Matches attended
79
Goals witnessed
291
Average goals per game
3.68
Highest scoring game
Maine Road Reserves 4 v 7 Denton Town
Ten most seen teams
Cheadle Heath Nomads 15
Maine Road 11
Denton Town 6
Cheadle Town 6
Wythenshawe Town 6
1874 Northwich 5
Irlam FC 5
Abbey Hey 5
Wythenshawe Amateurs 4
Ellesmere Rangers 4
Raffles won
None (I am not happy about this)
End of season round-up
Well, who would have thought that a virus and a decision by the powers-that-be would bring the season to a shuddering and overall disappointing close. To call the season 'null and void' has wasted some serious effort and really put the kybosh on many a team who have invested hard to jump to the next level. On the other hand, the decision has been a God-send for many a team floundering and looking at a debilitating drop but, at the end of the day, I think we are all in agreement that matters have ended on a somewhat false and rather unsatisfactory footing. As the old saying goes 'shit happens' and rather than dwell on the disappointing let us ponder things more laden with positivity.
My personal viewpoint from the recent campaign has been one of very rewarding merit with a good spread of the usual teams seen and many favoured grounds visited whilst, along the route, several new places enjoyed with many worthwhile experiences had. The trip to Tower Hamlets was a treat, Penistone Church was a lovley place to pootle and several peregrinations into the Cheshire League once again exposed some ruddy fine football, equally appealling attitudes and many fine amiable folk trying keep the Non-League Flag flying from the neglected depths. I am now in a situation with too many favourite teams to keep up with - is that a bad thing?
Of course, what makes this real and natural game so gratifying, especially to my punk nature, is the downright approachability of the people involved and the many chinwagging, utterly immersed characters one encounters - it makes all the difference. There are too many to mention in one gushing swoop but note must be made to the Irlam fellows who can natter for England and are just a joy to catch up with and of course the staff at Cheadle Heath Nomads who are just pure gems, have allowed me to create lots of nature-inducing habitat around their pitch and who are one of the most freindly bunch of blokes I have met - they do a ruddy good job and they are my local team - what a bonus hey!
But let us not forget the many more who have met me before each game and nipped off to get me a treamsheet so I can scribble my reports, those who always say hello and are keen to invite us back and those who exude a undeniable love for the great overlooked game where blood, sweat and tears come in equal abundance. Changes have been plentiful, for some teams there has been an upsurge in success, for others the continual fight to just stay alive goes on - it is all part and parcel of a very tangible and earthy arena.
As a touchline fan many a time my mandible has been wagged with some good friends made along the way who accentuate every trip out and add the final icing on the ball-hoofing cake - God bless em' all. My good lady has been a stalwart this time around and done more than their fair share and STP Stu has been a ruddy good sidekick on many a day/night out.
The best value team for me goes to Maine Road who deserve a special mention for the way they play the game and have a get up and dust down approach laden with high intensity animation. They don't always get the result they deserve, they can be unpredictable but by heck they always give good value. Of course Denton Town are a team I have a soft spot for, there is something real going on there and the local Nomads are always going to get a great dollop of my eternally stretched time but like I say, there are just too many good folk and good sides to mention and I feel that this is no bad thing.
To finish, I hope things get back to normal soon and the new season brings untold pleasure to all involved. Fairness, respect and darn good effort from all is all that we should expect and if that is the case none of us will be disappointed. So, let us all stay safe in the meantime, ponder the good fortune we all have to be clued into football at level 'genuine' and come back next year more considerate, more helpful and a darn sight more appreciative.
Of course, what makes this real and natural game so gratifying, especially to my punk nature, is the downright approachability of the people involved and the many chinwagging, utterly immersed characters one encounters - it makes all the difference. There are too many to mention in one gushing swoop but note must be made to the Irlam fellows who can natter for England and are just a joy to catch up with and of course the staff at Cheadle Heath Nomads who are just pure gems, have allowed me to create lots of nature-inducing habitat around their pitch and who are one of the most freindly bunch of blokes I have met - they do a ruddy good job and they are my local team - what a bonus hey!
But let us not forget the many more who have met me before each game and nipped off to get me a treamsheet so I can scribble my reports, those who always say hello and are keen to invite us back and those who exude a undeniable love for the great overlooked game where blood, sweat and tears come in equal abundance. Changes have been plentiful, for some teams there has been an upsurge in success, for others the continual fight to just stay alive goes on - it is all part and parcel of a very tangible and earthy arena.
As a touchline fan many a time my mandible has been wagged with some good friends made along the way who accentuate every trip out and add the final icing on the ball-hoofing cake - God bless em' all. My good lady has been a stalwart this time around and done more than their fair share and STP Stu has been a ruddy good sidekick on many a day/night out.
The best value team for me goes to Maine Road who deserve a special mention for the way they play the game and have a get up and dust down approach laden with high intensity animation. They don't always get the result they deserve, they can be unpredictable but by heck they always give good value. Of course Denton Town are a team I have a soft spot for, there is something real going on there and the local Nomads are always going to get a great dollop of my eternally stretched time but like I say, there are just too many good folk and good sides to mention and I feel that this is no bad thing.
To finish, I hope things get back to normal soon and the new season brings untold pleasure to all involved. Fairness, respect and darn good effort from all is all that we should expect and if that is the case none of us will be disappointed. So, let us all stay safe in the meantime, ponder the good fortune we all have to be clued into football at level 'genuine' and come back next year more considerate, more helpful and a darn sight more appreciative.
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