Samba Nottinghamshire Senior League: Division Two Cup
UNITED GRAYS COMMUNITY FC 1 BILBOROUGH TOWN DEVELOPMENT FC 2
Having not been able to attend football for the past six months and the Charity Blog sticking just short of £1200, Hazel said she would take me to a game close by, so I could walk on my crutches and take a chair to sit on, I wanted a ground where I could take photos from sitting down, so Id not be in too much pain and Nabbs Lane in Hucknall seemed to be the perfect place.
On arrival the target of £1200 was reached when United Grays Community Captain John Manders kindly donated £10 and then other club members and referee Jevon Swinscoe also chipped in with donations which will be a good start towards next seasons charity blog which will be for Family Fund, a charity that supports and helps families with children with special needs and infact have supported us as a family on several occasions.
The match kicked off and I was joined by local hopper Malc Storer who isnt very well at present and I know all the non league football community would like to wish him well. Grays had the first few attacks but poor finishing left the score at 0-0 as the young visitors from Bilborough were coming more confident in to the game.
In the 22nd minute, a shot struck the hand of the Grays defender and the match official had no choice but to point to the spot, up stepped Town's captain JAK THOMPSON who placed the ball in to the corner despite the Grays keeper getting his hand to it.
The game then got a little fiery and the ref had to produce a few cards to settle the players down, though Grays looked the better side, the youngsters of Town were very quick breaking forward. Just before half time United had the chance to draw level when they were awarded a penalty, ex Bilborough man Baba Cham stepped up but visiting keeper Taylor Green was up to the task when he palmed away his effort.
Half time came and went as quick as the rainy showers and Grays pressed forward, but a long ball to the left wing saw the Bilborough player whip in a superb cross which was met by the head of a grays player that went in to the net to give Town a 2-0 lead on 49 minutes.
Grays tuned up their work rate and began to press forward more often but from corners and crosses, the visiting keeper just caught.
On 77 minutes, United got their second penalty of the game but this time TREMERE LINDO converted to half the difference, the rest of the game there was very little in chances and on reflection Town possibly just edged it overall on chances
To view 76 photos from the match, please click HERE
Amount raised at the match was £29.00, so £6.50 went to make up £1200 to Nottingham Stroke Club and £22.50p is the start for next season for Family Fund..I will keep you all up to date with the cheque presentation when I make it..anyone that would like to make a donation, please contact me and I will give you the bank account details that I use for the charity blog, you can email me on robhregnsl@hotmail.com
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