Reaction from Sheppey United manager Ernie Batten following injury-time FA Trophy defeat against Ramsgate
Ernie Batten says naivety cost Sheppey in their FA Trophy exit to Ramsgate.
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Sheppey United manager Ernie Batten’s gamble pays off as 10-man Ites win from a goal down | FA Cup next up sparking memories of last season’s run to first round
Fortune favoured the brave as 10-man Sheppey made a winning start to the Isthmian South East season.
Sheppey United analysis assistant, coaching support and social media man Tyler Ross replaced injured keeper Aiden Prall before back-up goalie Hadley Glock dashed to Holm Park to play in the second half against Faversham
Sheppey United are hoping first-choice keeper Aiden Prall hasn’t done too much damage after coming off injured on Saturday.
FA Trophy draws 2024/25: First Qualifying Round draw includes Deal Town v Ashford United and Sheppey United v Ramsgate
The FA Trophy has thrown up a couple of all-Kent ties in the first qualifying round.
Sheppey United chairman Tony Hughes was delighted to see starts for youth players Harrison McCall and Davey Johnson as their Isthmian South East campaign ended on a high at East Grinstead
Sheppey United handed starts to two homegrown players on Saturday and the path to the first team is set to be enhanced further next season.
Sheppey United manager Ernie Batten on the importance of 3G pitches for non-league teams – Ites back in action against Sevenoaks Town at Holm Park after several postponed away fixtures
Sheppey boss Ernie Batten shed a tear when they ripped up the grass at Holm Park but believes 3G pitches are a no-brainer in non-league football.
Sheppey United beaten 1-0 by Merstham at home last Saturday are away to Burgess Hill Town this weekend - Director of football Matt Longhurst believes the club has great potential
Sheppey United director of football Matt Longhurst sees huge potential in the club.