There are some exceptional games which remind me why I love football and tonight was one of them. Stapleford were 3-0 down at the break and being outplayed. They got it back to 3-3, nosed ahead at 5-4 before a late penalty made it 5 apiece. That was until Stapleford's striker made it 6, completing his hat-trick in the process. Stapleford hit the crossbar once, Athersley twice and there were 2 penalties. This was an incredible match at Sheerien Park, in my first visit in over 10 years.
Ground hopper '85
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Athersley Rec (01-10-2025)
Athersley Recreation U21 5 - 6 Stapleford U21 (North Midlands Development League Cup)
Friday, 26 September 2025
Handsworth (26-09-2025)
Handsworth U21 4 - 1 Thorncliffe Villa U21 (North Mids Development League), Friday 26 September 2025
Back at Oliver's Mount, almost a year on since my last visit, I took in my first FNF of the season. A ruthless Handsworth took their chances and put a half-decent Thorncliffe to the sword, despite them grabbing a goal back at 2-1. I was jaded and tired heading out, but came back buzzing. Absence makes the (football) heart grow fonder.
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