No.47 – Sat. 24th February 2007; Peterbough & District League Premier Division  2.00 at Broad Lane, Moulton, Spalding, Lincolnshire (att: 26; prog: No)  View matchday images  01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 Moulton Harrox (1) 4  Stamford Belvedere (0) 0              Harrox extend unbeaten run with local derby win         'Moulton where?' asked my wife as I was about to set off on yet another crusade. To be honest I wasn't quite sure myself where the club name derives from. A quick look down the index at the back of my AA Roadmap of Britain didn't really help with the place simple listed as Moulton, Lincolnshire. I flicked back a few pages and soon found the Fenland village situated midway between Spalding and Holbeach. My reply 'In the sticks!' wasn't too far from the truth as I was about to discover . The roads from Newmarket by-passing Ely, March and Chatteris made for a pretty straightforward journey and meant I was on schedule to arrive in good time for the 2pm start. And then I had a truly 'Senior' moment. Always up for a challenge, I decided to complete the remainder of the trip using back roads avoiding Wisbech (not that I have a strong dislike for the place, I just thought it would be a quicker route). Unfortunately this was not one of my better ideas! For those of you who have not driven on Fenland Roads I can only describe the experience as being on a mini white knuckle ride! The roads are windy (following the meandering rivers and drains) and exceptionally bumpy and narrow. This means that great care must be taken when approaching sharp bends which lie perilously close to the water's edge; my mind was soon occupied with local news items showing upturned vehicles that frequently make the headlines on Anglia Tonight! My eager anticipation to get to the game lessened as I concentrated on the tricky job in hand. It was really slow going but eventually signs appeared pointing the way to Moulton Village; I turned off the main road into Broad Lane and was relieved to arrive at the Moulton Harrox Sports Field in one piece. The football club share their facilities with cricket. The tarmac driveway leads to a car park, alongside which there is a smart clubhouse and changing room building. Although the main football pitch is bordered by houses and trees at one end it is nevertheless set in a very exposed location with views across the Fenland stretching out as far as the eye can see. Travellers should come prepared as the biting cross winds can chill you to the core even on a bright sunny day. A communal dug out/stand is positioned close to the half-way line and provides cover for a handful of spectators. After my initial lap of the pitch I stood with some of the locals behind the goal and found a row of mature conifers acted as a good wind break. Moulton, top of the table at the start of play, fielded an under-strength side with several players missing through injury or illness. This seemed to upset their rhythm and it was Stamford Belvedere who settled more quickly. Harrox soaked up a lot of early pressure before breaking the deadlock just before half-time. This inspired them and three further strikes after the break ensured a fairly comfortable 4-0 victory in front of 26 spectators. At half-time hot drinks are served from inside the cosy clubhouse for a small donation. Like many clubs in the Peterborough & District League, Harrox do not issue programmes. Indeed the last time I picked up one in this particular competition was back in 1993 when Molins beat Perkins Sports 2-1 at Sturrock Way in a Premier League fixture (20/04/93)!!  However travellers may be interested to note that the P&DL operates a terrific website which provides a useful source of information  about all member clubs. It is updated regularly and features match reports, fixtures and current league tables. A link to it is shown below. And finally just to tidy up that question regarding the club name. As I made my way back to the car I took the opportunity to ask one of the locals about the 'Harrox' suffix. Apparently it dates back to the late 1500's when a wealthy aristocrat called John Harrox lived in the area. He owned much of the neighbouring land part of which was devoted to recreational pursuits. The rest is history. Not wanting to negotiate the hairpin bends again I decided to go back through Wisbech. By the time I reached base my toes had just about thawed out! Oh the joys of hopping (even when it's cold)!  FGIF Rating: 2*  Links -  Map l Peterbough & District League website