Chatham Town Women’s boss Keith Boanas says plenty for players to play for after 5-0 loss to Ipswich Town Women in front of more than 10,000 fans confirms Chats’ relegation

Relegation has been confirmed for Chatham Town Women - but manager Keith Boanas
insists their season is far from over.

A 5-0 defeat to Ipswich Town Women last Saturday sealed Chats’ fate in front of a crowd of 10,173 at Portman Road as they begin to prepare for next season in National League Division 1 South.

Still without a National League Southern Premier Division victory, Chatham host
Cheltenham Town ladies this Sunday.

Boanas said: “I used one of the Academy girls (Chiedza Madamombe) on Saturday.

“It’s nice to show a picture of her in the middle of the pitch, surrounded by about 10,000
people - assuming she stays because you never really know with players. There’s certainly some young blood in there (Chatham’s Academy) that can be looked at.

“It looks like relegation is officially confirmed, unless the FA do a restructuring of the divisions.

“We have got another three games to go - although they’re spread out. It’s a really odd way to be doing things.

“But it would be nice to get at least one win out of them. If it’s going to come, it will probably come this weekend.

“We drew with them (0-0) in my first game in charge.

“The other two are games against teams towards the top of the table (Hashtag United on April 21 and Rugby Borough on May 5) and they will be tough nuts to crack.”

Ipswich proved far too strong for Chats, despite a first-half penalty save by away keeper Simone Eligon.

Vastly-experienced boss Boanas reflected: “It was about what I expected, knowing the
circumstances and both clubs’ situations.

“Some of our players have definitely never played in that environment before. So, obviously, there was a mixture of nerves, excitement and anticipation.

“The mood going in was good.

“We know we’re not fighting for