BURTON RE-JOYCE AT ATTENBOROUGH

Notts Senior League

Senior Division

ATTENBOROUGH FC 1 BURTON JOYCE FC 3

Attenborough FC must hate the sight of me, as I seem to be a bit of a jinx to them, as I cant remember ever seeing them win. A visit today at The Strand was a must to catch up and have a chat with the home club who are n this seasons Notts Senior League Groundhop, funny enough at Burton Joyce, todays visitors.

 

On arrival, I was greeted by Club Secretary Terry Allen and Club Chair Sid Brown and was given a free cuppa and was soon joined by one of todays officials John Beckett. I had taken my camcorder along to do abit of filming which I hope turns out ok so I can put on youtube about the groundhop in April. As I finished filming, along came my best man at mine and Hazels wedding Greg Osborne and his dad Mick who used to do the Attenborough FC programme back in the early 1990's.

 

The game kicked off and Burton Joyce looked like they wanted the ball more and was a step quicker than their hosts and after just 9 minutes, Troy Smith smashed the ball against the far post for it to fall inbetween 3 defenders, to which one of them attempted to clear and it hit another and landed in the back of the net.

 

Burton continued to file forward and the home defence cleared off the line twice before in the 17th minute SAM BUCKLE doubled their lead. Burton could well have been 4 up at half time but for the brave and good keeping by the home keeper.

 

The Second Half kicked off and Attenborough looked the more livelier though after 50 minutes, the visitors were awarded a penalty, to which the Attenborough keeper made himself a hero with a superb stop. On the hour Attenborough then breached the Joyce back line when LIAM SLATER cut the arrears. Was this the fightback?.

On 81 minutes, Attenborough thought they had levelled things as the ball struck the back of the net, but the Linesman had his flag up for offside. The homesters threw everyone forward to try and rescue the game, but left gaps at the back and in the 86th minute, ROWAN COOPER broke through and lobbed the oncoming keeper to seal the points for Burton.

 

Photos from the game can be seen on this LINK

 

ATTENBOROUGH FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/attenboroughfc01/135751/Home

https://twitter.com/Borough1947

 

BURTON JOYCE FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.burtonjoycejfc.co.uk/club/98123/Home

https://twitter.com/Burton_Joyce_FC

 

NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE GROUNDHOP INFORMATION can be found on this LINK

 

With the 4 goals seen today, it now takes the blogs charity total to £332.00, many thanks to all donators, the blogs charity is SUPPORT DOGS that aid people with disabilities.

 

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SELSTON BURST INTO NEXT ROUND OF THE CUP

Notts Senior League

Senior Cup

Second Round

NETHERFIELD ALBION FC 0 SELSTON FC 4

 

A visit to Victoria Park, the home of Netherfield Albion FC had been on my radar for a few weeks now as I needed to visit their committee for a Groundhop Meeting, as they are one of the host clubs on 25th April 2015, here is the LINK to check out the details, with Advanced Ticket sales already hitting over the 70 mark and badge sets ordered over 40 now.

 

As I arrived, Selston FC were already in the changing rooms and I was met by todays referee David Hague. Soon the players were ready to commence the game with Selston attacking the changing room end.

 

Netherfield got off to a good start and had the first chance of the game forcing the visiting keeper in to a early save. The match was quite even though Selston were doing the most of the attacking and it came as no surprise in the 24th minute, when DAMIAN JAMES opened the scoring. Selston then turned up the heat and doubled their lead after 27 minutes when SEAN GREGORY hit a 25 yard shot. Two minutes later and JAY COOPER made it 3-0 and contest over. Netherfield battled but it was the home keeper who was kept busy and he had no chance in the 43rd minute when DOMINIC AIREY completed the scoring.

 

The Second Half both sides made substitutes and the game didn't have the pace like the first half as the pitch became heavier, but to Netherfield's credit they didn't give up and came out of the game with respect.

 

Photos from the game can be seen on this LINK

 

NETHERFIELD ALBION FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/netherfieldalbionfc/

https://twitter.com/NethAlbionFC

 

SELSTON FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.selstonfc.co.uk/

https://twitter.com/SelstonFC

 

With the 4 goals seen today, it now takes the blogs charity total to £331.00, many thanks to all donators, the blogs charity is SUPPORT DOGS that aid people with disabilities.

