BISHOP'S STORTFORD | FEELING THE LOVE

Rashawn Scott is playing with a smile on his face again at the Premier Central club

Rashawn Scott is getting his love for the game back.

The 22 year-old, whose middle name is Rivaldo, was part of the youth set-up at Chelsea from an early age before moving on to Reading aged 18 and joining the Royals’ U23 team.

It was at the end of the 2022/23 season when the harsh reality of football hit home when he was released by the Berkshire club who were struggling on and off the pitch.

A trial spell at Derby County came to nothing as he drifted away from football for a spell before returning reinvigorated at Bishop’s Stortford as they looked to get to grips with life in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Central earlier this season.

“This season for me has been all about getting back into playing and loving the game,” he admitted to us. “I’ve been able to do that over the course of the season; there have been ups and downs for the team along the way but I am really enjoying being part of things here.

“We’re in a great place and with every game we’re pushing harder and harder to get the results which will keep moving us up the table.”

The Blues are currently on a four-game unbeaten League run and whilst three of those games have ended in draws, they are proving increasingly harder to beat.

Their last victory saw Scott contribute with a goal and Man of the Match performance as they beat Spalding United 2-0. He followed it up with another Man of the Match display at the weekend as they were denied victory over high-flying Stratford Town when their opponents snatched a last-gasp leveller.

“It was nice to get back on the scoresheet,” he continued. “The three points was the main thing, but getting a goal and picking up the Man of the Match accolade has given me plenty of extra motivation to keep working hard and pushing. I was happy with the way I played in the last game too, it’s just a shame we couldn’t see the game out and get the win.

“It really is a joy to play in this League; it can be tough and physical at times where you have to fight for the first and second balls, but there are also opportunities to get the ball down and play a bit too.

“I knew that this League would be highly competitive when I first arrived and so it has proved. Things are shaping up nicely at both ends of the table and I can’t wait to see how it ends. There’s not much between any of the teams to be honest.

“As a team, our aim is to keep pushing and get into the top half of the table and if I can keep giving my all with goals, assists and generally being effective, I will be happy.”

It’s a road trip to Barwell on Saturday for Scott and his team-mates.

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