Poole Town 1 Bishops Stortford 0

Vanarama National League South

13 August 2016

Two 1 - 0 home wins have given the dolphins a firm foothold in the league and the two have been very similar in shape with Gillespie scoring an early goal and then keeping it tight at the back to secure the points. The early exchanges were all about Poole pressing forward as they had on Tuesday. The Stortford defence didn't get tight enough or close down early enough and the goal had been coming for some minutes when Gillespie skilfully deflected a fierce shot from Baggie in to the net. That did seem to shock the opposition into action and they created a few good chances at the other end. More clinical finishing such as Ebbsfleet showed would have ensured a much more difficult game for dolphins. However, it was mostly Poole and Roberts forced the Stortford keeper to tip a good effort on to the bar.


After half time the match turned and Poole had to rebuff some heavy pressure from the opposition, often struggling to get out of their own half. Again Stortford created chances which should have been put away but dolphins' luck held out. At the other end not much was being created but when Wort and Gleeson were introduced the energy levels went up and the team worked hard for each other.


Six points from 3 games is a great return for Poole and it is great to see the positive vibe all around the club. Weston are top of the league with a perfect record and the visit next Tuesday will be a real test. It will be interesting to see the line up when Walker returns with Spetch and Whiskin playing so well as a pair at the centre of the defence.


Star Player: For the second match in succession, Lewis Lindsay could not be faulted for an energetic and effective performance at full back.