 

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UNDERWOOD WIN THE BATTLE OF THE VILLAS

Notts Intermediate Cup

2nd Round

AWSWORTH VILLA FC 0 UNDERWOOD VILLA FC 2

 

Underwood Villa of the Notts Senior League Division One gave up home advantage due to a waterlogged pitch for the second week running and switched the tie to their Notts Senior League Senior Division opponents Awsworth Villa's Shilo Ground.

 

After rain in the morning and most of the Friday, the pitch looked heavy but the Awsworth staff had done a excellent job in getting the game on.

 

Awsworth began the brighter and had a few shot but they were all off target and didn't trouble the keeper in the Underwood net.

 

After 26 minutes, a mistake in the Awsworth defence, saw Underwood attacker NICHOLAS THORPE stride through and put the ball past the home keeper.

 

The Second half saw the visitors continue on the attack and on 54 minutes, a delicate chip by Thorpe was met by JOSH NIBLETT who doubled his sides lead.

 

Awsworth tried to pour forward but the visitors defence and midfield were solid and the homesters had to restort to long range efforts, whilst Underwood broke and could well have gone even further in front.

 

Must mention referee Phil Towers who had a excellent game.

 

Underwood Villa FC now go on to face Bilsthorpe FC at the Welfare Ground on Saturday 29th November.

 

AWSWORTH VILLA FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/awsworthvilla

https://twitter.com/AwsworthVilla

 

UNDERWOOD VILLA FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/underwoodvillafc/

https://twitter.com/Underwood_Villa

 

Here is the LINK to the photos

 

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MANSFIELD FM 103.2 NON LEAGUE RADIO SHOW

 

On Wednesday 12th November 2014, I was asked to be a guest on the Mansfield FM 103.2 Non League Football Radio Station.

 

Here is the link to the radio show

 

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SELSTON REPEAT CUP GLORY OVER THE BULLS

Notts FA Senior Cup

Second Round

AFC MANSFIELD 0 SELSTON FC 1

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Last season Notts Senior League club Selston FC travelled to Forest Town Welfare and put Central Midlands outfit out of the Notts Senior Cup 2-0. AFC Mansfield replaced their management over the weekend and Rudi Funk stepped up to the plate of new manager in taking charge of the now Northern Counties East club. Selston FC came in to the tie in good form having won seven of the last nine games.

 

The First Half was a very even half affair and step seven club Selston FC looked well settled in to the game. The Second Half saw Selston creating the better chances and on 75 minutes, a long range shot by Dominic Airey was parried away by the Bulls Keeper Gav Saxby only for JAY COOPER to follow up and force home.

 

As AFC pushed forward the gaps appeared at the back and the Underdogs Selston found more space and stretched the Mansfield back line and could well have added more to their total.

 

On the final whistle, Selston were well worthy of their victory and the new manager of AFC Mansfield stated they were beaten by the better side on the evening.

 

After the match, Referee Kev Guise, Groundhopper Steve from Sheffield and AFC Manager Rudi Funk kindly donated £25 in total to the Blogs Charity, so a big thankyou to all of them.

 

AFC MANSFIELD WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.afcmansfield.net/

https://twitter.com/AFCMansfield

 

SELSTON FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.selstonfc.co.uk/

https://twitter.com/SelstonFC

 

 

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NOTTS FA CUP DRAWS

Notts FA Intermediate Cup

3rd Round Draw

 

Bilsthorpe FC v Underwood Villa

Kimberley MW Reserves v Ashland Rovers

Wollaton Reserves v Old Elizabethians

Hucknall R/L Reserves/Cotgrave FC v Teversal FC Reserves

Dunkirk FC Reserves v Linby CW FC

AFC Bridgford v Magdala Amateurs

Southwell City Reserves v Bestwood MW Sports Club
Bilborough Town v Sandhurst FC

 

Ties to be played 29th November 2014

 

Notts FA Senior Cup

 

Retford United v Selston FC
PMG Cavaliers v Hucknall Rolls Leisure
Southwell City v Ruddington Village
Arnold Town v Carlton Town
Gedling MW v Dunkirk FC
Clipstone FC v Clifton All Whites
Basford United v Radford FC
Rainworth MW v Kimberley MW

