I've been without my camera for a week or so. It's been having a sensor clean at Harrison Cameras. They also had a look at why the shutter was "freezing." The sensor is now clean but there's no definitive answer as to why the shutter was misbehaving. Whatever they've done to it, it seems to be working OK now. Fingers crossed
During the week, Handsworth FC's 6-match winning streak came to an end with a 4-2 defeat at Albion Sports. We didn't make the trip. It was an 8pm kick-off on a Wednesday evening so we decided it was a bit of a trek. The getting there isn't bad I guess but the later than usual kick off and the drive home meant it would be way past our bedtime when we got back!
According to reports and fans comments, the 4-2 scoreline wasn't really as comprehensive as it sounds. Having gone 3-0 down, Handsworth pulled it back to 3-2 but then, chasing the equaliser, got caught on the break as Albion got their 4th and decisive goal.
Ian Robinson's match report is here:
https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/handsworthfc/teams/126071/match-centre/1-14094482/report
And we know Ian always tells it like it is so you may be sure it's an accurate and honest account of the game.
I picked up the camera on Friday 22nd, just in time for the Ambers first "3pm Saturday afternoon kick-off" at home this season when the visitors were Eccleshill Utd.
Turned out to be another win for Handsworth although it was a close encounter. A Kieran Wells tap in put The Ambers 1-0 up just before half time but some heavy Eccleshill pressure brought them an equaliser 10 minutes before the end. Handsworth secured the points in the 89th minute when substitutes Brandon Bagley and Craig Mitchell combined for Craig to grab the winner.
Again, Ian's match report is here:
https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/handsworthfc/teams/126071/match-centre/1-14094618/report
And I managed to get some pictures (The camera still has it's moments but performed much better on Saturday!) The full album is on the Handsworth website:
The win takes The Ambers into 2nd place in the NCEL Premier Division, behind Silsden FC on goal difference. We're only 9 or 10 games into a 38 game season so there's a way to go but we have to believe!
It was good to see so many youngsters at the game. Aside from The Ambers Under-12 girls on Mascot duty, there were babes-in-arms, toddlers and other young folk of varying shapes and sizes! It's really great to see families coming to Olivers Mount and confirms the "Amber Family". ethos of the club. Long may it continue.
Next up is another home fixture. On Wednesday 27th September we host Knaresborough Town. Their form has dipped recently but it will be another tough test for Handsworth who will have to be on their game to beat one of the early season title favourites.
Weather forecast for Wednesday isn't great with heavy rain and strong winds forecast but we'll see. My dad always said the Met Office couldn't tip rubbish! Looks like this game may have to be shot from the back of the stand!
COYA 🧡🖤⚽👊
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