Steve B the Groundhopper

2pm 6 June  2026 East Riding County League, Championship Division Langtoft 4 Seamer Sports 7 (att 59) It's not often I watch the same team two weeks running, but Seamer's defeat at Leven last weekend meant their final fixture, away to Langtoft, became the title decider. Had Seamer won last week then it's doubtful this game would have been played, but as it was they still needed three points to overtake leaders AFC North to win the East Riding County League's second tier. Early on it looked as if they'd suffer similar frustration. Langtoft started well and were in no mood to allow Seamer an easy afternoon. The home led twice during an even first half, with the visitors twice levelling. Their second equaliser was a penalty that looked soft to me, although before half time they were denied what looked a more obvious spot kick, and this time the tripped player was booked for an alleged dive. It took until the 66th minute before Seamer finally went in front. Their lead ...

2pm 30 May  2026 East Riding County League, Championship Division Leven Members Club 2 Seamer Sports 1 (att 33) The East Riding County League had a handful of fixtures scheduled for today, but as the weekend approached most were awarded as walkovers. As far as I'm aware, this was the only game that was actually played. It was a fixture with meaning though, as Seamer Sports needed three points to climb above league leaders AFC North and win the division. It looked as if they'd get them easily when they took the lead in the opening 20 seconds. They could, and probably should, have scored more in a dominant first few minutes. They did have one effort ruled out for offside. But Leven came into the game and, urged on by their vocal manager, were determined not to allow Seamer a stroll towards three points. They deservedly equalised just before half time. A sublime finish at the start of the second half put the home side in front. Seamer grew increasingly frustrated at their inabilit...