A relatively local trip today as I journeyed into Mid-Wales for another Cymru Alliance clash. This was my first visit to Guilsfield (a village on the outskirts of Welshpool) since they moved over the other side of the hedge at the Community Centre. Today they were playing (the mighty) Flint, so what better reason to pay a visit!
The ground is a neat and tidy set up, with hard standing and a small covered seated stand, but unfortunately no electricity in the refreshment bar. That meant no hot food...on my last visit they served up the tastiest pork pies, so bit gutted!!
Speaking to a club official I asked why the reason for the move, to what is the width of a hedge. The previous ground was actually council owned, so there was no way of developing an enclosed ground, as the football pitch is for the use of the community. Over the hedge the land is privately owned, so after securing a long term lease, this land can be developed into a proper football ground, thus securing the future of the club.
The game itself turned out to be a stroll in the park for the Silkmen as they were 2-0 up inside 12 minutes, goals by Mike Thelwall and Shaun Beck. A lack of concentration let the home side back in just before half time, when Ross Frame netted. In the second half, two further goals from Paul Williams and John Hilll put Flint 4-1 before Guilsfield pulled it back to 4-2 on the hour through substitute Richard Astley. Three goals in the last 15 minutes, from Alan Dawson, Shaun Beck and Paul D. Williams (penalty) completed the rout for Flint. The scoreline was a little harsh on the home side but Flint were more than worthy winners.
The ground is a neat and tidy set up, with hard standing and a small covered seated stand, but unfortunately no electricity in the refreshment bar. That meant no hot food...on my last visit they served up the tastiest pork pies, so bit gutted!!
Speaking to a club official I asked why the reason for the move, to what is the width of a hedge. The previous ground was actually council owned, so there was no way of developing an enclosed ground, as the football pitch is for the use of the community. Over the hedge the land is privately owned, so after securing a long term lease, this land can be developed into a proper football ground, thus securing the future of the club.
The game itself turned out to be a stroll in the park for the Silkmen as they were 2-0 up inside 12 minutes, goals by Mike Thelwall and Shaun Beck. A lack of concentration let the home side back in just before half time, when Ross Frame netted. In the second half, two further goals from Paul Williams and John Hilll put Flint 4-1 before Guilsfield pulled it back to 4-2 on the hour through substitute Richard Astley. Three goals in the last 15 minutes, from Alan Dawson, Shaun Beck and Paul D. Williams (penalty) completed the rout for Flint. The scoreline was a little harsh on the home side but Flint were more than worthy winners.
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| The stand at the OLD ground |
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| A walk through the gap in the hedge and the new ground comes into view! |
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| The stand at the NEW ground |
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Paul D. Williams slots home from the penalty spot (89m) to complete the rout |
Cymru Alliance
Guilsfield 2-7 Flint Town United
Attendance: 57 (h/c)
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