Coca Cola League One
Huddersfield Town 1-1 Stockport County
Honours even at a damp Galpharm, when a new look Town side (6 of the new signings played) just couldn't find an opening day winner.
How apt in our centenary season that the opening goal be scored by Andy Booth. Gary Roberts (man of the match at a canter, more about this after) floated in the corner, and Boothy was on the end of it with a trademark header on the half hour mark.
How apt in our centenary season that the opening goal be scored by Andy Booth. Gary Roberts (man of the match at a canter, more about this after) floated in the corner, and Boothy was on the end of it with a trademark header on the half hour mark.
Town almost went two up not long after, an excellent free kick from Roberts making County keeper fon Williams work hard to keep his side in the contest.
Disaster right on half-time, just as the pitch announcer (more about him after as well) was declaring "..the fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time..", a static Town defence watched as Tommy Rowe tapped the ball home from close range. There wasn't even time to kick off again!
Town had a few chances second half, but couldn't hit the target. Stockport came close to a winner as well, Matty Glennon making one acrobatic save to keep things level.
****
Some housekeeping...........
Ok, not the greatest performance ever seen, but I admit it was good to be back at The Galpharm. Of the new players, Gary Roberts was immense. He is going to be some signing, if consistent though it will be hard to hang onto him though. I thought all our new players contributed something yesterday, I like Jim Goodwin and David Unsworth (hope he signs), and although it was a bit if a stutter yesterday it is early days. Give the team ten games and see where they are then.
The new pitch announcer was amazing, shame that he is only a stand in for the new Welsh guy. Town have dropped a clanger big style, they have clearly employed the wrong person. I have emailed the club, that is how strongly I feel about this. He showed no nerves, the banter he had with the crowd, and the away fans as well, was superb.
Half time entertainment - I think the car people will sleep easy, it'll never be won. 30 yards away? More like 50!!! Still, its a bit of fun and I enjoyed it very much.
The big screen is brilliant. To those who think there are too many adverts - how else do you think we are going to re-coup any of the dough we shelled out for it, it's a no-brainer. I really enjoyed the montage of old Town footage before the game as well. Not sure there is any point in showing the game "..as it happens.." though, and I missed seeing the latest scores, something I hope will be rectified.
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