Witton Albion

Ground 27

Match 28

Evo-Stik First Division North

Witton Albion 3-0 Radclffe Borough

Ground Wincham Park

Ground capacity 4,813

Admission £8.50 Attendance 259 ( official )

Programme £2.00 Obtained - yes Reasonable

Distance Travelled 40 miles

Match Officials 9/10 Efficient

Could have taken the easy option and made the short journey to Ewood Park but decided on another Park instead , Wincham Park , home of Witton Albion established in 1887 . Albion moved to their present location off Chapel street in 1989 from their old ground in the town centre ; i was amazed how close they are to their rivals ( Northwich Victoria . ) In fact i went down the wrong road and ended up there . I can't be the only one to do this , well it was dark even at six o' clock . When i arrived there was ample parking space , guided by a club steward , a polite elderly gentleman . Started thinking about my camera's vunerability in the dark , useless at night photos . I've been dropping hints all week about my wish list for my Birthday or Christmas , a more up to date compact camera . Players were arriving from both teams , spotted Benny Phillips , the Radcliffe manager back at one of his old stomping grounds . No programme/paper on me otherwise i'd have tried to grab a few autographs , players from both teams seemed relaxed and in ' great spirits . Now 's the time to catch 'em . ' I wondered how many had just finished a days shift ?










Picked up a programme from a stall set up opposite the turnstile entrance and a team sheet from the club lounge . The place was spotless , locals terrific , reminding me of the unbeaten run the club are on and not to mention the ' other lot ! ' Below - The Club Lounge/bar - pies - food/drinks
Managed to get a quick look at the club shop and museum before the game got under way .






Albion didn't mess about , a ' blitzkreig ' of penetrating moves towards the Boro' goal , rapid interchange passing , poceeding without intrepedation or regard down the flanks and centre . Boro were tossed one way , then another . Chances were going begging , amazingly Boro managed to break out with a through ball to Ben Wharton finding himself in ' hectres of space ' only the keeper to beat but fails to finish , Cooper saving . The Albion onslaught continues , minutes before the break Newman fires home a richly deserved opening . Half Time Witton Albion 1-0 Radcliffe Boro . Some of these Albion players need to be on a scouts list , they're a cut above the norm for this level .

The John Yarwood Terrace and the Albion Tie

There's a few characters in the ground tonight .








Resumption of the game halts my raiding of the club shop , managed to find a few gems including the FA Cup 2nd Round tie PNE v Witton programme from 1991 . Albion continue to make the running , Titchinner pokes the ball home from a couple of feet before Andrews makes it 3-0 to Albion with a sweetly struck penalty , high to the 'keepers left in the 69th minute . Albions 2nd goal and substitutes warming up -one with a Premier League hairstyle !

Witton Albion photos October 26, 2011