Coleman Shines in Herne Bay Derby
Joe Coleman delivered a man-of-the-match performance for Herne Bay in their 1-1 Isthmian South East draw against Faversham. The 25-year-old goalkeeper was recognized as the sponsors’ best player, a choice that surprised many initially.
Late Heroics Secure the Award
Herne Bay player-manager Liam Friend joked about those who selected Coleman for the award, saying they should try the lottery numbers. Coleman made two crucial saves late in the game, helping maintain the draw after Herne Bay equalized with a penalty in the 87th minute.
“Joe Coleman got man-of-the-match. That was announced in about the 89th minute and everyone was a bit like ‘Really?!’. He then proceeded to make two saves. Maybe whoever picked it, they need to do the lottery numbers!
Strong Team Effort Highlighted
Friend also noted the strong performances by other players who nearly deserved the man-of-the-match award, including Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo, Dan Carrington, Harvey Brand, and Scott Heard.
“Before that, there were probably four or five that deserved it (the man-of-the-match award). Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo did well, Dan Carrington was impressive again, Joe did his job, and Harvey Brand and Scott Heard worked hard in the middle.”
Summary: Joe Coleman’s late saves earned him man-of-the-match honors in a thrilling derby, despite strong efforts from several Herne Bay teammates.