Clapton’s new manager Glen Kendall, got the club off to the best possible start with a hard fought victory over an impressive Sporting Bengal side in a match played at Redbridge FC .

The visitors started the stronger, pinning Clapton back in their own half, but a 4^th minute free kick by Jonathan Klug couldn’t find a red head.

Clapton then opened the scoring in the 8^th minute when Jayesh Gohil netted home after some great footwork by Olliwatoyu on the right. Things even got better a minute later when Jonathan Klug netted home after some good team play by the Tons. The away keeper was again forced to make a fine save in the 13^th minutes as Clapton looked to press home their advantage. Clapton tails were really up now  – Thanytogo was only just wide in the 21^st minutes after some super work by Gohil.

To be fair, Sporting had their moments too. Things quieted down around the half hour mark. But in the 36^th minute Oluwatoyint scuffed his shot. Clapton was coming alive again just before half time, but the ref blew his whistle and the first half was over. HT 2.0… Read the full report.