Stalybridge Celtic v Hyde FC

... last time I went to Bower Fold it was Celtic causing the upset by beating Droylsden 4-0 - New Years Day saw the boot definitely on the other foot as apparent "underdogs" ("undertigers" ??) Hyde came to the Fold and went home with a 2-1 win ... I've said it quite often about Mossley - nice build-up football does not necessarily bring results - and despite Celtic having the lion's share of the possession, the final product was just not there. Hyde however took their chances, and subsequently the three points as well. Pictures from the game at

Stalybridge Celtic 1 Hyde FC 2

Why was I not at Woodley Sports v Mossley I hear some ask ?? Well, public transport (or lack of) being public transport that's why ... Mrs Smiffy had first shout on the car for her annual root around IKEA with the Mother-in-Law ... and I'm not one of these "scrounger types" (!!!). Sounds like I missed a cracker down at Lambeth Grove mind - seven goals and a Matty Kay hat-trick (good to see Matty getting back on the goal trail - even if it included two penalties !!!). There were several other high-scoring games in the Evo-Stik yesterday, with Mossley's next opponents at home (yes I WILL be at Seel Park tomorrow !) Clitheroe going down 4-5 at home to Salford City (Rhodri Giggs must be doing something right there !); Bradford Park Avenue thumping six past Ossett Town with no reply; and Newcastle Town thrashing hapless Market Drayton Town 8(eight)-1. Some good crowds too, as people get back into the swing of things after the enforced break - over 4,000 at FC Halifax Town to see the home side beat FC United 4-1 - and over 1,000 at Prescot Cables to see Chester grab a last-gasp 1-0 away win ... And with Hyde winning, it was good to see Stafford Rangers snatch a point at high-flying AFC Telford United (every little helps !) ...

Today - return Mother-in-Law to Belper - and then home again (prepare for Monday ?) - maybe a walk as well ?? We'll see ...
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