Aberaeron 2 Abermule 3
J.Emrys Morgan Cup 2nd Round
3rd November 2007
Att: 55 (est)
Admission: by donation
Programme: No
In recent years Aberaeron (Ceredigion League) have regularly swept most before them in Central Wales Intermediate football, but it appears their recent domination is coming to the end of it's cycle. Visitors Abermule (Montgomeryshire League 1) just about deserved their narrow victory in this excellent cup tie, sealing the win with an absolute screamer from a near impossible angle in injury time.
The ground is basic, there's no denying that, but it's on an unusual site in modern Britain, being right in the very centre of the small town, surrounded on all sides by spectacular town houses (Georgian, I think) and bustling shops and pubs. So refreshing to see such a facility not disappearing under the guise of "redevelopment".
There are no facilities to speak of, the players get changed in the leisure centre about a 5 minute walk away and have to walk over the main road in the town centre to reach the ground. The pitch is neatly bush lined all around though, giving the feel of an enclosed ground and there's the unusual sight of a turnstile at the main entrance to the ground, which is used for local cup finals. There isn't even a rope or dugouts, but don't let that deter you, it's a fine and slightly unusual (but very pleasant) setting.
The small harbour town of Aberaeron is well worth a couple of hours of anyone's time, with no shortage of fine views, architecture, walks and plenty of places to eat and drink. A visit, on a fine day, comes highly recommended.
