So this weekends Non league adventure was Maidstone V Tranmere. It was my first visit to The Gallegher Stadium. Possibly the first sunny and dry game I have covered this year! It was a cracking 5 goal game which saw Tranmere come out as late winners. Along with it saw Maidstones unfortunate run of bad form continue.
To quote ‘They snatched defeat from the jaws of victory!’ Even the Stones fans were singing ‘how shit are you we are winning at home’ to the away supporters at one point.
Maidstones manager Jay Saunders celebrates after his side goes a goal up during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium, Kent on 24 January 2018.
Possibly the shot that for me summed up the whole anguish and heartbreak is this one:
Tranmeres forward Andrew Mangan celebrates after Tranmere pull level during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium, Kent on 24 January 2018.
As usual there is a full gallery available here but for now here are some of my own favorites from the game.
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- Tranmeres forward Andy Cook celebrates scoring and bringing Tranmere level during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium, Kent.
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- Action during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium.
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- Maidstones keeper Lee Worgan tries to clear the ball during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium.
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- Tranmeres midfielder James Norwood makes a break closely followed by Maidstones midfielder Jai Reason during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium.
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- Tranmeres forward Connor Jennings is brought down in th earea and is awarded a penalty for the foul during the Vanorama National League match between Maidstone United and Tranmere Rovers at The Gallagher Stadium, Kent.