Mossley v Trafford - League Cup

Well the road to wheever the League Cup Final is being played this season ended early for Mossley (and Belper Town too I see !) with a 2-1 home defeat at Trafford - and despite a cracking opening goal from Sam Hare to put Mossley one up, the Lilywhites got what they deserved in the end viz. nothing ... and yes I noticed the phrase "experimental side" DID crop up on the official report !! Some pictures from last night at

Mossley 1 Trafford 2 (League Cup)

Experimental side maybe - but there's still a lot of problems with putting the ball in the back of the opposition's net - something that needs sorted soonest. All very well winning games in the FA Cup - but we need to look at the league with a bit more urgency. Have to admit though - young Sam Hare is looking to be a bit of a find (notwithstanding the goal, he had an excellent game - I notice he got official MOM as well). It will be interesting to see how last night's game affects team selection for the FA Cup game up at Dunston - there have been a few tricky games "up there in the north east" in the past, so it has to be right for the day. As I mentioned before, I ain't gonna make it to this game (work commitments), but let's hope it all goes to (whichever) plan, and Mossley get at least a replay next Tuesday.

Meantime - where to go on Saturday ... Stalybridge; Hyde; Ashton United; or Curzon Ashton - an embarrasment of riches - much will depend on what time I finish work on Saturday of course. Until then - fingers crossed for Glossop North End tonight in their Vase replay against Blackstones - winners away at Gedling Town.

Enough for now - more O/T been worked today - early morning and late afternoon - need a break (and they've even asked me to work my day off on Friday - gut reaction was "No" - and it'll probably stay that way ... weighing up 5 hours O/T now against physical "knackerdness" - and poss time off later y'see ...)
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