Having now seen Witton’s first three games, I expect the away trip to Kendal to be the match which will really test the promotional aspirations of the squad.
Firstly, the game against a physical Lincoln Utd team was particularly poor given how the team had performed during the pre-season phase. Secondly, though Marine are usually fancied as being a promotion contender they were already weakened by injury and so the excellent performance on Tuesday last was against a side that I would have expected to be stronger when all players were available. Thirdly, the match against Stamford highlights why they are indeed pointless after 3 fixtures.
At Kendal, the pitch has a wicked slope, the side are always capable of springing a few surprises and the team selected for Witton will have to battle and the prospect of playing flowing football on the deck will need some rethinking as the pitch will not allow it. Also with two games in rapid succession, we will judge how fit the players are.
If we win on Monday then for me we are looking good but the games to date should be taken in context.