Rocks challenged after ending run
Robbie Blake watched the Rocks end a run of five straight losses with a 4-0 triumph at Brightlingsea and said: Now let’s build momentum.
Traffic snarl-ups meant Blake arrived just five minutes before kickoff at Brightlingsea Regent but the Bognor boss soon got his players in gear as they motored to a big Isthmian premier division victory.
Traffic jams also held up Craig Robson and Calvin Davies and the influential duo got to North Road with only 12 minutes to spare before kick-off on a 300-mile round trip — but the pair were soon up to speed on the pitch.
Two goals from Nathan Odonkonyero and one strike each for Dan Gifford and Sam De St Croix handed the visitors the three points and edged them further from the drop zone and into 14th spot.
It didn't come without a cost as midfielder Isaac Olaniyan suffered a shoulder injury set to keep him out for at least a month.
Blake praised his players for a commanding display, then asked them to go again at Herne Bay on Saturday. He told Rocks Radio: "Our attitude was fantastic from the first minute and from a manager you want that reaction after the five straight losses in the league.
"This group of players have taken a lot of stick from me and Jamie and the reaction, to a man, was superb. I’m proud of the players – teams don't come here and rip them apart.
"On a night when we had a horrible journey, for us to apply ourselves the way we did and get the goals was brilliant. And we kept a clean sheet which was really pleasing.
"If we can continue with this group of young players and try to build something the supporters should be excited. I want more of the confidence, organisation and belief in the team and I know we can open teams up because of the technical players we have.
"Now we need to build some momentum and go on a little run and finish the season strong and we hope to do that at Herne Bay.
"I'd like to give a special mention to the supporters who came tonight – it's a long, long way, our longest journey. They showed their love for the football club, I can't thank them en ough."