was only one team that was going to win that game.”
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“We’ll take the positives. It’s a a clean sheet today, a reaction from midweek and a good performance. That's all I asked for.”

Redhill 1 - 0 Corinthian-Casuals
Combined Counties Premier Division South
Saturday 10th August 2024
Report: Josh Lamey
Photos: Stuart Tree

Another dominant Corinthian-Casuals performance ultimately proved to be in vain as the first game of the Combined Counties Premier Division South ended in narrow defeat for the Pink and Chocolate army.

The dawn of the new league season was upon us, and first on the fixture list was a quest down to Surrey to face Redhill FC, as the visitors looked to amend the woe of Tuesday night’s FA Cup exit. It was the first visit to Kiln Brow in 10 years for the Casuals, where Carl Wilson-Dennis’s first goal for the club saw the away side grab all 3 points in the last enthralling encounter in RH1.

After finishing in a respectable 6th last campaign, Redhill were positive heading into the new season that they could replicate or build on a strong finish. Despite this, Casuals began on the front foot from the get go, with Brazilian duo Diogo Da SIlva and Rafa Barbosa combining expertly to force Redhill shot stopper Luke Roberts into a number of fine saves.

With a fluid and exciting style of play encouraged by Mu Maan - who took charge of his first league game yesterday - Casuals sustained the attacking pressure early doors with Da Silva going close again from long range, however it was to no avail as the hosts clung on.

There was yet more drama in the Redhill 18-yard box prior to the half time interval, as a lively Barbosa burst into the area before seemingly being fouled by Eoin Fraser, yet all Casuals cries for a spot kick went unnoticed by the referee. History repeated itself just a few minutes later when Ben Cheklit went to ground, but once again, no sympathy from the officials.

It's been a similar narrative for Corinthian-Casuals so far this campaign: some extremely positive build up play in the final third but some misfortune in front of goal has left a few frustrating results. The visitors were somewhat harshly punished for this once again when against the run of play, a ball across the face was tucked home by Adam Grant to give Redhill the advantage.

After the late setback, Casuals had their work cut out for them in the second half especially since the hosts were beginning to get a foothold in the contest.

The Lobsters continued to throw bodies forward in search for a second, as they came close twice in quick succession with an arrowing effort that sailed wide of the post, and a curling shot that found its way just off target from Ethan Ford left the score untouched.

The turning point could've been in Casuals favour as Barbosa cut in from the right, found substitute Ryan Murad who, with the keeper out of position and only needing to place the ball into an open goal, blazed the cross over the bar. The biggest chance of the match.

Despite bringing on the ever-energetic Shea Cascoe-Rogers, it was a quiet half in front of goal for Casuals. This was up until the 70th minute, where a tidy flick around the corner met the boot of full back Jonathon Gjoshe, who’s sweetly-struck volley could only find the outside of the post.

It was from there on out that the tide turned in Corinthian’s favour once again, who gambled to find a last gasp equaliser. Reyon Dillon’s low piledriver saw Roberts scramble across his line before a series of deep corners longed to penetrate the hosts’ defence. After the latest penalty claim was waved away by the referee, the full time whistle was blown to conclude defeat in the season premiere for Mu Maan’s side.

Corinthian-Casuals: Greenaway, Gjoshe, Pilonetto, Onovwigun (Cascoe-Rogers 56), Morgan, Dos Santos, Brown (Murad 46), Cheklit, Dillon, Da Silva, Barbosa (Ewerthon 88)

Redhill 2-3 Corinthain-Casuals
Ryman Division One South
Saturday 6th September 2014
Attendance 223


By Darren Pasley
Pictures: Hanna Newton

Carl Wilson-Dennis hit his first Casuals goal in what ultimately proved to be the strike that secured 3 points in an afternoon of high-drama at Redhill.

In front of a bumper non-league crowd of 223 at Kiln Brow the former K’s striker returned for Steve Goddard in Matt Howards only change to the side that had performed so well against Guernsey on Tuesday evening.

The home side fresh from a decent midweek victory themselves (Horsham YMCA in the FA Cup) started well and Tyrone Pink had an effort in the first minute after cutting into the box. Bracken scrambled his effort to safety with Welch-Turner clearing the danger as Gordon closed down.

