Tonbridge Angels train on 3G pitch at Longmead this week after making winning start to Jay Saunders' reign at Weymouth

Tonbridge have been handed another big boost after they made a winning start to Jay Saunders’ reign at the club.

The Angels players were due to train on their new 3G pitch for the first time this week ahead of their trip to Slough on Saturday.

Against recently-relegated Weymouth, there were goals for new signings Femi Akinwande and Tetteh-Quaye Addy in a 3-1 victory last weekend, sandwiched between a stunning Sonny Miles strike.

It was the perfect start to life under Saunders for Tonbridge but the Angels boss was equally excited about their return to training at Longmead on Tuesday night.

He said: “It’s brilliant to be back there.

"We have been away for everything - from games to pre-season training - so to get back to the ground is great.

“It’s great we can go back to the ground which looks unbelievable.

“The boys are looking forward to training on the new pitch.

"That will help us start preparing for Saturday.”

With Angels beginning their National League South campaign with three successive away games, Saunders was delighted to get their first win on the board at the first attempt.

“Obviously we knew it was going to be tough away from home with Weymouth having come down. But the boys took everything we said on board,” Saunders reflected.

“It was a tough game and a tough pitch. Every manager will tell you that they want that first win as quickly as they can.

“Knowing we have three away games, we wanted that first win as quickly as we could get it.

"It takes the pressure off, if you like.

“First and foremost, you want to keep a clean sheet and be solid. I was disappointed with the goal we conceded because I felt we deserved a clean sheet.

“Femi scored from a corner routine we have worked on so, straight away, that was