Carlton won 6-0 at Shepshed to take them to the top on the Northern Premier League Division One South - after this victory at Watnall Road, Grantham move into second place behind the Millers, just two points behind with two games in hand.
To say this was the last day of November, it wasn't as cold as expected, although the wind was a bit on the chilly side. After spending the first 10 minutes or so in the open, we soon relocated to a spot behind the Watnall Road goal - this afforded some respite from the chill, and gave us a chance to catch up with good friend Fred Kirk who was also seeking shelter there.
The Gingerbreads 'keeper Rob Murray made a cracking save in the first minute of the game, and Hucknall looked the better team early doors. Grantham are one of the form teams in the division, but Hucknall more than matched them for half an hour - then a cross in from the right was met with a fine header from battering ram TONY BATTERSBY. Yellows custodian James Lindley maybe could have made a better effort cutting out the cross, but take nothing away from Battersby, he was given the chance and took it well. Murray made a cracking fingertip save from a Grant Brindley header - the centre-backs blushes saved and an OG averted. H-T 0-1
Relocated again during the break - decided to have a sit down. Positioned in front of the press box we had a great view of the proceedings, despite the 6' 12" linesman's occasional efforts at blocking it. Blimey, he was tall!
A poor challenge on the edge of the box gave Hucknall a free-kick on 75, and ANTHONY GREGORY took full advantage, curling a superb shot past Murray. So well placed was the effort that the keeper never moved as the ball flew into his net.
The home team were on terms for only 6 minutes though, JAMIE McGHEE on hand to tap in from close range after Lindley had superbly saved Paul Grimes' fierce drive. Great save, but no defenders reacted to clear the loose ball, giving the winger the simple chance. F-T 1-2
Admission £7
Attendance 210
