10.30am 21 October 2017
Yorkshire Christian League, Division One
Mowbray Community Church 2 Relentless FC Bradford 1 (att 10)
I had planned to head south, but with weather forecasters warning of the impact of Storm Brian I decided north and east were better directions to avoid the possibility of postponements or, at the very least, unpleasant conditions for watching football.
First up was my first taste of the Yorkshire Christian League, having been tempted by enjoyable games in other Christian leagues which stage matches on Saturday mornings.
Ordinarily I'd have started with a top division game, but second tier Mowbray's North Yorkshire location fitted well with my plans for the afternoon, and I was intrigued by the team being based in a small rural village rather than a playing field in Leeds, Bradford or York.
A 20-year-old plaque in the changing rooms at Darley Playing Fields refers to a Darley AFC, who have presumably since folded. Their erstwhile pitch, in Nidderdale between Skipton and Harrogate, is a lovely place to watch a game.
The changing rooms are in a pitchside building that also houses the Darley village shop and Post Office, from where hot drinks and snacks are also available. In front of the shop is some decking, with picnic tables, overlooking the pitch.
On the pitch the standard of football wasn't great, but the entertainment was. Relentless went into the game bottom of the league without a win, but were desperately unlucky not to get at least point after leading at half time.
They were better side for the first 45 minutes, but surrendered their lead to a Mowbray leveller early in the second half. The visitors had chances to get back in front, but failed to take them and paid the price when Mowbray got a winner just two minutes from time.
Yorkshire Christian League, Division One
Mowbray Community Church 2 Relentless FC Bradford 1 (att 10)
I had planned to head south, but with weather forecasters warning of the impact of Storm Brian I decided north and east were better directions to avoid the possibility of postponements or, at the very least, unpleasant conditions for watching football.
First up was my first taste of the Yorkshire Christian League, having been tempted by enjoyable games in other Christian leagues which stage matches on Saturday mornings.
Ordinarily I'd have started with a top division game, but second tier Mowbray's North Yorkshire location fitted well with my plans for the afternoon, and I was intrigued by the team being based in a small rural village rather than a playing field in Leeds, Bradford or York.
A 20-year-old plaque in the changing rooms at Darley Playing Fields refers to a Darley AFC, who have presumably since folded. Their erstwhile pitch, in Nidderdale between Skipton and Harrogate, is a lovely place to watch a game.
The changing rooms are in a pitchside building that also houses the Darley village shop and Post Office, from where hot drinks and snacks are also available. In front of the shop is some decking, with picnic tables, overlooking the pitch.
On the pitch the standard of football wasn't great, but the entertainment was. Relentless went into the game bottom of the league without a win, but were desperately unlucky not to get at least point after leading at half time.
They were better side for the first 45 minutes, but surrendered their lead to a Mowbray leveller early in the second half. The visitors had chances to get back in front, but failed to take them and paid the price when Mowbray got a winner just two minutes from time.
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