Boss upset to see Hastings United ‘out-battled’ – and tells them: Step it up

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Gary Elphick reflected on Hastings United being ‘out-battled’ by Aveley and told his players: We have to step it up if we want a play-off place.

They lost 2-1 in Monday night’s trip to Essex, conceding two goals in three second-half minutes after Ben Pope had given them a second-minute lead.

That came after frustration of a different kind on Saturday – when the match referee called off their home clash with Enfield saying the pitch was unplayable… when both teams felt it was perfectly playable and wanted the game on.

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Elphick admitted he’d had better weeks – as he began the task of preparing the team for another Isthmian premier awayday, the visit to mid-table Haringey tomorrow.

Jack Dixon on the ball at Aveley | Picture: Scott WhiteJack Dixon on the ball at Aveley | Picture: Scott White
Jack Dixon on the ball at Aveley | Picture: Scott White