Friday 26th
December
Midlands League Division 1
Attendance: 140
Admission: £5/£3
After asking around for
ideas for Boxing Day, we had been informed by Chris Sharp (@chris_sharp18) that there was a Midlands League double header
for Division 1 and the Premier Division, so after some looking Bolehall Swifts
seemed like a great place to kick things off for their local derby against
Atherstone Town.
Bolehall Swifts were
formed in 1953 and they play their home games at Rene Road which has an amazing
stand behind one of the goals, the seated stand I have been told is basically
called the ‘Welcome to Bolehall Swifts Stand’. Whilst opposing the changing
rooms and dugouts is another stand which is a small covered standing area. The
admission is £5/£3 for Adults & Concessions/Children which is good value
for this standard and the facilities, same as most NWCFL teams at the same
level.
We picked up our
programme on the way in and parted with £1 which was simply designed but packed
with information, that neutrals especially, would want to know. Although it was
black and white, an alright purchase. 
The first half we decided
to go down the end Bolehall were shooting, with the thinking they are likely to
win after briefly looking at the league table. You can imagine our thoughts at
half-time when they found themselves 0-3 down to Atherstone Town. Bolehall has
dominated the game but Atherstone had counter effectively and only really had 4
or 5 chances, mainly due to the keeper playing the Manuel Neuer-esque role and
well…not playing it very well first half.
At half-time we picked up
the last burger and got some chips, got to say a great Burger at Bolehall, whilst
the chips were decent: very important. We spent £3.50 (£2 on Burger & £1.50
on Chips) and I have to say it was very much worth it. Good to meet Mark Brooks
from Bolehall Swifts who runs the @BolehallSwifts account I had been talking to
on twitter before going, and gave me a copy of the December ‘Swifts Fanzine’.
Bolehall played a lot
better in the second half (including their keeper), and managed to claw back 2
of the goals but couldn’t muster the win in quite an entertaining game. We
headed straight off after the game to get to Oak Park for Walsall Wood v
Boldmere St.Michaels.
Overall a great ground to
visit, with a cracking stand. Great people at the club; but most importantly
very good Burger & Chips, what a great way to kick-off the double header
especially with decent weather.
Price: 7pts
Programme: 5.5pts
Food: 11pts
Entertainment: 4.5pts
Parking: 2.5pts
Staff: 4pts
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