Entrance to the Trevor Brown Memorial Ground Last weekend I was taking my seat at a game in the Bundesliga, but this week I made my way to much more modest surroundings - the Trevor Brown Memorial Ground just outside Sutton Coldfield to take in the Midland Premier League clash between Boldmere St. Michaels and Heanor Town.
After having missed both of my planned trains I arrived rather breathlessly to the Trevor Brown Memorial Ground, but what a ground it is. Covered standing and seating on two sides, an excellent looking 3G surface and clubhouse made for an impressive facility. Combined with a very vocal away support, this game promised to be a good one.
With my delayed I ended up missing the first ten minutes of the action, and, frustratingly, the last of the programmes. I’ve started picking up a programme if they are available at games as I think it’s another good way to support a club as well as buying a tea and a ticket in the prize draw, so I always want to get one where possible.
My report therefore starts from the twelfth minute, when Boldmere midfielder Milligan ran through, evading a foul that could have drawn a penalty from other referees before squaring for team mate Ben Usher-Shipway, but his shot went narrowly wide and the game remained goalless. This was largely the story of the first half, both teams playing some good football and creating plenty of chances but struggling to put together any sort of end product.
After having missed both of my planned trains I arrived rather breathlessly to the Trevor Brown Memorial Ground, but what a ground it is. Covered standing and seating on two sides, an excellent looking 3G surface and clubhouse made for an impressive facility. Combined with a very vocal away support, this game promised to be a good one.
With my delayed I ended up missing the first ten minutes of the action, and, frustratingly, the last of the programmes. I’ve started picking up a programme if they are available at games as I think it’s another good way to support a club as well as buying a tea and a ticket in the prize draw, so I always want to get one where possible.
My report therefore starts from the twelfth minute, when Boldmere midfielder Milligan ran through, evading a foul that could have drawn a penalty from other referees before squaring for team mate Ben Usher-Shipway, but his shot went narrowly wide and the game remained goalless. This was largely the story of the first half, both teams playing some good football and creating plenty of chances but struggling to put together any sort of end product.
The Teams With twenty five minutes gone the home side won a free kick on the edge of the area, and despite the initial clearance the ball was hooked back in in a dangerous area, but was caught by Heanor keeper Wayne White. The away side started to make more inroads and create more chances, and seemingly out of nowhere on the half hour striker Elliott Reeves got a snap shot off that rippled the side netting. Not to be deterred though, just a few minutes later Reeves raced away and into the box, but went down rather easily under the challenge from a Boldmere defender and the referee waved play on.
HT 0-0
The first half had flashes of action but was a bit underwhelming, and there was a fear that the second half would play out much the same. However, just two minutes into the second half the ball came back in from the wing courtesy of Usher-Shipway and Boldmere striker Nesbitt buried it into the bottom corner to give the home side the lead. Not wanting to be outdone only five minutes later the away side won themselves a penalty as Marriott was hacked down inside the box. After having missed a couple of chances in the first half Reeves stepped up and duly converted the spot kick, although the Boldmere keeper did get his hands to it and could perhaps have got more on it.
HT 0-0
The first half had flashes of action but was a bit underwhelming, and there was a fear that the second half would play out much the same. However, just two minutes into the second half the ball came back in from the wing courtesy of Usher-Shipway and Boldmere striker Nesbitt buried it into the bottom corner to give the home side the lead. Not wanting to be outdone only five minutes later the away side won themselves a penalty as Marriott was hacked down inside the box. After having missed a couple of chances in the first half Reeves stepped up and duly converted the spot kick, although the Boldmere keeper did get his hands to it and could perhaps have got more on it.
The Harry Peakman Stand The two sides continued to trade attacks as they both looked to take the lead again, and around the hour it was the home team that went back in front: a floating ball into the area was only cleared onto the back of Heanor defender Hall, and Charlie Morris was able to pick up the loose ball and plant it into the far corner.
The game seemed to quieten down a bit after the second Boldmere goal, and it was until the final quarter of an hour that Heanor were able to grab a deserved equaliser. As with much of the play during the game the ball came in from the flank, and the cross was fired back across the face of goal and into the bottom corner by Laurence Constable, bringing the away side level.
That second goal though seemed to fire up the home side once more as they now pushed for the winner, and almost straight from the kick off Nesbitt was able to break free on the edge of the box, but the shot was another to hit the side netting. Heanor came back though setting up a frenetic final ten minutes with Nesbitt having another good chance, though his close range shot was easily caught by keeper Fenney.
The game seemed to quieten down a bit after the second Boldmere goal, and it was until the final quarter of an hour that Heanor were able to grab a deserved equaliser. As with much of the play during the game the ball came in from the flank, and the cross was fired back across the face of goal and into the bottom corner by Laurence Constable, bringing the away side level.
That second goal though seemed to fire up the home side once more as they now pushed for the winner, and almost straight from the kick off Nesbitt was able to break free on the edge of the box, but the shot was another to hit the side netting. Heanor came back though setting up a frenetic final ten minutes with Nesbitt having another good chance, though his close range shot was easily caught by keeper Fenney.
The Trevor Brown Memorial Ground A winner felt like it was coming though, and in the last few minutes Boldmere had several long throws that all looked dangerous, and finally in the third minute of injury time substitute Curvin Ellis got his head on one of those throw ins to grab the winner and all three points for Boldmere St Michaels.
While the first half may have flattered to deceive the second half was the polar opposite: a great atmosphere and plenty of chances for both sides. Boldmere deserved the win as they had the better chances, but defeat did seem harsh on the away side that had numerous opportunities to add to their own tally. A very enjoyable day out and I would definitely recommend making the trip to the Trevor Brown Memorial Ground, either to see Boldmere St Michaels or Paget Rangers, playing in the division below.
Boldmere St Michaels 3-2 Heanor Town
Attendance: 137
Entrance: £5.00
Programme: £2.00
Boldmere St Michaels: Fenney, Fitzmaurice (Lindsey 56’), Abraham, Gayle, Craven, Lyng, Usher-Shipway, Milligan, Nesbitt (Ellis 88’), Shaw (Skinner 76’), Morris
Heanor Town: White, Lee (Naylor 65’), Oliver, Gordon, Roulston, Marriott, Wilkinson (Hall 45’), Brown, Reeves, Constable, Lee (Scott 68’)
While the first half may have flattered to deceive the second half was the polar opposite: a great atmosphere and plenty of chances for both sides. Boldmere deserved the win as they had the better chances, but defeat did seem harsh on the away side that had numerous opportunities to add to their own tally. A very enjoyable day out and I would definitely recommend making the trip to the Trevor Brown Memorial Ground, either to see Boldmere St Michaels or Paget Rangers, playing in the division below.
Boldmere St Michaels 3-2 Heanor Town
Attendance: 137
Entrance: £5.00
Programme: £2.00
Boldmere St Michaels: Fenney, Fitzmaurice (Lindsey 56’), Abraham, Gayle, Craven, Lyng, Usher-Shipway, Milligan, Nesbitt (Ellis 88’), Shaw (Skinner 76’), Morris
Heanor Town: White, Lee (Naylor 65’), Oliver, Gordon, Roulston, Marriott, Wilkinson (Hall 45’), Brown, Reeves, Constable, Lee (Scott 68’)
RSS Feed