The War Memorial Ground second Visit

This is the Giant Killing Adventure’s second visit to The War Memorial Ground in Stourbridge. A lot has happened to me since my last report at Stourbridge on 12^th October 2013. ‘The lonely man’s journey of self-pity’ was critically acclaimed by fan's and friend's as one of my better blog postings and on that day I wasn’t in a good place due to a relationship break down.  But now, things are looking up as I’ve got a date over the weekend. 

A BBC reporter called Rich Williams has asked for my contact details to discuss tomorrow’s game with me.  In general the Giant Killing Adventure blog is doing pretty well with almost 9000 page views since its inception on 13^th August 2013 - it’s been a fantastic journey so far.  Let’s hope it gets better and better.    

Let’s get to business:-

This is Stourbridge FC’s third match in the Giant Killing Adventure – previously in the FA Cup they beat Evesham United away 0-3 in the 1^st Qualifying Round and then Sutton Coldfield Town at home 3-2 in the 2nd Qualifying Round. I witnessed a fine domineering performance in the 3^rd Qualifying Round against Curzon Ashton as they knocked the Giant Killing Adventure’s league leaders out of the tournament 3-0.  Then they travelled 221 miles up north to beat Workington AFC 1-3 on a windy rainy afternoon.  The Giant Killing Adventure is now travelling those 221 miles back to Stourbridge for tomorrow’s encounter with Biggleswade Town FC.

This is Biggleswade Town FC’s first match in the Giant Killing Adventure – previously in the FA Cup they beat Wingate and Finchley 4-3 in a 1^st Qualifying Round Reply (first tie 0-0).  In the 2^nd Qualifying Round they beat Chelmsford City 2-0.  In the 3^rd Qualifying Round it was Leatherhead 5-1 and in the last round they beat Canvey Island 1-0; all these victories have been at home.      

Both these teams play in the Calor League - Premier Division.  Stourbridge are currently in 5th position with 24 points from 12 games; having won their last 9 games in a row. Biggleswade Town FC are in 14^th place with 14pt from 11 games.  If this was any other competition you would have to make Stourbridge the favourites as they are at home, in form and a higher league position.  They haven’t played Biggleswade this season so we’ll have to see what the FA Cup decides tomorrow – 1 sleep away. 

The BBC sport news website is also following this game Stourbridge V Biggleswade BBC Sport 

In other news:-

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Here is more from the You tube site by the journeymen – they are following their own road to Wembley by making short films of their matches.  It’s a bit sweary - just a warning to people who are offended by 4 letter words and any kids that might be reading. However, you can get a feel for the kind of grounds and atmospheres produced during these early FA Cup games.  Click the link below if you are interested in Chatham Town V St Albans.
 
Chatham Town V St Albans 

If the journeymen continue and we continue then at some point we’ll all meet.

The FA have Road to Wembley series covered the tie between Bath City and Salisbury City.  Click to link below to see the film. 

Bath City V Salisbury City 

I hope you’ve enjoyed the extras.  Tomorrow's Blog guest will be a close friend of mine called Zoe.  It will be her first appearance in the Giant Killing Adventure and I’m sure she’ll add something to the occasion (perhaps tea and sandwiches ;).  Saturday 9^th November 2013 – 1 sleep and it’s all good.