6 - 0 thrashing of Stansted! Interesting. That was the team I saw them losing to at home last Sept. Some improvement!
Fiddlesticks!
The Bees lose at home to Stansted 1-2 after extra time. This was a cup tie (which cup I don't know).
FA Vase. Enjoyable game nevertheless. Chairman Paul Smith shouted me a beer before the game, introducing me to the few diehards in the bar as 'the Kiwi bloke come here just to see us!'. Yeah right. Some good players on show, two young brothers in particular: George & Tommy Cocklin, mid and striker. George v good on the ball, reminded me of Clapham but more intense, ie. feisty. About 35 locals present, which is about half what they get for Essex Senior League games apparently. Will post a few pics at some point. Don't expect to see them in 'stripeys' - they were wearing claret for this game. No idea why. The supporters tried to tempt me back next day, for the Under-17 team - 'some bloody good kids there.' But I had other commitments, and the weather was crap.
PS Excellent sausage & onions in a crisp & tasty baguette.
PPS Next weekend Leyton Orient, riding high.