Joe Dowley wants Sittingbourne to steer clear of Ryman League relegation trouble
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by Alex Hoad
Sittingbourne boss Joe Dowley wants his side to use their next
three games to keep themselves out of relegation trouble.
Following the withdrawal of Croydon Athletic from the league and
after three weeks without a game, Bourne find themselves fourth
bottom in Ryman League, Division 1 South after a run of six defeats
in seven up to their last outing on January 28.
Bourne visit Crawley Down, who sit one place above them in 17th,
on Saturday looking to extend their six-point gap over
second-bottom Whitstable who sit in the drop zone.
Three days later, Corinthian Casuals – five points ahead of
the Brickies – come to Bourne Park while rock-bottom Whyteleafe
are the visitors the following Saturday.
Dowley said: "I had a chat with (assistant boss) Bradley Spice
and we spoke about how the next three games are important for
us.
"It’s going to be difficult but we need points from all of
them because they are against teams down there with us.
"I’d probably take six points from the three, that should pull
us away from any trouble at the bottom. Nobody is sure what’s
going to happen in terms of relegation at the end of the season but
the best way to deal with it is make sure you’re not down
there.
"We want to give ourselves a cushion now because we have a hard
run-in to come."
Wednesday, February 22 2012
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