We've not done one of these for a while but since this was our first ever visit to Stourbridge, I thought it was worth doing...
I have spent most of Sunday 15th Feb painting the walls in my house with a very bad headache. All this was to make up to the wife for spending 10 hours at the football on valentines day. Was it worth it? Too right!
The day started with a cheeky pint in spoons before setting off on the fun bus where we actually left on time!!! A very giddy Sempie and me were like two kids at Christmas... It'd been a while since our last proper away day! A chat about not knowing any of our players and after listening to a few of Sempie's punk tunes later, we were in Stourbridge. Some research on the bus told us there was a pub right outside the ground... Cracking stuff. Only when we got there is was bordered up, so off the the club house it was.
Once inside you knew you were in a very traditional, even old fashioned club. Which gave it some charm and character. A few ciders later and it was kick off time. If you want a match report please see Trafford FC's website although I will state that it was never offside in a zillion years!!!
I was 1 minute late coming out for the second half and thought it was a wind up when the Stourbridge fans told me Trafford were 1 up. Get in!
Forgetting the cruel way we conceded the equaliser in the 93rd minute, it was an absolute pleasure watching and cheering the boys on today. From a supporters point of view, if we play like that for the remainding games then we'll be proud.
A few more pints at full time and an introduction of the new players from Adam Jones at least means we know some of the players now 😆.
A goodbye to some Stourbridge fans (who were really friendly and genuine by the way - some of the best I've met) and it was back on the bus home.
A satisfying point but more importantly, a great performance and another 90 minutes of the lads playing together. All were outstanding but a particular mention to Astley Mulholland, Adam Jones and Reado... Outstanding!
Now it's back to the painting...
Ratings (out of 10)
Game: 7 (nearly a 10)
Clubhouse: 7
Beer/food: 8 (Thatchers Cider) no idea on food, didn't have any!
Referee/linesman: -1 (offside my arse!)
Stourbridge Fans: 10
Supporters MOTM: Reado
Andy Glinka
