Not been to Carnarvon Street for a while, and it was hoped the Bank Holiday Monday local derby between Tevie and Shirebrook would provide suitable end of holiday season fayre.
It didn't, unfortunately.
The game was poor right from the off, and although the standard did improve marginally in the second period, this was a game that only the Shirebrook following would have gleaned any pleasure from. A crowd of 144 watched this, despite the freezing, eye-watering, biting wind.
Before kick off Teversal were 11th in the table, whilst Brook were 13th - so it was always going to be a close game, but no one could have predicted just exactly how bad this game was going to be!
Looking at the Shirebrook line-up, it is difficult to see why they are struggling in the league. They have ex-Stags keeper Jason White, ex-Rainworth players Danny Naylor, Lewis Jackson, Brendan Sweeney and ex-Arnold Town Mitch Slawson on their books and you would think this ought to give them, on paper at least, a good solid foundation to build around.
Caught up with Pinxton Manager Kenny Shinfield pitch side, and he told us that as they don't have a game in the CML until the 14th January they will be playing Bulwell FC this coming weekend - Pinxton's last game was 17th December - now that's a proper Winter break!!!
This game was settled on 55 when Jamie Goodacre played a square ball instead of clearing up field. The ball was found it's way to MITCH SLAWSON at the far post and the former Arnold man made no mistake, slamming the ball home. F-T 0-1
Admission £4
Programme £1
Attendance 144
