Shot of the Season 21-22: Gary Brigden

We asked our fabulous Pitching In Isthmian Photographers to choose their favourite photograph of the campaign, and tell us why it is important to them.

We’ve had a magnificent Pitching In Isthmian season, one which has been illustrated and enriched by the work of a number of brilliant photographers, who have recorded it for posterity. Gary likes to be on of the Common people.

• When was the image taken (match, event, etc)?

Cray Wanderers v Sutton Common Rovers - 4th September 2021 - FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round

• Why is it important to you?

It was a tough season for us as a club, but this was probably our best performance of the season. We travelled to Cray early on in the FA Cup, and they had made a good start to the campaign. Most of us were expecting a bit of a thumping, but having gone 2-0 up we were pegged back to 2-1 on the stroke of half time. Under the cosh in the second half, and Adam Allen picked up the ball just outside our area, drove forward, a one-two midway inside the Cray half saw him spring the offside trap and roll the ball under the keeper to clinch the win.

• Where can we find the rest of your work?

On Flickr- here.

• How and why did you begin taking photographs at football matches?

Two reasons really, firstly as a former SCR player and reserve team manager, losing that connection with the changing room was tough, being the club photographer I get access to the changing room and still feel part of the matchday operation. Secondly, its great to be able to sit and lose yourself in what is going on.

• What are your hopes for the forthcoming season?
Decent run in the FA Cup, better effort in the FA Trophy, more stability in the league, teach the goalscorers to run to the photographer when they score.

If you regularly take photographs at our matches but haven't yet submitted yours, there's still time. Send it to Ian at townsendaround@gmail.com

Follow the Pitching In Isthmian League on Instagram. Head here or search for theisthmianleague on your app. We're also on Facebook and Twitter.

Where next?

Brickies bag Bagasan Sittingbourne announce the capture of Bagasan Graham
Moatsiders bring in defender Aziaya Michael makes a move to Merstham

The Pitching In Isthmian Football League newsletter

Keep up-to-date with our exclusive email newsletters.

Subscribe