Tayt Trusty is enjoying a strong start to life at FC Halifax Town, highlighted by a spectacular goal and a growing belief in the club's promotion credentials. The 22-year-old midfielder scored a magnificent long-range volley in the 3-0 win over AFC Hornchurch earlier this month, a moment that encapsulated his adaptation after a difficult pre-season.
Trusty, who joined Town from Eastbourne Borough, admitted he struggled initially. "I'm really enjoying it, I feel like the boys and the gaffer have helped me," he said. His journey to The Shay is unconventional, having played Sunday League football before earning a contract at Blackpool via a trial game. A broken fibula at 19 stalled his progress, leading to spells at Maidstone and then Eastbourne, who were relegated from the Conference South last season.
Settling in and shining
He has blossomed since the competitive campaign began, becoming a key figure in a side that sits 13th in the National League with 13 points from nine games. His standout moment came on September 12 against Hornchurch. "When it came to me, there was only one thing on my mind," Trusty recalled. "As soon as it touched my foot, I knew it was going in.
Trusty believes the senior squad has the quality to challenge at the top end of the table, citing a positive environment and some unfortunate results. He pointed to narrow defeats against Boreham Wood and Forest Green Rovers as games where luck was not on their side, despite Halifax having beaten teams above them. The club's reputation for developing talent was a major draw for the midfielder, who noted the pathway to the Football League exemplified by former players like Jay Turner-Cooke, who joined Shrewsbury Town this summer.
Looking ahead
With the season underway, Trusty feels it is time for the club to push on after narrowly missing the play-offs last year. He acknowledges his own non-academy background fuels his desire and that he is typically a slow starter who builds into form. His immediate focus is on contributing more as he fully settles, with the team preparing for a trip to face 11th-placed Worthing this weekend. The full squad available for that match can be seen on the squad list. Halifax's last outing was a dramatic 1-1 draw with Sutton United, where they scored in the 94th minute only to concede an equaliser with the final kick, a result that leaves them ten points behind leaders Boreham Wood but with games in hand to close the gap.
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