Another game in played within a couple of the last one. This time to NCEL team Winterton Winter Rangers web site who last week played and beat a strong Hull team 3-2 and a GrimsbyXI 2-1, but losing Billy Heaths Frickley 2-1 on Saturday – so these guys were no mugs. Up until about 5pm I wasn’t sure if I was going as I had been working in Hull, quick chat with the missus and I was on my way (some people could read totally the wrong idea into that statement).
I’d only been to the village / town once in my life, some years ago. But before anything else, I needed some grub, and once in the centre of the village I had the choice of an Indian (closed), Chinese (closed) or the fish & chip come Kebab come Pizza parlour – no choice really. Expecting some stereotypical Turkish / Greek / Arab / middle eastern health and safety accident, I was pleasantly served by 3 tasty young chicks ! The chips were as nice as they were, but the fish was awful – not as good as the Pride.
To the ground for 7.15, and even greater sight for old lecherous eyes, the Winterton Ladies were just getting ready for an evening training, I even contemplated watching them train for half an hour or so – but would probably end up spending the next 12 months with the ex-actor Chris Langham at her majestys pleasure somewhere. Anyway there were 3 other Brid fans waiting to go in, a couple of faces i recognised, one of which was my quiz adversary mainincrowd1.
Perhaps an idea that the current management could borrow from last nights game was the free entry to the ground that we were granted – well it was an open door and we just went in. In the bar we encountered another fan, Pete Smurthwaite.
4 or 5 others showed up prior to kick off, squad member Warren Spear appeared with the camera to record last nights game for prosperity.
Early doors and the team looked like they were gelling well, however our top2 strikers were out (James Dean having a trial at Bury). Within 7 minutes a well worked goal down the right saw Neill Towler. Then I dunno things went a little fuzzy, after 28 minutes we were 4-1 down. WTF !!! Then Scott Broughton scored a smart goal from outside the box. Half Time 4-2, but could have been 8-6.
Second half we started strongly again, 3 changes at half time and this seemed to make all the difference. We kept the ball on the deck, and made many many in roads into a tiring home team (who apparently had 6 first teamers out). The three lads at the back were immense this half with Stoney Harps and Dexter playing out of their skins. Our silent captian was more vocal but still needs to inspire his team. Neill scored a further couple of well taken goals for a great hat trick, and our winner came from an unlickely scorer – Dean Lackie, after some excellent work from Ash Dexter.
A great finale, and a much deserved win, but some of the lads came off with their heads down and not smiling. Great respect for Ash to come over and talk to me, mainincrowd and his buddy at the end.
Made the trip worthwhile, even though It was an 11 o’clock finish.
BREAKING NEWS : James Dean has signed for league side Bury, I wish him all the best for the future, it would be nice to see him back at Queensgate at some point soon.
