Game on.

MATCH NO 1

GROUND NO 1

SATURDAY 13TH APRIL 1991

BEAZER HOMES LEAGUE MIDLAND DIVISION

HEDNESFORD TOWN 3-2 NUNEATON BOROUGH

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ATT 625

So at last. I arrive at the hallowed turf which is 'Cross Keys' for the First time in 12 years. In my youth, this place along with Cannock's 'Classic' Cinema seemed like Second homes as I frequented them so often. It was an eerie feeling going back after all these years, but the ground had'nt changed too much. There were new turnstiles, and the old grassy bank and shale hard standing behind the goal had been concreted, but the essence of the place remained. Dont remember much about the game itself, but I was here.

Programme. 52 pages (35 pages of adverts)

MATCH NO 2

GROUND NO 1

SATURDAY 24TH APRIL 1991

BEAZER HOMES LEAGUE MIDLANDS DIVISION

HEDNESFORD TOWN 2-2 STOURBRIDGE

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ATTENDANCE 897

A large crowd had gathered for this One, as the 'Whites' had a chance of runners up spot. It was'nt to be as other results went against them. Would I return next season?. Yes.

Programme (same as above)

MATCHES NO'S 3,4,5,6.

GROUND NO 1

17/8/91 BHL MD HEDNESFORD 1-1 STOURBRIDGE ATT 441
26/8/91 BHL MD HEDNESFORD 2-0 HINCKLEY TOWN ATT 594

31/8/91 FA CUP PREL RND HEDNESFORD 1-1 NORTHAMPTON SPENCER ATT 470

9/9/91 FA CUP PREL RND 2ND REP HEDNESFORD 1-0  NORTHAMPTON SPENCER ATT 771

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So after a summer of getting married amongst other things, I returned to the 'Cross Keys' yet again for the beginning of the new season. The opening league encounter was unusual, because 'Stourbridge' were the reigning champions, but were denied promotion because of ground grading. The 'Hinckley' encounter was my First night match. I worked nights at a local factory, and had to leave such occasions a few minutes early. My First 'FA Cup' matches would follow. The original match was played in glorious sunshine, with the Second replay having a large crowd.

Notice the change of artwork on the programme. It shows the 'Keys end' from the opposite angle. In the Left hand corner you will see the new building which housed dressing rooms, and the announcers room. This was due to the old dressing rooms inside the pub becoming unusable.

Programmes all 40 pages (26 pages of adverts)