Despite Halifax being held to a 0-0 draw at home to
Braintree on Thursday night, Chairman David Bosomworth remains upbeat about
what has been a successful season so far.
‘Its marvellous at this stage of the season with 6 games to
go, that we’re fighting for a play off place.’
Halifax could of gone as high as third in the table with a
win over the Iron, and a feeling of 2 points dropped rather than a point gained
has left Bosomworth a little disappointed.
‘It’s the first 0-0 we’ve had at home this season, so it is
disappointing. Perhaps haven’t been at our best tonight, I think they’ve done a
very good job on us to be fair.’
The referee, rightly or wrongly had an impact on
proceedings, after awarding numerous free kicks and drop balls. Bosomworth was
left bewildered by some of the official’s decision making on the night.
‘It was very stop start; he hasn’t really let the game flow
so that does make it difficult for both sets of players, and so from that
perspective he has had better days.’
The Shaymen sit 7th in the Skrill Premier, with
the onus on getting as many points on the board as possible to maintain their
promotion push.
Halifax face a tough run in, starting with Nuneaton away on
Saturday, followed by Grimsby and Barnet away.
‘If you can string another 2 or 3 wins together, might
propel you into the playoffs.’
The playing staff at Halifax are primarily part time,
training twice a week and with only an hour on the pitch with the manager to
hone tactics, which only enhances what a great job the team have done this
season.
The club has strengthened up front with the acquisition of
Scott Spencer from Hyde, formerly on the books at Everton, he could prove an
astute addition to the squad by manager Neil Aspin.
‘He signed for Everton at one point, he obviously has been
seen as a talented lad, lets hope he can realise that talent here for us.’
Spencer will provide cover and lighten the load on top
scorer Lee Gregory’s shoulders, who has been in fantastic form this season,
netting 28 times for the Shaymen.
‘Gregory and Josh Wilson are our only out and out
strikers, if Gregory fell in a heap in one of the games, you need a bit of
cover, but overall were well covered, at our level you have to have players
that are capable of coming in and moving position and just playing slightly
different roles.’
Possessing a strong squad with a great team spirit, a trip
to Wembley may not be beyond the realms of possibility for Halifax.
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