Saturday I headed to see Phoenix Sports play AFC Hornchurch in the FA Cup second qualifying round. Both sides are in the Ryman League Division North and the game was very open and competitive, ending 5-3 to the visitors. I am not sure I’m the best person to put together a match report, as I’m pretty sure I lost count of the score at one point. Read the rest of this entry »
A few photos from yesterday’s FA Vase quarter-final between Erith and Belvedere and North Shields. North Shields won the game 2-0. As a long time follower of Erith and Belvedere one day I’ll have to write something about that, but today here are just a few photos from their biggest game in about 70 years, I reckon. They might not have won, might not be heading to Wembley, but it was wonderful to see a good turnout, and for a local side to be doing so well.
Supporting a football club is an act of faith. You believe in the club, often despite plenty of evidence to suggest you shouldn’t. You trust the club with your happiness every weekend, often despite many a miserable Saturday or Sunday night. You hope that your club will improve, will succeed, will reward your faith. Read the rest of this entry »
I was only planning on staying up another ten minutes. I’ll just watch the end of extra time, I thought. Read the rest of this entry »
Wait until next year 