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Pennyfather salutes 'New boys'

Chelmsford City boss Glenn Pennyfather was pleased with the impact of fresh recruits Tosan Popo and Kevin McLeod in the 2-0 win at bottom club Thurrock on New Year's Day.

The Clarets, who trail league leaders Woking by 14 points, inflicted further misery on the Fleet through goals either side of the break from Michael Bakare (35) and Craig Parker (86).

Pennyfather feels his men fought gamely for the points, and was pleased to see Popo and McLeod add value to his title-chasing unit.

"It was another tough game, with an opportunist first goal where Michael's outmuscled a couple of defenders and found the net," he told his club's official website.

"In the second half we defended well and the back four, with Stuart (Searle) in goal, have kept another clean sheet. I'd changed the formation slightly to put two in the middle of the park and swapped it back for the last 15, knowing we could counter. The second goal was fully deserved."

He continued: "I was pleased to see the new boys involved as well. Tosan came in and was playing in an alien position as the tackles were flying in but he's an intelligent player who offers us something different.

"Kevin came on and showed the commitment and desire needed by the players I bring into the team. We've gained maximum points from Christmas, after a busy period just before, and now focus on Sutton United."

Chelmsford next host promotion rivals Sutton United at Melbourne Stadium on Saturday.