Hepworth United Junior FC were hosted by HTFC, at the ground before Town's home Championship match against Derby County. We took 40 kids and their parents, one girl only (disappointing) and several coaches, so that the children could form the Guard of Honour as the teams entered the arena before the game and the kids had a close look at their local heroes.
After the flag waving, the match started and there was much seat clacking, fighting, hot dog disposal and shouting "junior" abuse at the ref and opposition goalie (England international Scott Carson), the little people went on to the pitch at half time to shoot at goal.
The two young goalies got twenty shots to save, the kickers got one shot each! Not a great use of resources, but the kids didn't seem to mind, as they returned to their seats eager to continue the occasional viewing of the game and paper throwing.
With Guildford local boy and veteran Mark Hudson in the Town defence trying to keep the Rams at bay and Tom Ince, starring for the visitors, the game drifted on with some excitement, as Town, went 0-1 down, drew level, but then lost the plot and never looked like making up the difference. Final score 1-2.
Jed Steer in the Town goal, was my man of the match, as he made many good saves-he had to.
For Town manager, Chris Powell, it is back to the drawing board, but for County manager, ex Real Madrid coach and one time Surrey schoolmaster and Corinthian Casuals player, Paul Clement, the afternoon was successful and surely there is a bright future for this well qualified young coach. Read these!
http://baileyfootballblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/an-englishman-abroad.html
http://baileyfootballblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/its-not-too-late-those-who-dream.html
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