Before leaving for the ground, I checked on the UniBond website to see if the game was still on - saw a news headline " Wilson takes over at Shepshed".
A bit of a stunner really, Lee Wilson and Jimmy Albans have put together a great team at Gedling Town, but the chance to manage at step 4 rather than step 6 was one that the duo could not turn down.
Arrived at the Bill Stokeld Stadium and straight away bumped into Lee and Jimmy ( Shepshed v Stocksbridge had fallen foul of the weather). Lee said straight away that he had enjoyed his time at Gedling, but pointed out that he has left the Riverside club with a great squad and wished them all the best for the future.
A bit of a stunner really, Lee Wilson and Jimmy Albans have put together a great team at Gedling Town, but the chance to manage at step 4 rather than step 6 was one that the duo could not turn down.
Arrived at the Bill Stokeld Stadium and straight away bumped into Lee and Jimmy ( Shepshed v Stocksbridge had fallen foul of the weather). Lee said straight away that he had enjoyed his time at Gedling, but pointed out that he has left the Riverside club with a great squad and wished them all the best for the future.
Our first visit to Carlton since pre-season -- have to say that the pitch is superb - no evidence that this game was ever in danger of being called off.
After some early sparring, Goole took the lead on 23, Rose tapping home - a poor clearance from the Carlton keeper setting up the chance. Smith levelled inthe 38th minute, rounding the Goole stopper superbly before slotting home.
H-T 1-1
Great chip cob at half time -- very nice!
Carlton started the second period on the front foot, and with a bit more luck and a little and a bit more clinical finishing, should have, could have been 4-1 or maybe even 5-1 up. Thomas, Chaplin and Gent wasted golden chances, and were made to pay 6 minutes from the final whistle when Bray fired home to give Goole the lead, a lead they defended until the end of the game.
Had a bit of banter with the Goole keeper - this added to the evenings enjoyment - a half decent game between two skillful, well organised and commited teams... excellent evening!
F-T 1-2
Moral -- score when you are on top!!
Saturday -- choice between Teversal v Dinnington or Lee and Jimmy's Shepshed v Brigg.
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