Barton celebrates her goal against Tottenham at Withdean
PUBLISHED
12:19 21st January 2014
by James Hilsum
Stefan Swift of The Seagull Love Review spoke about his experience at the recent FA Women’s Cup tie against Tottenham on 12th January.Last Sunday, we ventured on a journey down memory lane and attended Albion women’s FA Cup tie against Tottenham. It was odd being thrust back into the Withdean limelight - and there appears to be a whole South Stand missing - but the result was great, and the quality of football was there for all to see. Oh, and as the women’s league isn't bound by the bizarre licensing restrictions that were mainly set through the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol) Act 1985, and since minimally amended by the Public Order Act 1986 and Licensing Act 2003, and other bits of outmoded and outdated legislation, it meant we could buy a pint from the Sportsman and drink it in full view of the hallowed Withers turf.
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We arrived at Withers with trepidation - the previous meeting between the Sea-gals and Tottenham this season had seen the latter romp home 4-2 (and we’d only grabbed two after the north Londoners were 4-0 up). But this time it was different, with Albion leading on three separate occasions before the final whistle. The Albion were as satisfying to watch on Sunday as they had been at the new Withers on Saturday.
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Albion - the biggest club in Sussex - feature in the Premier League Southern Division, and continue to play there this winter. They currently find themselves sitting in fifth and have a glut of home games at the Withers over the next few weeks so get down one Sunday and support the super Sea-gals. Even better than that, Falmer season ticket holders and youngsters can get in for free, with full price admission at only £2. It’s well worth that just to have a sniff around the old field of dreams, even if the bar bill at the Sportsman makes it cost a little bit more.
This article was originally published by Albion fanzine, The Seagull Love Review: www.theseagulllovereview.com
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