All About the Charity Blog

Over the seasons Aroundthegrounds has raised £1000's for different charities, this season 2018-19 is no different as we raised for FORGET-ME-NOT, a small self funding charity that supports people with dementia and their partners/carers. Each goal I see scored we will donated 25p, I know a lot of people and clubs like to donate, doesnt matter how small, it is always very gratefully received, your name or club will go on to the donators list.

Saturday 8 December 2018

CAPTAIN MUSK;S WINNER ON RETURN

Notts Senior League
Division One
BRIDGFORD UNITED FC 1 AFC BRIDGFORD 2
Looked at this match some time ago, as Bridgford United FC have moved around this season trying find a home venue, but now they hope they have now settled down at Highfields, just off University Boulevard, Nottingham. 

A new block houses the changing rooms and to the side of the pitch is a cricket pavillion, to where I went on to the top floor to take a couple of photos of both sides warming up.

I was chatting to AFC;s Secretary Rob and United;s Chairman Ash and soon joined by Neil Laughlin from Belper, who I last saw whilst we were all on our hols down in Cornwall at Helston AFC on Good Friday morning in the pouring rain..Well Neil didnt bring any better weather, as it was raining yet again, but the pitch looked good for this local derby.

The game kicked off and it was AFC who pushed forward for the first few chances, whilst United settled in to the game. The sun at this stage was very bright, so I walked over to the far side of the roped off pitch.

On 14 minutes, AFC;s corner kick broke down and a ball to the edge of the area, saw a long pass to KYLE PEMBLETON who beat his defender and slot the ball past the outcoming keeper to give his side the lead.

The lead didnt last long, as AFC pushed forward and a long free kick beat the offside trap and SAM GASKIN skipped the last defender before placing the ball in to the net for the equaliser.

The Second Half saw United have to re shuffle their side as their keeper had to be replaced due to injury and a outfield player went inbetween the sticks, with a sub coming on infield.

United pressed forward but AFC defended well, with getting players on the line 3 times to keep their goal line in tact. United in Second place in the table pushed and changed tactics with subs being made, whilst AFC soaked up the pressure and on 70 minutes, their captain JAMES MUSK who returned for this match after missing for the past six weeks, turned up at the far post to slide home the winner.

Both sides felt that the young Referee JACK LAYZELL had a very good game, to which I agree.

I must thank both sides for their kind donations, AFC donated £10 and United £3 towards the Charity Blog, which is for FORGET ME NOT, a small charity that supports people with dementia and their carers. With all money in, the running total now stands at a amazing £1,064.00

Photos from the match can be seen on this LINK
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