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Written by: Joe
Josh Williams scored a stunning match winner in Monday’s 2-1 victory over Whitehawk – and the Lewes FC man credits his team-mates and staff for creating such a strong bond so early in the season.
Williams cut inside from the right and lashed home in the 89th minute to earn Lewes victory in front of more than 1750 fans at the Dripping Pan.
The result means Lewes maintain the 100% start to the season after five games and Williams was understandably delighted after the whistle.
“Who would have thought in a tough division like this, with all the teams that came down and the teams that were promoted, there are so many strong teams in this league, and we’re top!” he said.
“Who would have thought we’d win our first five games? I’m sure if you’d asked Pitts he’d have bitten your hand off for three draws and two wins. The boys are buzzing and it’s a good camp to be in right now.”
Boss Craig Nelson has put together a side that is now looking to make it six on the bounce when the Rooks arrive at Harefield United in FA Cup qualifying this weekend.
And Williams is all praise for how to boss has brought everyone together.
“It’s been very good so far,” he said. “I knew most of the players before coming in and I’ve had a good relationship with the gaffer for a few years, even though this is the first time I’ve played under him.
“It’s been a long time coming! The way we’ve all gelled has been perfect and the boys are fantastic.”
As for his goal, Williams admits it’s something of a “trademark” of his.
“I’m pretty used to playing on the right, so as soon as the gaffer said to head out there I knew what I had to do,” he said.
“A lot of full-backs think I’ll cut inside every time but I took the line first this time, as if I’m going to cross it, before cutting in. I love it, it’s my trademark on my left foot into the top corner. It was a beautiful goal and in front of that stand too, with so many fans behind the goal.
“I was on the bench thinking ‘come on, in the second half we’re shooting that way towards the fans’ and I was getting excited. I knew what I had to do and it was a dream to score when it happened.”