Rough justice: Charley Side breaks for Carshalton, with Ismael Ehui in support Deadlinepix Nina Katinka-Fredricksen SP20213
Assistant manager Jeff Evans has blamed the Colston Avenue pitch for Carshalton Athletic's slide into the Ryman Premier Division danger zone.
Despite firing nine goals in two victories on the road, the Robins slumped 1-0 at home to Hastings United on Saturday in a crunch relegation battle. And Evans admitted there was little home comfort for his side.
He said: "We play a lot of football - in fact, I would say we are one of the best, if not the best, passing side in the division.
"But our pitch is not very good and, since the surface deteriorated, we have struggled.
"Every time we play away, we do extremely well."
Statistics back up Evans's claims, as the Robins have not won at home since the start of January.
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That slump continued at the weekend, when an early penalty was enough to inflict defeat.
Evans added: "It was a terrible game, to be honest.
"They scored with their only shot on goal and I can't remember us having a decent shot.
"They came with a game plan and we couldn't do anything about it."
Carshalton have a trip to Boreham Wood and a home clash with Tonbridge Angels remaining as they look to save their Ryman Premier lives.
And Evans admitted their original safety target of 50 points now looks well wide of the mark.
He added: "I can't see 50 points saving us now, more like 52.
"We are all well aware of the situation.
"Boreham Wood is a lovely surface so, although it may seem strange to say playing away suits us, we will go into that game with confidence.
"We know what we are facing and we will get through this."
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