FOLLOWING THE SALTMEN

Pre-season Game: 22/07/2025

Walsh’s Meadow

The Saltmen completed their pre-season schedule with a return to their former temporary home in Stourport.

The first half was a competitive affair, with both sides playing some fast, precise football on what looked to be a very good playing surface. There was very little to choose between the sides but the hosts just shaded the first half, going in for the orange quarters with a 1-0 lead.

Droitwich rang the changes for the second half and the introduction of Joe Hurdman on the opposite flank to brother Josh had a dramatic impact. His pace and control were proving hard for the home team to handle. Several jinking runs down the left side created chances for his teammates. Then Joe took on his man, cut back from the line and fired an unstoppable strike across the Swifts keeper, neatly finding the the net.

Swifts regained the lead as the rebound from a smart Dom Rogerson save was turned in.

There was still time left and Spa seized a share of the spoils after Reiss Taylor-Randle opened his Spa account with a well placed headed goal.

A good run-out for both sides ended with a two-all draw. There were some excellent performances throughout the Spa side but the Following the Saltmen man of the match award goes to Cory Rudd, whose strong defensive play complemented his work going forward. An all round dominant performance from Spa’s midfield anchor man.

Another great turnout from the Spa faithful who again travelled in large numbers to a pre-season game.

Next up, Spa’s maiden game at step 5.

See you there

Cheers

FTS

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