Ties to be played week commencing 29th November 2014

 

 

Notts FA Junior Cup

3rd Round Draw(involving Notts Senior League Clubs)

 

Newark Flowserve FC v Beechdale Athletic

Ashland Rovers Reserves v Linby CW Reserves

AFC Top Valley v Underwood Villa Reserves

Southwell City 3rds v Ruddington Village Reserves

Kimberley MW AFC v Robin Hood Colts

 

Ties to be played 29th November 2014

 

SUPERSUB BIGNALL SHOCKS TEVERSAL

Notts Senior Cup

Round Two

TEVERSAL FC 2 RUDDINGTON VILLAGE FC 3

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On a rainy evening at Teversal FC saw a Notts FA Senior Cup tie played between Northern Counties side Teversal FC hosting Notts Senior League club Ruddington Village FC. The game was played in difficult conditions but the pitch held up well to the credit to the grounds people at Teversal.

 

Always a friendly club to visit and a good refreshments bar with a nice selection of food and drinks on offer.

 

The game kicked off and both sides played some good football but after 17 minutes, it was the visitors that took the lead through TRISTIAN RHODES. The homesters tried to battle back but Lewis Horsley in the Village goal and his defenders kept them at bay.

 

After a hour TRISTIAN RHODES scrambled home his teams second goal through a crowded penalty area. At this stage, Ruddington had the upper hand and looked dangerous going forward, infact the visitors nearly went three goals to the good when Rhodes hit the bar from 25 yards before the ball was cleared to safety.

 

After 75 minutes, The Tevie Boys pulled themselves back in to the tie, when JASON DAWSON hit a sweet shot from 30 yards to reduce the arrears, to set up a grandstand finish. On 81 minutes, Teversal were back in level terms when Horsley parried a shot out and JASON DAWSON was first to follow up and equalise.

 

The game looked like it was heading for extra time but 87 minutes, Ruddington Sub PHIL BIGNALL had other ideas when clean through and blasting the ball in to the net and sending his club in to round three of the competition.

 

 

TEVERSAL FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/teversalfc/

https://twitter.com/TeversalFC

 

RUDDINGTON VILLAGE FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/ruddingtonvillagefc/

https://twitter.com/RuddFc

 

SUPPORT DOGS, this blogs charity,  the 5 goals scored at the game took the running total to £304.25.

 

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BILSTHORPE FC POWER THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND

Notts Intermediate Cup

2nd Round

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FC 0 BILSTHORPE FC 8

Before the match, Bilsthorpe FC kindly donated £10 to my blogs charity to take the total to over £300, so a nice start to the day. The game I felt may be in doubt after heavy rain wiping out most of the local football in the East Midlands, but when I got to the Grassington Road Ground, I was shocked how good the pitch looked and what a credit to was to Notts Senior League Division One club Nottinghamshire FC to get the game on.

 

Bilsthorpe FC arrived with quite a good line up and after a minutes silence in respect of Remembrance Weekend, the game kicked off and it was the visitors who took control straight away and soon found themselves a goal to the good after just 3 minutes when MARK CARTER tapped in after following up after the home keeper had palmed out a long range shot.

 

After 12 minutes, GLEN TOLLEY let lease a shot that nestled in the bottom corner of the net to make it 2-0 to Bilsthorpe FC and it looked like a matter of how many at this stage of the game.

 

The visitors were camped inside the Nottinghamshire FC half and was spraying some good passing moves together and this led to goal number three on 20 minutes through JAMES MUNSON. After 30 minutes, Bilsthorpe were awarded a penalty after Mark Carter was hauled down, he got up and dusted himself, but the home keeper dived to his left side and palmed the penalty kick away.

 

As the rain  began to fall again in the 44th minute, YOGI DEPASS gained the ball on the left wing and lobbed the keeper from 25 yards to make it 4-0. On 55 minutes, YOGI DEPASS scored his second and his clubs fifth of the game as he fired home.

