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12th September 2006 

Faversham Town U-18s 1 Folkestone Invicta U-18s 5

FAVERSHAM TOWN'S youth team are so determined to make a success of their debut season they have VOLUNTEERED for extra training.

Ray Turner's kids slumped to their fourth successive defeat in the Kent Youth League on Sunday morning when they were hammered by Folkestone.

But youth development officer Turner can see light at the end of the tunnel thanks largely to the determination of his fledgling side.

EXTRA, EXTRA .....Town's Dan Gurr and his team mates have volunteered to undertake extra training sessions in a bid to kick-start their season.

He revealed: "There are obvious issues that we need to address, but on a positive note the boys could see that today offered a genuine opportunity of a positive result.

"They know what they need to do and have asked for an extra training session a week to put things right."

Town went in at half-time full of confidence that they could turn around a 2-1 deficit.

But their challenge fell apart in the space of seven crazy minutes at the start of the second half that saw them concede a further three goals.

Turner said: "The scoreline doesn't tell the whole story of what was a much closer game.
"If it wasn't for that nightmare spell I feel sure we were capable of taking our first positive result of the season."

And he added: "The boys were really up for it at half-time and knew they were causing problems to the opposition.

"I am very disappointed we gifted them the game. We have a habit of losing discipline and focus when we concede and this is something we must put right immediately in order to stay in matches."

Town went behind in the first five minutes when a long-range shot spun over Town's goalkeeper Dan Smith.

But the youngsters responded well and forced an equaliser direct from a corner taken by Adam Oxberry.

The goal gave Town a lift and they played some good, confident football before a defensive mistake led to a Folkestone forward scoring in a one-on-one with Smith.

Town's chances went up in smoke following that nightmare opening to the second period.
But even at 5-1 down, Town still threatened and the outstanding Sam Couzins beat two players before hitting a great shot that hit the inside of a post.

Turner concluded: "There were some good things out there today. We will work hard during the week ready for a cup fixture at home to Margate on Sunday.

"Hopefully, it will be the first time I'll have a full squad of players to choose from."

Town: Dan Smith, Dan Gurr, James Easter, Bradley Doyle, Phil Battersby, Melvyn Ansell, Luke O'Regan, Harrison Grant, Sam Parter, Sam Couzins, Adam Oxberry. Substitutes: Liam Gould, Jack Gray, James Benstead, Andy Machin.

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