Post by Iron Webbo on Dec 25, 2013 8:54:55 GMT
BOXING DAY - PREVIEW
First of festive - double header
It's a Boxing Day bonanza for the Iron this year as they take to the road to face league leaders Cambridge United in a game that will be broadcast live on BT sport. The mid-day kick off is the first of two matches in which the sides will meet within six days, with the reverse fixture scheduled to take place at the Amlin Stadium on New Year's day. With the Macclesfield game called off due to a waterlogged pitch on Saturday, Alan Devonshire's side will be itching to get back into the action and kick start their league campaign in a tight schedule of games over the festive period. Following their 14th place finish last season, Cambridge have this year taken the division by storm and have maintained their top spot standing since September. A chink in the armour could not be found until Southport claimed victory last month, a 1-0 result the first to defeat Cambridge this term. The score line was to be replicated by Hereford United last weekend in what was a shock defeat for the league leaders, only their second of the league campaign. The U's will be looking to maintain a 100% record at home on Thursday, as they have won all of their 11 home ties so far. The Iron however will be hoping its third time lucky this year as their previous two Boxing Day fixtures have resulted in defeat, both against Cambridge. The last victory came on New Year's day in 2012 where goals from Jai Reason, Sean Marks and Ben Wright sealed the points at the Amlin Stadium with the game finishing 3-2. Braintree's last league game resulted in a 2-0 victory on the road to Chester, taking place almost three weeks ago. Directions to Cambridge United: M11 to Junction 14, then turn East along the A14 dual carriageway. Then exit the A14 at the fourth junction (situated east of Cambridge), up the slip road to the roundabout (signposted Stow-Cum-Quy). Turn right onto the A1303, and return westwards towards Cambridge. Go straight over the first roundabout, passing Marshall Airport to the left. Go straight over two sets of traffic lights to a roundabout. The Ground's floodlights can be seen from here and McDonald's is on the right. Turn left onto the ring road. Turn right at the first roundabout (a large Sainsbury's is on the left here), and go along Coldham's Lane. After half a mile, immediately after the traffic lights (at the Greyhound Public House) turn right into Coldham's Road before the railway bridge. Parking for cars is limited to side street parking only. For disabled parking, contact the Club on 01223 566500. Preview By Chris Pargin.
First of festive - double header
It's a Boxing Day bonanza for the Iron this year as they take to the road to face league leaders Cambridge United in a game that will be broadcast live on BT sport. The mid-day kick off is the first of two matches in which the sides will meet within six days, with the reverse fixture scheduled to take place at the Amlin Stadium on New Year's day. With the Macclesfield game called off due to a waterlogged pitch on Saturday, Alan Devonshire's side will be itching to get back into the action and kick start their league campaign in a tight schedule of games over the festive period. Following their 14th place finish last season, Cambridge have this year taken the division by storm and have maintained their top spot standing since September. A chink in the armour could not be found until Southport claimed victory last month, a 1-0 result the first to defeat Cambridge this term. The score line was to be replicated by Hereford United last weekend in what was a shock defeat for the league leaders, only their second of the league campaign. The U's will be looking to maintain a 100% record at home on Thursday, as they have won all of their 11 home ties so far. The Iron however will be hoping its third time lucky this year as their previous two Boxing Day fixtures have resulted in defeat, both against Cambridge. The last victory came on New Year's day in 2012 where goals from Jai Reason, Sean Marks and Ben Wright sealed the points at the Amlin Stadium with the game finishing 3-2. Braintree's last league game resulted in a 2-0 victory on the road to Chester, taking place almost three weeks ago. Directions to Cambridge United: M11 to Junction 14, then turn East along the A14 dual carriageway. Then exit the A14 at the fourth junction (situated east of Cambridge), up the slip road to the roundabout (signposted Stow-Cum-Quy). Turn right onto the A1303, and return westwards towards Cambridge. Go straight over the first roundabout, passing Marshall Airport to the left. Go straight over two sets of traffic lights to a roundabout. The Ground's floodlights can be seen from here and McDonald's is on the right. Turn left onto the ring road. Turn right at the first roundabout (a large Sainsbury's is on the left here), and go along Coldham's Lane. After half a mile, immediately after the traffic lights (at the Greyhound Public House) turn right into Coldham's Road before the railway bridge. Parking for cars is limited to side street parking only. For disabled parking, contact the Club on 01223 566500. Preview By Chris Pargin.