Road to Cardiff - Our new boys Yeading to face Geordies in 3rd Round

Not even David Brent - The Office was based in Slough - could inspire Slough Town to the 3rd Round of FA Cup and a wonderful home tie against Newcastle United. They were beaten by Ryman Premier League leaders Yeading FC last Saturday and it is now 'The Ding' (that is honestly their nickname) who we now follow on The Road to Cardiff.

It all started so well for Sluff too. GLEN HARRIS stepping up coolly to send Delroy Preddie the wrong way from the spot after just 3 minutes. Yeading gradually began to dominate the match after early Slough pressure, and had a chance to equalise when Darti Brown headed straight at goalkeeper Shaun Allaway.

The pressure was growing on the Slough goal and it was no real surprise when Yeading found themselves back on level terms on 27 minutes. A cross from Alex Stanley was headed on by Davis Haule. His header hit the bar as did DUDLEY CAMPBELL's shot from the rebound, but it was the same player who was on hand to finally poke home the equaliser.

This momentarily woke the Rebels up and they came close on two occasions in quick succession - with Harris & Murphy going close.

In the early knockings of the 2nd half Slough had a chance when captain Daly's corner was blocked by his own player. That was as good as it got for Slough as Yeading again dominated the remainder of the half. They took the lead on 52 minutes when the prolific CAMPBELL pounced to score from close range after a cross by Haule on the right.

Yeading, now buoyant after their goal had another chance soon after when former Hayes striker Errol Telemaque turned in the penalty area only to see his shot beaten away by Allaway for a corner. From the resulting corner by Stanley the away side went further ahead when HAULE was on hand to head home from close range.

The Ding comfortably held onto victory and their supporters and us look forward to the huge game at home to the Geordies.

Slough team: Allaway, Murphy, Daly, Saulisdury, Josias Carbon, Wilkinson, Metcalfe, Haddow, Harris, Hodges, Spencer (Moller 63). Subs Not Used: Steer, Seedell, Parkin, Matt Miller.
Man of the match:
Attendance: 2,418

On Yeading's official site today: After consultation today with the London Borough of Hillingdon, Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade and the Football Association, Yeading FC have been granted permission to host the Third Round tie with Newcastle United at The Warren, subject to final confirmation from the appropriate authorities.Crowd capacity will be limited to a total of 2,300 spectators with the match taking place on Saturday 8 January 2005, in a 12.30pm kick off. (more)

Good luck to them and I'm sure Alan Shearer et al are less than thrilled with the prospect of playing on on a mud heap at the end of an industrial estate in Hayes, Middx.

More on the mighty Ding-a-ling's soon and their 3rd Round tie against Newcastle United.