A bit like Christmas, much of the magic was in the build-up. The 5,000 travelling Aldershot fans filling the Smethwick End were in fine voice for the majority of their big day out but the conviction of their roars was most heartfelt as the teams ran out, as manager Tommy Widdrington came over before kick-off to greet them, and in those early minutes of the game itself before West Brom effectively sealed the tie with three goals before the half-hour mark.
Tom Fellows capped a man-of-the-match performance for the Championship side with a late fourth goal, as he cut in from his advanced right wing-back role to slot home left-footed from close range, but with almost the last kick of the match red flares were lit and one quarter of the stadium had the reward the National League club’s supporters deserved as Oliver Bray volleyed home after Tommy Willard’s cross deflected out to him.
Continue reading…A bit like Christmas, much of the magic was in the build-up. The 5,000 travelling Aldershot fans filling the Smethwick End were in fine voice for the majority of their big day out but the conviction of their roars was most heartfelt as the teams ran out, as manager Tommy Widdrington came over before kick-off to greet them, and in those early minutes of the game itself before West Brom effectively sealed the tie with three goals before the half-hour mark.Tom Fellows capped a man-of-the-match performance for the Championship side with a late fourth goal, as he cut in from his advanced right wing-back role to slot home left-footed from close range, but with almost the last kick of the match red flares were lit and one quarter of the stadium had the reward the National League club’s supporters deserved as Oliver Bray volleyed home after Tommy Willard’s cross deflected out to him. Continue reading…
