Non league derbies

[Hornchurch "O"]

Margate v Ramsgate.

Seem to remember their crowds were about 2 - 300 each, but when they met they would get 1,000.

I think that may have even been within the last decade.

[Urchins]

I also remember seeing them play Hornchurch in the cup as well in about 1993/1994 (someone will know). Was 2nd or 3rd qualifying round, and Graham Robers was playing. Hornchurch were leading 1-0 just before the break when the keeper (Dave Curtis was it??) picked the ball up and the ref gave a back pass (was when the rule was still not being used properly). Curtis when mad, got sent off, Enfield scored from the free kick and went on to win 4-1 !!! They must have had 300 or 400 there that day as well I think.

 

I remember this very clearly. The ball was crossed in from the right at about waist height and Glen Dyson tried to volley the ball clear from about 6 yards out. However, it was an awful miskick and instead of going towards the half way line the ball went goalwards. Curtis had no option but to dive to save what would have been a spectacular own goal. It was a fantastic reaction save. However, the referee blew for a backpass. Curtis, like everyone else, couldn't believe it, and in frustration kicked the ball away. Unfortunately the ball hit the referee who promptly produced a red card.

 

I have to say that in almost 30 years of watching non-league football this must rank as one of the most ridiculous refereeing decisions ever, and believe me I've seen many.

 

For completists, we took the lead within the first couple of minutes. Rupert Nelson was the scorer.

Edited March 11, 2011 by Urchins

[Eastside Urchin]

Can you remember what year it was though mate

[Urchins]

Can you remember what year it was though mate

 

3rd Qualifying Round - 9th October 1993.

 

Enfield went on to a home tie with Cardiff in the First Round Proper which they drew, and they lost 1-0 in the replay.

[UD161]

Dear oh Dear Burgess, 93/94, AS I SAID!! I have out statted you on your own Club, shocking, and I was right with Curtis being the keepr. Hang your head in shame Gooner!!

 

Oh, and my pizza last night was the b0llocks. Well, the stuff I managed to get in my mouth rather than spill all over me!!!

[Eastside Urchin]

Lol you tw@t,still haven't drank my can of coke.

Don't ask me for dates in the 90's,I was permanently stoned.

Was this after you defected from grays to dagenham or did you dabble with Hornchurch for a while between clubs???

[UD161]

Ha ha, I have always been a non league fan and tried to support local Clubs where possible, alongside Dagenham. However, when these Clubs los sight of their roots

and their principles I stay away!?!?!?

[Eastside Urchin]

If I was you I would give up on the England cricket team

[aka PeteBeatz]

In years gone by Hornchurch v Chelmsford got good crowds. The best being in the 66/67 season in the 4th Qual. of the F.A.Cup where over 2,800 packed the bridge. Chelmo then a leading non league club finished our best ever run (until recent years) 4-0.