HEDNESFORD TOWN (Keys Park)

Having seen both sides in action over the past few weeks, today's choice of game was a no brainer. Easily the Southern Premier League's game of the day. It was also a bonus that it wasn't too far to travel as Cannock is just down the motorway for me.

Keys Park, which opened in 1995, was one of the few (then) Conference grounds I missed visiting when Chester City originally went down in 2000, so it was good to finally put that right. Over a decade on and some Blues fans still remember how Hednesford ripped them off over the admission prices (they added an extra £3.50 to the normal price on that particular day).

The game didn't really spark to life, especially in the first half, but the Pitmen made most of the running but didn't really trouble the Truro goalkeeper. It was the impressive Danny Quinn, who has recently signed from Heather St Johns, that look the biggest danger and some of his movement was very impressive.

It was Quinn who finally settled the game in the hosts favour midway through the second half when he was allowed time and space in the penalty area and, as the ball sat up nicely, he turned and volleyed home for a stunning winner. This is the second time I have seen him play and i'd say he looks destined for bigger and better things.

Throughout the game Truro looked threatening on the break but their forays in the the Hednesford danger area were snuffed out by a solid defence. The result still leaves Truro sitting pretty at the top of the table but Hednesford look a decent bet for the play offs.

Saturday 15th January 2011

Southern Premier League

Hednesford Town 1-0 Truro City

Attendance: 394