Introduction


Welcome to the blog that records a personal journey through the football season from a North East perspective.

For 2017-18 A Good Cup Run will not restrict itself to cup games. Although priority will be given to Cup, Vase and Trophy ties, some more workaday matches from the Northern League, the Northern Premier League, and the National League North may be covered.

Sunday, 21 May 2017

NON-LEAGUE FINALS DAY - WEMBLEY

The day is fine and the scene set for the double-header of FA Vase and FA Trophy finals. Arriving at eleven thirty by way of the train from Aylesbury, having stayed overnight near Dunstable, there is time for a quick circuit of the stadium. It is impressively monolithic with its high arch, bases now scuffed by the feet of those who see them as a challenge.

Still before noon, the inside of the vast bowl is mainly empty with the red seats and green grass gleaming in the sunshine. There are separate areas allocated for fans of the four teams involved, as well as a neutral zone for those just out for a day’s football, good value at £25 for the day. There is a single programme (at £5) which is reversible, opening from either end to showcase each game.

Kick offs are scheduled for twelve fifteen and four fifteen. Game on.


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