David Jenkns Manor first team coach as been doing a sterling job as acting Manaor whilst KirkWhitelock took some time out. After todays game Jenkins said"Well after late player withdrawal I found that we only had 14 players including myself and Steve Richards. Myself and Steve Whitelock changed the team and the formation about 5 times before we settled on something. A few players played out of position but done a great job. I would have played to keep to a 4-4-2 but we went with a 3-5-2 and the first 15 Mins was probably the best we have started all season. Then like so many times before a simple mistake and we were 1-0. After 25 mins it was 3-0 but we were actually playing well. All 3 goals were avoidable and were partly due to a lack of fitness both physically and mentally. At half time the lads were a bit down but I explained that without a game in 4 weeks, no training, against the league leaders who are being paid, we were doing well. The first 20mins of the 2nd half we were excellent. Burnham scored their 4th after 65mins and to be fair Carl Prince kept the score down because we visibly tired in the last 15mins. The game ended and to be honest there were so many more positives than negatives. Yes we lost 4-0 but that doesn't tell the whole story. We had quite a few chances ourselves. With the ball we are excellent and some of our passing moves were great. But as I keep saying our game off the ball is poor because of a lack of fitness. I feel for the boys because I know how frustrating it is to play when you are not fit and want to do things but are restricted by your lack of fitness. I think the league need to look at this next season and prevent a situation where we have played just 5 games in 4 months. Now we will be playing Saturday/Tuesday till the end of the season. On the positive side Carl Prince was back to his best. Steve Richards was going to start but was honest enough to tell me he wasn't 100%. But Carl was exceptional. We have probably two of the best keepers in the league and it is difficult to choose between them. After that performance it is beyond me how Carl is not playing higher but from a selfish point of you I'm glad he is with us. Danny Beattie has really come into his own in the past few weeks. A natural leader and winner, he has taken over from Nicky Mitchell and that is no small task. When he is fit he will be a great player. In midfield Doc and Quinny were excellent. They really compliment each other well and are two more leaders and winners. To be honest it's first time I've really seen Doc play and if he runs that much when he's not fit, when he is fit he will be another great player for us. Up front Chester had a great debut and proved to be the missing piece of the jigsaw that we haven't had since Asa departed. He links attack and midfield so well and gives us an option if we go long. Young Steve upfront benefited massively from having a big man up along side him and its the first time since I've been coach that we looked dangerous in attack. I thought Jay did well in centre mid playing just behind the front two and he to looked dangerous. But at the end of the day I think this level of football is mainly about fitness. The football we play is good but its the fitness that needs to improve. On that note there have been some positive steps to finding a regular training venue. Myself and others have been tirelessly phoning and emailing trying to sort out friendlies and training over the past few months and most of it has come to a dead end. But there have been some recent developments that will hopefully end the training venue saga. Finally I must say that I have enjoyed my time as stand in Manager. The lads have given me 100% support, respect and commitment. Steve Whitelock has been a massive help and having Sue back has also been good news. I am learning so much but I can't wait till the big man Kirk is back at the helm. One thing I can say is that next season will be a good one for us at the Manor!"