Having fallen at the play-off hurdle last season, Gosport Borough will be looking to kick-start their season on Saturday when they return to Pitching In Southern League Premier South action at home to Tiverton Town.
Just one win from their opening five League games has left them in the lower reaches of the embryonic League table, but summer signing, Asher Yearwood, isn’t concerned as he knows that it’s only a matter of time before things start to click into place.
The attacking midfielder shone in the Premier South for Beaconsfield Town last term and has already weighed in with three League goals this term, impressing many at the Hampshire club with his dynamic style.
“It was clear to see when I first arrived at the club how much the ending to last season hurt,” he told us. “Right from the first day of pre-season there was determination to put things right and that was reflected in what was a strong and enjoyable pre-season.
“Going into the season I felt in a really good place. The early results, for one reason or another, haven’t quite gone the way we would have hoped, but some of the performances have been encouraging and the feeling is that we are warming up now.
“It’s four unbeaten now in all competitions since the defeat at Hungerford Town as we look to get in amongst the leading pack, as we were for much of last season.
“Coming into the team since the summer, I have really enjoyed it. Working with Pat [Suraci] and Joe [Lea], I am learning all of the time and I feel that I have done okay, but my main focus is on helping the team win games.
“It’s a strange League; everyone beats everyone and momentum is so important. It’s an even stronger competition than last season, and with a few full-time teams in there too, there are a lot of clubs wanting promotion.
“I feel that it’s always good to set targets at the beginning of each season and then assess them as you go along. I have a goals tally in mind and as a team we have targets in terms of points, but ultimately, it’s about winning promotion, that’s everyone’s ambition."
Yearwood has certainly been a welcome addition to the team, impressing with his high energy and running both on and off the ball.
“I just want to be involved with goals, be that scoring them or assisting,” he concluded. “I love getting on the ball and trying to be exciting and make things happen.”
On that score, it’s definitely been a case of so far, so good.
IMAGE: Jack Aldridge Photography
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