Dereham v Mattishall - 22 Jul (1-2)
Getting in the grounds. Norfolk.
A visit from our roaming reporter. Here are his views:
"Another fine example of the Norfolk lower league ground theme. Not struggling for space so big car park, training pitches, the obligatory seats under cover on one side although this time with a difference as it was a mix and match of seats and standing. Then there is the large clubhouse. I am sure there are a few clubs in higher league that can follow the example on this. We had managed to chose the pre-season game whereby they let every one in for nothing just to get them coming. That said I am sure they still made money on the night as bar was full, burger stand busy and one large part of the clubhouse was packed out with an 18th birthday party. Got to give the club credit for making the most of what they have! Game however was probably the worst of the North Norfolk trip but I didn't pay so did not mind!"
"Another fine example of the Norfolk lower league ground theme. Not struggling for space so big car park, training pitches, the obligatory seats under cover on one side although this time with a difference as it was a mix and match of seats and standing. Then there is the large clubhouse. I am sure there are a few clubs in higher league that can follow the example on this. We had managed to chose the pre-season game whereby they let every one in for nothing just to get them coming. That said I am sure they still made money on the night as bar was full, burger stand busy and one large part of the clubhouse was packed out with an 18th birthday party. Got to give the club credit for making the most of what they have! Game however was probably the worst of the North Norfolk trip but I didn't pay so did not mind!"