Bedworth United vs Witton Albion

The travelling in this league is simply daft.
WHS.

Is that why you’ve switched it so we’re at home?

There are certainly more Midlands clubs. Incidentally, Saturday’s trip to Bedworth will see Witton play on an artificial surface for the second time this season.

[quote=“WHS” post=66731]The travelling in this league is simply daft.
WHS.[/quote]

Maybe so, but roll your sleeves up and get on with it like everyone else connected to WAFC eh? Just a thought :whistle:

You know, I sometimes wonder why I bother, I make a simple comment and get insulted. I have a season ticket despite being unable to get to a lot of games and have supported our club for all my seventy years. As for getting on with it like everyone else at WAFC our last home gate was less than three hundred so not EVERYONE at WAFC is getting on with it as you put it. Paul S, you are a first class …
WHS.

Sorry but where did I insult you? Apologies if you took it that way! Many people (myself included) had a grumble about going into this league at the start of the season (a couple of months ago) what’s the point of doing so now? We’ve got to go to Rushden yet…We’ve just got to get on with it and all get behind the team and management, that’s all I was trying to say!

Okay, but the way you phrased your comment made me think you were having a go. As for the Albs, "ONWARD AND UPWARDS!
WHS.

Saturday sees Witton travel south to Bedworth United in an Evo-Stik Division One South fixture. The fixture will be the first that the clubs have ever met in the league but, their paths did cross back in the 1980/81 season in an FA Cup Second Qualifying Round match at The Oval a game which Albion won by two goals to one. There is also a connection in this current campaign as “The Greenbacks” present manager, Stuart Storer was a member of the Bolton Wanders team which was given an almighty scare by Witton in front of the “Match of the Day” cameras in 1990 at Wincham Park. Saturday’s game also means Witton will be playing on an artificial surface for the second time this season, following their visit to Romulus earlier in the campaign. Bedworth so far, their season has been a mixture but they are handily placed around mid-table at present. Their FA Cup campaign almost came to a halt recently, when they found themselves 3-0 down at home to neighbours Rugby Town, only to rescue the game late on and then prevailed in the subsequent replay. Witton will be looking to continue their good form and pick up the three points but they will be tested by Bedworth and will have to be on form the get a positive result. Kick off at The Oval is 3pm.

BEDWORTH UNITED FC,
THE OVAL,
MINER’S WELFARE PARK,
COVENTRY ROAD,
BEDWORTH,
WARWICKSHIRE,
CV12 8NN.

Directions: M6/M6Toll/M42. Merge onto M42 - use right two lanes to take exit towards London(N&E)/ M1/Coventry(N&E). After 0.2 miles keep right at fork, follow signs for M6/London(N&E)/M1/Coventry(N&E). Follow for 10 miles to exit at junction 3, take the A444/B4113 exit to Coventry(N)/Nuneaton/Bedworth. After 0.3 miles at Exhall Interchange, take 3rd exit onto the B4113. After 0.2 miles exit roundabout onto the B4113. After 0.4 miles, take 2nd exit at roundabout onto Longford Road/B4113. Exit roundabout onto Longford Road/B4113. Continue for 1.4 miles then turn right onto Coventry Road. After 40 yards turn left to stay on Coventry Road. Continue for 30 yards to Bedworth United Football Club.

Parking: Please note, parking spaces are restricted in numbers inside the ground when entering the stadium we have a strict speed limit of 5 mph. Players & Officials will have access to the pitch side parking areas as directed.
No Coaches allowed. Coaches will be directed to suitable parking upon arrival.
Alternative parking is available at the Civic Hall - Pay & Display car park & Swimming Baths.(Only 150 yards from the ground).

Admission Prices: Adults £9, Concessions & Children £6.

Matchday Programme: £2.

Social Club: The Oval has an excellent Social club, with a licensed bar. The Club is open from Mid-day on Saturdays matches and 6.30 for midweek games. You are welcome to enjoy the facilities and have a drink, the club has a warm and friendly atmosphere. The facilities are available for hire for functions, an ideal small venue.

Refreshments: A selection of hot and cold food is available at the end of the Social Club.

Travel Information: There are 18 seats available on the Team Coach - departing from The NetDec Stadium at 11am. Cost - £15. Please contact Graham Crouch for further details - either by phone or via Facebook. Alternatively, you can leave your names on here and I’ll forward them onto him.

Early team news: Prince Haywood & Anthony Gardner are both available for selection, Billy Reeves could make his final appearance of his initial month’s loan spell whilst Paul Williams will be assessed before the game. Loan striker George Miller is expected to travel with the squad after recovering from illness.

We could really do with keeping Billy Reeves He is just getting back his form and looking sharp, hope Williams is fit too he leads the midfield well and then we have a full strength squad to pick from, we need to win our games in hand now and get back top.

I too hope that Billy stays with us for longer to help us get more points on the board. A win tomorrow would pus us up the league again, so good luck Witton. UTA