We all know Lowestoft Town have taken our Division by storm this season and if they keep up their brilliant form there is a high chance they will be crowned Champions this season. The cold end is always keen to get an opposing fan's view of the league so here is part one of "The Fan's view" where a Trawler Boy's fan answered the following questions about the season so far:
1) Is the Ryman North a higher or lower standard than the Eastern Counties League??
On the face of it this season so far I'd say that ECL appears to be a generally higher standard but I'm gauging that against our own team who have worked very hard all round, have a great set up and pedigree behind the scenes and added to the strength and depth of the squad since joining The Ryman.
2) Who are the best team you've played in the league this season so far?? (question asked prior to the Ware midweek game)
Of those matches that I've seen I'd say best teams have been Ilford and, surprisingly maybe, Leyton. Ilford played well although their goal did come as a result of a free kick that wasn't - but that's football. Leyton were a skillful bunch individually, keeper took the banter well and they didn't loose their discipline and start kicking lumps out of our guys. I didn't see it but I'm told that they even applauded our support - a very respectful touch not see often enough.
3) Best visiting fans so far this year at Crown Meadow??
For me it was the Ilford bunch. It was also a nice sunny afternoon with footie, banter and beer - even if we lost.
4) Best opposing player seen this season??
The Ilford goalie played an absolute blinder. I'm not sure but I think that he's hardly played for them since - something about hoping for an offer from a higher standard? He was good though and the Ilford boys said that he'd played very well in a game earlier in the season too and got some stick from the opposing fans.
We got some good natured banter going with him during the game and had no alternative other than to congratulate him on his performance at the final whistle.
(cold end note - Pape Diagne played in goal for The Foxes at Crown Meadow and produced an inspired display in keeping a clean sheet. Rob Budd who played against Enfield for Ilford has shared keeping duties with Diagne at Cricklefield this season)
5) Did ECL teams bring more away fans to Crown Meadow??
There were more away fans in the ECL but that could be attributed to local rivalries, local knowledge and shorter distances.
6) For a club who get 700-800 at home your away support of 50-80 should be more?? Is it case of the increased travelling has put some people off or has it always been a hardcore that travel away?
The home gate is very good and continuing to grow. Having taken 15000 to Wembley in the Vase a few years ago, the semi last season, the League success, 350-400 to Wrexham in the first round of the FA cup recently the occasional town fan has had their interest and enthusiasm buoyed. The hardcore fans do travel away whenever possible. Again there's a good set up at the club that arranges the coaches for every away game. And they'll take as many as possible. All are volunteers who enjoy the club - and good on them all.
The cold end thanks 'Joseph Conrad' as he posts on the Lowestoft Fans Forum for taking his time out to give us his thoughts. See you in February!
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