Our reward for claiming the 1993-4 Diadora League Premier Division title? A one-off clash with Chertsey Town, of course. There was a purpose, obviously. And that was the Diadora League Charity Shield or words to that effect. But it seems we needn’t have bothered; our performance proving so very forgettable as the Curfews crushed us 5-0.
It’s hard to see why we played them anyway. The Curfews finished second in Division Two that season. That said, they did score 121 goals and collect 102 points. Even so, you’d be inclined to think we’d take on the Division Two winners. Or perhaps even the champions in Division One? Ah well – we’re sure that someone had their reasons for it…