We went to Lutterworth today knowing that we had never been there before and will probably never go there again so it was imperative to go to add another ground to the list.
I was delighted to find out last week that just two miles away was Lutterworth Athletic's ground so we set off in good time to ensure we visited there first. Although they are a league below Lutterworth Town, Athletic's ground was nice and tidy with plenty of parking and they were preparing for their home game against Holwell Sports.
A quick photo there and off we went to Town where we managed to park in the very narrow streets. It soon became clear that this ground didn't look as nice as Athletic's. A few pints of Budweisers were had throughout the game and it was nice to watch a game with a pint in my hand. We looked for some food and all we found was a bloke with some burgers being kept warm but nice enough they were. I can't remember the last time I went to a game and didn't get a programme but unfortunately they had sold out by the time we arrived at approximately 14:40.
It may sound like I'm making excuses (and I am) but the pitch was bobbly and they were hardworking. We didn't really get to grips with the conditions although we still could have been a couple of goals up by half time.
As the second half went on I was wondering whether we were going to have to play again on Tuesday but once we scored there was no danger of that apart from a few minutes after our first goal when their striker rounded Platt but Griffiths cleared off the line.
We went on to score two more goals for a flattering 3-0 win and it was good for Kieran to score all of them as he always works so hard for the team. I guess it was the kind of game where we couldn't really win even if we won - if we lost or drew the game we'd get criticised but if we won it was only what everyone would have expected anyway.
The referee was a muppet, all the 50/50s went to them as usual and he doesn't know what handball is but we've come to expect muppetry for some time now from officials.
I don't know what happened at the final whistle but there was a right royal rumble going on afterwards until it all got calmed down. My daughter enjoyed herself again and had some high fives from most of the players at full time. All in all a good day, another ground ticked off and in the hat we go, just three more wins and we'll be joining Walsall in the hat for the first round.
If anyone managed to get a programme I'll be pleased to take it off your hands after you've read it if you normally throw them away
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.. and he is no longer the Gresley Town manager 
after the game? 
