Reigning cup holders Monkwick are defending the trophy on Sunday against Live and Let Live at Braiswick. (10.30am)
It promises to be quite a clash with Monkwick fielding eight of their winning side of last season. Their main scoring power comes the Todd brothers and Dave Austin whilst Live and Let Live in strikers Kelvin Llewellyn and Kenny Barton have two men who have notched over 50 League goals between them this season.
Both sides have players of Border League experience notably Monkwick's John Ward, skipper Phillip Behn and David Todd while Live and Let Live have Paul Willis, Ian Vandermark, Barton and Llewellyn from the Senior League.
Interesting point about the lineup is that the Manning brothers - Gerry substitute for the pub side and Frank, sub for Monkwick.
Teams:-
Live and Let Live: D.Plumb, P.Willis, A.Leach, G,Merry, N.Partner, A.Hunt, I.Vandermark, D.Smart, K.Llewellyn, K.Barton, W. Riseborough, G.Manning.
Monkwick: J.Ward, P.Behn, G.Greenleaf, T.Burr, D.Clouting, P.Coleman, B.Ruffle, D.Todd, J.Mullington, R.Todd, D.Austin, F.Manning.
The referee is Mr D.Gosling and linesmen Mr D.Goodman and Mr M.Camfer.
Courtesy of Colchester Express : 3rd May 1973
SUNDAY LEAGUE CUP FINAL: LINEUP
Monkwick and Live and Let Live meet in the final of the Colchester Sports Council Sunday League Cup at Braiswick on Sunday (10.30)
Line-up:
Monkwick: J.Ward, P.Behn, G.Greenleaf, T.Burr, D.Clouting, P.Coleman, D.Ruffle, D.Todd, J.Mullington, R.Todd, D.Austin, F.Manning.
Live and Let Live: D.Plumb, P.Willis, A.Leach, G.Merry, N.Partner, A.Hunt, I.Vandermark, D.Smart, K.Llewellyn, K.Barton, W.Riseborough, G.Manning.
Referee: D.Gosling
Courtesy of Essex County Standard : 4th May 1973