Shrewsbury Town FC

Shrewsbury Town 1 Torquay United 1 - Football League, Division Two

Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire. Lying on the River Severn, it is the primary settlement and headquarters of Shropshire Council. Consequently, it is the second largest town in the county of Shropshire, after Telford. Shrewsbury is a historic market town with the town centre having a largely unaltered medieval street plan. The town features over 660 historic listed buildings, including several examples of timber framing from the 15th century and 16th century. Shrewsbury Castle, a red sandstone castle fortification, and Shrewsbury Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery, were founded in 1074 and 1083 respectively, by the Norman Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery. The town hosts one of the oldest and largest horticultural events in the country, Shrewsbury Flower Show, and is known for its floral displays, having won various awards since the turn of the 21st century, including Britain in Bloom in 2006.


Shrewsbury Town FC was formed in May 1886, indirectly following the demise of Castle Blues. The Blues were a rough team, leading to their demise after several games were marred by violence. The new team hoped to be as successful but without the notoriety. Press reports differ as to the date the new club was formed, The Eddowes Shropshire Journal of 26 May 1886 reported the birth of the club at the Lion Hotel, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury. The Shrewsbury Chronicle reported the club's being formed at the Turf Hotel, Claremont Hill, Shrewsbury. It may be both accounts are true, with a get-together at the Lion being finalised at the Turf.


This Pieman visited the club's previous Gay Meadow ground for a match against Crystal Palace in August 1985. On that occasion the match had been put back 24 hours due to a clash with the Shrewsbury Flower Show. With severe gales and heavy rain forecast for the country, it was with some trepidation that we set out from London Euston. Our journey involved a change of trains at Birmingham New Street. On arrival at Shrewsbury, we were pleasantly surprised that, although blustery, the rain was limited to sporadic showers (game on – Ed).


In search of refreshment, we made our way to the Shrewsbury Hotel, where as part of the Wetherspoons festival of ale, Bat’s Hat (Banks & Taylors), Old Vic (Butcombe) and Coppergate (York Brewery) were sampled. A short walk from this establishment is The Armoury where Shropshire Pride, a fine brew from the Worfield Brewing Co, was enjoyed. Still the best was yet to come at the, GBG listed, Salopian Bar, in the shape of Station Bitter from the Stonehouse Brewery. All three establishments are located alongside the River Severn and are less than 10 minutes walk from the railway and bus stations.


It was from the bus station that we took advantage of the special bus service to the New Meadow (Prostar Stadium for sponsorship purposes - Ed). It has been reported that this new stadium lacks in character and originality (unlike Gay Meadow – Ed). To be fair I can understand such comments but to balance the argument, there isn’t a bad view anywhere to be had. The pitch was very good considering the weather and allowed both teams to demonstrate good passing ability. The four stands are similar in design with the main stand housing some corporate facilities. Behind each goal were some excellently sited wheelchair facilities.


This match pitted the home side, still smarting from a home defeat to Staines Town in the FA Cup the previous week, yet just outside the play-off positions, against Torquay United, third from bottom of League One. The goal free first period was decent enough for the neutrals present to appreciate both sides trying to play positive football. The blustery conditions would not have helped such endeavour. The game sprang to life on 54 minutes when Kieran Charnock was given a straight red card following a challenge. To their credit 10 men Torquay United kept their shape and scored through Chris Hargreaves with a quarter of an hour to play. The home side levelled four minutes later with a fine strike from David Hibbert. A draw was a fair result with neither side doing enough to deny their opponents a share of the spoils.


This Pieman spent the last couple of minutes of the match in the front row of the stand and I can confirm that it was getting a tad chilly down there! What this does demonstrate though, is the fine shelter that these stands offer, as it was only at this point that I realised how cold it was. The special bus was on the move 10 minutes after the final whistle and we were back in town in plenty of time for a pint before catching a direct train to London Marylebone courtesy of Wrexham & Shropshire Railway.



