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29th August 2006 Faversham Town U-18s 1 Ramsgate U-18s 6 RAY TURNER saw his under-strength Faversham Town youth side hammered by highly-rated Ramsgate and revealed: This is a steep learning curve but I'm proud of my boys. Boss Turner said he was disappointed with the result but vowed to work hard to make the club's debut season in the Kent Youth League a success. He said: "There will be no excuses just a commitment to the Faversham public who came out to watch that the management and players will give it everything to ensure this side fully adapts to their new league as soon as possible. "There were a lack of options today but it is my responsibility to ensure the performance level steps up again. Myself and the players were very disappointed after the game and we had a long chat which was very productive. "On the whole, I am very proud of the players and their attitudes. They have the application and the drive to learn and come back the better for these experiences. "I said from the beginning that we needed people to show some patience with the team. This season is a very steep learning curve for all concerned - it is a long-term project." Turner again fielded three 15 year olds, explaining: "It was my intention not to have to rely on these boys too much and slowly integrate them in the team. However, over the last couple of weeks they have made a full and vital contribution. "Particular mention goes to Bradley Doyle and Melvyn Ansell. Bradley was our man of the match. He is very young but his drive and professionalism are a credit to him and an example to some of the older players. "These are the type of players that will ensure a successful future for the club." Town were 2-0 down at the break when they were forced to make changes with Dan Gurr playing in THREE different roles over the 90 minutes. Ramsgate's superiority was confirmed when they scored a further four goals after the break but there was a silver lining for Turner's young guns. It arrived courtesy of the versatile Gurr who fired Town's first goal of the season and the best of the game with a 25-yard drive with the outside of the right foot that slammed into the top corner. Town's youth team travel to Sheppey United on Sunday looking for their first win (kick-off 11am) Town: Allchin, Gurr, Possee, Doyle, Carey, Ansell, Gaskin, Grant, Lawrence, Oxberry, O'Regan. Subs: Benstead (for Possee), Gould (for Carey).
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