NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE GROUNDHOP PHOTOS

NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE GROUNDHOP PHOTOS by NSL CHAIRMAN IAN KIRK

 

 Bingham Town FC v Ruddington Village FC

 

  Netherfield Albion FC v Nottinghamshire FC

(Netherfield are to donate all to their charity, the

childrens Renal & Urology Unit)

NSL Secretary John Beeston who did a excellent job

with his mobile office, supplying team sheets

at all games

 

Burton Joyce FC v Attenborough FC

Sandhurst FC v Kirton Brickworks FC
 

And of course our own Captain Kirk, chairman of the NSL

 

More Photos taken by NSL Chairman can be seen HERE

 

Some photos from PMG Cavaliers v Wollaton where Wollaton FC won the Championship

 

CROWDS FLOCK TO NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE GROUNDHOP SUCCESS

THE THIRD ANNUAL NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE GROUNDHOP

The weekend began on Friday afternoon with us arriving at Kingsway Park, the home of Ashland Rovers FC who were to host table toppers of Division Newark Flowserve FC. Flowserve went in to the match knowing that they only needed a point for promotion but wanted the three points to remain in pole position. We were soon joined by the Ashland Committee and the ice cream van and catering van and then the crowd began to stream in.

 

ASHLAND ROVERS 3 NEWARK FLOWSERVE 3

attendance: 297

 

Ashland took a early lead and could have been 3-0 up at one stage in a game that saw both sides go close but on half time, Flowserve equalised. In the second half, Flowserve upped their game and showed why they were at the top gliding in to a 3-1 lead with only 10 minutes to go, but Ashland had other ideas and fought back to earn a draw in a 3-3 draw. The game though a League match was also a match for a cup named the Norway Cup which was sponsored by Paul Nicholson, whose mum Joan sadly passed away recently, Joan had attended several of my Groundhops and it was really fitting that the NSL and Paul wished to mark her memory with this celebration of her life Trophy. After match Paul presented both clubs with the trophy to share, the following photo was taken by good friend Laurence Reade.

 

The Saturday morning, Hazel dropped me and Shawn at Mansfield Woodhouse train station at 6am, whilst she carried n through to Bingham Town FC, me and Shawn were joined at the train station by Buxton Hopper Ian Oldfield and we caught the train in to Nottingham. A good hearty breakfast was had by all at Granby Café on Station Street with several other hoppers joining us there as the early sun rose. It was then round to Queens Road to meet the coach and everyone was there on time, except one new chap who had to do the mile sprint from one part of Nottingham down the hill to us, but we still departed before time..well we nearly did, as the coach wasn't going over 20 mph and then stopped, a phone call to the coach company by our driver Rueban seemed to sort the problem out, much to my relief and also the delightment of the hoppers aboard..problem sorted..it was until we reached Butt Field, as the coach pulled up outside the ground and the doors wouldn't open, so out the emergency exit we went, whilst the coach mechanic was on his way.

 

Bingham Town FC were all there and ready according to Hazel at 7am and as a bit worried at 8.20am as no hoppers had arrived, but hazel gave them the calming words of don't worry. Infact they soon came as the first few fell off the train on to the ground at around 8.45am and were soon tucking in to the boxed breakfasts and supping the real ale on sale. Shirts and programmes soon were being snapped up and when we arrived it was quite busy, but unknown to me, there was a Wetherspoons just over the railway bridge and the hoppers followed like a flock to sample their own beers before getting back for the match.

 

BINGHAM TOWN FC 0 RUDDINGTON VILLAGE FC 0

Attendance: 387

 

Hoppers don't like 0-0's but hardly anyone moaned about this one, as there were plenty of chances in this open game, where both sides pressed forward to score, but just couldn't. Bingham Town FC coped well with the big crowd and everyone went away feeling good.

