Solihull Moors have issued a public call for unity after a poor start to the season left them 23rd in the National League. The club's board released a statement on Saturday, titled 'WHEN IT MATTERS MOST, WE STAND TOGETHER', ahead of this weekend's key home fixture against Carlisle United.

The statement, posted by the club on October 22, admitted recent performances and results have fallen below expectations. It described this as a transitional season following two disappointing campaigns and accepted full responsibility to put things right. The board said it is looking at every angle to improve results, guided by the club's values and best interests.

Solihull Moors have just seven points from 13 games, with only two wins and ten defeats. They are 28 points behind leaders Boreham Wood and have conceded 35 goals, the second-worst defensive record in the division. Their recent form shows the inconsistency, with a pattern of two wins and three losses from their last five outings, including a 2-1 defeat at Kidderminster Harriers last Saturday.

Current standing

This difficult period has tested the club, which finds itself in a precarious position. "Difficult times test every football club and this is the first time for many years that Moors is experiencing such a period," the statement read. The board has been strengthened with younger, experienced commercial staff as part of a medium-term plan, but the immediate focus is on arresting the slide. The club's full standings position shows the scale of the challenge.

Upcoming challenge

The immediate platform for a response is this Saturday's match at Damson Park against Carlisle United, who sit 14th. The board explicitly called for supporters to play their part in lifting the mood and improving results over the next vital weeks. "We remain an ambitious, inclusive and welcoming community club and it is these foundations which will serve us well at this time," the club said. Unity, positivity and mutual support were described as the club's greatest strengths.

The board understands the collective frustration and disappointment but insists staff, players, management and fans must pull together. With the next match against Carlisle detailed on the club's fixtures page, the focus is now on delivering a performance that can spark a revival. The statement ended with a rallying cry of 'Come on you Moors!' ahead of the 24 October showdown.

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