Corinthian-Casuals moved into the playoff places with a dramatic 3-2 win over Walton Casuals in the Ryman League Division One South.
The result, coupled with Hastings United’s draw at Ramsgate and Faversham’s surprise loss to East Grinstead means James Bracken’s side move into the last playoff place with just one game left to play. A win against Three Bridges next Saturday at King George’s Arena will see Corinth secure fifth spot.
Goals from Shaun Okojie, Josh Uzun and Jamie Byatt were enough to seal the win against a threatening Walton Casuals side.
After the match, Bracken commented on the win and the playoff push.
“For the first time in months, our fate is in our own hands. We’ve won six games in a row and we’ve put in a lot to get to where we are. Now we know that a win next Saturday is enough.
“We’ll have both eyes on our own game next week. We’re in the playoffs. We don’t need to worry about anyone else. All we’ll worry about is winning. Doesn’t matter what our playoff rivals will do.
“Today’s game was no way vintage Casuals. By our standards, it was poor but we found a way to win. We’ve done that a few times this season and when you take into account that these aren’t full-time professional footballers, they’re obviously going to have off-days. We had one of those today but still found a way to win.
“Jamie Byatt was long overdue a goal. He done a job for us at left back today and done his best there. But I’m delighted that he’s popped up with the winning goal. I’m delighted for him because since he’s been back here, in terms of effort, he’s given everything. He scored a couple on his first two games and since then it’s dried up. Jamie lives off of goals… that’s why he plays football.
“The players totally deserve the credit for this season. They’re the ones out here doing the work. Saying that, I’m probably more tired than they are. Dan Pringle (Assistant Manager) said to me that he’s got cramp in both legs and he’s on the side-lines with me. We put in a lot of effort but the boys put in more. They deserve the credit. They’re the ones who graft, that listen, that do what’s asked of them and they’re the ones who keep getting wins.”
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The result, coupled with Hastings United’s draw at Ramsgate and Faversham’s surprise loss to East Grinstead means James Bracken’s side move into the last playoff place with just one game left to play. A win against Three Bridges next Saturday at King George’s Arena will see Corinth secure fifth spot.
Goals from Shaun Okojie, Josh Uzun and Jamie Byatt were enough to seal the win against a threatening Walton Casuals side.
After the match, Bracken commented on the win and the playoff push.
“For the first time in months, our fate is in our own hands. We’ve won six games in a row and we’ve put in a lot to get to where we are. Now we know that a win next Saturday is enough.
“We’ll have both eyes on our own game next week. We’re in the playoffs. We don’t need to worry about anyone else. All we’ll worry about is winning. Doesn’t matter what our playoff rivals will do.
“Today’s game was no way vintage Casuals. By our standards, it was poor but we found a way to win. We’ve done that a few times this season and when you take into account that these aren’t full-time professional footballers, they’re obviously going to have off-days. We had one of those today but still found a way to win.
“Jamie Byatt was long overdue a goal. He done a job for us at left back today and done his best there. But I’m delighted that he’s popped up with the winning goal. I’m delighted for him because since he’s been back here, in terms of effort, he’s given everything. He scored a couple on his first two games and since then it’s dried up. Jamie lives off of goals… that’s why he plays football.
“The players totally deserve the credit for this season. They’re the ones out here doing the work. Saying that, I’m probably more tired than they are. Dan Pringle (Assistant Manager) said to me that he’s got cramp in both legs and he’s on the side-lines with me. We put in a lot of effort but the boys put in more. They deserve the credit. They’re the ones who graft, that listen, that do what’s asked of them and they’re the ones who keep getting wins.”
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