With the FA kindly giving the Mavericks a well-deserved winter break (6 weeks), the Mavs arrived in Forest Row hoping to continue where they left off after a solid performance against Rottingdean Village. However, with a history of poor cup runs, a heavy pitch and based on location a derby game, this was always going to prove a difficult match.

After a run of poor performances and the shock news of Manager, James Salter’s, resignation, EG Mavericks turned up to the south coast knowing a good victory was essential if league success was going to be a reality this season.

16/10/11 - The Mavs turned up to Imberhorne feeling upbeat despite it being a cold Sunday morning, following a good performance against Tonbridge Origin the previous Sunday and with mid table opposition in Green Street Blues Reserves on the menu, The Mavs were confident of making it 4 wins on the bounce. After a brisk warm up both teams lined up, The Mavs fielding a solid 11 versus only the 10 men of Green Street Blues Reserves, although a number of The Mavs players didn't realise this until half time.

EG Mavericks turned up to Cherry Lane looking to get back to winning ways after a tough defeat the week before at home. Spirits were high in the changing room as news came in that Ryan Taylor had just put Newcastle 2 up against a relegation threatened Everton. Chin up DC!