WEST BRIDGFORD V HUCKNALL TOWN

UNITED COUNTIES LEAGUE DIVISION 1

FRIDAY 13TH AUGUST 2021 19.45 KO

MATCH PREVIEW

Hucknall begin their league away campaign at West Bridgford on the back of a hard fought victory over Lutterworth Athletic on the opening day last Saturday. The victory was soured by the news that the FA are investigating the content of the yellow's supporters songs having been included in the match officials report. I personally don't have a problem with the investigation itself where songs which were deemed to be okay to sing a few years ago now have to be put on the back burner. However both the league management and the FA are setting a precedent for the season and whatever punishment is dealt out to the Yellows must be consistent as this is sure to happen again. Hopefully our own fans will sit up and take notice and think before chanting. Basically anything which is even slightly insulting cannot happen.

West Bridgford have already played 2 games this season both away from home. Last Saturday saw them defeat Holwell Sports 2 nil with Jack Oldham and Nathan Kelly on the scoresheet. A 2 1 defeat at Harrowby followed on Tuesday night with Jack Oldham again on the scoresheet. West Bridgford are no strangers to Hucknall having come to the UCL from the now defunct East Midland Counties League. One time Hucknall fans favourite Matt 'Cabbage' Brian played on Tuesday night and will surely relish coming up against his old team.

Hucknall will again be without the suspended Grant Ryan, injured Joe Butler and the absent Joe Ashurst. Craig Westcarr opened his league account with the club with two goals against Lutterworth. 

Should be a good competitive game,

Safe travels to all the Yellows fans planning to attend