Shrewsbury Town: Chris Neal, Dean Holden, Graham Coughlan (C), Kelvin Langmead, David Hibbert, Paul Murray, Steve Leslie, Shane Cansdall-Sherriff, Jamie Devitt (Rizza 77), Waide Fairhurst (Bright 77), Kevin McIntyre.
Substitutes: Terry Duffield, Omer Riza, Nathan Elder, Kris Bright, Harry Hooman, Andreas Arestidou, Will Richards

Torquay United: Michael Poke, Kevin Nicholson, Chris Robertson, Lee Mansell, Tim Sills (Williams 67), Tyrone Thompson, Chris Hargreaves (C), Wayne Carlisle, Danny Stevens (Benyon 46), Kieran Charnock (sent off 54), Jake Thomson (Ellis 55). Substitutes: Scott Bevan, Mark Ellis, Chris Todd, Elliot Benyon, Scott Rendell, Saul Halpin, Marvin Williams.

Referee: G D Scott
Assistant Referee (yellow): R J Jones
Assistant Referee (plain): D P Meeson
Fourth Official: R Fletcher



Attendance: 5,072 (310 away)
Admission: Seated £16-00 (£2 discount for advance purchase)
Programme: £2-50
Bus to Stadium: £3-00 return
Train: £19-50 (£9-50 out £10-00 back)

The Pieman's earlier visit to Gay Meadow

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New Bradwell St Peter FC

New Bradwell St Peter 3 London Colney 1 - Spartan South Midlands League, Division One

Spartan South Midlands League

New Bradwell St. James Football Club was founded in the 1880's, its headquarters being at the Forresters Arms. The club was named Stantonbury St. James, formed by members of the St. James Church on the Newport Road. Soon after, they were renamed Stantonbury St. Peter. In 1946/47 they changed their name again when New Bradwell Corinthians Football Club found themselves in difficulties and merged with the Peters, thus the change from Stantonbury to New Bradwell St. Peter. Still later, came another change of ground, from the Mutual Meadow to the Bradwell Road Recreation Ground, using the New Inn for training, then known as The Progressive Club. At this time the Football Club invited the Cricket Club to join them in an effort to build a Sports Pavilion on the Bradwell Road Recreation ground. After lengthy discussions with the local council, the venture came to fruition and the New Bradwell Sports Club was officially opened by Councilor Dr. Love.


The plan was to catch the 13:13 departure from London Euston. This service arrives at Wolverton at 13:58. Arriving at this time would allow an hour to walk to the Bradwell Road Recreation Ground. However, a flurry of emails the previous day, facilitated this Pieman and Harry Hotspur being met at Wolverton station by the legendary MK Gould and his lads. The lift to the ground (estimate 20 mins walk – Ed) took a slight detour, as we took the opportunity to have a look at the old Wolverton ground. Sadly I never got to see a match at that venue, a real shame considering the hundreds of times I must have passed it on the train. The place is now a green meadow with the only glimmer of a footballing past being a covered shelter in the style of that fine old stand of yesteryear, adjacent to the huge imposing factory wall.


I remember Brian Buck (celebrated Ground Hopper - Ed) telling me many years back, that getting to New Bradwell St Peter FC was simple, “just head for the windmill”. How right he was as the fine old structure certainly gives a rural feel to this part of Milton Keynes and is right next door to the shared cricket and football facilities. An earlier than anticipated arrival enabled us to enjoy the facilities of a decent clubhouse, the added bonus being Charles Wells Eagle IPA on handpump!


Apart from the clubhouse building, there is also a separate building housing the changing facilities. This is situated next to the fully railed off pitch with concrete walkway. In front of this building is a hardstanding forecourt a few seats. On the opposite side, behind the dugouts, is a large covered terrace with some bench seating at the front. Plenty of cover for all when the weather turns I would suggest.


We did not have to wait long for the first goal of the afternoon. The home side taking the lead when John Mulholland expertly guided the ball home. As the first period progressed, visitors London Colney FC started to impose themselves on the match. However, rushed or wayward shooting often spoiled good build up play. When the equaliser did come it was from a fine strike by Frankie Jowle via the left side upright.


The home side was soon back in front through Joey Acheampong. At the break we enjoyed tea and hotdogs from the clubhouse before settling to watch the remaining 45 minutes. However special mention must go to referee Mr J Groom who clearly enjoyed being the centre of attention. Whenever he had to speak to players, he made such a song and dance of it (just get on with it ref – Ed). 45 minutes became 55 and any chance of the 17:04 train from Milton Keynes Central evaporated.


The closing minutes of the game were enlived by a fine 3rd goal for New Bradwell St Peter when Adam Castagnetti's fierce drive eluded the fingertips of the keeper and sealed a good win. 24 points from twelve matches is an excellent start to the season for the club.


