Match reports in poetic form
At Wilderness Lane in Harleston The Shannocks were knocked out, The hosts scored in the first half: four Progression not in doubt. After the break we tightened up And with full-time so near, Big Halliday scored with his head Allowing one small cheer! Next week we’re at home in the league Felixstowe are our guest, …
Continue reading “v Harleston Town (away) 12/10/19 (Norfolk Senior Cup)”
The Reds ventured to Framlingham The ground: Badingham Road, It was time for another Eastern Counties episode. And it was not that long before We went into the lead, Tim Cary’s clip finding the net As he ran through at speed. The equaliser came along Within minutes – just three, A penalty after a foul …
Downham visited The Rec The rain, erratic, fell, And sadly, using strength and skill The home side they did quell. It wasn’t long before they scored They were not scared to shoot, Their second strike a cracker with The outside of the boot. It looped over Birdy with ease But our lads got stuck in, …
A gloomy Tuesday evening saw Us travel in the cup, And just before kick off the rain Heavy – would not let up. The match was even, the ball zipped But chances: very few, And right before half-time The Ghosts Began to turn the screw. A penalty was hammered home And then – after the …
Continue reading “v Fakenham Town (away) 24/9/19 – Thurlow Nunn League Cup First Round”
It was a strange day at The Rec It was most odd indeed; The Shannocks looked a different class And took an early lead. Tim Cary finished in the box With – on the clock – just ten, And minutes later Jarvis scored – Converting his missed pen! But then the tide turned, most bizarre …
The pitch was great, the sun was out In Leiston we were set, And once again a goal fest us Shannocks fans soon would get! The match began most lively, with It’s tempo sharp and quick, And after only twelve minutes A goal Kerry would nick. A Cary run was finished, calm And almost number …
The Reds shot quickly out the blocks And on the clock – just five Minutes had passed before Cary Scored with a silky drive! It wasn’t very long before He added number two, A classy through ball by Ben Boyce Made Wisbech’s defence stew! And then after a skilful run With extra tricky feet, He …
The venue was: The Field of Dreams For Shezza on the road, The Shannocks were out for revenge As this performance showed! Big Nelly was back once again And very soon he’d get Another goal – this from the spot Smashing the top left net! The penalty was fair – although The trip should have …
A strange trip down to Suffolk saw The Shannocks taste defeat, Although the scoreline was most harsh The football played was neat. With players out we gave it all On their new 3G pitch, And we will see, without a doubt This merely as a hitch. The opening half often showed The Whites go very …
The Shannocks March On The Reds travelled to Cambridgeshire To play March at The Lane, The wind was calm, the sun was out And cleared up had the rain. The Hares were in outstanding form A real tough nut to crack, But Sheringham looked confident And big Nelly was back! The Shannocks – looking fast …
