A competitive pre-season match saw Epsom & Ewell FC narrowly lose 2-1 to Step 3 side Cray Valley Paper Mills, despite a strong performance and a stunning early free-kick from new signing Tom Collins.
A confident and encouraging start to pre-season for Epsom & Ewell, who overcame a spirited Richmond & Kew side with a 5–1 victory, showcasing attacking flair and squad depth.
We caught up with our joint manager, Max Johnson, immediately after our first pre-season outing against Richmond & Kew.