Those Were The Days; 2nd September 1995
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
2nd September 1995
Isthmian (ICIS) League Division 2
Hampton 0 Canvey Island 0 Att; 121
Hampton;-
Mark Russell; Daniel Lavender, Jon Reilly, Lyndon Buckwell, Steve Cheshire, Warren Bayliss, Lee Thornton, Dave Rattue, Jimmy Brown (Tony Calvert,60’), Darren Smith (Brian Bere. 83’), Darren Howell.
Unused Sub; Tony Coombe.
Hampton opened their league campaign against newly promoted, Canvey Island, who in the previous few seasons had made a name for themselves in the F A Vase competition. Hampton had already played two cup matches (League Cup and F A Cup) and won them both so were probably quite confident of a positive outcome. First off, the visitors needed to get to Beveree, however, traffic delays on the M25 led them to arrive with just a few minutes to spare. Unfortunately for the supporters, a rather drab goalless draw was what they got for their patience. Russell was called upon twice in the early stages to make a couple of saves. Hampton’s first and only shot came in the 74th minute, Calvert who had replaced Brown, saw Canvey’s keeper Mickey Desborough off his line and tried a speculative shot which flashed inches wide. It was left to Russell to deny Alan Brett late on to keep a point – which at least got Hampton up and running.
During the season, Tony Coombe (First Team Coach), was named as substitute 28 times, without being used - during his stay at the club he was selected 46 times, and never came on, some record!
The Old Historian
2nd September 1995
Isthmian (ICIS) League Division 2
Hampton 0 Canvey Island 0 Att; 121
Hampton;-
Mark Russell; Daniel Lavender, Jon Reilly, Lyndon Buckwell, Steve Cheshire, Warren Bayliss, Lee Thornton, Dave Rattue, Jimmy Brown (Tony Calvert,60’), Darren Smith (Brian Bere. 83’), Darren Howell.
Unused Sub; Tony Coombe.
Hampton opened their league campaign against newly promoted, Canvey Island, who in the previous few seasons had made a name for themselves in the F A Vase competition. Hampton had already played two cup matches (League Cup and F A Cup) and won them both so were probably quite confident of a positive outcome. First off, the visitors needed to get to Beveree, however, traffic delays on the M25 led them to arrive with just a few minutes to spare. Unfortunately for the supporters, a rather drab goalless draw was what they got for their patience. Russell was called upon twice in the early stages to make a couple of saves. Hampton’s first and only shot came in the 74th minute, Calvert who had replaced Brown, saw Canvey’s keeper Mickey Desborough off his line and tried a speculative shot which flashed inches wide. It was left to Russell to deny Alan Brett late on to keep a point – which at least got Hampton up and running.
During the season, Tony Coombe (First Team Coach), was named as substitute 28 times, without being used - during his stay at the club he was selected 46 times, and never came on, some record!
The Old Historian