Went to Stoke Bardolph again -- no apologies, we like to watch decent football and Gedling Town seldom disappoint. Mid-October already, but this was only Town's fifth league game !!! We had some idea of how many would be in attendance -- the Ferryboat car park had loads of empty parking spaces !! It turned out that 50 or so bothered, but those 50 saw a game to remember, with two special goals from James Whitehead.
At this point, let me introduce the Gedling team.... ( in player/fan speak) .. Spriggsy ( Lewis Spriggs), Topper ( James Whitehead), Sam ( Sam Saunders), Millsy ( Matt Milns), Soary ( Lee Soar), Shaggy ( Tim Wilks), Will ( Will Heath), Damo ( Damien McGee), Mass ( Phil Massingham), Westy ( Karl Westcarr), Cobs ( Ben Cobley). Subs : Ash ( Ashley Dice) , Luke ( Luke Humphries) and young Lavel ( sorry, surname not known).
Gedling were 1-0 down after just 90 seconds - a corner nodded down and tapped home by Jackman. Not the best start, but loads of time to recover - but with Bottesford playing the better football and "out-stronging" the Gedling midfield, it looked like the home team would have to produce something special to win his game. The first "special" moment came right on half-time. Gedling levelled from a well rehearsed corner. Will fired the ball in low towards the edge of the box -- Shaggy stepped over it allowing Topper space to fire a bullet sidefoot shot that made the back of the net bulge...apparently that set-piece had never worked before, but this time ..wow!!!
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On the hour, Westy's overhead kick after a right old scramble gave Gedling the lead, then the second "special" goal put the game beyond Bottesford. Sub Luke Humphries' super cross from the right met at the far post with the sweetest flying volley - Topper strikes again, and this lad is a full back.....!!
Not been too much on referees backs this season, but I have to mention this one.....what a dip !!
Not been too much on referees backs this season, but I have to mention this one.....what a dip !!
I am not associated with any club, but out of decency I will not call him the names he deserves,,,, but ........ Mr. J. Douglas --- go and watch some football !!!!! -- you may then begin to understand what constitutes a good tackle or a bad one. Poor decision making, poor man mangement.
Poor everything really.....If I had to give him marks ( not physical marks!!), he would get 1/10 --- at least he was wearing black.....
Future games - and again no apology for going to Kirklington Road again -- as well as Stoke Bardolph again.....
Tuesday 16th October -- Rainworth v Hall Road Rangers ( Wilkinson Sword Trophy 1/4 final) -- worth noting that Rainworth have only played FOUR league matches.......
Saturday 20th October -- Gedling Town v Hall Road Rangers ( NCEL Div 1).
Tuesday 23rd October -- Hucknall Town v Worcester City (Blue Square North ).... short road trip.
Saturday 27th October -- the big one -- who to shout for? Rainworth v Gedling Town.......
Tuesday 30th -- at the moment a day off -- the only fixture Belper v Gresley ( UniBond Presidents Cup) - probably won't bother!!
Also looking forward to Long Eaton v Glapwell (NCEL Prem)on Tuesday 6th November........
Future games - and again no apology for going to Kirklington Road again -- as well as Stoke Bardolph again.....
Tuesday 16th October -- Rainworth v Hall Road Rangers ( Wilkinson Sword Trophy 1/4 final) -- worth noting that Rainworth have only played FOUR league matches.......
Saturday 20th October -- Gedling Town v Hall Road Rangers ( NCEL Div 1).
Tuesday 23rd October -- Hucknall Town v Worcester City (Blue Square North ).... short road trip.
Saturday 27th October -- the big one -- who to shout for? Rainworth v Gedling Town.......
Tuesday 30th -- at the moment a day off -- the only fixture Belper v Gresley ( UniBond Presidents Cup) - probably won't bother!!
Also looking forward to Long Eaton v Glapwell (NCEL Prem)on Tuesday 6th November........
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