tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91016831310310707822024-03-13T08:01:45.147+00:00Gary and Jake's FA Trophy AdventureGaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-75715074891197153652008-04-08T17:50:00.001+01:002008-04-08T17:52:56.282+01:00Quarter Finals - Rushden & Diamonds Vs York CityOnce again I must apologise for the lack of recent blog entries. My last ever set of chemistry exams and the drinking that followed them has held me back somewhat. Hopefully I’ll make up for it with these final few entries.The day of the Rushden Vs York match started badly. Despite not being very far away at all, the railway network required me to change twice and fork out over twenty quid for Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-16315760027224010382008-02-13T13:50:00.002+00:002008-02-13T13:58:58.940+00:00ConfessionsRight, so the more observant of you will have noticed that there have been no blog posts in a while. That is sadly because we have been unable to attend any recent matches.The replay between Halifax and Stortford finished in a comfortable win for Halifax, but unfortunately, I couldn't afford the time to go, and Jake was in an important meeting all evening.With my final year exams on the horizon Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-52993904227516363192008-01-16T11:25:00.000+00:002008-01-16T11:30:28.572+00:00Third Round DrawThe third round draw saw Bishop's Stortford or Halifax get drawn at home against Rushden & Diamonds.It would have been so much easier had Rushden been at home, but never mind.The game will/should take place on Saturday 2nd FebruaryGaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-36821200517840593982008-01-15T12:59:00.000+00:002008-01-16T11:25:46.094+00:00Waterlogged pitch in Halifax!According to the Halifax website the game tonight is off. Looks like the 2nd round replay will now be played next week, 19:45 Tuesday 22nd Jan.I don't mean to offend any Halifax supporters out there but how often do you play home games during the inter months? Of the 4 times we've been due to come up to watch a game it's been postponed 3 times.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-29035049310789158152008-01-14T12:45:00.000+00:002008-01-16T11:24:02.590+00:00Second Round - Bishop's Stortford Vs Halifax TownJanuary 12th 2008After such a long wait to see the first round, the second round was sprung upon us just four days later. I have to thank my Dad for driving down to this match with us. The savings on transport cost, and pre-match pint bought for us was well worth the considerable drop in 'coolness.'We found Stortford to be a lovely place, with a very friendly bunch of locals, and an impressive Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-80532662918451051692008-01-10T19:52:00.000+00:002008-01-10T20:56:22.504+00:00First Round - Halifax Town Vs Leamington8th January 2008Finally! After a month of waiting, I arrived at Halifax's Shay Stadium, only to be greeted by absolutely everything that Mother Nature could have possibly thrown at me. Yorkshire was on occasion throughout the course of the evening, hit by thunder and lightning, torrential rain, snow and gale force winds. Often more than one of the afformentioned nasties coming at the same time. Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-83673502479150330432007-12-17T18:03:00.000+00:002007-12-17T18:05:53.392+00:002nd Round DrawIn the draw for the second round proper Leamington or Halifax will be travelling to Bishop's Stortford.Bishop's Stortford play in Conference South so should provide a good game for either side.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-57929017265344955102007-12-17T17:56:00.000+00:002007-12-17T18:07:09.430+00:00Winter is Still RubbishFrom the Halifax Town Website:"The Shaymen's rearranged game with Leamington on Tuesday evening has been postponed again due to a frozen pitch.The match will be played on Tuesday 8th January, kick-off 7.45pm."Luckily no one boarded any coaches this time!Not the greatest time for it to be played since I've got an exam the next day but I'll be there. I wouldn't want to let the faithful down.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-29568504916858843032007-12-17T15:03:00.000+00:002007-12-17T15:15:28.796+00:00Winter Is RubbishSo, After waking up early, getting on a coach at Leamington FC's New Windmill Ground, and even buying two souvenir flags, the game on Saturday was cancelled. Driving up the M6 at about 10 o'clock, the phone call came through that Halifax's pitch was frozen and the match was off. It turned the atmosphere on the coach fairly sour.The game has provisionally been rearranged for Tuesday 18th December,Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-38332912197283110532007-11-27T17:24:00.001+00:002007-11-27T17:31:09.736+00:00Our First Trip NorthLeamington's reward for defeating Fisher Athletic in the last round, is a place in the first round proper of the FA Trophy. Here they have been drawn away against former league club, Halifax AFC. It promises to be a great day out. If any Halifax fans are reading, then I advise you not to take Leamington lightly. It is clearly a game which the Shaymen should win comfortably, but