Monday represented another landmark moment in the club’s recent history, with many positives to reflect on.

Hosting the draw for the First Round of the FA Cup is a tremendous honour, and something everyone connected with the club should be proud of.

Not long ago, the idea of one of our matches being broadcast live on television might have seemed something of a fantasy – yet we now find ourselves reflecting on a third live appearance in just over 18 months.

On each occasion, TNT Sports has been the broadcaster – a company with whom we have built a strong and positive relationship. Their continued support, including commissioning a documentary that shone such a positive light on the club and on George’s story, is something we greatly value.

On the pitch, we were beaten by a very good Forest Green Rovers side who are operating at the top end of the National League. However, for large parts of the game we acquitted ourselves very well, and there were plenty of encouraging signs of what Adam and his team will be able to achieve as we embark on this new era.

Off the pitch, the team were backed by another crowd exceeding 3,000 – once again, an incredible achievement and a clear sign of the progress we continue to make as a football club.

While the vast majority of fans once again represented the club with pride, passion, and respect, we are disappointed that the behaviour of a small number of supporters fell short of the standards expected at this club.

As the club continues to grow and the spotlight on us increases through national coverage, it’s important to remind everyone of the values that define Worthing Football Club.

We pride ourselves on being a community club, and we strive to make the Sussex Transport Community Stadium a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, and included.

We fully understand that passions run high in football, and we absolutely encourage our supporters to channel that passion into positive backing for the team. We also recognise that playful exchanges between supporters and the opposition are part of the game – however, there is a clear line, and regrettably, some crossed it on Monday evening.

Going forward, any supporter who uses aggressive or abusive language that we deem to go beyond what is acceptable at a football match will be asked to leave the stadium and may face long-term sanctions from the club.

We will also not tolerate chants of a political nature, or anything that could incite hostility or contribute to an unsafe environment.

Worthing FC has always been proud of its reputation as a welcoming, family-friendly club, and we thank the overwhelming majority of our supporters who continue to uphold that reputation with dignity and pride.