Wrexham didn't suprise me, but what a night v AFC!! Let's hope we can keep up both the points and the crowds!

The trip to the Valleys didn't quite go according to plan. Once again, we drove back empty-handed but certainly not as despondant as last season.

The Dragons came out 3-0 winners but there was more than a hint of controversy in goals 2 and 3!

On the field we looked very smart as the light blue kit got its first airing. We knew we were in our change kit that day, and at 8.25am, in the car park at Priory Lane, many of us were admiring Miles Basset's new scarf. In a flash, entrepeneur and Sports Shop manageress Maryann appeared and promptly sold a high number to the coach occupants! Shrewd move that!

We only just made kick off at the Racecourse due to an accident and major roadworks but, with a minute to spare, the excellent stewards had us parked up and in. A good 50 or so managed the trip this season therefore doubling our numbers from last year, but the bad news is the burgers and hot drink department is still under the control of "2nd Mortgage Caterers" Water at £1.80?? Did Jesus walk on it? It was the toughest of ties to kick off with, and one thats it's nice to have behind us.

I must just add that Eric was missed on this first away trip of the season. Let's hope its not long before the Old Goat is back among us. Get well soon Pork Chop!

A warm and sunny Tuesday evening saw the opening home fixture and boy what a mouth watering one it was to be. The Wombles of Wimbledon, well Kingston if you count where the ground is, were visiting for their first time. Champions of the Blue Square south the previous season, many have them as a favourite to hit top six at least (although being champions of BSS can be a poisoned challis in this league!) It was to prove a bumper crowd, with in excess of 1,000 Kingstonites, sorry, Womble fans making the trek to Sussex. (Memo to self, Clubs names don't always reflect where they play or belong!).

The Lane was virtually packed on all four sides as the teams took to the field. One poor guy that was brought up following the original Wimbledon of the Dickie Guy era, but now residing in Eastbourne was split in two as to who to cheer for. I had to look twice at the colours he bore. Hope the picture attached makes you smile as much as it did me.

There was a lot of ribbing by the home fans when chants such as "Are you MK in disguise" were sung from the North Stand Boro boys. The Wombles took it in good humour. Next chant directed at the away end was "There's only 5 of you singing". The response from the South West Londoners was pure class. "There's only 5 of you shaving" directed at the fact most of the Boro faithful choir that day seemed to have regressed to their childhood!

A tight affair on the pitch was broken by one piece of pure genius. No, not a pint of the black stuff, but a 25-yard strike from Jenko. He will claim he meant it, although a fellow steward reckons it was a cross that swerved. I have challenged said steward to let Jenks know his theory. (It was John, Neil..... ).

A comment found on an AFC forum though really must get the "Quote of the Week". It says, and this is word for word, 'And when was the last time you heard the words "wonder strike" used in a conversation about Jenkins, unless he had hit an official?'

So, with our first points on the board its on to welcoming Rushden and Diamonds to Sussex this weekend. I can see no reason not to build on Tuesday's win and keep the home crowds coming back for more.

Now here is a totally selfish plug! If you enjoyed last season's ramblings, then you may be interested to know they have been put together in a booklet form and I hope to raise some funds for the Supporters Club - 50 odd pages with some photos.... Let me know if you fancy a copy!

Til next week Bloggers!