One of those amazing moments in life to savour, our first grandchild arrived earlier than expected early this morning 😍. Looking forward to seeing her for the first time tomorrow. I know what you're thinking, I don't look old enough 🤣.
Delighted to say I have been given the green light for the return of Local Report this Friday. Thank you
@BBCNorfolk
. For obvious reasons, no studio guests for now but looking forward to plenty of chat. Feel free to get in touch with your Club news throughout the season.
Huge thanks to all the local footy clubs, managers, players who have been such a big help to me throughout the past season. The main thing is well done for all your hard work, without which local football would struggle more than it has at times. Hope you enjoy a (short) rest!
Merry Christmas all. As ever, many thanks to everyone who has contributed to Local Report and to all managers, players, officials I may have bugged throughout the year. Big thanks also to all the volunteers who help make clubs tick, you are invaluable. Best wishes too for 2019.
So another Local Report season comes to a close, as ever it's been thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks to everyone who has contributed and for kind messages. Well done to those who tasted success and commiserations to those who weren't so fortunate. Not long till next season!
Merry Christmas all, have as good a one as possible. Big shout out to all the volunteers who have helped local footy, cricket and other sporting clubs navigate an extraordinary year.
Once again my thanks to everyone I have bugged for interviews over the last 12 months and thanks to all those who put so much work into making sure local football takes pride of place. Have a great 2018.
Wonderful, wonderful news for
@officialKLtown
. Unbelievable achievement and reward for some top footy served up. Many congrats to all involved with the club. What a ride they are on!
As Local Report takes a break, big thanks again to all who have contributed in what has been a truly testing season for all connected to clubs. Massive applause to all of you for keeping grass roots footy rolling along. Hats off too to all those who raised funds for needy causes.
Match winning knock of 158 not out from
@samarthurton
leads
@norfolkccc
to a commanding 6 wicket win over Staffs at Manor Park. Mighty fine innings that.
Happy New Year to all. Once again my thanks to all the players, managers, officials etc who I have pestered throughout the past year, really is appreciated. Stay safe and well.
Very sad news indeed to hear of the passing of Paul Chick. An immense character and a real pillar of local football. Thoughts go to Paul's family and friends at such a difficult time.
Merry Christmas to everyone and wishing you a Happy New Year after what has been another difficult and challenging one at times. Thanks to all those involved in any capacity with local sport clubs, without you there wouldn't be anything to watch!
Big thanks to the two
@NorfolkPolice
officers who came to the aid of my daughters late last night, who were stranded on the A47. So helpful. Much appreciated.
What a difference 12 months on for
@officialKLtown
. Who would have thought, from where they were, that they would be top of Nat North a year later. Lynn fans should enjoy and applaud the manager and players.
That's a wrap for Local Report for 2019, no show next Friday, so wishing all players, managers, volunteers, supporters a really great Christmas. If it's been a successful year I hope that continues, if it hasn't I hope things get better.
The pic says it all at The Walks tonight as
@officialKLtown
,got the league trophy. Thanks for some more great memories, here's looking forward to some more.
It's an 'official' Non League Day so hopefully more people will find encouragement to give their local footy club a look. However, every day is Non League Day! Here's to more and more people supporting the local scene, you will love it!
1/3 Morning after is pinch yourself time. Privilege to commentate for
@BBCNorfolk
at Warrington on a memorable day for
@officialKLtown
. What a season it has been. Many thanks for all the tweets and texts regarding the coverage, much appreciated. A day I won't forget.
A truly sad day for
@MallardsCric
and those involved with the club now and in the past, in particular
@chiefbrads
who has tried so hard to keep things going. From me, thanks for the memories of all those battles, for my EAPL debut!, and the acquaintances and friendships made.
In case you missed this last week, Local Report will move to a Thursday from Nov 4th following schedule changes
@BBCNorfolk
. Will be weird as it's always been a Friday but exciting 'cos after years of being told the show should be longer, it will be for ONE HOUR from 7 o'clock.
So the journey continues for
@officialKLtown
and what a ride it is, even more impressive though is their ability to cope with injuries, suspensions, players asked to play out of position etc etc but the collective effort and desire is stunning. Oh, and
@AMarriott10
is box office.
The news from The Walks today wasn't unexpected given how Ian Culverhouse spoke after Saturday's game but a very sad way for his time at
@officialKLtown
to end. Needs to be remembered for the good times and the way he has helped so many players. Thanks for a great ride Cully.
Excellent three points (and goals) for
@officialKLtown
at Maidenhead tonight. Once again showing great resolve and character. Two very different opponents in first two games but rose to the challenge in both manfully.
Part One of the
@NorfolkCountyFA
Snr Cup semi finals was a good one, entertaining stuff, well done both sides. Penalties always a leap into the unknown but congrats to
@UEAFC
on reaching Carrow Road again and
@JoshPond
on notching the deciding pen, commiserations
@The_Bloaters
.
Very weird commentating at a match with no fans for the first time and a real shame the
@officialKLtown
faithful couldn't be at The Walks. Great effort from Lynn though and more than deserved the point.
No matter where I go to cover local footy for
@BBCNorfolk
I love it, but to be able to commentate on and be involved with games such as that today with
@officialKLtown
is special. Shame about that eight minute spell but all of
@TommyWidd
's staff and players should be proud.
Very potent display today from
@derehamtown
, some really good moves to boot. Logan, Hipperson, Crisp and Hilliard a real threat throughout. Ten goals and six points from last two home games ain't bad!
