The Isthmian League having given the “green light” to the resumption of fixtures this weekend following disruption to the nations fuel distribution, Kevin Watson’s Valley side return to action with a visit to the north coast of Kent on Saturday to face struggling Whitstable Town.
The Oystermen were shocked last Wednesday by the sudden resignation of Manager Lloyd Blackman following a start to the season that has seen them accrue only one point from their opening five league games – that coming from a 1-1 draw with VCD Athletic on their last outing.
Player Coach Ben Harding took a squad including five 17 year olds to Chichester City for an FA Trophy tie last Saturday – the hosts securing a comfortable 4-0 victory.
One face in the Whitstable line-up that will be familiar to Millers fans is midfielder Ryan Flack, who famously scored the winning goal in our FA Vase Semi Final First Leg victory in 2019, as well as playing a leading role in our SCEFL Championship success that same season.
An early FA Cup exit at Uxbridge, along with a lack of early season midweek fixtures, has seen The Millers play just seven matches since the season started back on 14th August – indeed our last game was two weeks ago, a 3-1 victory at Three Bridges keeping Watson’s men in touch with the early season pacesetters.
The intervening period has seen experienced defender Kalvin Morath-Gibbs move on to pastures new, while new recruit, former Leatherhead defender David Ompreon, could be in line to make his debut at The Belmont Ground.
With fuel issues still likely to cause travel difficulties, your support will as ever be much appreciated.

RECENT MEETINGS

Isthmian league SE Div

27 Oct 2020 Whitstable Town 1 Cray Valley (PM) 1
Match Report:
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/teams/228820/match-centre/1-6359251/report

Photos:
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/teams/228820/match-centre/1-6359251/photos

4 Feb 2020 Cray Valley (PM) 4 Whitstable Town 3
Match Report:
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/teams/228820/match-centre/1-4530406/report

WT Match Report:
https://www.whitstabletownfc.club/teams/224251/match-centre/1-4530406/report

17 Sep 2019 Whitstable Town 1 Cray Valley (PM) 1
Match Report:
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/teams/228820/match-centre/1-4530222/report

WT Match Report:
https://www.whitstabletownfc.club/teams/224251/match-centre/1-4530222/report

Kent Senior Cup
1 Oct 2019 – First Round Cray Valley (PM) 1 Whitstable Town 2
Match Report:
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/teams/228820/match-centre/0-4958443/report

WT Match Report:
https://www.whitstabletownfc.club/teams/224251/match-centre/2-2587432/report

For full details of our previous meetings, visit
https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/a/season-202122--opponents-previous-meetings-62212.html?page=20

SEASON 2020/21 FORM GUIDE

Whitstable Town
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MATCH DETAILS

DATE:-

SATURDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2021, KICK-OFF 3PM

VENUE :-

The Belmont, Belmont Road, Whitstable, CT5 1QP

POSTCODE FOR SATNAV - CT5 4LN.
This will take you to the reasonably large car park, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

(APPROX JOURNEY TIME FROM THE ARTIC STADIUM – 1 HOUR 20 MINS, 58 MILES)

ADMISSION :-

ADULTS - £10
CONCESSIONS - £5 (those aged 65 and over, or if in full-time education you must present student ID Card)
UNDER 16 – FREE (Under14s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

Payments can be made directly at the turnstiles by means of a contactless bank debit or credit card.

Website : https://www.whitstabletownfc.club/

Referee – Paul Stratton
Assistants – Gavin Bailey and Kieron Cox

Pic : Rory Hill celebrates his last minute equaliser the last time we met at The Belmont Ground