Stylish start pleases winter

New Glastonbury Town manager Roy Winter was delighted to get offto a winning start in the Somerset County League Premier Division,after his side beat Taunton Blackbrook 2-0 on Saturday, writes MervColenutt.

Former assistant boss Winter swapped roles with Paul Dowden atthe Abbey Moor Stadium over the summer and has brought in a wealthof new players.

However, despite his obvious joy at recording a maiden victory,Winter was determined not to get ahead of himself.

"We must not get carried away and we have 30 odd games still toplay. We expect to have a hard season ahead," said Winter.

"We have lost almost all of last season's team and it meant wehad to virtually start all over again. The performance andcommitment, however, was very encouraging.

"I will not knock any of the players who have left the club -they have all been good servants but we now have a togethernesswhich was not always there before.

"We have brought in several new players as I think we probablyneeded to freshen things up. Hopefully all the new faces can help usstay positive.

"We will have our off days with such a young side but for Pauland I it is refreshing to have a bunch of lads who are prepared towork their socks off for each other."

Debutant striker Joynul Ali notched the opening goal on Saturday,with several other new faces performing well.

And it was the performances of the club's younger players thatmost impressed Winter.

"We must not get carried away as we are only talking about onevictory but we want these lads to enjoy their football," he said.

"I am sure they will benefit from the experience of Rob Cox andTom Leighton, while Joynul Ali was like a breath of fresh air upfront.

"We now have a squad of players who want to improve at seniorlevel but it will be a big test for them."

Glastonbury lost 4-1 at Berrow on Tuesday night and entertaindefending champions Shirehampton on Saturday (3pm).