 

Back on the coach as we headed to Victoria Park, the home of Netherfield Albion FC who were to host Nottinghamshire FC, having seen both teams I thought this may just be a bit one-sided to the home club and said on the coach, this game will not be a 0-0, this will have plenty of goals, so no need to worry! The coach parked outside the ground and I will be very honest, I wasn't too sure how this ground as going to be able to cope with the parking, but they were first class, the programme they produced was their first ever and this was a good issue, Sadly I don't think they was expecting so many people and the chap only did 50 pies, which were gone before the coach arrived, but people were still queing for mushy peas.

 

NETHERFIELD ALBION FC 1 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FC 0

Attendance: 292

 

Both sides seems to have got stage shock infront of a big crowd, but it was Albion who had the better of the chances, but the Nottinghamshire keeper was like Rocky at every corner, punching the ball away and he made several good chances to keep his team in the game. The visitors also had a couple of good chances. As the game began to head to our 2nd 0-0, the hoppers began to stir and thought Id set up all the games in the day to be goalless, but just before the end of the game came a goal to Netherfield which got the biggest cheer of the weekend. Hoppers headed away from the ground relieved they'd seen a goal.

 

On to the coach for the five minute drive to The Poplars, the home of leafy village Burton Joyce FC who were to host Attenborough FC, well with these two teams next to each other in the league table, I really did have a feeling this one could well ended up 0-0. As we turned the corner to head on to Station Road, we hit another problem, a damn builder had parked his van and the coach couldn't get to the ground, but then a man with his backside showing out his loose trousers appeared and moved it..panic over!

 

BURTON JOYCE FC 3 ATTENBOROUGH FC 3

Attendance: 279

 

On arrival, the bar was packed with folks and thought I'd get a drink later, so headed outside and off to the BBQ stall as Id been promised a polish tradition dish by Burton Joyce Manager/Chairman Stef, with the food selling out very early at Netherfield, the queue here never stopped, as they had Hot Dogs, Burgers on sale, then Pasta Salad which went very quick and was a bargain at £1.50, the hoppers loved it. Stef soon kept his pledge with the polish dish which Ive no idea what was called but it was a belter and he gave me a bottle of polish lager to wash it down with, he then bought out another dish of this lovely food and told me to share it amongst the hoppers and they remarked how they should have put this on the menu as well as it was lovely. The game kicked off and te thoughts of a 0-0 soon vanished as Burton Joyce was awarded a penalty but the Attenborough keeper was equal to the kick and kept it out, but in the next move, Burton were in front. Attenborough soon hit back and before long were 3-1 up, this had a feeling of the night befores game at Ashland Rovers FC, as Burton Joyce came back to make it 3-3, just before the end of the match, the Burton Joyce keeper came out the box and took the leg of the Attenborough attacker and was dismissed. Must thank Burton Joyce as they surprised me by donating all the raffle proceeds to my charity, at the end of this blog report I will thank everyone and let you all know how much was raised and a up to date total.

 

It was then on the way to Walesby, to see a real local derby, between 2 clubs based only a mile apart and with several players having played for both teams, this game could well have been a classic. On arrival, Ive never seen so many volunteers in my life at a hop match and how well the club was organised. The coach was soon parked and off the hoppers disappeared in to the distance.

 

SANDHURST FC 4 KIRTON BRICKWORKS FC 2

Attendance: 346

 

With Kirton already relegated at the end of the season and Sandhurst needing the points to catch Beeston AFC to remain in the Senior Division, I thought this game may just be one way, but Kirton hadn't read the script and took a early lead, I then got a hot dog as the Jacket potatoes were flying out. I was stood with Mrs Birch, the mother of Kirton's Secretary, when Sandhurst fought back and equalised, must to a big cheer from Mrs Birch, I asked why she had cheered a Sandhurst goal and she thought Kirton was in orange..opps! we laughed about it. Sandhurst then went on to win 4-2 so their hopes stay in tact for their next few games.

