September 2008 - Posts

Ship's appearance record wrecked

Saturday, September 27 IT WAS a shock to arrive at Notcutts Park on Saturday and see that Steve Shipley's name was missing from the Norwich United teamsheet. Shipley, who was officially 'rested' for the game against Woodbridge Town, recently...
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Wash your mouth out!

Saturday, September 20 NON-LEAGUE football is full of characters - and they certainly have their fair share at Kirkley and Pakefield. Saturday saw my wish granted of a Saturday trip up the A12 to Lowestoft for the FA Vase second qualifying round at...
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Sun, sea, sand and scuba diving!

Tuesday, September 16 THE past week has seen me on my travels - and I don't mean around the Eastern Counties watching football! The absence of any updates has been due to a lack of action as I have been sunning myself in the Maldives while on a Press...
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Into the Dragons' Den

Saturday, September 6 IT IS three years since I last visited Broad Lane - and from memory the ground does not appear to have changed much if at all. Bearing in mind Wivenhoe Town were playing in the Ryman League up until their relegation last season,...
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Saturday ban in Lowestoft?

Wednesday, September 3Is there something I haven't been told about Lowestoft?Has someone unearthed an ancient bylaw which prevents certain teams from playing matches in the Waveney area on a Saturday?Last night's scheduled fixture between Lowestoft Town...
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