Redhill had Bredan Owusu’Ansah on loan from conference side Dover making his debut and the centre back was soon in the thick of the action throwing himself in the way of Dave Hodges drive after Byatt’s neat touch, to avert any danger.

Mahrez Beattache so inspirational in the victory over the Green Lions had the visitors first effort but his long range shot was just over as Casuals looked to get to grips with the uneven surface.

Reports this season had indicated the home side had conceded a number of goals as a result of poor keeping and Byatt inparticular seemed keen to test out the home sides latest recruit. In the 13th minute it was unlucky for the striker as he was adjudged to have fouled Michael Hunter signed on loan from Horsham, before knocking the ball into the net.

Both sides seemed happy to play the direct game and it nearly paid dividends for Wilson-Dennis after a long throw from Hodges caused panic on the 6-yard line but his hooked effort hit Jordan Anderson. Anderson at 6”8 a former youngster at Tottenham and also a pro in Belgium was expectedly dominating in the air but struggling with the movement of Byatt.(pictured battling each other below) On 18 minutes the striker nearly hit a goal of the season contender when he connected first time on the edge of the box with Spencer’s deep cross from the right but his volley sizzled just past Hunter’s upright. It was a magnificent effort.

Despite these good moments, the home side lively in the final third opened the scoring on 23 minutes. George Cousins beating Welch-Turner and from the byline cut the ball back to former Leatherhead winger Chris O’Flaherty. His effort took a deflection off an outstretched leg but Bracken managed to get back and seemingly claw the ball out from the line. For the second Saturday in a row the linesman’s flag was raised, this time indicating a goal much to the visiting players frustrations who were adamant the ball hadn’t crossed the line. Skipper Joe Hicks keen to emphasize the point that it would have been near impossible too much such a call with all the bodies in the way.

For a short period after Casuals seemed to let the decision get the better of them as they temporarily lost their shape and Cousins went close with a side footed effort which clipped the top of Danny Brackens bar on its way over. Within 10 minutes of going behind though, Casuals were handed the chance to level the match. Bettache’s corner into the danger area saw Danny Dudley sent flying by Anderson and the referee immediately pointed to the spot. Up stepped Jamie Byatt to drill the ball past Hunter and bring the game even.

George Cousins was proving to be a menace down the flanks and it was his good play that nearly sent the home side in front before the break. On this occasion much to the visiting backlines relief, Bingham’s effort from 15 yards flew just past the right hand post.

The second period saw the home side again launch early offensive attacks. Cousins was the first to try his luck from the angle but he dragged his shot wide with Gordon failing to connect at the back post. Tyrone Pink moments later showed great feet to work an opportunity but his piledriver from 25 yards narrowly dipped wide of the target.

Having settled, Corinthians looked to take the game too their opponents who were looking increasingly vulnerable at the back. On 57 minutes a Hodges corner was met by Hicks on the volley but his goalbound shot was blocked by Duke. With the ball not fully cleared ,the ball back into the box once again found the Casuals captain and after showing good composure the chance fell to Wilson-Dennis who could only muster a weak effort at hunter from 10 yards.

Jamie Byatt went close from the resulting clearance as Lee Hall so dominant in midfield sent the ball back in and having beaten Hunter to the ball Redhill were extremely grateful to see the ball bounce on the 6 yard line and over the bar to safety.

With Casuals firmly in the ascendancy it came as no surprise when they took the lead on 62 minutes. Again a Dave Hodges corner from the left wasn’t cleared and with Byatt sending the ball back into the 6 yard box, Hunters punch under pressure from Wilson-Dennis could only reach the edge of the box. Joe Hicks showed great composure for a defender to swivel and smash home a low volley. It was a sweet strike and just reward for a player who has had a magnificent start to the season.

Redhill almost hit back when Bracken beaten to the ball from a corner by his own man was relived to see the ball cleared off the line by Danny Dudley. He had to be alert on 65 minutes when Bingham played in skipper Gavin Gordon but the Casuals number one was out to foil the strikers effort. It seemed the keepers luck was in on 67 minutes when a routine punt into the air from Anderson saw the keeper uncharacteristically drop the ball but Tyrone Pink sent his effort from the left hand side of the box wide of the unguarded goal. It was a huge let off for the visiting side.

Chances continued to come at both ends with Spencer and Wilson-Dennis combining well to present Byatt with another chance. This time an alert Hunter came flying out of goal and made a great block with his legs.

