Ben Chilman previews tomorrow's game for BN:
This Saturday the Bulls host Hornchurch at Edgar Street in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.
The Bulls climbed to fourth spot Wednesday evening following their 3-0 win over Frome Town in which was their 45th away league game without defeat. The goals came through Garyn Preen’s spilt shot, a terrific strike from John Mills and a converted cross by Keyon Reffell.
In Peter Beadle’s post-match interview, he spoke about Mills’ goal.
“It was a fantastic goal and I'm not criticising John, I'll get that out now, but the lads did say it was a Chinese volley.
"It touched every part of his leg before it rolls down to his foot.
“On Saturday and today I think you've seen contenders for goal of the season. Saturday James's strike was phenomenal and today that little ball from Calvin and the volley from John was top class.”
With the Bulls in fine form with an unbeaten run stretching to seven games in all competitions, Beadle praised the depth of his squad last weekend at Weymouth.
“We've got a squad that's competitive. Pablo and Bird have travelled down today and missed out today. Dan Preston wasn't here today and Jamie Molyneux wasn't here today and they are all fit.”
While Haysham and Bird might still be on the bench this weekend, Jamie Molyneux definitely won’t be.
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| Jamie Molyneux playing against Lads Club preseason |
Earlier this week Beadle released both him and Bradley Williams, two young players in need of games that the Bulls couldn’t provide.
Beadle still continues to search for a third keeper to add to the squad.
The Bulls have reached this round with two rather convincing score lines to their name. While a 4-0 win in the last round against Kempston Rovers and an 8-0 win against Godalming were comfortable victories, this tie promises to be more of a challenge.
AFC Hornchurch play in the Bostik League North Division. They are the only team in steps 1-4 to have a 100% league record, seven games, seven wins.
Hornchurch’s defence have the best record in Bostik North, conceding only four goals so far in this year’s campaign.
The Urchins have an impressive strike force too. Brad Warner and George Purcell both have 6 goals each so far this season. However, in an eventful last round, Purcell is suspended after being sent off during the game.
Last weekend Jim McFarlane’s side extended their winning run to 11 games as two first half goals from Nathan Cooper and Kenzer Lee claimed the points at Norwich United.
If Saturday’s match is level at full time, the replay will be on Tuesday night at Bridge Avenue, a 400 mile round trip, so let’s hope the job can be done this weekend!
3pm KO.