 

On the hour and Bilsthorpe looked rampant as MARK CARTER slide the ball past the home keeper to make it 6-0 and the away side looked like they could score each tome they went forward and they added 2 in a minute after 62 and 63 minutes through GLEN TOLLEY and AARON NORMAN to make it 8-0. Bilsthorpe manager then took off his main men to give his youngster substitutes a run out and close the cup tie off.

 

A BIG thankyou to Bilsthorpe FC for the kind donation to SUPPORT DOGS, this blogs charity and the 8 goals scored at the game took the running total to £303.00.

 

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FC WEBSITE

http://www.nottinghamshirefc.co.uk/

 

BILSTHORPE FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.bilsthorpefc.co.uk/

https://twitter.com/BilsthorpeFC

 

Photos from the match can be seen on this LINK

 

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THE MATCH THAT HAD EVERYTHING

Central Midlands League Cup

SHERWOOD COLLIERY FC 5 BULWELL FC 4

after extra time

 

With Hazel away visiting her daughter in Preston with Shawn, I got a quiet weekend at home, so the idea was to get up early on the Saturday Morning and catch a game and have a Groundhop Meeting with one of this seasons host clubs, late Friday evening I got a phone call to tell me that the visitors couldn't raise a side, so the meeting has been placed at a later date, so in came plan B and with Sherwood Colliery only a stones throw away from my house and the temptation of them doing a all day breakfast, well this steer my way to the Debdale Sports Ground.

 

After paying my £3 enterance, I was joined by the 2 Ilkeston Brothers who always wear baseball caps, can never remember their names and we headed for the stand for what was to be quite a eventful match that had everything..9 goals..2 penalties scored..2 penalties missed..sending off..bit of handbags and of course extra time.

 

The game began with Bulwell attacking down the slope towards the clubhouse end and they were stringing some good moves together and it didn't take long for them to take the lead when a cross shot was pushed out by the home keeper on 5 minutes for JAKE FISHER to tap into a empty net. Sherwood tried to battle back on the break as Bulwell kept pressing forward but after 18 minutes, the homester got a deserved equaliser through JIM WHITMORE. From the kick off, Bulwell restored their lead, when they got a free kick on the left side and a bullet of a header by JAKE FISHER flew home.

 

Bulwell at this stage looked unstoppable and it looked only a matter of time before they scored again and this happened in the 28th minute, when JAKE FISHER slotted home a penalty and ensured his hat trick.

 

At half time, no one would have guessed what would have happened in the Second Half and on 49 minutes, Sherwood had the chance to close the gap when awarded a penalty. Craig Payne stepped up and blasted it well over the bar. Bulwell again attacked and on 53 minutes increased their lead to 4-1 when MAREK MAREK VIPOND smashed the ball home..surely now the tie was over?

 

After 58 minutes and Sherwood were awarded a second penalty and up stepped CRAIG PAYNE to make amends fro his previous effort and reduce the arrears to 4-2. This seemed to lift the home club and on 67 minutes, a cross from the right wing found out CRAIG PAYNE who glanced a superb header in to the bottom corner of the net, now it was 4-3 and game on.

 

With just 9 minutes to go, a free kick was floated in from the left and JOSH SMYTHE rose to head home the equaliser, but you still had a feeling there was more to this cup tie and so it proved as the tie went in to extra time.

 

After 102 minutes, CRIAG PAYNE headed home his hat trick and put Sherwood in the lead for the first time in the game, as Bulwell couldn't believe they were behind.

 

Just before half time in extra time, Ben Smedley was dismissed for a second yellow card when conceding a penalty. Up stepped Jake Fisher and hit the crossbar, as he went to head the all home, the referee blew for half time.

 

The second half of extra time saw Bulwell push everyone forward and they threw everything at the Sherwood defence but couldn't convert anymore chances to take this tie to penalties.

 

Really good to see some good friends from both clubs and a big thankyou to Mr Radford for a donation of programmes for my blogs charity stall.

 

SHERWOOD COLLIERY FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/sherwoodcolliery/

https://twitter.com/SCFC_08

 

BULWELL FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

http://www.bulwellfc.co.uk/

https://twitter.com/BulwellFC

 

Photos from the match can be seen on this LINK

 

The BLOGS Charity "Support Dogs" which aids people with disabilities, with the nine goals scored takes the total to £291.00

 

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