Broomfield's long wait for action finally ended on Sunday in blistering temperatures at Weston Green Sports Club. More than 100 people were in attendance for the first playing of The Michael Brown Memorial Cup and enjoyed a fantastic day in memory of our old comrade. Many of the older boys struggled early on in the blistering temperatures as the youngsters, playing some highly skillful football, surged into a 6–0 half-time lead. But a mixture of generous substitutions, a revolutionary 5–4–5 formation, the introduction of a nine-year-old goalkeeper, and a superb all-round effort from the oldies resulted in an exciting second half and a final score of about 7–5 or so. H and Glenn both scored twice and Dave Palmer luckily evaded his marker for a last minute strike. I can't remember all the youth team scorers but Cameron, Stuart, Harvey, Lloyd and one of the Gardner's (not sure which one as I was in the bar – but he has been posthumously awarded Goal of the Match) all bagged at least one.
Players of the Match were Alan Banks and David Lloyd. Dirtiest Player was Steve Adams. Officials were Matt Bowles, Rob Donovan, David Preston and Ian Wilson. And, much to our surprise, the guy who runs the club was the grey-haired full-back for Starpoint when we had that massive ruck with them.
The Michael Brown Memorial Cup was presented to winning captain Harvey Brown by Michael's father David.
Youth team: Scott Adams, Daniel Gardner, Will Stephenson, Jonny Brown, Luke Gardner, Stuart Ramsey, Tom Pryce, Alan Banks, Michael Brown, Cameron Ramsey, Harvey Brown, Jon Lewis, Lloyd Harle, Lawrence Brown, Freddie Brown, Ed (Nobby's nephew) Ben Gardner, Andy Gardner, David Preston, Phil Stephenson
Manager: David Preston, Assistant Manager: Jim Aylward
Old Gits: Paul Adams, Ian Wilson, Simon Bowell, Nick Hills, Nigel Gardner, Steve Adams, David Lloyd, Richard Brown, Howard Pryce, Jim Reynolds, Jon Pryce, Dave Palmer, Jason Norris, Wayne Boswell, Nicko Coode, Clive Dabney, Dave Lonsdale, Paul Kent, Steve Welfare Phil Culshaw, Matt Bowles Rob Donovan
Manager: Richard Kane, Assistant Manager: Rob Donovan
Injured: Martin Lambert
Also in attendance: Michaael Bowring, Saul Hough, Simon Duke, Windy Miller, Steve Lamb, Tim Wheeler, Kirsty Robinson, Steve Chantel, Doug Rabey
Apologies for anyone I've forgotten. A full account of the day will follow shortly...
