Aldershot Town assistant manager Hugo Langton was delighted with his side’s 3-1 victory at home to Wealdstone in the third round proper of the FA Trophy on Saturday.

“It was a hard game – not just because Wealdstone are a good side but because the conditions were difficult with the rain and the wind,” said Langton.

“The pitch has cut up a little bit, so it was a bit of a battle at times.

“Wealdstone have got so many strengths about them – that's why they've been doing so well lately – and what really pleased me was the fact we rolled our sleeves up and won most of our duals.

“In these sort of games when the weather and the conditions are tough you've got to win your duals and defend well.

“I feel that on chances created and effort we deserved to win.”

The match remained goalless at half-time despite an impressive first-half performance by the Shots, but the hosts then took control of the tie in the second half.

“The best thing about the second half for me was that the lads that started the game did their job and the guys that came off the bench contributed brilliantly,” said Langton.

“All five substitutes contributed to the win.

“That was very much a squad win, so we're really happy.”

New signing Jonny Stuttle, who has joined the Shots on loan from Premier League outfit AFC Bournemouth until the end of the season, made his debut off the bench against Wealdstone, and Langton was delighted with Stuttle’s performance.

“I thought Jonny had a really positive impact,” said Langton.

“We can see what he potentially could bring to the team.

“I'm pleased for Jonny because it's not easy to walk into a football club when you don't really know anyone but it is testament to the group of lads we've got that they've made him welcome and feel at home.

“It was great to get Jonny on the pitch.”

Aldershot manager Tommy Widdrington is currently recovering after suffering two strokes, with Langton and fellow assistant manager Richard Dryden leading the side in Widdrington’s absence, and Langton was delighted that the Shots were able to win for their recovering manager.

“The lads are very united and very together,” said Langton.

“They want to do well for Tommy when he's not here – they want to keep giving him reasons to be happy at home and help his recuperation.

“The best way they can do that is to keep winning games of football for him.”