I hope that your 2016 was a good one, and whatever you learnt from it, you can take through to 2017 a greater understanding of where you want to be, what you want to achieve, and how you are going to do it.
In 2016 I left the Education system (for now anyway). I'm working harder then ever these days though, with a part time job in a local store enabling me to have enough money to go and meet with people and organisations, to Network and get involved. I also referee at least a couple of games per week. It takes a lot of time and commitment, but as with everything, if you want to succeed, then you need to give it all you have.
Anyway - over the Christmas period I went to watch two matches;
Derby v Wigan - Have to say that it was quite a bland game. It was on New Years Eve, I could almost forgive the teams if it had been New Years Day and the players were slightly tired from the night before. There really wasn't any fight from either team to be honest. We sat in the season ticket stand - now that was entertaining. We were in fits of laughter at some of the comments being made. Score was 0-0
Stockport v Harrogate - First 20 minutes Harrogate controlled the game, then Stockport suddenly gathered momentum. It was a good clean game, with plenty of end to end. Stockport went ahead with a lovely goal, and looked all along like they would keep that precious lead.
Then; That awful moment, when it just goes all wrong. The game was in Harrogates half, as were all the players barring the Goalie. Why you would do a pass back from the halfway line, when you have no pressure on you ?????? but Stockports player did just that, and with some gusto and speed. The goalie didn't collect the ball. As soon as the ball passed the Goalie, everything went into slow-motion, as the ball just trickled over the line. The stadium was in stunned silence, my Mum covered her face, and my Grandad muttered something about 'in all my Years'??Even the Harrogate crowd were silent.
It happens to the best. We've all made mistakes, and the strength is how you cope, and how you bounce back. Fortunately the die-hard fans of Stockport clapped the Goalie off, when he rushed off two minutes later when the final whistle blew. Them fans will be back next week, and although a talking point, they will still be thinking positive;
Take a look at the post match interview on You-Tube 'Jim Gannon Post-Match interview - Harrogate Town'
I'm fortunate to be in the position to get to a couple of live matches, but for those who generally watch the TV, this week has really shown some great football;
Bournemouth v Arsenal - What a fantastic game. Bournemouth were absolutely brilliant, 3-0 up by half time and teaching Arsenal a thing or two about the game. But never say die Arsenal gave a masterclass in never giving up. An incredible comeback, showing why they are such a top team. It was cushion in front of the face stuff in that last couple of minutes - I'm so glad Bournemouth managed to keep the game to a draw.
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