Boss says "breathtaking" support really got to him on first game back

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright said the reception from fans on Saturday was “breathtaking,” after the Fleet beat Walton & Hersham 2-0 in National League South. The away supporters made up the majority of the crowd, and the win came shortly after a four-week suspension was lifted by the National League, allowing the club to play again. Wright described the moment as emotional and credited the fans with making his day, adding that everyone deserved to leave smiling. He also pointed to uncertainty as the biggest concern during the prior month, involving people’s livelihoods and lives, and said the team dealt with evolving unknowns, including Walton & Hersham’s manager sacking after six games and subsequent new signings.