Horsham revelling in their football ahead of crunch play-off clash

Dominic Di Paola says he and his players are enjoying their football at the moment. Picture by Derek Martin

The Hornets are unbeaten in five in all competitions, winning their past four on the bounce.

On Tuesday evening Horsham beat Margate 1-0 to secure a spot in the Velocity Trophy semi-finals for the first time in the club’s history (full report on page 63).

And Horsham have also turned The Camping World Community Stadium into a fortress in the league.

The Hornets are unbeaten in six, with their last home loss coming on November 30 against Margate.

Di Paola believes that a happy squad produces good football and this has been reflected in their recent form.

He said; “I’m really enjoying it at the moment and the boys are as well.

“We just seem to be enjoying our football. When you enjoy your football you end up playing better.

“Everyone’s who’s been in and around the team over the past couple of weeks has played really well.

“Everyone is deserving of a starting place at the moment. They’re all bang in form.

“I look at our squad and I’m completely comfortable with playing everyone.”

The Hornets travel to face the Robins on Saturday knowing a victory will seem them leapfrog the Surrey outfit into the play-offs.

Horsham sit in sixth, one place and two points behind Carshalton. Di Paola’s side also have two games in hand over the Robins.

The two teams played out a 2-2 draw at The Camping World Community Stadium on October 8.

Omar Koroma’s penalty gave the Robins the lead but two quick goals from Chris Smith and Charlie Harris put the Hornets in front at the break.

But Bobby Price’s 77th minute strike meant the spoils were shared.

On Saturday’s trip, Di Paola added: “We’ve got to go up to a good side and see how we get on.

“They’re an excellent team. They got to the play-offs last year.

“They’re one of the best sides in the league but we’ll give it our best shot.”