 

FINALLY

 

I would like to thank all the clubs for their teams, both on and off the pitch who made this years Groundhop such a success, every clubs conduct was a credit to themselves and also to the Notts Senior League, I would also like to thank every person for attending any of the matches, without you, there would be no groundhop, the hoppers who buy the Advanced Tickets as this also helps the away clubs, as it is always difficult to go to a club and ask them to kick off away on a Friday Night or Saturday Morning. Every home club and Kirton Brickworks that has made a donation to my blogs Charity and also to Ruddington Village who gave me the groundhop shirt I was wearing over the weekend. Aldo to Terry's Badges who donated the Special NSL groundhop badges, plus all those who bought items from Hazel on the Charity Stall.

 

I have counted up this afternoon all the money raised over the weekend and I had to re count it three times as I thought it cant be right but it is..we raised a AMAZING £770..a BIG THANKYOU to all.

 

The running total is the highest we have ever reached and stands at £1,307

GROUNDHOP FRIDAY SEES SIX GOAL THRILLER

Notts Senior League

Division One

Groundhop Friday

ASHLAND ROVERS FC 3 NEWARK FLOWSERVE FC 3

attendance: 297

 

This years NSL Groundhop started under the floodlights at Kingsway, the home of Ashland Rovers FC and what a great game we saw with mid table Ashland going in front after just 7 minutes, They could have added to their total, but in the 45th minute, they were pegged back through a equaliser.

 

The Second half looked as if it was to belong to the top of the table visitors who fired in to a 3-1 lead, but the homesters had other ideas as they pulled back 2 late goals.

 

The Norway Cup sponsored by Paul Nicholson in celebration of his mum (Granny Groundhop) who sadly passed away was presented to both captains after the match for the clubs to share after a few touching words from Paul.

 

GROUNDHOP SATURDAY sees us go to

 

Bingham Town FC v Ruddington Village FC

Butt Field, Bingham

NG13 8GG

Kick off 10.10am

(Food: Bacon, Sausage etc)

 

Netherfield Albion FC v Nottinghamshire FC

Teal Close, Netherfield

NG4 2PE

Kick off 12.50pm

(Food: Pie & Chips)

 

Burton Joyce FC v Attenborough FC

The Poplars.Burton Joyce

NG14 5AN

Kick off 3.20pm

(Food: Home made Burgers, Sausage, Home made Pasta Bake)

 

Sandhurst FC v Kirton Brickworks FC

Forest Lane, Walesby

NG22 9PF

Kick off 6.15pm

(Jacket Potatoes with fillings)

 

Admission to all grounds will be £3 and £1 per programme

 

BOWEN FIRES WOLLATON IN TO THE FINAL

Notts Senior League Cup

Semi Final

SELTON FC 0 WOLLATON FC 1

Admission £2

Programme £1

Attendance 129

Played at Kimberley MW FC

 

Only a short blog report on the semi final tie, it was a very close encounter between 2 of the top teams in the Notts Senior League Senior Division with not a lot on the night to pick between them.

Wollaton began the better attacking the stand end, with Selston playing n the break. The Second half saw Selston playing better and attacking but it was Wollaton on 65 minutes who made the breakthrough when RYAN BOWEN slotted home. Selston then threw everything at the Wollaton defence but they defended well and saw the game out to reach the final to meet West Bridgford FC at Basford United on May 12th.

 

Hazel would like to thank everyone who donated to the raffle by buying tickets and she raised £51 towards the charity's total, so a BIG thankyou to you all.

 

Photo's by me can be seen on this LINK

 

Photo's by Press Officer Robin can be seen on this LINK

 

Big crowds are heading to Nottss Senior League this weekend with the Annual League's Groundhop event, please come along and boost the numbers. The games are as follows:

 

Friday 24th April 2015

 

Ashland Rovers FC v Newark Flowserve FC

Kingsway Park

Hodgkinson Road,

Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 7DJ.

