Local football
The draws for the early rounds of the FA Cup have thrown up the possibility of an intriguing local derby. Should Dereham beat Leiston at home and Wroxham win away at Wellingborough Town in their extra preliminary round ties on August 15 they will then meet at Aldiss Park in the next stage of the competition two weeks later.
The Rogers and Norton Norwich Business Houses Football League held its Annual General Meeting at Trowse White Horse on the 17th May; guest was Shaun Turner, chief executive for the Norfolk County FA, he outlined the new proposed re-structure for local football leagues and also the “Respect” campaign, he then answered questions from the floor.
Gorleston have arranged a pre-season friendly against an Ipswich Town XI on Saturday, July 11 (3pm). Admission will be £5, or £3 for concessions. Children under 10 will be admitted free with a paying adult.
Dereham Town's hopes of making a major push on the Ridgeons League title next season have been given a huge boost with the re-signing of striker Robbie Harris.
New Lowestoft Town defender Greg Crane admitted it was an easy decision to move - after he found out about his King's Lynn future in the EDP. Crane and Wroxham defender Matthew Halliday were unveiled this week by the Trawlerboys management duo, Micky Chapman and Ady Gallagher, as they prepare for life in Ryman League Division One North.
Diss Town won the Ridgeons League Division One KO Cup last night, beating promoted Hadleigh 1-0 after extra time. Hadleigh had completed the league double over Diss but the closest they came to a goal in the 90 minutes was when Pat Fleming hit the post in the second half.
Norwich City are to play friendly matches against three local teams who are celebrating their 125th anniversaries this year. The Canaries have included money-spinning games against Fakenham Town, Dereham Town and Thetford Town in July as part of their build-up to the 2009-10 season.
Lowestoft Town shrugged off the crushing disappointment of their FA Vase semi-final exit last night by digging deep to win 3-2 at Tiptree in the Ridgeons League.
Acle United failed to take advantage of leaders Sheringham's free weekend, after failing to beat basement boys Holt United. Holt had taken a shock second half lead when Toby Blowers turned his marker before scoring a sensational goal from 30 yards.
King's Lynn Res 2, Norwich Utd 2: A 90th minute equaliser from Lee Howlett earned Norwich United a 2-2 draw with their Ridgeons Premier relegation rivals last night.
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