Darlaston Town(1874) v Newport Town
We are constantly being reminded of the parlous state of non-league football with Councils raising the cost of ground - rentals and clubs going under because of lack of funds. With that in mind,what a pleasure to report the rude health of a team that has been to the depths and risen like the proverbial Pheonix, Darlaston Town(1874).This club was all but dead and buried but through the fighting spirit of those who cared deeply and refused to surrender to the inevitable,it has risen from the ashes.While there's people such as these involved in non-league,it can survive.There's a nice feeling about the place and they have solid support.They are currently playing home games at Bentley Road South,Walsall and I gathered from talking to people,the hope is to one day return to their original home in Darlaston.
Newport Town arrived with 5 wins from their 8 games and 1 point behind there hosts. The visitors will be left scratching their heads and wondering how they have gone home pointless after controlling large swathes of the match but as I have said many times previously, possession counts for nothing. Putting the ball in the net is what gets results ! It's ok moving the ball about in midfield but if you're not getting the shots in,you're never going to score. Credit to the hosts; they took their chances when they arose and the visitors left the field at half-time 3-0 down.
Half-time ; Darlaston Town(1874) 3 Newport Town 0
Newport continued as they had left off,moving the ball about and having lots of possession and eventually they got the goal their play merited but to be fair to the hosts,they too had many chances to increase their lead. So, Darlaston continue their rise up the table and now occupy second place. Should be an interesting game next week when they meet table-toppers Oakengates Athletic. As for Newport, they have little to worry about. They play a nice game,keeping on the deck.They need a target-man.
This was a decent game played in a fantastic spirit. Well done to all concerned.
Result ; DarlastonTown(1874) 3 Newport Town 1
Entrance ; £1(concession)
Programme ; £1(Excellent)
Drink ; 50p
Crowd ; 45(est)
Referee ; Ok
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