Day hails deserved victory

Welling United boss Jamie Day praised his side’s defensive efforts after the Wings picked up a valuable victory at fellow Blue Square bet South, promotion rivals Chelmsford City.

It was the Kent-based clubs third consecutive league win, and one that Day believes was well deserved as the Wings stayed in touch with leaders Woking ahead of next Saturday’s much anticipated showdown with the Cards. “It was a really good performance.” Day told the clubs website. “I thought we performed magnificently and in my opinion I think we got what we deserved.”

The Wings had to withstand a barrage of Chelmsford pressure late on but came through to record their second away victory of the New Year. The rear guard display delighted Day who was quick to praise his battling side. He added: “I thought the back four were magnificent today, it was a good team performance.”

Although the win has cemented Welling’s playoff place, Day believes that his side need to keep churning out results to ensure their season will extend into May. He continued: “We came here last year and we beat them but then we ended up tailing off, we need to kick on again and get as many wins as we can.”

The promotion contenders now face three away games on the trot starting with next Saturday’s clash with Woking and Day is adamant that his side will focus on one game at a time. He included: “We will take each game as it comes, it was a difficult game today and it will be exactly the same next Saturday.” Even so, Day is confident that his side can be just the second team to beat the league leaders at their home ground this season if the Wings can perform to a similar standard. “If we put in a performance like that, hopefully we can get three points.”

Despite just six points separating Welling and the top of the table, Day is insistent that Woking remain the team to beat and that the title is still firmly within their grasp. He added: “It’s down to them to lose, their still in a great position and I think if you ask any manager they would be delighted to be six points clear at this stage of the season.”

Welling seem to be hitting form at just the right time, three wins on the bounce ahead of the trip to Kingfield will give every Wings fan optimism. The title race is far from over and next Saturday could be a decisive point that could shape the destiny of the league championship.