SIMON SHARROTT has admitted it was ‘great to get a win on the road’ finally at the fourth time of asking.
Guernsey’s first away victory in London Three South-West this season – 20-5 at London Irish Amateur – has pushed them closer to the top of the table than the bottom for the first time in this campaign and the captain is determined to maintain the momentum.
‘This puts us in a good position for next weekend’s tough game against Tottonians, where we look to win once again to put us higher up the league table where we belong,’ Sharrott said.
The latest victory was not without its faults, though.
‘London Irish were a pretty average team and in the first half we made them look rather better than they were. It was the same old story – poor basic skills and a lot of penalties to boot.’
Guernsey had got off to a strong start and had deservedly taken an early lead in the sixth minute.
Just moments after Nick Barton had hit the post with a penalty attempt, the Guernsey pack pressurised the LIA scrum and James Regnard was first to react to a loose ball before off-loading in the tackle to Divon Crouse. He darted back inside and drove over the line for a well-worked opportunistic try.
However, the hosts were to draw level 20 minutes later, utilising their numerical advantage out wide to score.
Guernsey did take a lead into the interval, though, as Barton kicked a penalty after his captain had been on the receiving end of a high tackle.
‘I won’t say too much about what was said during the break, but a few home truths were mentioned,’ Sharrott said.
They must have hit home because within a few minutes of the restart, Andy Bailey finished off an excellent try following Cameron Patten’s electrifying 30-yard break.
A neat back-row move from a line-out a few metres away from the LIA line resulted in Barton driving over for Guernsey’s final try, which he converted to complete the scoring.
‘After the break we saw a much improved side with the skills and enthusiasm you would expect to see at Foote’s Lane,’ said Sharrott.London Three South-West: Greens’ first away win
Article posted on 29th October, 2008 - 2.29pm
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