Rugby manager Billy Jeffrey believes that the Valley supporters have played a big part in the last two home wins against King's Lynn and Bedford Town.

	A section of young Rugby fans have been providing some vociferous support in the home games this season

Billy especially thanked the contribution of the home supporters at Tuesday night's game against Bedford.

He said: "It's great to see some new faces in the crowd helping to create a good atmosphere.

"The hard core die-hards have been fantastic at my time at the club, but we desperately need new fans on-board if we are going to continue to advance.

"The players and I really appreciate it when they get behind us like they did against Bedford, and hopefully they will be regulars this season and have plenty more to cheer about."

Despite the fact that Valley are yet to play a home fixture on a Saturday afternoon this season, the crowds at Butlin Road have been fairly encouraging nevertheless. The opening match at Butlin Road against Brackley drew an attendance of 291, followed up by 395 for the visit of King's Lynn on Bank Holiday Monday and then 282 for the Bedford game.

The average attendance last season at Butlin Road was 255 which means gates have been up 26% so far this season.