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Horsham
welcome back Williams Peauroux and Tony Nwachukwu to the
squad for Saturday's visit to Concord Rangers as they look
to avenge a 3-0 defeat meted out by the Essex club at
Goring's Mead in October. 
Ken
Westoby will play no further part in the Hornets' fight
against relegation after being diagnosed with a torn cruciate
ligament in his knee. The goalkeeper has been playing
understudy to Michael Hunter in recent weeks but was handed
a rare outing in last Tuesday's cup tie at Southwick,
only to fall awkwardly just half an hour's play. Boss
Hugo Langton admitted "I'm gutted for him".
Hugo
Langton cursed his side's continued ill-fortune after
conceding 2 sloppy goals, and missing several chances
of their own, during Saturday's home defeat to Hendon.
The manager was quick to defend goalkeeper Michael Hunter,
who suffered a nightmare couple of minutes when he was
beaten by a brace of avoidable goals, but admitted that
his team's lack of goals was concerning him. /Hen_sm.jpg)
Two
goals in as many second half minutes effectively ended
this afternoon's contest at a chilly Goring's Mead as
Hendon secured a comfortable victory that keeps them on
the fringes of the play-off places. Horsham enjoyed the
better of the first half chances, with Tommy Murphy at
the heart of their best moves, but fell behind to a well
worked corner routine converted by Ryan Wharton. George
Landais should have levelled after the break but Greg
Ngoyi and Elliott Charles made it 3-0 with a quarter of
an hour remaining. 
The Hornets have been draw away to Pagham in the second
round of the Brighton Charity Cup. A provisional date
of Tuesday 7th February has been set for this fixture,
subject to confirmation.
Mthokozisi 'Toko' Moyo is the suprise inclusion in the
squad to face Hendon tomorrow after the youngster impressed
during Tuesday's cup win at Southwick. Dean O'Keefe also
makes the squad as the Hornets look to continue their
good recent record against the North London side.
/South_sm.jpg)
Dean
O'Keefe won the praise of his manager after last night's
penalty-kick win at Southwick, although Hugo Langton reveals
why he gave his side a half-time dressing down.
Michael
Hunter just about spared Horsham's blushes, saving twice
in a penalty shoot-out to ensure victory for the Hornets
after they had been held 1-1 by Southwick in tonight's
Brighton Charity Cup tie. Calum McGeehan had earlier given
the Ryman Leaguers the lead when he volleyed home a Kery
Kedze corner but their rythmn was affected by an unfortunate
injury to Ken Westoby that led to Hunter's first half
introduction. Southwick battled hard throughout and were
rewarded when Sam Blundell netted from close range on
26 minutes but there was to be no addition to the scoring
in normal time and, after 20 minutes of extra-time had
still failed to separate the sides, the tie was to be
decided on spot-kicks. Adam Hutchings, Tommy Murphy and
Liam Flanigan all netted for the Hornets while Hunter
saved from Idi Adedgba and Alaim Multini with Josh Hewitt
hitting the bar to hand Horsham the win. 
Dig
out the hats, gloves, scarves and thermals...we're off
for a midwinter trip to Southwick! The path to Brighton
Charity Cup glory begins on Tuesday night with a visit
to the Sussex County League Division Two side's Old Barn
Way with boss Hugo Langton hoping for a performance that
might help erase memories of December's defeat at Littlehampton
Town. 
Hugo
Langton has spoken to Hornets Review to give his thoughts
on Horsham legend Gary Charman after his reported exit
from Eastbourne Borough this weekend. 
The
rigours of travelling have been cited as the reason behind
the club agreeing to release Seny Diedhiou this weekend.
The striker has found it a struggle getting to training
and matches from his North London home so it has been
mutually agreed to allow him to seek a club closer to
home. "I would like to place on record my thanks
to Seny for agreeing to help us out," said Hugo Langton.
"When I became manager we needed a player like him
and, although it was only ever a shot term agreement,
he's stuck with it and done a fantastic job for us. I
know the fans might be disappointed but I think the decision
is the right one under the circumstances and I wish Seny
all the best of luck for the future." /IMG_0652.jpg)
Hugo
Langton offered no excuses for yesterday's defeat at Harrow
Borough, with the hosts' sharpness in the final third
proving the difference between the two sides. /Harrow_sm.jpg)
Horsham
failed to reproduce their recent impressive form, going
down to a customary defeat at Harrow Borough this afternoon.
