AFC Sudbury full steam ahead in promotion push after giant-killing

AFC Sudbury manager Rick Andrews insists it's full steam ahead in their promotion push after masterminding yet another FA Cup giant-killing. The Suds were awarded the Pitching In Performance of the Month for knocking out National League South St Albans City in a tense Second Round Qualifying replay. Ad Young midfielder Josh Stokes had put the Isthmian League North team 2-0 up at Clarence Park, before a red card for Ben Hunter offered the Saints, who play two divisions above, a route back into the game.

FootballBinfield chairman left pinching himself after shock cup upset35 MINUTES AGO The visitors held on for a famous 2-1 win and Andrews thought it was exactly what his side deserved after conceding an agonising 91st minute equaliser in the first clash to send the tie to a replay. «We were disappointed somewhat going to a replay because we felt we'd done enough on the day. We thought we nullified St Albans at Clarence Park,» revealed Andrews.

«In the second game they started very brightly but as every minute ticked by, we grew more and more into the game. We caused them problems on the break, set up to frustrate and that went well. »People may criticise but if you're fighting Mike Tyson, you don't go in there throwing punches, you jab and move.

«The boys were disciplined, worked their socks off, and we were really pleased.» Unfortunately, the Yellows' FA Cup journey was ended by Step 3 Coalville Town in the following round, but now full focus will be on returning to the Isthmian Premier for the first time since 2016. «It was disappointing but we've had a good run,» said Andrews. «No complaints over 90 minutes.