 

Saturday 25th April 2015

 

Bingham Town FC v Ruddington Village FC

Butt Field, Bingham

NG13 8GG

Kick off 10.10am

(Food: Bacon, Sausage etc)

 

Netherfield Albion FC v Nottinghamshire FC

Teal Close, Netherfield

NG4 2PE

Kick off 12.50pm

(Food: Pie & Chips)

 

Burton Joyce FC v Attenborough FC

The Poplars.Burton Joyce

NG14 5AN

Kick off 3.20pm

(Food: Home made Burgers, Sausage, Home made Pasta Bake)

 

Sandhurst FC v Kirton Brickworks FC

Forest Lane, Walesby

NG22 9PF

Kick off 6.15pm

(Jacket Potatoes with fillings)

 

Admission to all grounds will be £3 and £1 per programme

Anyone who needs anymore information can ring me on 01623 486678

 

IMPORTANT NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE GROUNDHOP INFO

URGENT MESSAGE FOR THE FRIDAY(ASHLAND ROVERS FC)

 

I know many of you will be coming along to Ashland Rovers FC on Friday Evening for the Groundhop match v Newark Flowserve kick off 7.30pm.

 

It has been bought to my attention this morning that the Ashland Rovers FC Website is incorrect, as the manager from last season who used to do the website has moved on, so the site doesn't get update and shows they play at Sherwood Colliery where they played a few matches last season before going to Kirkby Town FC.

 

Ashland Rovers play at KINGSWAY, which is at the bottom of Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 7DJ.

 

There is limited parking at the ground and will fill quite quickly, there are 2 pay and display car parks on both sides as you enter Hodgkinson Road, which are free from 6pm.

 

Those coming by train from Nottingham or Worksop, Get off train at KIRKBY IN ASHFIELD, come to top of steps and go left along main road, past Aldi/Lidl and through 2 sets of traffic lights, turn in to Hdgkinson Road and ground is at the bottom.

 

Those who like Wetherspoons, from train station, follow main road up the hill, up to 3rd set of traffic lights and The Regent is on the corner

Saturday 25th April 2015 Games

 

Bingham Town FC v Ruddington Village FC

Butt Field, Bingham

NG13 8GG

Kick off 10.10am

(Food: Bacon, Sausage etc)

 

Netherfield Albion FC v Nottinghamshire FC

Teal Close, Netherfield

NG4 2PE

Kick off 12.50pm

(Food: Pie & Chips)

 

Burton Joyce FC v Attenborough FC

The Poplars.Burton Joyce

NG14 5AN

Kick off 3.20pm

(Food: Home made Burgers, Sausage, Home made Pasta Bake)

 

Sandhurst FC v Kirton Brickworks FC

Forest Lane, Walesby

NG22 9PF

Kick off 6.15pm

(Jacket Potatoes with fillings)

 

Admission to all grounds will be £3 and £1 per programme

Anyone who needs anymore information can ring me on 01623 486678

NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE HOP ADVANCED TICKETS BEATS RECORD

 

NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE GROUNDHOP TICKETS BEATS RECORD

 

 

Last season saw the second Precision Notts Senior League Groundhop and Advanced Bookings hot a new high for me with 158 Advanced Tickets sold, so this seasons was always going to be a tall order to hit around that mark. The closing date for this seasons Advanced Tickets has now passed and we have beaten the record amount sold last season with 160 Tickets sold, with fans coming as far as Sweden and all corners of the UK to support this event.

 I am so very proud that people show support for the Notts Senior League Groundhop, a league that is Step 7 on the football pyramid and people do take notice of GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL,

Wednesday Evening 22nd April sees the Notts Senior League Cup Semi Final between Selston FC v Wollaton FC at Kimberley MW FC;s Stag Ground, I am laying out a table for the locals to purchase a advanced ticket, as quite a few of the local  clubs don't have matches on Saturday 25th April and local fans may be wondering where to go.

I do also have just 2 spare seats left on the coach on the Saturday leaving from Midland Train Station(Queens Road), Nottingham at 8.30am, but you MUST get in touch with me.

 

I am over the moon with the response of the Hoppers who continue to support my hops every season and also look forward to meeting quite a few new Groundhoppers next Friday evening at Ashland Rovers.