George Landais put an early effort over the crossbar before
Harrow's Danny Buckle opened the scoring on 28 minutes,
bundling in a cross from Akin Abiola-Darmola. Horsham's
goal remained intact until half-time, thanks to good work
from Yinka Salami and Michael Hunter, but it took just
5 minutes of the second half for Harrow to double their
lead through Tristan Toney's deflected effort. The hosts
were comfortable victors and went close to extending their
advantage through Jon-Jo Bates. 
The
Hornets travel to fellow strugglers Harrow Borough tomorrow,
hoping to end nearly 44 years of hurt. Not since October
1968 have Horsham returned from Earlsmead with maximum
points but, with spirits high in the Horsham camp after
3 decent performances against Lewes, Lowestoft and Wealdstone,
hopes are high that the current side can re-write the
history books and pick up a long overdue victory. 
Horsham
football club would like to thank Jeff Barratt for the
recent donation of a brand new printer. Over the past
weeks it has been a struggle to produce team sheets and
complete the usual matchday admin after our old printer
gave up the ghost so we would like to say a massive thanks
to Jeff for his generosity that now sees the office able
to function efficiently once again. Thanks Jeff!/Weald_sm.jpg)
Horsham
put in another fine performance against one of the division's
form sides to deservedly come away with a point from
tonight's match against Wealdstone. The visitors led
at the break through Peter Dean's close range effort
but Sean Cronin's 65th minute own goal ensured both
sides took a pint from an even contest. 
The
big games continue to come thick and fast as Horsham prepare
to welcome in-form Wealdstone to Goring's Mead on Tuesday
evening (kick-off 7.30pm). Having slumped to a 5th successive
home defeat to Lowestoft Town on Saturday, can the Hornets
turn their fortunes around and upset the play-off hopefuls?
/Hugo.jpg)
Hugo
Langton has confirmed that he will appeal against his
dismissal during yesterday's home defeat to Lowestoft
Town, a match in which referee Andrew Roberts was labelled
'a clown' by the Hornets boss after Williams Peauroux
and Seny Diedhiou were both sent off as well as a highly
debatable penalty award that sent the visitors back to
Suffolk with the 3 points. /Low_sm.jpg)
Williams
Peauroux and Seny Diedhiou were sent off amid chaotic
scenes as the Hornets went down to a controversial defeat
against Lowestoft Town this afternoon. Both were dismissed
following an unsightly melee in the Lowestoft goalmouth
to leave home fans venting their fury at referee Andrew
Roberts after two debatable penalties had put the title-chasing
visitors in the driving seat. Ray Freeman gave hope
with a late header but it was the performance of Mr
Roberts and several of the visiting players that were
the focus of the fans' attentions at the final whistle.
Horsham
welcome 2nd placed Lowestoft Town to Goring's Mead tomorrow,
still looking to gain their first point against the Suffolk
club. The Hornets were well beaten at Crown Meadow last
season but much narrower contests have followed, with
the Trawlerboys edging home by just a single goal when
the sides met back in November. /Hugo.jpg)
Hugo
Langton has called on his players to use Monday's 1-1
draw at Lewes as a stepping stone and build on the result
and performance during the remainder of the season./Lewes_sm.jpg)
Michael
Hunter and Kery Kedze stole the headlines as Horsham emerged
from today's noon showdown at Lewes with a deserved point
from a 1-1 draw. Hunter made a series of excellent saves,
including a 71st minute penalty stop from Albert Jarrett,
while Kedze's stoppage time equaliser made it an encouraging
start to 2012 for Hugo Langton's side. 
Assistant
Manager Craig Wilkins is Horsham's only doubt ahead of
tomorrow's opening fixture of 2012, away to 4th placed
Lewes. The former Dover man is suffering
from a sore quad and will have a late fitness test ahead
of the midday kick-off but otherwise the Hornets are at
full strength for one of their toughest tests of the season.
Horsham Football Club, Goring's Mead,
Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5BP
Telephone: 01403 266888 |
Email:
horshamfc@yahoo.co.uk