Monday 2 January 2017
Horley Town 4 Raynes Park Vale 0
Combined Counties Premier, 11.30am
New Defence
My first taste of Combined Counties football and thought
both the skill and fitness was not at the same level as the Eastern Counties
league, officiating was also poor – but I may have chosen the wrong game!
First half was very one sided as the home team went two up
as Raynes Park Vale were very poor, but a few changes of formation (and
attitude) at half time saw a closer second half – it took 20 minutes for the
home side to get back on top and then they got two further goals.
‘New Defence’ is a smart newish ground with a seated stand
attached to the changing rooms and bar. The bar is upstairs and game can be
watched from there. Small covered terrace behind one goal and a more shed like
cover behind the other goal.
Ground is just 5 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
Merstham 0 Leatherhead 0
Ryman League Premier, 3pm
Moatside
Attendance; 278
Home team had the better chances but Leatherhead good on the
break, both teams had young players with plenty of skill but too many wanted an
extra touch or try one trick to many. Good officiating kept the game flowing
but neither keeper had many saves to make. Good to ex Ipswich player , Jimmy
Bullard on the touchline.
Ground is neat and has plenty of character with views out
over the Surrey hills , must lose some money having the clubhouse outside the ground.
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