FRUSTATION FOR MILLERS AT STOKE LANE, ALL THE FALL OUT FROM CHRISTMAS TUESDAY !
Carlton were hoping to build on Saturday’s excellent 2-0 win at Sheffield Fc and the atmosphere at the ground and in the Howard Mitchell Sportsbar pre match was buzzing, but it’s fair to say it didn’t exactly go to plan.
The early sending off for Shea Thompson-Harris proved pivotal and while the Millers have no argument with the decision for retaliation, there was a general feeling at the ground that the number of yellow cards shown during the game on a very heavy pitch was harsh indeed, in what was not a dirty game, but will leave both clubs with more money to find in the way of the inevitable fine that will follow.
The Millers were down to ten men for the majority of the match and matched their opponents up until the first goal went in, although they were grateful for a couple of fine first half saves from Felix.
The Millers started the second half well, but eventually the man down took its toll and Newton Aycliffe eventually ran out 3-0 winners.
Shea will hopefully learn from this, the Millers are having a decent season, but recent sending offs are doing the team no favours and hampering their progress, which has on the whole been brilliant so far this season.
In the Howard Mitchell Sportsbar, Christmas was well and truly afoot with Alan playing a superb Christmas set, a superb collection for the Christmas Food bank, Ian Storey-Moore our Vip guest and the Christmas draw taking place alongside the £500 Football Super Card being scratched off and don’t forget the superb mince pies and jam tarts from the brilliant John and Jayne Bryson.
Congratulations to all the nights winners as follows.
A Head from Oakfield construction (1638) won the Forest v Bournemouth VIP Hospitality for two which was the brilliant first prize.
2 Four Ball Ramsdale (0478) Tim Haddon
3 £60 Staunton Arms (1961) Ben Shipley
4 £50 Marco Pierre White (0249) Steve Bell
5 £50 Amores, Gedling ( 2150) Craig Arnold
6 £50 Boot Room ( 1669) Rich Perth
7 Two x 20/20 Blast tickets (1690) Mick Greenwood
8 £30 Bombay (0392) Liz Clerke
9 Two pints, Two pizzas, Southbank (1355) Jules P
10 £20 Nandos (0709) Simon Hodson
11 Bottle of Gin (0119) Lamin CTFC
12 Giant Chocs (0364) Louis Brookbanks
13 Large Chocs (0780) Babs
14 Wine (0867) Tony Witts
15 Wine (0710) Simon Hodson
16 Wine (2484) Craig Bedford
17 Wine (1276) Nigel Harlow (Cover picture as Nigel receives his prize from Boatsy)
18 BONUS PRIZE Ian Storey-Moore book (2451) Mandy Hodgson
19 BONUS PRIZE Christmas Hamper (0353) Ashley Lomax)
20 Bonus prize Christmas Hamper (1291) Neil Concory
£500 Super Football Card prize (Sunderland) Richard Underwood
The club will contact prize winners where possible, but prizes can also be claimed off Boatsy on 07907 064189.
Congratulations to all our winners and a big thankyou to everyone who has donated prizes, brought tickets and supported these crucial fund raising initiatives including the management and players who made a significant contribution.
Finally we have the thoughts of Tommy Brookbanks after the disappointing 3-0 defeat to Newton Aycliffe.
