Rohdell Gordon’s decision to drop into Step 4 earlier this year has paid off after he helped Biggleswade Town to the Pitching In Southern League Division One Central title.
The 28 year-old, who has graced The Football League for Stevenage, departed Isthmian League Premier Division outfit, Margate, at the end of January.
“It means a lot to end the season with a title win after what has been a roller-coaster season for me personally,” he told us. “I left Margate after a new manager came in and wanted his own players. I didn’t want to drop down a level, but at the same time I wanted to join an ambitious club with something to play for and not just a mid-table Step 3 team.
“Biggleswade Town ticked a lot of boxes; they were in the play-off places when I joined but I could see what a good group of players they had and it was a perfect opportunity for me to help the club achieve their ambitions.
“Saturday was tense. Bedford Town were strong favourites to win their game, so we knew that we had to get our job done and to go 1-0 down in that situation is not easy.
“But, we understand our strengths as a team; we stayed patient, kept doing the right things and eventually got our reward with four second half goals.
“There is so much positivity amongst this group of players, there’s a really strong bond between us all and that has been the difference because when you are all good mates off the pitch, it helps you to be more fluid on the field.
“I arrived at the beginning of February and fitted in like a glove straight away. I already knew the management, so that helped me hit the ground running and I would like to think that I have played a part in what the lads have achieved.
“Once that final whistle went on Saturday, it was so special. These are memories that will stay with me forever.”
Biggleswade Town ended up on 72 points, three ahead of rivals, Bedford Town. They won 22 of their 36 League games to return to Step 3 after two seasons in Division One Central.
IMAGE: Biggleswade Town FC
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