If it does turn out to be your last Grand Slam
@alfiehewett6
, and I sincerely hope it isn't, then be very proud of your achievements to date. You wanted to be world number one, to represent GB, to win the big tournaments..that you have done and more through dedication and talent.
As of this week, Talking Cricket (Local Report later this month) reverts to FRIDAY 6.30 to 7 on
@BBCNorfolk
. Shame to lose half an hour but given the impacts of wider changes on many others I'm grateful to be able to continue to cover local sport as best as possible.
Good luck tonight
@officialKLtown
and to all concerned for the testing period ahead. This was always going to a tough season but we never thought there would be more obstacles in the way. No better man at the helm though than Cully.
At some stage those who aren't aware will discover just how much
@MA50N1
and Sinny have put into
@The_Bloaters
, not just as managers but plenty of other stuff for the benefit of the club. Tireless workers who deserve a rest. Good luck with your next steps guys.
Quite a number of games we have said
@officialKLtown
deserved something but got nothing, tonight they got their just reward. Superb effort from all involved.
Thoroughly deserved three points for
@officialKLtown
tonight, with
@AMarriott10
doing what he does so well and a very accomplished finish from
@SonnyCarey2
, cool as a cucumber. What a debut!
I'm sure many will agree that
@Backie9
and
@NeilFryatt
put the smiles back on faces at
@officialKLtown
and should be congratulated for what they did. Best of luck now to Ian Culverhouse for his second stint, hopefully it will be as good as the first.
Wishing all involved in local footy all the very best for the new season. A date for your diaries, Local Report returns to
@BBCNorfolk
on Friday 31st August.
Final
@officialKLtown
interviews with
@Gashman9
and
@jarvy14
today. Two giants as players and people. Win, lose or draw they never turned down a chat and for that I am so grateful. My thanks to you both guys and all the very best for your next steps.
A real collective effort was going to be needed from
@DerehamTown
today to get anything from the league leaders and they certainly produced that. Very good three points.
Top shift that from
@MundfordFC
tonight who made life very difficult for
@DerehamTown
. Congrats to The Magpies but The Stags can hold their heads very high.
Such a good all round performance from
@officialKLtown
today. Any other season would be talking promotion after winning your own leagues play off final but one more big, big match to go.
That's it! Just the one wicket to fall after tea and
@norfolkccc
have done their bit in the title race with a 4 wicket win over Cambs in Wisbech. Took longer than expected but better late than never!
Really miss radio work for
@BBCNorfolk
but priority is people keep safe and well. With the help of technology though, and to mark the 10th anniversary of
@The_Yachtsmen
FA Vase run and Final, you can hear a chat with
@challie5
@GavLemmo8
and David Batch at 6.30 tonight.
Terrific win for
@NorwichUtd
today, thoroughly deserved and should have been more comfortable. The Adam Hipperson/Liam Jackson partnership top notch but bodies put on the line throughout to take three valuable points.
Fantastic three points for
@officialKLtown
on the road tonight. Well done boys! Weird commentating from a studio for the first time for
@BBCNorfolk
but at least we could bring coverage.
Good to see
@andrewhowell967
back playing last night for
@derehamtown
after nearly two years out with injury. Too good a player not to be out on the pitch.
Well, what an eventful and thoroughly entertaining game that was at Clipbush Park.
@fakenhamtownfc
3 up at half time but
@sheringhamfc
hit back second half to win 4-3. If only every game could be as good as that.
Top effort from
@The_Yachtsmen
today in the Trophy, so close to a potential penalty shoot out. Can most certainly hold heads high after that. Had to be
@joe_marsden
to scupper those hopes! Enjoyable trip to
@leistonfc
though, all the best to
@chriswigger
and Co in next round.
Many congrats again
@btommo84
@SelfyDan
and all at
@MulbartonFC
on lifting the Senior Cup. Another step on the progression trail, amazing what the Club has achieved and continues to achieve. Enjoy the celebrations.
Safe passage for
@The_Yachtsmen
in the Vase with a 5-2 win. I'm sure there will have been concerns going in to the game having been deprived on Sunday but comfortable tonight, could have had more. Keeping the Norfolk flag flying, sole survivors in the competition.
On way back from Eastleigh reflecting on a game that showed great character from
@officialKLtown
to come back from 2-0 down and 3-2 down. Would be nice if they didn't put themselves in such positions though! Hats off to the Lynn support who made themselves heard loud and clear.
Real character from
@officialKLtown
to progress in the FA Cup, didn't let heads drop after going behind. Once again
@AMarriott10
doing what he does best, not bad from
@NathanFox45
either! Good all round performance.
To think that had it been dry
@Peter_Lambo13
would have been playing cricket for
@SwardestonCC
but a change of kit and he scores a sublime goal for
@gorlestonfc
to help them make the final of the Nfk Snr Cup. Quality finish.
Well done to
@NorfolkCountyFA
for putting on another top Awards evening to salute those who put in so much to local footy. Congrats to all the winners and a huge round of applause to everyone else out there who keeps the game we love going.
Congrats to
@cockersdaz
@OllyWillis7
and all at
@gorlestonfc
on lifting the Senior Cup. Quite a season in the end with a strong finish in the league, topped off with silverware. I'm sure a few bevvies were sunk in celebration!
Superb effort from
@officialKLtown
to get runners up, unbelievable really from where they were at one stage. Hats of to Cully
@bazza1115
and all the players. On to Wednesday!