Courtesy of MK Gould we only just missed that 17:04 train but were pleased to be allowed to catch the 17:19 Virgin service which arrived at Euston only a minute after that earlier service. On days like this it is possible to appreciate the benefits of the upgrade of the West Coast Main line (long time coming – Ed). A fine afternoon out in good company, a friendly club to visit and a windmill - what more could you ask for?



Attendance: 79
Admission: No charge
Programme: £1-00 (20 pages)
Tea: 40p
Fare: £15-05 (All Zone Travelcard £5-00 + Day return Zone 6 - Wolverton £10-05. Both with Goldcard discount)

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Queen of the South FC

Queen of the South 2 Dundee 0 - Scottish Football League, Division One

Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland and is situated close to the Solway Firth, near the mouth of the River Nith. Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. People from Dumfries are known colloquially as Doonhamers. Dumfries was the hometown of Robert Burns from 1791 until his death in 1796. The poet is now buried in St. Michael’s Churchyard in the Burns Mausoleum. Burns was born in Ayrshire and spent many years there before moving to Dumfriesshire. Dumfries got its nickname Queen of the South from David Dunbar, a local poet, who in 1857 stood for Parliament in the General Election. In one of his addresses, he called Dumfries "Queen of the South" and this became synonymous with the town.


Early in 1919, a handful of Dumfries football enthusiasts met in their homes to discuss not only the restoration of competitive football fixtures locally (following the end of World War I) but also the formation through amalgamation of a local football club to compete at more than a local level. Queen of the South applied unsuccessfully to join the Scottish League for seasons 1921–22 and 1922–23. The ambition bore fruit in 1923–24, however, when they were invited to join the Scottish Football league at its lowest level, the newly created Third Division.


With the recent upgrade to the West Coast mainline, it is once again possible to visit Dumfries for a Saturday afternoon fixture and get back to London comfortably the same day. The added incentive on this occasion was that I was able to secure rail tickets for £12 each way. A 7:30 am departure from Euston with a change at Carlisle should have facilitated an arrival at Dumfries before midday. However a delay meant missing the connection and being forced to drink real ale in a pub near Carlisle station.


On arrival at Dumfries, further refreshment was required en route to Palmerston Park. Just before crossing the River Nith in the direction of the ground you will come across the conveniently situated the Cavans Arms. The CAMRA recommended establishment is widely recommended and it is easy to see why. They were doing a roaring trade on meals this lunchtime and I understand that this the norm, (evenings too when you are advised to book – Ed). Whilst here this Pieman delighted in a couple of pints of Wildcat, a 5.1% offering from the Cairngorm Brewery. This splendid dark liquid set me up nicely for the brief onward stroll to the stadium.


Palmerston Park is a mixture of old and new. Along one side is the main stand, from where I watched the first half. My central front row seated was immediately above the Dundee FC bench. I am particularly grateful to Queen of the South FC for their generosity in providing Pie and Mushy Peas a complimentary ticket for this match. In front of the main stand either side of the tunnel and technical areas, are terraced enclosures. Only one of which was in use. Opposite the main stand, running the full length of the pitch is a smartish looking covered stand. Although perhaps lacking the character of the rest of the stadium, it provides a good comfortable view of proceedings.


Behind one goal is a section of unused uncovered terracing, offering a glance at a bygone era perhaps. At the other end is a groundhoppers delight. A partly covered large terrace that is clearly a throwback to when each football ground had its own uniqueness. It was not long before this match exploded into life with the award of a penalty to the home side on five minutes. Dundee custodian Tony Bullock was red carded for bringing down David Weatherston. The resultant spot kick was converted by Steve Tosh.


This Pieman switched to the terrace for the second period in order to sample the atmosphere. It was good to enjoy the freedom of that environment (something alien to the Premier League – Ed). It was very noticeable that there were a lot of young children present at the match. Queen of the South is clearly a community club and this was good to see. It certainly bodes well for the future. Admission for under 16s is just £3 and with a season ticket this is reduced to £1.

