Tuesday 13th May 2014 ko 18.30

Northants Combination Division 3

IRTHLINGBOROUGH RANGERS 1 (Potts 17) Potts sent off (violent conduct) 72, J Martin sent off (violent conduct) 86

KETTERING PL UNITED 7 (Ablewski 26secs Chojak 26 62 83 89 Leskowski 60 Augusciak 77) Putyrski sent off (violent conduct) 72

Att 12

Entry FREE

No Programme

It must be odd playing for an Irthlingborough side at the moment, knowing that the most well-appiointed ground in the town is the mothballed Nene Park, the former home of Rushden & Diamonds and Kettering Town. The advantage of visiting another team here is that unlike trips to the large ground you do actually see the town! For my southern eyes, it has elements of both north and south, I do like a border town, and the Church of St Peter, with its lantern tower is a wonderfully evocative landmark. The football ground, the Rec’ is found at the end of Scarborough Street. Be forewarned the street is narrow, and there’s no parking so a bright move is to park in town and take the 5 minute walk up the hill. I did, and was surprised at the obvious tension for an end of season game with absolutely nothing riding on it. Continue reading →