Kentish Football 
14thoct05
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Fully fit Angels target Trophy run |
Following the disappointment of their
3-0 FA Cup exit at Worcester City last Saturday, Tonbridge Angels'
player-boss Tony Dolby will have a full squad to choose from for the first
time this season for tomorrow's FA Trophy first qualifying round tie
against Southern Premier League outfit Cheshunt, writes Jez Durrant.
Tonbridge were without key players during their cup exit at St George's
Lane although with a little fortune the result could have been different.
Dolby told the Kent and Sussex Courier Newspaper that the scoreline did
not reflect the game, adding: "They deserved to win but 3-0 was a
little harsh on us. We were going for it towards the end and
conceded two late goals.
"Overall the cup has gone well for us this season. We have had
five games in it - all with decent crowds and there has been some good
revenue in it for us."
Tonbridge were back in action on Tuesday when a much changed side hosted
Tooting & Mitcham United in the Westview (Ryman League) Cup.
Tonbridge were beaten 1-0 with the visitors scoring with a deflected free
kick in the second half.
Despite the defeat Dolby said there was a lot to take from the game,
adding: "I would have liked to have won but the simple facts are we
have got so many games at the moment that we needed to rest some players
while others needed a run out.
"We made seven changes from Saturday's side and I thought the players
acquitted themselves well."
Dolby rested himself and was able to watch the game from the sidelines,
which he said was an useful exercise, adding: "It was good to be able
to watch the game from a difficult angle and we had a good chat with the
boys before and at half-time."
While Tonbridge were in FA Cup action, Kent rivals Dover suffered their
first defeat in the league meaning Tonbridge remain top of the Ryman
League Division One table.
The club continues in cup action tomorrow when they host Cheshunt in the
FA Trophy.
Dolby said he was hoping to have a fully fit squad to choose from for the
first time this season, adding: "We have had a decent little break
from the league but when we return we will be ready for it.
"However, we have the trophy first and we got through a few rounds
last year and it would be good to do the same again.
"We are a strong side and a strong squad. I have not had a full
squad to choose from for the whole season but should have for
Saturday. Everyone is fit and all the key players are
available."
Dolby has been looking at possibly bringing in a new player and said he
was always looking to improve the squad.
He added: "I am always looking to strengthen and have no qualms about
getting players in order to keep up the momentum.
"I have made a few inquiries but nothing has come off as yet.
We are not in a particular rush and I need to keep everyone on their toes
in the team."
Tonbridge Angles v Cheshunt
FA Trophy - First Qualifying Round
Saturday 15th October 2005
Kick Off 3:00pm
at Betterview Longmead Stadium, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge
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