From Herne to (mid table) Obscurity....

The last away match of the season is always worthy of a bit of a celebration, unless of course you're embroiled in a relegation scrap. Mid-table obscurity is the order of the day for GFC this season but, when you think how we were doing before Christmas, is fine by us.

So celebrate we did and we set off safe in the knowledge that GFC's only celebrity fan, yes Diggler himself, had made all the arrangements for the day.

Railway engineering works had meant a bit of a detour and an extended pause at Ramsgate. Fortunately our porno party planner mate was packing a picnic (of M&S zoider) and a hen party was gathering at Ramsgate station. Although our diggling chum was a bit distracted by Miss Chihuahua he managed to control himself and so arrived safely in Herne Bay just over n hour before kick-off.

Word arrived that Dame Mary had led the travelling supporters from the rock and beyond to 'Spoons on the seafront. A bit too far for us arriving on the Llama Express, given the time available, so we ducked into The Heron next to the station where we quickly became embedded into a real time Jeremy Kyle show.

Then to the ground. Lots of green in evidence, warm welcome from the host club and decent burgers to boot. Pitch was hard, dry and a little bit bumpy. Match wasn't great but plenty of opportunities at each end. Other than an excellent effort from Ross Allen GFC's efforts were largely high, wide and frankly couldn't have hit a cow's  backside with a banjo on the day.

Until, that is, the award of a corner deep into the second half saw the famous GFC corner routine come good (it was bound to happen eventually) with Crusher McGrath finding the back of the net (with the pink one).

At the other end Chris Tardif once again produced a few saves from the top drawer. Some might say that, as a goalkeeper, that's what he's there for but his performances this season have earned us a good few points. Surely in the running for player of the season.

After the game much chat, more refreshment and an impromptu-ish Q&A with Tony Vance (more of that tomorrow dear reader), with everyone united in their support of Guernsey football.

Keep it Green

Allez les Verts!!