Albion News
BHAWFC’s Stenning talks targets with Adam Tighe
Albion Women’s hat-trick hero Kim Stenning is targeting a season on top of the scoring charts and a top-of-the-table finish for the team.
The striker has started the season in blistering form, scoring five goals in three games, and following her three-goal haul against Colchester United yesterday Kim has set herself the target of bettering her impressive tally from the 2011/12 campaign.
“Last season I scored 23 goals so I really want to beat that,” says Kim. “I have almost reached a quarter of my target for this season. The win is, and always will be, the most important thing though. It was massive to bounce back from the defeat at West Ham so quickly because we are a side hunting for promotion, so we have got to aim to win every game.
“First half we were all over Colchester and we did really well but the last 20 minutes were a bit iffy. We managed to hold on to the win. We are targeting winning this league and I would be disappointed to finish anywhere other than first because we are capable of finishing top.” The former Southampton player has entered her fifth season with the Seagulls and is hoping that the side have learnt lessons for future away trips.
“At West Ham we seemed to be tired from the journey and everything was rushed, so in future we need to prepare better when we are getting ready for away games. We seem to struggle away from home whereas at home we rarely get beaten. At West Ham we were amazing in the second half but we never got going during the first 45. We now have big league and cup games against Lewes in consecutive weeks and we know it will be a big test but we are looking to win both games.”
Charlie Oatway’s sporting lunch
Ticket details for Charlie Oatway’s testimonial sporting lunch have been announced.
The lunch, the first in a number of events being held to celebrate Charlie’s ten years with the Albion will take place at the Brighton Hilton Metropole on Friday 12 October and will feature a whole host of Albion and footballing legends.
Confirmed guests include Dennis Wise, Dave Beasant, Barry Fry, Micky Adams, Alan Cork, Guy Butters, Richard Carpenter and Danny Cullip. A number of current Albion first team players will also be in attendance.
Tickets for the lunch cost £65 which includes three courses and entertainment. Tables of ten are available to book at £650 per table. To book a place or a table please email charlie@charlieoatway.co.uk or call either 07743 566877 or 07976 814030.
Further information about Charlie’s testimonial can be found at www.charlieoatway.co.uk.
Words: Joel Essex
Photo: copyright – Paul Hazlewood
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