Clanfield of Dreams

Match Preview: Clanfield 85 v Droitwich Spa

Hellenic league Division One. Saturday 5th April 2025.

So, the hard work is done. The title secured and promotion to step 5 awaits. We can just go through the motions for the last two games.

No. I don’t think so.

No sportsman worth his salt, wants to lose. Cross the whitewash and all the periphery falls away. Good footballers want to win every game. It doesn’t matter if it’s the FA Vase final or a kickabout on the local rec with mates. After last weekend’s festivities at Shortwood, manager Andy Crowther suggested he would pick full strength lineups against Clanfield and Tytherington. The Saltmen owe it to the sides Clanfield are up against in the race for the playoffs to play as hard and competently as they can. In addition the supporters will demand nothing less than 100%.

Above all else, Spa will not want to be embarrassed by a Clanfield team making a very strong surge for the playoffs. Since losing at Chipping Sodbury on 1st February, our hosts have gone unbeaten in nine games, drawing 2-2 at Ludlow and winning the rest in a most impressive run of form. They currently sit in fifth place in the table, equal on 58 points with Abingdon but with a 4 goal advantage over Abingdon in the goal difference column. Both sides have two games remaining.

The Saltmen can certainly expect a well motivated opponent with plenty of ability and will have to be at their best to protect their unbeaten away record.

Spa will expect another great away following. In addition to those who travel independently, a supporters coach will also be making the trip to Oxfordshire.

This the last away game of the season. Come down to Clanfield and give the boys your support in the spring sunshine.

See you there.

Cheers.

Steve