Coleman saves Bay best to last

Coleman Shines in Herne Bay Derby

Joe Coleman delivered a standout performance for Herne Bay, earning the man-of-the-match accolade in their 1-1 Isthmian South East draw against Faversham. The result featured a dramatic finish as Herne Bay equalized with a penalty in the 87th minute.

Player-Manager's Lighthearted Remark

“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!”

— Liam Friend, Centre-back and Player-Manager

Match Highlights and Key Players

The decision to award Coleman was initially surprising, but his two late saves were crucial in securing the draw for the Lilywhites. Other notable contributors included Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo, Dan Carrington, Harvey Brand, and Scott Heard, who all played important roles during the match.

Summary of Contributors

Herne Bay's match ended with a strong team effort, highlighted by Coleman's late heroics that turned initial doubts about the man-of-the-match choice into cheers.

Author's summary: Joe Coleman's late saves secured a dramatic draw for Herne Bay, earning him man-of-the-match and sparking lighthearted praise from his player-manager.

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Kent Online Kent Online — 2025-11-06