MGBSFL DIVISION THREE
LONDON ROVERS 3 FAITHFOLD B 1
Jeremy Brown was a proud man after watching his London Rovers team clinch the MGBSFL Division Three title following an exhilarating comeback against Faithfold B at West Hendon Playing Fields.
Two-goal hero Josh Bharier was in scintillating form as the MGBSFL new boys cemented the title with three games to spare.
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It looked as though any celebrations would have to wait when the unfortunate Parys Hammond converted the ball into his own net.
But two moments of magic from Bharier, plus a classy finish from Dovi Vogel ensured that Rovers got the job done at the first time of asking.
Rovers boss Jeremy Brown told JC Sport: "It was a really tough game, as we knew it would be. In the first half there was nothing between us but after going behind in the second half, I just told the boys to stay calm and keep playing positive football. I knew that if we didn't panic then eventually our quality will come through and that's exactly what happened.
"Faithfold couldn't handle Dovi and Josh going forward and we were able to kill the game off. Having said that, Faithfold still came at us and kept us working right to the end so credit to them."
Reflecting on a memorable first season in the MGBSFL, Brown added: "I'm just so proud of the boys for what they have achieved. As a manager, the biggest complement you can have is when your players respond to your tactics and game plan and that's exactly what they've done.
"This is the most responsive group I've ever worked with. It's very easy for players to turn up on a Sunday morning and play their own game, but all season they have stuck to the plan, even if it meant sacrificing things they think they can do, but don't in order to maintain the balance of the team.
"I just can't complement them enough. They have taken it seriously and respected the league. This is a fantastic group of players and we are aiming for big things. They can now call themselves champions but the season isn't over and we still have lots to play for so we won't be relaxing any time soon."
