'Long may it continue' - Ball delighted with Lye resurgence but not resting on laurels
Richard Ball is over the moon with Lye Town’s recent upturn, but insists he is not resting on his laurels.
Lye sit seventh in the Midland Premier, unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions and having tasted defeat just once since the start of October.
The Flyers have also netted 15 goals in their last five games, and ahead of hosting Romulus tomorrow, boss Ball is keen for their purple patch to continue.
“We’ve turned a bit of a corner, we have gone on a decent run,” he said. “But, I am under no illusions that football can unravel as quickly as anything.
“I was always hoping that this run would happen with the lads we have got at the club.
“It’s been good, they have got some great results, and they have been grinding a couple. Long may it continue for us.
“We are scoring quite a few goals at the moment, it’s great. Lye Town is a good place to be at the moment, the changing room is bouncing, the lads want to be around each other and have a great bond.
“Every player has brought something to the party and they are reaping the benefits of it.
“I always say that nothing is won on this side of the season, but the league can be lost. We just take one game as it comes.”
In the FA Vase third round, Gornal Athletic entertain Grantham Town while Bilston Town visit Northampton O.N Chenecks looking to reach the fourth round of the competition for the first time since 1992/93.
Coach Steve Fellows told the club’s social media: “I can’t wait, it will be a great occasion and a great day.
“It is a cup we have got used to, and one that we want to stay getting used to. We are looking forward to it.”
Elsewhere, third-placed AFC Wolverhampton City visit Uttoxeter Town while Brocton host Stourport Swifts and Tividale welcome Studley.
In the Midland One, Birmingham OJM entertain AFC Bridgnorth while Cradley Town travel to Lutterworth Athletic, and Smethwick Rangers host AFC North Kilworth while Wednesfield welcome Sutton United.
In the North West Counties League Division One South, basement boys Wolverhampton Sporting welcome Barnton while Wolves Casuals visit Cammell Laird 1907.
Second-placed Eccleshall entertain Stockport Georgians and Stafford Town host Shawbury United.
In the Hellenic League Division One, Bewdley Town welcome Clanfield 85 looking to return to winning ways after their 12-game unbeaten run ended last weekend.
