Raring to go against Elmore

Published: 3:47 PM February 3, 2012 Updated: 6:38 PM November 7, 2020

Sidmouth Town Res 1, Honiton Town 1

Sidmouth extended their unbeaten run to four games but were disappointed with a draw against an in-form Honiton Town.

They started well and carried the game to the visitors with some good build up play and it was no surprise when Tom Perryman followed up a save from the keeper to put them ahead.

Several clear-cut chances went begging as they totally dominated the game but some slack finishing and good saves from the keeper meant it was 1-0 at half time.

The second half started in the same style with a couple of early chances going begging and one scramble from a corner hitting the bar. Credit to Honiton who improved greatly in the second half and were showing more in attack and, on 65 minutes they equalised from a long ball out of the defence that Sidmouth failed to clear. The Vikings continued to push but just couldn’t find the winner they deserved.

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Manager Nick Ogden said: "We wanted to start well and we did. I thought when we scored we would batter them. Our failure to kill them off at 1-0 came back and bit us on the behind. Having said that, we are improving every week and these players are their own biggest critics -they weren't happy with dropping two points.

“If we can marry up work rate with quality play we will become a very good side. I believe in the lads, now they must believe in themselves. Manof the Match Jack Knight made an impressive debut and will be key to providing the ammo for the strikers.".