Juevan Spencer was finding more and more space as the home side pushed forward and after breaking from his own half he saw his route to goal blocked by Anderson as he was about to pull the trigger. The blocked clearance sat up neatly for Byatt who smashed the ball towards goal but Hunter made a brilliant stop before gathering the loose ball.

With the ball sent upfield and Redhill ready to launch another attack match referee Ashley Slaughter suddenly collapsed on 74 minutes. Both sets of players raced to his aid .The game was delayed as an ambulance arrived on the pitch and Mr. Slaughter was taken to hospital. The home side seemed keen to have the game abandoned but Matt Howard pointed to the fact this situation had occurred in a game last season against Three Bridges and as a result was aware that Isthmian league rules state that the game must finish to a conclusion.

After checking the rules and confirming this was the case the game resumed at

17.10 some 40 minutes after the original incident.

Hodges immediately set about finishing the game by driving at Redhill backline before sending a shot just wide

6 minutes after the restart Jordan Vidal was introduced for Welch-Turner and he had an immediate impact. After receiving a throw back from Hodges his left wing cross saw Hunter flap at the ball under pressure from Byatt and Carl Wilson-Dennis was on hand to stroke the ball home past the covering defender on the line. The smile on his face said it all as he had opened his Casuals account and a goal his ever-improving performances warranted.

He nearly doubled his tally shortly afterwards when Byatt’s persistence won the ball but like earlier in the half he shot tamely at Hunter. It was a similar story for Byatt who again found himself on the edge of the area with Hunter in no mans land but this time his effort had too much purchase and flew harmlessly over

Redhill continued to try and get their way back into the match and Bradley Duke saw a 35 yard effort fly just over whilst Joe Bingham saw his distance shot on target but Bracken was down to save smartly at the foot of the post.

The home side were rewarded with literally the last kick of the match, Bingham feeding Gavin Gordon who for once got on the right side of Hicks and finished well into the top corner.

It mattered not however and Casuals had their first three points on a Saturday this season

Hanna Newtons pictures can be viewed by clicking here

REDHILL  0   CORINTHIAN-CASUALS  3
RYMAN DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Tues 25th March 2014
by David Harrison

Casuals hauled themselves six points clear of the bottom three with a convincing display on a blustery night against lower table rivals Redhill.   Strengthened by the inclusion of Steve Goddard,  available only in midweek, the team looked promising from the start.   On ten minutes a quick free kick from Saheed Sankoh put Juevan Spencer away only to see his shot blocked.  Moments later Jamie Byatt beat two men only to shoot straight at the keeper.

But on 25 minutes Dave Hodges threaded a long ball to Byatt on the left.  The striker ran on to drive a powerful shot past Greaves the home keeper - a vintage goal from two players on form.   The visitors continued to dominate with midfielders  Spencer, Wilson-Joseph, Sankoh and Hodges controlling much of the game and Goddard and Byatt always probing up front..  Moments before half time a long throw from the left touchline by Hodges found its way to Spencer who cheerfully drove home to send the visitors in for the tea break two goals ahead.

Redhill pressed harder in the second half but Green,  Dudley, Hicks and Jordan were their match apart from one mix-up close to goal that could have been costly.  But Danny Bracken enjoyed perhaps his quietest match for some weeks.  At the other end another Hodges run found saw Byatt's shot pushed over the bar,  then Spencer just failed with another chance.  With 15 minutes to go Falm, on for Spencer,  took a bad knock that looked to cut short his game but he recovered and moments later broke through to offer Goddard a chance that the northern nomad gratefully accepted - putting the result beyond doubt.   

In the closing minutes Falm was replaced by Tom Williams who made a powerful run through from midfield only to have his shot pushed away for a corner.  But then it was all over. 

"We're not going down boys, we're not going down", sang the visiting troubadours as the team went across to salute them - and to acknowledge that we'd all had a great evening out.   "A couple more performances like that,"  said one of the faithful, "and we really should be safe."

Team:   D.Bracken;  D.Green, V.Jordan, D.Dudley, J.Hicks;  E.Wilson-Joseph(M. Nsubuga 70') , J.Spencer(M.Falm 75', T.Williams 86'), S.Sankoh;  J.Byatt, S.Goddard,  D.Hodges.  Subs:  M.Falm, M.Nsubuga, T.Williams