There were few complaints from Folkestone boss Andy Drury after their Isthmian Premier home match became the victim of a late postponement on Saturday.

Invicta confirmed their game against Potters Bar had been called off at Cheriton Road by the match referee just before 2pm after the surface passed a morning pitch inspection. The fixture has now been rearranged for Tuesday, February 27.

Drury said: “It was just the circumstances. The referee was not really at fault.

“The pitch was playable in the morning, then it rained for an hour-and-a-half or two hours.

“It was playable, then not, and probably the right call in the end.”

The decision came too late to allow Folkestone time to make alternative plans but, after a busy few weeks, that wasn’t too much of a concern.

“In normal circumstances, it probably would have been a bit more frustrating,” explained Drury.

“But we have gone Saturday-Tuesday for three weeks and we didn’t have anywhere to train anyway. It probably wasn’t the worst thing.”

Last Saturday’s postponement came after Invicta had been held to a controversial 2-2 draw at home to Cray Wanderers last Tuesday.

Striker Dave Smith and midfielder Seidou Sanogo scored - only for the latter to be sent off as he picked up a second caution late on - after an advantage had been played by referee Steven Goldup following a collision with away player Frankie Raymond.

Next, the decision to add eight minutes of stoppage time was met with confusion from the 484-strong crowd as Wands’ Anthony Cook grabbed a late leveller at the end of it.

Drury, who also saw his assistant Chris Lynch sent off, reflected: “I thought we played really well, first half.

“In the second half, they had a little bit of a spell that we weathered and got our second.

“Then, Seidou was sent off and he (Mr Goldup) gave them a corner - rather than a free-kick – which they scored from.

“Then, he gave eight minutes of stoppage time. I’m not quite sure where he got that from! Five minutes would have been warranted, possibly six.

“They got a late corner. We shouldn’t have been in that situation anyway - but we should have defended it better.

“You’re looking for a centre-half to head that away and then the game is done. But their forward won the header, our full-back was a little indecisive and they got an equaliser.

“The referee was poor - but we still really should have come away with three points.”

Sanogo’s dismissal means he will be suspended for Saturday’s trip to Whitehawk alongside defender Toby Byron.

Drury, due to see Scunthorpe midfielder Dean Rance’s initial one-month loan expire this week, said: “We have got Seidou and Toby out for Saturday. They’re both suspended.

“That’s a bit frustrating, but we will just see what we can do about that.”

Folkestone have added kitman Michael King as he joins after a spell with Faversham.

“I’ve known Kingy for years,” stated Drury. “He became available.

“We have brought him in, which will be good for the group and the club.”

Folkestone have moved their home match against Lewes forward 24 hours to Good Friday, March 29. They visit Hastings on Monday, April 1.