Darren the Drummer Boy

Despite having a decent proportion of he play, big spending Dundee will have been disappointed not to have converted any of the chances that came their way. A second counter compounded this failing for the home side scored by Derek Holmes. Even at 2-0 Dundee continued to press the home side and created the better chances. On two occasions it seemed certain that they would score but the woodwork and wayward shooting determined otherwise


It takes a little over fifteen minutes to reach Dumfries railway station from Palmerston Park. So the 17:32 departure for Carlisle should never pose a problem for a Saturday afternoon match. Scottish matches also tend to be completed on time without any fuss. The connecting train from Carlisle reached Euston at 22:45 and I was home at Cheshunt before midnight. A long but enjoyable day. If you have not been to this friendly club and fine town before, I can thoroughly recommend it.



Queen of the South: Ludovic Roy, Craig Reid, Robert Harris, Stephen McKenna, David Lilley, Marc McAusland, Paul Burns, Stevie Tosh (Rocco Quinn 82), Barry Wilson ( Jamie McQuilken 73), Derek Holmes, David Weatherston. Subs Not Used: David Hutton, Gerry McLaughlan, Jim Thomson.
Booked: Craig Reid, Rocco Quinn. Goals: Stevie Tosh 6 pen, Derek Holmes 61.

Dundee: Tony Bullock, Eric Paton, Eddie Malone, Gary MacKenzie, David Cowan, Maros Klimpl, Paul McHale (Craig Forsyth 72), Colin Cameron (Rab Douglas 5), Gary Harkins, Leigh Griffiths (Sean Higgins 61), Colin McMenamin. Subs Not Used: Chris Casement, Brian Kerr.
Sent Off: Tony Bullock (5). Booked: Maros Klimpl, Leigh Griffiths, Sean Higgins.
Referee: Thomas Robertson
Assistants: Francis Andrews & Stuart Hodge



Attendance: 2,875
Admission: Seated £12-00, Terrace £15, Concessions, £6 Under 16 £3
Programme: £2-50
Scotch Pie: £1-50

STOP PRESS: Video footage now available here - look out for Kareoke Bob Gilligan in the stand applauding the early red card for Dundee keeper Tony Bullock! Credit for the fine camera work is due to Doonhamer David Gow.


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Ipswich Wanderers FC

Ipswich Wanderers 1 FC Clacton 5 - Eastern Counties League, Division One

Eastern Counties League

Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk, on the estuary of the River Orwell. Under the Roman empire, the area around Ipswich formed an important route inland to rural towns and settlements via the Orwell and Gipping. King John granted the town its first charter in 1200, laying the mediaeval foundations of its modern civil government. In the next four centuries it made the most of its wealth, trading Suffolk cloth with the Continent. In the time of Queen Mary the Ipswich Martyrs were burnt at the stake on the Cornhill for their Protestant beliefs. A monument commemorating this event now stands in Christchurch Park.


Ipswich Wanderers FC started as an under-14 boys team and based in Bramford near Ipswich in 1980 and two years later they entered the lowest division of the Ipswich Sunday League. Managed by Colwyn Rowe, sponsorship resulted in a name change during 1988 to Loadwell Ipswich F.C. For 1988–89 they became founder members of Division One in the Eastern Counties League. The club was renamed Ipswich Wanderers in 1989. The club finished the 1997–98 as Division One champions, nine points clear of Maldon Town, losing only three league games all season. Their first season in the Premier Division was a struggle and they were saved from relegation only by the merger of the two Sudbury clubs.


The club was relegated back to Division One on the last day of the 2002–03 season. Former Ipswich Town player Jason Dozzell was appointed in his first coaching post the following season, and in 2004–05 the club won the division and were promoted back to the Premier Division, finishing the season with a 26-game unbeaten run, collecting 28 points from the last 10 games and not conceding a goal in the last 6. The 2007–08 season saw Ipswich Wanderers relegated back to the First Division as they finished bottom of the table, conceding 119 goals in the process.


A Friday evening jaunt to Suffolk involved this Pieman gratefully accepting the offer of a lift from Local Bus Driver. We left Cheshunt at 17:15 and were pleased to reach the SEH Sports Ground just over 2 hours later. Not bad considering the Friday evening rush hour traffic. On reaching Ipswich via the A12, we switched to the A14, travelling in the direction of Felixstowe. This route facilitates circling the town in order to reach the ground, located in Humber Doucy Lane.


I was immediately impressed with the spectator facilities, with cover on both sides and behind one goal. Other structures include a cosy clubhouse and bar, club shop and refreshment kiosk. The great thing about watching football at this venue is that despite it being a progressively chilly evening, there is sufficient cover all round the ground to ensure a comfortable experience.


