Tribute from Wycombe Lions (23/07/2001)
2000 - 2001 Season, Hithercroft Under 14s



Hithercroft have received a mention in the Wycombe Lions Under 14s 2000-2001 Year end report Manager’s Notes and I reproduce the relevant paragraph below:-

“With a pitch that resembled a lake, the resumption of the season was impossible until February 11th. Here I must give Hithercroft a mention. Despite our efforts to relay turf in the goalmouth and clear as much water as possible, the referee decided the pitch was not playable. Hithercroft agreed, and to their credit, switched the match to their ground at short notice. Missing a couple of their best players, the decision was not greatly in their favour. The match was played and we duly won 6-2. When running a football team you soon learn there are some managers who take it all far more seriously than they should and try an element of gamesmanship. You learn to spot them. Hithercroft’s gesture was a pleasing example of sportsmanship.”

We thank Robert Hall for his kind words and wish him, his team and supporters good luck for their next season in the 3rd Division.