I HAVEN’T been fortunate to be selected for the England C squad to represent my country, but if I did get the opportunity, I would cherish the moment with passion and pride.
Every time I turn on the radio or TV I’m confronted by the sound and sight of a lad I used to come up against in Ryman League action – the ever-chirpy Olly Murs!
As last season drew to a close, my belief was that the Conference Premier was starting to return to its traditional order with a majority of part-time clubs. I was wrong.
Kidderminster Harriers have upped the ante in their bid to go one better than last term’s Conference Premier runners-up spot – by signing 2011-12 champion Lee Fowler.
It was just before Christmas when I went to Chesham to watch their FA Trophy second round tie with Barrow, and the Generals were sinking in The Meadow’s mud that had forced the players to warm-up on the neighbouring cricket club’s outfield.
There aren’t many sides who can sell their top goalscorer for £300,000 in January, then maintain their form so one of his fellow frontmen and manager pick up league sponsor’s awards for February.