I'd have loved to have gone yesterday. Whitehawk, also known as the roughest part of Brighton, hosted Chatham Town. I was supposed to have gone to Brighton last week, to visit a friend, and of course take in the delights of nearby Worthing. The weather did for it. And yesterday, the weather was that sort of perfect winter's day football weather - cold and sunny. Would have been perfect.
Of course, the result would have ruined it. 4-1. Not good. Whitehawk are something of a suprise package, sitting, as they do, in 3rd place. They were the first side to beat Met Police midweek. They weren't the first side to unpick us.
Another reason I'd have liked to have gone is the ground, set as it is in a natural bowl at the foot of the downs. It has a standing area built into the grass bank, adding an elevated view not generally found at this level. I'd like to say always next season, but I can see this lot going up, a la Croydon Athletic last year. Also, its rumoured they're moving out for a couple of years to ruin / redevelop the ground. Where's the money coming from? The attendance yesterday was 68. Maybe someone hopped the train from Croydon...
The result leaves Chatham 18th in the table, a comfortable 10 points off the drop, and 11 points off the play offs. We're the lowest scoring side in the league though. Goals have been a problem all season. Needs addressing really. We're at home to Chipstead next saturday, weather permitting. Its free entry for those who paid £4 in programme costs for the games in November, or £2 for everyone else. Season Ticket holders get a free pint. I don't have a season ticket, so will happily pay. Get as many along as you can next week to cheer on the Chats for a festive three points. Its been too long without football for some of us - lets just hope the game's on!
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