Eynesbury Rovers v Potton United

Eynesbury Rovers v Potton United at the Alfred Hall Memorial Ground

in the United Counties Division 1.

 

Today I am at another very friendly club, Eynesbury Rovers.

 

The ground is tucked in the corner of a housing estate. A pay box is the first thing you approach at the gate to the car park.

 

There is a pile of flagstones ready to be laid shortly to complete the hard standing around the ground.

 

A small covered enclosure is sited on the half way line. Opposite is the small main stand, next to which is a kiosk selling food and drinks.

 

The clubhouse and dressing rooms are behind the main stand.

 

If it had not been for a large tree being bare of leaves, you would have

thought it was the start of the season.

 

The playing surface was in excellent condition for the time of year.

 

Potton's goalkeeper Aaron Longey was injured early on in the game.

 

Simon Pearce was his replacement.

 

Eynesbury scored a bizarre own goal by Ross Randall on 35 minutes.

It looked as if the goalkeeper had time to stop the ball from going over the line but somehow it did.

 

Half time 1- 0

 

Barry Albone sealed a well deserved victory for Rovers on 69 minutes.

 

Full time 2-0

 

Attendance 113

 

Programme average

 

Food and drinks available.

 

I would  heartily recommend this club for a visit   

 

 

 

Potton United V Wooton Blue Cross

Tonight I am at Potton United V Wooton Blue Cross at the Hollow  in the United Counties Division 1

 

This is my sort of  a football club,not stuck far from the town centre or on souless trading estate; its a10 minute stroll from the market place down the hill and you're there.

 

No hassle with finding the ground today.

 

There is a simple railed off pitch and a seated stand along the nearside touch line.

 

Tennis courts and cricket pitches surround the ground.

 

Ample car parking inside the ground, together with a  warm welcoming club house  with tea and coffee available for  a small donation makes for a good start to an impressive evening of play.

 

The programme has adverts for local shops, and the customary  raffle  has prizes  that are donated by members of the club making this all in all a great community football club.

 

 

In this entertaining match, Blue Cross struck first through Simmons on 23 minutes.

 

Half Time 0-1

 

Dunville converted a penalty for the 'Royals' on 65 minutes.

 

Full time score  1-1

 

Attendance 114

 

Programme very good

 

Hot and Cold drinks available  from the clubhouse

 

 

I would recommend a game here to anyone.......delightful!