IN stark contrast to Lee Patterson's success since taking over at Braintree, his successor at East Thurrock, John Coventry, has endured a torrid time.

The Rookery Hill outfit are deep in relegation trouble, second from bottom with four to go down.

And, with tomorrow's visitors Ashford Town (Mx) among a host of clubs chasing the fourth and final play-off spot, you wouldn't back them for any reward tomorrow.