Trip to Lynn


The Champions League might have been enticing for most on a Wednesday evening, but the Ely hardcore made the trip across the fens to Kings Lynn to see Ely City take on Kings Lynn Reserves. It was probably one of the best grounds that ely get to visit, so I was glad to get the chance when Mick invited me.

The Kings Lynn first team play in the Blue Square North and judging by the fans of the Linnets in attendance the reserves attracts shall we say, some of the more eccentric locals. Funnily enough despite having played the previous night Lynn fielded several of their first team squad, but it didn't seem to do them much good.

In the first half Ely had the better of the chances although Lynn seemed to have most of the possession. the game was pretty scrappy and some tough tackles were going in from the start. In the second half of the first half Ely made the early breakthrough with Nick Impey snatching on a defensive error to nutmeg the goalkeeper. Unfortunately he also injured himself and had to be withdrawn in the second half.

Ely managed to hold on to half time. In the second half it was Ely who did most of the running and finally Dave Smith scored a header from a brilliant Petit cross. Petit only coming on when Impey had to be withdrawn.

As is often the case at this level tempers got lost and Kings Lynn soon found themselves a player down. However, this seemed only to galvanise the side and with 10 minutes left they got themselves back in the game with a goal. Ely then seemed to conspire to throw the victory away, but finally they held on and Ely won 2-1.

The picture shows Kings Lynn's impressive main stand. I took a few other photos, but they were still too dark even afte rbeing photoshopped.

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