That's exactly what were going to have at my non league club @WGCFC! A big derby win against local and promotions rivals Hatfield Town on Saturday makes sure we stay top of the league, 3 points clear of second place (with 3 games in hand) and 5 points clear of Hatfield (with 1 game in hand).
With a week between fixtures, no training and the festival holidays it was important that I did something in-between. Gym on the Tuesday and then a morning run on Christmas Day (with the dog), meant I felt fine come the big Derby Day.
The weather didn't help things over at Herns Lane, a load of non league games got called off but our superb groundsmen made sure the game could at least be given a go! The pitch was heavy and by the 60th minute it was more about who wanted to win more. 3-2 winners, an assist from myself meant the team Christmas night out was an even better occasion.
I'd just like to say, a massive thank you to all our fans who braved the cold to watch the game on Saturday! 354 was the attendance and I'm lead to believe it was 9 spectators off the league record. Superb!
Our next game isn't until Wednesday 7th January. Again, New Years Eve and New Years Day falls between. I'm heading away for the occasion with the family so a lot of drinking and eating will take place no doubt. Hoping to stick to a jog in the morning but all depends on the amount I drink the night before.
If your wondering why training sessions aren't being put on, it's because 3G/4G training surfaces are hard to come by in our area. The two that we do have close are always fully booked and our training pitch is also used as a game day warm up area so the condition of that at the moment isn't too great. That's the problem in non league. No luxury training facilities to keep us sharp and fit! Instead it's down at each individual to make sure they "tick over" ourselves this time of year! The gaffer makes sure we're all doing something. Promotion at stake!
Craig Arnott was going to bring you an insight into how work effects him playing and training, but that will have to wait till next week as I believe he's still in his lit recovering from Saturday night :) !
All the best, and I wish you all a Happy New Year.
Here's to 2015 and out promotion push!!
@SamPerrin_
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