9 of the 90

This is a shot of 10% of the crowd at yesterdays Arnold Town Arnold Town versus Brigg Town in the FA Cup Preliminary Round.

The supporters of Non League football teams are no different from the one's who support professional teams who play in the Premier League and Football League. They swear replica shirts, football scarves, fly flags and shout at the players and officials.

Even though it's only 9 people from the official attendance of 90, the shot seems to capture the love of the 'beautiful game'

For those viewers not familiar with the language of football,l the game of football in England is often referred to as the 'beautiful game'

[Judith Greenwood]

There's something about watching live sport whatever the level - always exciting.

[Kerri]

Great capture

[Pat Knowles]

That is a fantastic home flag & I like the touch of the local adverts....a small team is very cosy & lots of people will know each other. Have you got a yellow & brown scarf Phil?

[Steve Hollingsworth]

Thought it was Bolton for a minute Phil .. Lol. Only joking pal ..nice snap

[Maggiemae]

It is also a game where people get so involved they riot!?!? These faces are making judgements!

[Allison Williams]

A wonderful composition-- the colors and the various postures of the observers. It looks especially interesting with the straight line of the neutral colored fence behind them.

[Sue]

Great composition Phil, love the look of anticipation/expectation on the spectators faces. The woman having lunch makes me laugh, have to have priorities right : )

[Judith Johnson]

Crowd - what crowd - and they've nearly all got grey hair? Still it's good to see the supporters of the small clubs out supporting the small teams.

[Sue Wilde]

Fancy fitting 10% of the crowd into one shot! It's a neat composition

[ZambianLass]

Lovely composition

[Phil Howcroft]

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Thanks everyone...I'm sure you are all eagerly awaiting the result of the replay....unfortunately Arnold Town lost 4-2...the referee played rubbish according to the man who fetches the trolleys at ASDA (he is on the football committee)

[Juliette Packham]

a great home town shot Phil -I enjoy your perspective on these games _ there's still a good atmosphere with these 9 - love the little boy!