FC Clacton, riding high in the league, took the game to their hosts from the start and could have been ahead inside two minutes. Their pressure told after 15 minutes when they took the lead through James Dunkley. An Ipswich leveller from Maurice Fike was merely a consolation for Wanderers as the visitors regained the lead after 30 minutes when Matt Waters converted a rebound to his saved penalty kick.


After the break the visitors never looked troubled and both Dunkley and waters scored again along with Lee Peacock to ensure an emphatic win for FC Clacton. A decent evening out and home before 23:30 – Ipswich Wanderers is a friendly club, well worth visiting. Although I had a lift, there is a regular bus service (route 66 - Ed) from Ipswich Railway Station operating 4 times per hour on Saturdays.



Ipswich Wanderers: Gary Hammond, Scott Welton, Kevin Morrison (C), Craig Taber, Craig Rumens, Ben Hammond, Tom Deller, Leon Parnell, Maurice Fike, Rob Forbes, Liam Hunn Subs: Sarvio Moore, Jamie Tynan, Ricky Coleman, Floyd Croll.

FC Clacton: Darren Gould, Lee Peacock, Andy Taylor, Dan Smith, Gregg Heighway, Chris Ribchester, Karl Andrade, Paul Hillier (C), James Dunkley, Sean Hillier, Matt Waters Subs: Gareth Gibson, Sam Briscoe, Kevin Coyle, Craig Rulton, Tommy Noble.

Referee: John Mitchell
Assistants: Daniel Keeble & Jonathan White



Attendance: 111
Admission: £5
Programme: £1 (36 pages)
Tea: 70p
Coffee: 80p
Chips: £1-20


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Doncaster Rovers FC

Doncaster Rovers 1 Tottenham Hotspur 5 - Football League Cup, Round Two

Doncaster is located about 20 miles from Sheffield and is popularly referred to as "Donny". The town began when the Romans built a fort in the area about 71 AD. After the Romans left the Saxons invaded Eastern England. The Saxons called a Roman fort a ceaster. When they arrived in South Yorkshire they called this one Don ceaster. In time the name changed to Doncaster and they created a village nearby. Doncaster is one of the oldest established centres for horse racing in Britain, with records of regular race meetings going back to the 16th Century. In 1776 Colonel Anthony St. Leger founded a race in which five horses ran. Today the St. Leger Stakes remains the world's oldest Classic Horse Race and features in the Horse Racing calendar as the fifth and final Classic of the British Flat racing season. This takes pride of place every September on the famous Town Moor course.


Doncaster Rovers FC was formed in September 1879 by Albert Jenkins, a fitter at Doncaster's Great Northern Railway works in response to the emerging popularity of the game in the nearby city of Sheffield. They were first elected to the Football League in 1901. In 1920, with the help of Doncaster Corporation, a new ground was built for the club and named Belle Vue. This remained their home until the Keepmoat Stadium was opened on New Year's Day, 2007.


The second round of the Football League Cup presented this Pieman with a rare opportunity to visit a new ground with Spurs. I had visited Belle Vue on a couple of occasions, the first time being to witness an emphatic 0-4 victory for the visitors Reading in 1985.


The draw for this round of the competition was made less than a fortnight before the matches were due to take place, not very convenient when looking to book cheap advanced purchase rail tickets. For this reason I travelled early to get a 'deal' and arrived at 'Donny' late morning.


I took the opportunity for an early visit to the ground and reached the Keepmoat Stadium in 25 minutes. Following a pleasant stroll through the centre. I was also pleased to be allowed access to the stadium in order to take some photographs.


This interlude was followed by a return amble back to town, where I headed for the excellent Corner Pin public house. Lunch for this Pieman consisted of an enormous homemade Yorkshire Pudding filled with chips and gravy. The landlady informed me that such is the demand, she prepares the batter the night before. This delightful meal was washed down with a few pints of Texas Brown from the Saltaire Brewery. The Corner Pin is only a few minutes walk from the railway station and presents a decent refreshment option for anyone changing trains.


The Keepmoat stadium is a tidy, if unspectacular, venue. A good view of the proceeding is afforded from all areas. 'Functional' best describes the place, with all four sides resembling each other. Clearly the club had to move from Belle Vue but the fans I spoke to, still desired the atmosphere of the old place.


