Play-off bid all but over – but Rocks players are reminded what they’re playing for

Play for the badge and our magnificent supporters! That is the rallying call from Bognor Regis Town manager Robbie Blake as the Rocks go into the final five matches of their campaign.
By Carl Eldridge
Published 3rd Apr 2024, 12:35 BST
Updated 4th Apr 2024, 08:40 BST
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The run-in starts with the visit of Hastings United to the MKM Arena for a Sussex derby in the Isthmian Premier division this Saturday. The fixture comes after Blake’s men took part in a thrilling 5-4 defeat at Horsham on Bank Holiday Monday, having lost 4-2 At home to Enfield town the previous Saturday.

Horsham raced in to a 5-2 half-time lead thanks to goals from Shamir Fenelon, Jack Strange Daniel Ajakaiye and a James Hammond double, with Dan Gifford and Tommy-Lee Higgs replying for the visitors. And although both the Rocks attackers grabbed a goal each after the break, Blake’s men couldn’t find the equaliser.

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The defeats all but confirm the Nye Camp outfit will miss out on a push for play-off places and must settle for a mid-table finish this season. But Blake is acutely aware that the tremendous support his team has enjoyed this term must be rewarded by