Shoulders scores first win as Mile Oak boss

An own-goal and a Jamie McKenzie strike helped Oak to a 2-1 home triumph over local rivals Steyning Town.

With Shoulder’s side in total control, a lapse at the back allowed Lewis Levoi to pull one back for Town but Mile Oak held on for all three points.

The home side did score their first win of the season with victory at Oakwood last Tuesday but Shoulders was absent for that fixture and spoke of his delight at sealing a maiden win under his stewardship.

He said: “It was nice to get to get a first win under my belt.

“It’s really good to get back-to-back wins too and we want to try go on a little run now.

“I’m just happy we’ve managed to win Tuesday and Saturday after not getting anything the week before.

“It was nice to get a win over local rivals and a good team as well, who made it difficult for us.

“We made it a bit hard for ourselves letting in a silly goal at a time of the game when we were quite comfortable but we dug in and got the three points, which is the main thing.”

Oak were quick out of the blocks and had most of the early pressure.

Shoulders’ side were rewarded for their efforts and went ahead on 24 minutes.

After a ball was whipped in a Steyning defender put past his own goalkeeper.

Oak continued to dominate but failed to add to their one-goal lead before the interval.