Bowditch on Hat-Trick

Last updated : 22 March 2004 By Site Editor
The England Under 19 international told the Official Club Website after the game: "It was a dream to score three goals and now I am off to celebrate with my family.

"The first goal was just a reward for closing down the 'keeper. I turned my head as he went to clear and then heard everyone scream and the ball was in front of me so I only had to tap it in.

"I didn't know much about the second one because the 'keeper caught me as I poked the ball past him and a got a whack on my head. It was a great feeling when the third hit the net though but the most important thing is that we won the game.

"The lads have signed the matchball and my shirt so I've got some mementos from a game that is obviously the highlight of my career so far."