2.30pm 25 May 2025 Khalsa Football Federation, Walsall Tournament, Premier Division Final at Aston University FC Khalsa Leicester 5 Guru Nanak Gurdwara Leicester 3 (att 170) I've been to a few Khalsa ties in recent years but this was the first time I've seen one of the finals, which are on day two of the weekend tournament. The Walsall competition is, like its Birmingham counterpart, held at the Aston University Recreation Centre in Great Barr. More than 20 years ago I saw Aston's students play on what is now labelled 'pitch six', but this game was on 'pitch one'. Not surprisingly it's the pitch closest to the pavilion. The pavilion side has a pair of dugouts and was roped off, behind which a grass bank provides a good view. With various youth and veterans competitions, for hockey as well as football, it was a busy place. Despite competition from other attractions a decent crowd concentrated on a final that matched two Leicester sides. GNG (as Guru Nana...
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