The Manor arrived for this hastily arranged game and were happy when the officials decided to play the match after having some remedial work done to an area that had been frozen overnight.

The Manor started very positively but it looked as if their goal drought would continue as they failed to put away a couple of early chances. Against the run of play Enfield took an early lead from a penalty when keeper Nick Wilson was adjudged to have fouled a home forward.

The Manor quickly levelled the scores when the very lively Jerry Nkrumah slotted home from close range. It has to be said that the Manor defence was looking far from being a solid unit and Enfield took advantage of the inability of the visitors to clear out from the back and retored their lead. Not to be out done, the Manor came back strongly and Jerry Nkrumah, bouyed by his earlier goal, levelled the scores.

The Manor were now in control and seemed able to split the Enfield defence at will but still looked far from secure themselves as a defensive unit. A goal looked on for either side and it was the visitors who struck with Joe May finishing off a fine move to put the visitors in front, 3-2.

Great keeping by Nick Wilson kept Enfield at bay and just before half time the Manor failed to put away a great chance to go even further in front.

After the break, Enfield dominated the early exchanges and looked likely to score, however the Manor, on a rare attack again failed to capitalise on a another one on one and the home side took full advantage and forced the equaliser after yet another pooir clearance from the Manor defence.

This straw that certainly broke the camels back as the visitors lost all shape and composure and Enfield ran in a further 3 goals to run out winners 6-3. The difference between the two sides was evident in the fact that Enfield took their chances and The Manor again failed to make opponents pay for the third match in a row.

A good win for the home side, who deserved their points and continue to press hard the leaders at the top of the League.

On the plus side for the Manor, Durrant seemed to have his team better prepared than in previous weeks and at times looked a strong unit going forward.

Manager Kevin Durrant said" The old adage is always true, goals win matches, and good decision making is not something we are doing very well at the moment. We will learn from this and keep going as the season still holds good prospects for us"

Manor Man Of the Match

Jerry Nkrumah - For a welcome return to goal scoring, allied to a tieless display leading the attack!.

The Manor's next game is at home to Hullbridge Sports in the Essex Senior League on Saturday 21st February 2009, Kick off at 3pm.

Manor Team:

Steve LAMBERT: Jason FOX, Kieran KING; Jamil SYLLA, Joe ELLUL , Liam ALLEN; Junior YIADOM-KONADU, Fabio JESUS, Manley BROWN (Captain), Jakovo Odasi-Ulkueku, Liam MULCARE.

Substitutes: Tom QUERRY, Alinani MOUNTER , Alan EAMES, Beckley LOUKMAN, Antonio YOTOV, Ricardo AMADO.