George Thompson is the Christmas gift that keeps giving for Enfield FC.
The talented front-runner joined the club over the festive period on a dual registration with Buckhurst Hill and since then has weighed in with a number of goals and Man of the Match performances.
He has made light work of the step up to the Pitching In Southern League Division One Central and on Saturday he bagged a brace as well as another Man of the Match accolade to help his side chalk up their biggest victory of the season with a 7-0 triumph over Kidlington.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better Saturday, to be honest,” he told us. “The sun was shining, the lads were confident going into the game and by half-time we were already five goals to the good.
“That’s testament to how strong the belief was. We knew where we would find joy in the game by winning possession quickly and turning their back-line, and we carried out our game plan to near perfection.
“We were superb from back-to-front; I was able to get a couple of goals during that opening period and I was pleased with my overall contribution.
“It all stemmed from the intensity that we had as a group and it was nice to see so many happy, smiling faces on and off the pitch, that’s what it’s all about.
“I am loving life at Enfield; the club has been amazing and it’s been such a welcoming environment from everyone, which has been reflected in my performances since I arrived.
“This League is so exciting. Every weekend there are unexpected results and there are so many different styles amongst the teams. I like the different challenges that come up each week where I have to adapt my own game to what we are up against, it is really helping to develop me as a player.
“Stepping up from the level below, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect at first, but to be honest, the physicality of this League is something that I have particularly enjoyed.
“Looking ahead to the run-in to the end of the season is exciting, especially given the run of fixtures we have just come through. Each game has been tough, but hopefully after Saturday’s result, it can ignite us and push us on for a strong end to the season.
“I want to just keep playing with confidence and a smile on my face. I’ll be looking to add more goals and play my part in a positive finish for the team. We want to finish as strongly as possible to give us something solid to build on for next season.”
A trip to Northwood is on the cards for the weekend.
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