Amid the anger at the stadium’s sale, wild rumours of future plans and disagreements over whether Leatherhead was too far for an indefinite period of groundsharing (there was a banner), Kingstonian’s final game at Kingsmeadow snuck up on many, K’s fans or otherwise.
While squabbles over issues fans can do nothing about continued, celebrations were planned, former players harangued into making a reappearance and bulkier programmes were produced, all with the threat of Isthmian League Premier Division relegation hanging over the club’s head.
As it was, a late-season change of manager saw former Billericay Town boss Craig Edwards take over and guide Kingstonian to almost-guaranteed safety early enough to enjoy a farewell to their home for almost three decades. But while it would have taken a 14-goal swing and various other results could have conspired to send K’s down, that is not to say the game did not matter; opponents Havant & Waterlooville’s Easter Monday win over Bognor saw them take control of the Isthmian Premier Division title race from the Rocks – a win for the Hawks would guarantee promotion.
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Pirate Transmission
Broadcasters around the world are paying huge sums to screen football, but they will not be willing to invest if they cannot be protected.
Scandi Drama
Years before it was screened live in the UK, England’s Football League was building a cult following abroad thanks to a visionary broadcaster.
Pot Of Gold
A rare meeting between two local rivals brought FA Cup fever – and a useful financial boost – to one corner of Hertfordshire
Digital Divide
From earnest post-match punditry to being used in actual players’ matchday preparations, the virtual game is becoming increasingly blurred with reality.
Haringey Ladder
The decision to walk off in the face of abuse has shone a national spotlight on a community club with a progressive approach
Bournemouth 0 Norwich City 0
Dean Court may have received a Premier League facelift but against today’s visitors the home team fail to live up to their status, although the low-quality draw they play out is still somehow reassuring.
Room With A View
Hampden Park
Not In The Script
ARSENAL FILM
Out Of Place...
After another unsuccessful qualifying attempt Martin O’Neill is under pressure, while a poor Republic of Ireland squad is only getting weaker
Uncomfortable Truth
At the end of April Sheffield United surprised many people by re-signing Ched Evans, who, following a retrial, has now been found not guilty of the rape charge for which he spent two-and-a-half years in prison.