I will be very Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-52356219510184415652007-11-26T10:25:00.000+00:002007-11-27T17:33:18.461+00:00Third Qualifying Round: Fisher Athletic Vs Leamington24th November 2007This adventure is starting to turn into a farce! Leamington FC was supposed to be a small club, who would maybe make it through the first round or two, but would essentially be a stepping stone before we started watching all sorts of other clubs, up and down the country. We should have done more research. As it turns out, Leamington are some sort of sleeping giant (or maybe a Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-68058791673376813852007-11-09T12:35:00.000+00:002007-11-09T12:39:44.133+00:00Dulwich Here We Come!The next leg of the adventure will see Jake and I take in the sights and sounds of South London, as Leamington FC travel to play Fisher Athletic.Fisher Athletic will start the game hot favourites, as they currently sit 10th in the Football Conference South Division, two tiers above Leamington in the pyramid.The game will be played on Saturday 24th November, and a match report should follow Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-36085547858772919172007-11-08T15:02:00.000+00:002007-11-08T16:32:11.619+00:00Second Qualifying Round Replay: Margate FC Vs Leamington FCNovember 6th 2007I have been attending football matches for about 15 years now, and I can honestly say that Tuesday's match ranks up there as one of the best experiences I have ever had at a football ground. It was an experience that I have to admit, I was not looking forward to. I am already behind with my work for the year, and I was missing yet more lectures to complete what I thought was Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-76117661957855789942007-11-04T19:53:00.000+00:002007-11-04T19:58:34.986+00:00Second Qualifying Round: Leamington Vs MargateNovember 3rd 2007Another home draw for Leamington meant yet another trip to the NWG. As much as I had enjoyed my previous visits, I was starting to want to go somewhere else. After all, we started this adventure with the intention of travelling the country. Even the home support voiced there concern that we were starting to get sick of the half time sausage and chips special. A nice trip to the Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-10207469159737288632007-10-28T16:09:00.000+00:002007-10-28T16:10:57.826+00:00Next RoundSo I'm a bit late posting this since I've known for nearly a week but our nex game will be Leamington v Margate on Saturday. Looking forward to more quality football.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-85801913252715729952007-10-22T17:37:00.000+01:002007-10-22T17:41:19.646+01:00First Qualifying Round: Leamington FC Vs Banbury UnitedOctober 20th 2007After my very pleasant first trip to the New Windmill Ground (NWG) two weeks ago, I was very pleased when Leamington FC were drawn at home in the First Qualifying Round.Despite Banbury being a tier above Leamington in the football pyramid, I was quietly confident that the home side could pull off a small upset. The Brakes went into the game sitting top of the Southern League Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-86076674917533541442007-10-17T11:32:00.000+01:002007-10-17T11:45:39.556+01:00This Coming WeekendYes that's right, the rumours are true, this weekend the other half of the trophy adventure team will be arriving in Leamington. Despite the prospect of missing both the Rugby final and the Nottingham beer festival I will be standing in the terraces (are there terraces?) of The New Windmill Ground!Also I'm hoping the fabled half time food tastes as good as my accomplice suggests.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-21667947671097525742007-10-08T12:20:00.001+01:002007-10-10T15:25:35.093+01:00Draw for First Qualifying RoundThe draw for the First Qualifying Round sees Leamington drawn at home against Banbury. The game will be played on Saturday 20th October.Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-31953039398874007502007-10-07T15:31:00.000+01:002007-10-17T12:45:08.971+01:00Preliminary Round: Leamington FC Vs MarlowOctober 6th 2007Being a Warwick Uni student, and currently living in Leamington, it made sense to choose Leamington Vs Marlow as the place to start our little adventure. I expected it to be remarkably easy to attend. Unfortunately, Jake could not make it back from Nottingham where he is currently based, so poor old me had to go alone.I seemed to get pretty lucky with the people I met over the Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101683131031070782.post-37635273277272282762007-10-07T14:35:00.000+01:002007-10-07T15:31:32.137+01:00IntroductionHello world. You have stumbled across Gary and Jake's FA Trophy adventure, where Gary and Jake (that's us up the top there) will epically chronical our journey around the country, following the FA Trophy.Starting in the preliminary round, we will watch one match. The victors of that match will be graced with our company in their next fixture, wherever and whenever that may be. This cycle of gloryGaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974078696026457845noreply@blogger.com0