Banbury United assistant McKay unveils hope for supporters as Puritans embark on FA Cup journey
Assistant manager Craig McKay has admitted Banbury United are ‘hurting’ following three defeats and a draw in their last four matches.
Bank Holiday Monday saw the Puritans put on one of their worst displays under boss Kelvin Langmead, losing 3-0 away at Anstey Nomads.
Banbury were dominated from start to finish in that match, unable to get a foothold in the game and losing out in the vast majority of their duels.
Down in 17th in the table, it has been a majorly disappointing start to the new Southern League Premier Central campaign on the whole, too.
But there’s still reason to be optimistic and a change of competition brings renewed hope, as the Puritans play host to Exmouth Town in the FA Cup first qualifying round this Saturday.
Ahead of that clash, McKay said: “Since Langers and I have been back at the club, for the vast majority of our performances - win, lose or draw - I think people can connect and get behind what they’re seeing on the pitch.
“We are a team that will leave everything out there. We fell well short of those standards on Monday and we were all hurting on the back of it.
“We had some great days on our FA Cup journey last season, and, whilst we’re expecting a really tough game against Exmouth, we are really pleased to be back home.
“We hope to make it a great day for the supporters and hopefully put a few smiles on faces.”
Banbury’s FA Cup fixture - against Southern League Division One South outfit Exmouth - kicks off at 3pm on Saturday at the TUGO Community Stadium.