Tottenham Hotspur eased through to the third round with five goals. However, early on in the match, Carlo Cudicini had to be at his best to thwart early attempts by Rovers. In the end Rovers did score from the penalty spot. An emphatic win for Spurs but the home side did play some decent football.

Doncaster Rovers: Smith; Chambers, Lockwood (Webster 45), Hird, Roberts; Stock (Fairhurst 59); Oster (Fortune 59), Woods, Spicer; Hayter, Guy. Unused substitutes: Wilson, Shiels, Sullivan, Heffernan.

Tottenham Hotspur: Cudicini (Button 82); Naughton, Corluka, Bassong (Prince-Boateng 59), Hutton; Bentley, Huddlestone (Rose 72), O'Hara, Giovani; Crouch, Pavlyuchenko. Unused substitutes: Lennon, Palacios, Defoe.

Referee: RJ Booth
Assistants: KJ Mattacks & D Naylor
Fourth Official: SJ Cook






Attendance: 12,923
Admission: £23-00
Programme: £3-00
Yorkshire Pudding in Corner Pin: £2-60


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The Pieman's initial visit to Belle Vue

Coulsdon United FC

Coulsdon United 0 Staines Lammas 7 - Combined Counties League, Division One

Combined Counties League

Coulsdon, known by locals and historically as Coalsden, is a town on the southernmost boundary of the London Borough of Croydon. It is surrounded by the Greater London greenbelt of the Farthing Downs, Coulsdon Common and Kenley Common. Coulsdon has a strong and vibrant local history, which includes ancient burial mounds on the Farthing Downs, an ancient church recorded in the Domesday Book and Marlpit - an industrial chalk quarry. Old Coulsdon once boasted one of the oldest cricket clubs in the world - founded in 1762. Old Coulsdon were one of the strongest teams in the country in the late 1700 / early 1800s and once boasted 8 Internationals (England) in their ranks, as well as a young Stuart Surridge. The club was quite possibly the first to use three stumps and two bails.


Coulsdon United FC was established in 1968 as Reedham Park F.C. and played in the Croydon Saturday League. In 1975, the club moved to the Surrey Eastern Intermediate League, which became the Surrey South Eastern Combination following a merger. In 1989, Reedham Park joined the Surrey Premier League, changing its name to Netherne F.C. in 1992. In 1994, they were promoted into the Combined Counties League, where they played for a few seasons before once again changing names to Netherne Village F.C. in 1998. The club dropped out of the Combined Counties League following the 1998-99 season, but became founder members of the league's new Division One in 2003. In 2005, the club's name reverted back to Netherne F.C. Only a year later, they once again changed names to Coulsdon Town F.C. In 2007 the club merged with Salfords and changed the name of the club to the present Coulsdon United Football Club.


I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to get to Netherne Community Amateur Sports Club. I jumped on a fast train at London Bridge, changing at East Croydon, from where I caught one of the frequent (4 per hour) services to Coulsdon South. On leaving the station and turning left, I followed the Brighton Road as far as Woodplace Lane, where I took a left turn crossing the railway line. To stay in Woodplace Lane requires a right turn into the continuation and to reach the ground you follow this road as it climbs until you pass the last of the domestic dwellings. Soon afterwards you will see the football ground on the left.


It is fair to say that the clubhouse and changing facilities are in need of a bit of TLC and have certainly seen better days. In the gents toilets there is a sign detailing the progress of the fund to repair the roof. The pitch is fully enclosed, with a small covered standing area opposite the dugouts for shelter in adverse weather. No such climatic issues on this fine hot August afternoon though!


Visitors, Staines Lammas FC, have won this division the past two seasons and on the occasions that this Pieman has seen them, they have played some fine attacking football. This continued at Coulsdon where they were ahead after 10 minutes. Further strikes before the break ensured a 3-0 cushion prior to a well-deserved cold drink. In the second period Lammas looked likely to score whenever they went forward. The final tally of seven was conservative considering their domination of proceedings. The home side deserved credit for sticking to their task despite the obvious gulf in class.


Despite the second half not starting until 16:07, This Pieman was back at Coulsdon South station in time (just!) to catch the 17:16 fast service to London Bridge. Accordingly, the Netherne location is not as difficult to access as I had long though it was.





Attendance: 24
Admission: £3-00
Programme: 50p
Tea: 50p
Mars: 60p
Fare: £5-00 (all Zone Travelcard with Goldcard discount)

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