“Oh, what a night. Late September and we’re shipping three.” With apologies to The Four Seasons who proved to me that I could fall in love/lust with more than person at a time. Well, Manchester United have surely hit rock-bottom. They lost three nil to Spurs at Old Trafford and this must mean the end for ETH. Let’s see. Potter is not the answer, IMHO but the board would not dare bring back my choice, a certain Senhor José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix GOIH.

In happier news, Gillingham stride on and beat Barrow to go top of the league! It’s early days and we were in a similar position at the start of last season but I am a LOT more confident this time around. Huge game tomorrow against Grimsby Town. Should be a great night under the lights.

Our intrepid reporter Mr Darren Ashley was at Harborough Town in the 3rd qualifying round of the FA Cup against Leamington and tells this amusing story,

“This is Ben Starkie & myself. Ben plays for Harborough Town who played, and, yesterday, right in front of my very eyes, scored the winner for them as his club reached the FA Cup 4th qualifying round for the first time ever.

After wrapping up filming of my vlog, I made my way to my car, where Ben was parked next to me.

As he had a Harborough tracksuit on, I knew he must have been one of the players, so I offered my congratulations.

We chatted a bit and I said that I had recorded the goal, but didn’t know who scored it

Ben found it funny when he had to explain it was him….I was mortified though

I think I made amends when I said it was a great strike and offered to send the goal to his phone…which he gladly accepted.”

To see the goal, and many other good bits, click through to YouTube

Now, the story takes an interesting turn as who have Harborough Town got in the next round? Oh, my word! Bury. So, the Phoenix that is Bury will have to travel to Harborough with absolutely everything to lose against the club from divisions below! Remember this is literally just 90 minutes away from the First Round Proper where teams from League One and Two appear so Harborough could potentially play Gillingham, Bolton, Portsmouth etc! Ties are due to be played on Saturday, October 12 with winning teams earning £9,375 in prize money and losing sides collecting £3,125.

Thanks Darren and good luck to Harborough Town ….. unless they draw the Might Gills!

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