Saturday 8th November
Winner gets £18,000
Winner gets £18,000
Att 3241
What a journey. Driving
rain all the way. 50mph on 20 mile stretch of M1. Two and three quarters later
I arrive with still an hour to kickoff. Dragged myself past the fish @ chip
shop. Very tempted and reminded me I was hungry and thirsty.
Went the ticket shop
and decided I would go in the main stand in the hope of better culinary
delights. Went through the turnstiles and found the c o t shop and a massive
bar which was heaving. Around the room were 7 tv’s. 6 showing the Liverpool
game and the other sky sports news. Great news. Liverpool were getting beat 2 –
1 by Chelsea. Had something to eat and a drink and went up in the stand and got
to my seat.
The game got underway and for the first 20 minutes things were
fairly equal and John-Lewis could have put Grimsby in front when hitting the
post with an excellent effort. Gradually Oxford got on top and were rewarded
with 2 goals before half time. Both scored by Jamie Roberts on his first team
debut. Went down to the bar at half-time. In the bar the 6 TV’s showing the
Liverpool game were now showing the Grimsby match. Result. Go back up and watch
15-20 minutes then back down to see the rest. Danny Rose scored a third for
Oxford shortly after halftime and although Shaun Pearson got a goal back in 80
minutes the comeback never materialised. Grimsby have got to support john-Lewis
more and I think Oxford have got a potentially good winger in Callum O’Dowda. 3
– 1 with 5 to go.
Off to get my kippers.
Now I hope Oxford can get a home draw.
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