MERTHYR TOWN | FLYING HIGH

January arrival, Cawley Cox, on his positive start and that 30-game unbeaten League run

To go 30 League games unbeaten is a phenomenal achievement at any level of football, so it’s hats off to Merthyr Town who achieved this feat at the weekend.

The Pitching In Southern League Premier South club had to come from behind to win 3-1 at Gosport Borough and in doing so maintained their six-point lead at the top of the table.

Playing his part in the run since joining the club at the turn of the year has been Cawley Cox.

The 20 year-old striker had a summer trial with the Welsh outfit before going on to score 19 goals in 24 games for Westfields in the Hellenic League Premier Division, which prompted his return to Penydarren Park, in what manager, Paul Michael, describes as a ‘long-term signing’.

“I feel I’ve settled in nicely,” Cox told us. “The lads and everyone around the club have all been really welcoming, so it’s been a really positive experience and I think that’s carried over to the pitch.

“On a more personal note I’m happy with the way I’ve started and I’ve been growing in confidence every game. I’m really enjoying my football, but I’m always looking at little things that I can improve in my game.

“Obviously as far as the team is concerned, to go 30 games unbeaten is a great run and a fantastic achievement at any level.

“I think it’s been done by a combination of the way we’ve been set up by the Gaffer, the quality of the players that we have in the squad and the fans, who are behind us so fantastically well home and away every week, which makes such a big difference.

“There’s such a good feeling around the club and everyone is full of confidence, so that always helps, but at the same time we’re only too aware that there’s still a long way to go until the end of the season.

“The League is a good standard, quick and physically demanding, which is similar to what I was expecting. Every game is a challenge but I’ve enjoyed it and I’m looking forward to the final seven games, as are the rest of the team.

“That’s why we play football, for opportunities such as this, and we’ll just take things one game at a time in a bid to get the job done.

“Obviously promotion is the main focus, but I want to make sure that I keep my standards high and continue contributing to the cause. I am learning and improving all of the time and doing it whilst thoroughly enjoying my football, so what’s not to love?”

A 2-1 loss at Gloucester City on August Bank Holiday Monday was the last time that the team tasted defeat in the League. Their next challenge pits them against Chertsey Town on Saturday.

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