Bloods against Shaymen
Droylsden 0-2 FC Halifax Town
FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round; attendance 902
Circumstances led me to the Butchers Arms Ground on a pleasant Saturday afternoon. It sure beats shopping with the hordes in town. Never been out to Droylsden before, even though I lived here as an under-5 year old.
Nice little ground right in the centre of the town so surrounded by pubs, supermarkets and shops. Modern sitting area but I went for the old wooden shed opposite. The Halifax fans took up behind one of the goals. At half time we all moved around, that's one of the joys of unsegregated non-league football. Sun in your eyes, post in the way, want to smoke a tab then you find somewhere to suit.
The game got underway to a cracking pace and it was Halifax who appeared better organised on the pitch and lots of supporters giving vocal support most of consisting of chanting "Shay-men". They might be two divisions below the Bloods but they have ambitions to get back into the Football League. That's three promotions. They scored with what I'll describe sloppy fumbling in the box. That's what happens when you don't clear your lines or put it out for a corner.
Second half and I'm now with a bunch of Halifax fans at the other end. As usual the action is on the Halifax goal. I should be paid by teams to keep the ball away from their goal 'cos if I'm near your goal it will be safe most of the match. But I did clearly see the second Halifax goal from fans favourite 'Deano' (it's really James Dean) whom I'd describe as a good solid centre forward. Keeps the ball, fights off shirt tugging and then smacks a downward header into the net. That was on 88 minutes. Job good as done.
Did a final check of the Manchester United result - we go to top of table. Also FC United win at North Ferriby to go through to the next round of the FA Cup, along with the Shaymen, Blyth Spartans and Guisley. Another nine rounds and it will be the Wembley final.
Must revisit this ground soon. Easier and quicker to get to than Bury and maybe next time Droylsden will win.
Admission £10, programme £2 (lots of pages and some on colour), bus fare £3.50. Weather - about 15 degrees, slight breeze, a clear early autumn afternoon.
FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round; attendance 902
Circumstances led me to the Butchers Arms Ground on a pleasant Saturday afternoon. It sure beats shopping with the hordes in town. Never been out to Droylsden before, even though I lived here as an under-5 year old.
Nice little ground right in the centre of the town so surrounded by pubs, supermarkets and shops. Modern sitting area but I went for the old wooden shed opposite. The Halifax fans took up behind one of the goals. At half time we all moved around, that's one of the joys of unsegregated non-league football. Sun in your eyes, post in the way, want to smoke a tab then you find somewhere to suit.
The game got underway to a cracking pace and it was Halifax who appeared better organised on the pitch and lots of supporters giving vocal support most of consisting of chanting "Shay-men". They might be two divisions below the Bloods but they have ambitions to get back into the Football League. That's three promotions. They scored with what I'll describe sloppy fumbling in the box. That's what happens when you don't clear your lines or put it out for a corner.
Second half and I'm now with a bunch of Halifax fans at the other end. As usual the action is on the Halifax goal. I should be paid by teams to keep the ball away from their goal 'cos if I'm near your goal it will be safe most of the match. But I did clearly see the second Halifax goal from fans favourite 'Deano' (it's really James Dean) whom I'd describe as a good solid centre forward. Keeps the ball, fights off shirt tugging and then smacks a downward header into the net. That was on 88 minutes. Job good as done.
Did a final check of the Manchester United result - we go to top of table. Also FC United win at North Ferriby to go through to the next round of the FA Cup, along with the Shaymen, Blyth Spartans and Guisley. Another nine rounds and it will be the Wembley final.
Must revisit this ground soon. Easier and quicker to get to than Bury and maybe next time Droylsden will win.
Admission £10, programme £2 (lots of pages and some on colour), bus fare £3.50. Weather - about 15 degrees, slight breeze, a clear early autumn afternoon.
Labels: Droylsden, FA-Cup, Halifax, Non-League
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