Barry Fry- the film! Plus a Felixstowe cup upset

Tuesday 26 March 2024, Peterborough United U21 2 Ipswich Town U21 1 - Professional Development League, Peterborough Utd Training ground

Knew this might be a tricky one and was correct only family and those on the list allowed in to watch the U21 games ( no issue for U18 games on a Saturday)

Managed to blag my way in but amazed when they asked someone else to leave at half time as he was not on the list. Portacabin for families to get a coffee, then a walk round the astro to the pitch which has a small 60 seat stand (similar stand by the G3 pitch)

Fast start by the hosts, penalty scored after 2 minutes and 2 up after 7 minutes. After that the game was very physical encounter, numerous fouls and a few yellow cards. With Ipswich probably having the better of the play, a goal dissallowed in the first half for offisde, then getting a goal back in the second half. Plenty of pressure in the last 15 minutes with their makeshift centre forward, Tommy Taylor missing two good chances to equalise.

Barry Fry was watching and being followed by a camera crew, as they seem to making a documentary about him!!

Then home and:

Felixstowe and Walton United 2 Leiston 1 - Suffolk Premier Cup, Semi Final, Humber Doucy Lane (Ipswich Wanderers)

A poor game football wise, played in constant heavy rain. Leiston who play a step higher than Felixstowe, took a first half lead and seemed in control and looked like they could step up a level, however in the second half Felixstowe started to dominate and got themselves in front, Leiston did not seem to have a Plan 'B' and no real sense of urgency, game got niggly with one Leiston player getting a late red card whilst 8 other players saw yellow. But Felixstowe saw the game out to make their way to the final.