The road to Wembley began once again for many clubs, just weeks after Chelsea turned over the unmentionables in the final. I don't care what anyone says, for me this is still THE cup competition.
Anyhow, there was only one match in the draw that made any sense today and that was the all Hellenic League affair between Thame United and Newbury (my mate lives locally and we are heading into London to see Blur at Hyde Park on Sunday).
Normally I would prefer to see teams from differing leagues playing against each other but for reasons mentioned that wasn't an option today.
Thame have been back in the town since December 2010, playing at the purpose built Meadow View Park. This was some 15 years after their eviction from their old Windmill Road, which was subsequently built upon. Inbetween they had groundshared at Aylesbury and AFC Wallingford.
For a cup tie, the game was quite a lacklustre affair with real chances at an absolute premium.
Thame nontheless progressed through to the next round of the cup courtesy of a solitary strike from Ellis Hercules after 18 minutes. The ball fell kindly to him in the penalty area and he has the simple task of prodding the ball home (pictured left).
Newbury never really threatened until the dying embers of the game, when they did crash an effort against the bar but overall there can be no complaints about the result.
Thame will now travel to North Leigh in the next round, whilst I travelled, post match, just up the road to The Cross Keys, arguably the best real ale pub in the town!!
Saturday 11th August 2012
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
Thame United 1-0 Newbury
Attendance: 65
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