Layer Road football ground, home to the world’s smallest tea-hut.

Layer Road itself is home to one pub The Drury Arms which is very lively on a match-day. Never been any problems getting in or getting served, as the pub is generally geared up for its position as the nearest to the ground and is away friendly.

If you have the time and find yourself in the centre of England’s first Roman capital, then there are plenty more establishments to choose from.

The Castle Inn on the High Street has a sign proclaiming “wanderers welcome”, but don’t be put off by this, its an excellent pub for those that crave friendly service and even an occasional bit of live jazz to soothe the nerves while the beer goes down.

The Dragon on Butt Road, about seven minutes from the ground is another away friendly real ale pub. There is always a selection of Adnams ales as well as a few “guests” and this is a bar that serves proper bar food for anyone travelling straight from work and in need of sustenance. Don’t trust the tea-hut!

The ground itself is worthy of comment, a veritable picture of eccentricity. The home end must be the smallest in the league, and the away end is laughably split into two sections, only one of which was open when we visited one year en-route to promotion in 99’.

That same year Layer Road witnessed the first ever pay-per-view goal, an occasion that was more expensive to watch at home than at the ground!

Ah the days when we were better than Man City,