Sensational Simms Sinks Sittingbourne with Stunning Strikes
SITTINGBOURNE, Kent – The Kent Football League witnessed a scintillating performance from Whitstable Town’s flying winger Dominic Simms this past weekend, as his brace of stunning strikes sealed a crucial 2-1 victory over local rivals Sittingbourne.
In a tightly contested derby match at Sittingbourne’s Woodstock Park, it was the 22-year-old Simms who stole the show, breaking the deadlock with a thunderous long-range effort in the 34th minute before doubling Whitstable’s lead with an audacious chip just after the hour mark.
“That first goal was all about pure power – I just let fly and it flew past their keeper,” Simms said afterwards, still buzzing from the match-winning display. “The second one was a bit cheekier, but I saw the ‘keeper off his line and thought, ‘why not?’. Luckily it dipped in perfectly.”
Sittingbourne did manage to pull one back late on through a close-range finish from striker Jack Brindley, but it proved to be mere consolation as Whitstable held on for all three points in the closely-fought Kent derby.
Whitstable Flying High After Crucial Win
The victory sees Whitstable Town continue their impressive start to the season, moving them up to 3rd in the Kent Football League table. Manager Alistair Reid was full of praise for his side’s match-winner Simms, lauding the young winger’s quality and impact.
“Dominic has been in sensational form for us this season, and he really stepped up when we needed him most today,” Reid commented. “Those two goals were world-class – he’s such a talented lad and is really proving to be a talisman for this team.”
With Sittingbourne slipping to 8th in the table, the defeat was a tough one to take for manager Jim Woolf, who lamented his side’s inability to deal with Simms’ threat.
“We knew Whitstable would be dangerous on the break, but we just couldn’t seem to get to grips with Simms,” Woolf admitted. “The first goal was unstoppable, and then that second one just killed us. We’ll need to go back to the drawing board and find a way to nullify those kinds of match-winners in future.”
Local Derby Drama Delights Fans
The clash between these two Kent rivals was a highly anticipated one, with a vocal crowd of over 1,500 spectators packing out Woodstock Park to witness the derby-day drama. And they were not left disappointed, as the match ebbed and flowed with chances at both ends before Simms’ heroics ultimately proved the difference.
“The atmosphere was electric – you could feel the tension in the air,” said lifelong Whitstable fan Hayley Davies. “When Dominic scored those two goals, the place just erupted. It was a brilliant performance from him and the whole team. Those are the kind of victories that really galvanize the community.”
The Kent Football League has long been known for its passionate local derbies, and this latest installment between Whitstable and Sittingbourne did not disappoint. With the two sides set to meet again in the return fixture later in the season, the anticipation is already building for what promises to be another enthralling clash.
Simms Sparks Whitstable’s Promotion Push
Whitstable’s victory over Sittingbourne showcases the kind of talent and character within Alistair Reid’s squad as they continue their push for promotion from the Kent Football League. And in Dominic Simms, they have a genuine match-winner – a player capable of producing moments of individual brilliance to swing tight games in their favor.
“Dominic is the kind of player that can really get the fans off their feet,” Reid enthused. “He has that X-factor, that ability to produce something special out of nothing. And that’s exactly what he did today – his goals were the difference, no doubt about it.”
With Simms in this kind of scintillating form, Whitstable Town will be confident of maintaining their challenge at the top of the table. The young winger’s stunning brace against Sittingbourne was just the latest example of his growing influence, and local supporters will be eager to see what other match-winning displays he can produce in the coming weeks and months.
The Kent Football League season is heating up, and with players like Dominic Simms leading the charge, Whitstable Town look primed to be right in the mix come the business end of the campaign. local derbies like this one against Sittingbourne are what make the league so special, and Simms’ heroics ensured the three points stayed with the traveling Whitstable faithful on a memorable afternoon in Kent.
