Kirkley are pitch perfect

Wednesday, August 27 The last time I was at Walmer Road, home of Kirkley and Pakefield, the pitch was a quagmire. Before kick-off that Good Friday evening, with puddles already lying on the surface, my feeling was the match would be abandoned inside...

Nightmare at Tiptree

Saturday, August 23 It’s like London buses – after watching the Jam-makers for the first time on Wednesday it’s a trip to Chapel Road this afternoon to see them host Norwich United. It’s a tight, compact ground with an award-winning playing surface...

For Campo read Setchell

Wednesday, August 20 Tonight provides a first chance to see newly-promoted Tiptree in action as they travel to Notcutts Park to take on Woodbridge Town. The Woodpeckers have switched their home midweek fixtures this season to Wednesdays, and it is good...

From Wisbech to Wembley

Saturday, August 16 Mid-August at Wisbech is a far cry from Wembley Stadium come May, but that is the magic of the FA Cup for you. For non-league teams, vying for their chance of 15 minutes of fame, the journey starts here. The famous old competition...

Seeing red on opening day

Saturday, August 9 There’s never a good time to get sent off is there? But on the first day of the new season on your debut for your new club certainly ain’t good timing! My 18-year-old son, Ben Garnham, was shown a second yellow card two minutes from...