26.3.09

King's Lynn A vs St John's Norwich... Cup Final

My first visit to Carrow Road in several years to maybe see some of the future stars/journeymen of Kings Lynn FC .The ground has changed majorly both outside and inside since the last time i was anywhere near it.With the last time i went inside a whole new south stand going up ... I wonder if the seats still rip up as easily ?
I must say it is a good looking stadium and must be getting a good clean in readiness to be the best in the old 3rd division?
Who decides on their beverage pricing ? It was £3.10 for a 330ml bottle of beer !! or £1.60 for a cup of tea !!.. What a rip off that even puts our "Blue and Gold" beer prices to shame .. something that cannot be said every day
It was a very good crowd for the final .. with the majority supporting the Norwich side but also a very healthy Kings Lynn contingent.
I will be honest and with the exception of a few players that i have seen play for the reserves and Hop along Hyde I really had no preconceptions of most of the players abilities.I ended up being very impressed.
The game rocked back and forth and either side could of won it with both keepers making some very good saves and forwards on both sides being guilty of missing chances.It was a very enjoyable game for all spectators.with the lads of kings Lynn more than matching a side that play 5 or so leagues above them and the draw was a more than fair result.
Penalties in my book should never be used to settle any final ever.
I suppose I should pick out the stand out players for me.
In no particular order ...Parkinson , Mcarthy and Drawbridge ...stood out while Rose disappointed the most ... loads of potential not used...
The style of football played is very good at times and they have been coached in the right direction.The future looks good especially if the reserves under their current manager perform a final miracle and stay up....This is not looking good but i guess the next 3 games against the bottom sides will go a long way to decide this....
Praying time ...and then common sense with both the first team and the reserves getting new management?