In many ways this result was as satisfying as the first win achieved last month.  One point was won rather than two lost against Fairfield, comfortably mid-table, in a hard fought end to end match on a sticky pitch which did not suit the Buxted close play.  A quick break by Fairfield early in the second half saw them take the lead after a level first period, only for noodles to level almost immediately following a typical long punt by Clive Whyte.

Mike Tampkin Rattled the Fairfield bar early in the game and a low drive by Dean Morris was just finger-tipped onto the post in the dying minutes, other than that we had few realistic chances to add to our score.

The confidence in the side stemmed from the assured performances of centre-backs Ricky Parish and Gavin Horne and the safe handling of Clive Whyte.  The ball was passed out of defence rather than being hacked and Clives kicking constantly had Fairfield scrambling backwards a special thank-you to Pat west who joined the squad at the last minute and ran the line for most of the game – we need club spirit like this!

Man of the match was Gavin Horne in his debut game for the seconds.