11am 26 August 2013
Surrey Elite Intermediate League
Horsley 2 Bookham 2 (att 38)
Having been in Elgin in Sunday it took quite an effort to get to Surrey for a morning Bank Holiday game, but I was glad I did as this was a good game between two decent sides.
Not only that, but Horsley's home ground, Tom's Field, is a delightful venue that far exceeded my expectations. It couldn't feel more rural, not this close to the M25 anyway, but despite the lack of floodlights or a proper stand, it still felt like a proper football ground.
A wooden fence encloses the two sides of the pitch which have spectator access, while trees and a hedge enclose those which are out of bounds. Additional fencing also provides a welcome, and necessary, boundary between the car park and the area for spectators.
Seating, all uncovered, is a combination of wooden park benches and around 20 plastic seats that look as if they've been salvaged from stand. In wet weather, there's a covered standing area in front of the pavilion, which also houses a bar that also served hot drinks.
It's difficult to judge the relative strength of teams based on just one match, but Bookham looked like a decent side who put in a below par performance, while Horsley's greater effort earned them a deserved share of the points, both teams scoring a goal in each half.
Surrey Elite Intermediate League
Horsley 2 Bookham 2 (att 38)
Having been in Elgin in Sunday it took quite an effort to get to Surrey for a morning Bank Holiday game, but I was glad I did as this was a good game between two decent sides.
Not only that, but Horsley's home ground, Tom's Field, is a delightful venue that far exceeded my expectations. It couldn't feel more rural, not this close to the M25 anyway, but despite the lack of floodlights or a proper stand, it still felt like a proper football ground.
A wooden fence encloses the two sides of the pitch which have spectator access, while trees and a hedge enclose those which are out of bounds. Additional fencing also provides a welcome, and necessary, boundary between the car park and the area for spectators.
Seating, all uncovered, is a combination of wooden park benches and around 20 plastic seats that look as if they've been salvaged from stand. In wet weather, there's a covered standing area in front of the pavilion, which also houses a bar that also served hot drinks.
It's difficult to judge the relative strength of teams based on just one match, but Bookham looked like a decent side who put in a below par performance, while Horsley's greater effort earned them a deserved share of the points, both teams scoring a goal in each half.
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