 

Anyone who hasn't booked a Advanced Ticket but would like to come along, the matches and kick off times are as below.

 

Ashland Rovers FC v Newark Flowserve FC

Kingsway Park

Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 7DJ

kick off 7.30pm

(Food: Burgers, Hot Dogs)

 

Saturday 25th April 2015

 

Bingham Town FC v Ruddington Village FC

Butt Field, Bingham

NG13 8GG

Kick off 10.10am

(Food: Bacon, Sausage etc)

 

Netherfield Albion FC v Nottinghamshire FC

Teal Close, Netherfield

NG4 2PE

Kick off 12.50pm

(Food: Pie & Chips)

 

Burton Joyce FC v Attenborough FC

The Poplars.Burton Joyce

NG14 5AN

Kick off 3.20pm

(Food: Home made Burgers, Sausage, Home made Pasta Bake)

 

Sandhurst FC v Kirton Brickworks FC

Forest Lane, Walesby

NG22 9PF

Kick off 6.15pm

(Jacket Potatoes with fillings)

Admission to all grounds will be £3 and £1 per programme

Anyone who needs anymore information can ring me on 01623 486678

CHAIRMAN'S DAY SUCCESS FOR SELSTON FC

Notts Senior League

Senior Division

SELSTON FC 1 SANDHURST FC 0

Att: 249

 

This season's Chairmans Day at Selston FC was a huge success with locals turning out in their numbers on a sunny day. I arrived at about 1pm and already there was youth and small kids matches being played on different pitches. I was met by Selston Chairman Mark Wilson who kindly made a healthy donation to the Blogs Charity. Then I headed to the bar, which had several Real Laes on barrel but I opted for the Real ale Strawberry Cider, well to be honest I had quite a few throughout the day until I left at 7pm, so if this blog report doesn't make any sense, then god bless me!

 

Mark Wilson then took me over to the Under 7's match but we was chased off by a nice Selston FC Committee Member as we had taken our glasses a little bit too far..opps! My son Shawn wanted to go on the large inflatable slide, where it was 10 goes for £3, but after his 10 goes, there was no one on it, so the kind lady told him to stay on until they got busy, 30 goes later and Shawn got bored and wanted to go on the Bouncing castle to which I told him he could after the match, he wanted a ice cream, so told him at half time.

 

After we were both relaxing and talking to Assistant Referee Colt Simpson, my good friend and fellow hopper Rob Campion appeared with his good lady and were soon in the same spirit as me as they sampled the Strawberry Cider.

 

I then met Steve Bingham, who is the Referee for this coming Fridays NSL Groundhop match between Ashland Rovers FC v Newark Flowserve FC and then finally the other assistant Tim Bee or TB for short. I soon got the line up's and was ready for the match.

 

Soon the players were on the pitch and the game was on the way, with Selston on the attack with Sandhurst defending bravely, though after 25 minutes, a miskick from the visiting keeper fell to a midfield player who then saw the keeper redeem himself with a flying one handed save.

 

Half time came and I was in bad books as Shawn was upset, the Ice cream man had cleared off, he was soon calmed down when Selstons Secretary sold him some sweets and drink and then he had a hot dog and I had a lovely burger.

 

For the Second Half, I was joined by Bilborough Town FC Secretary Wayne Morrison on the near corner of the pitch. After 51 minutes, Selston got a corner on the right side and Airey floated it in long and it was met by centre back PERRY MARRIOTT who thumped home a powerful header to give the home club the lead.

 

The rest of the Second Half saw Sandhurst pushing forward and Selston playing on the break and this looked like there would be more goals to be seen, but the clock wound down and it finished 1-0 to Selston FC.

 

Well that bouncing castle time for Shawn..opps, they'd gone home as well, he found some local kids to play football with and when Hazel joined us, the singer was in the tent singing away and he sounded very good, the Sandhurst lads were still there at 7pm, so a real good day for Mark  Wilson and his Selston FC club.

 

With Mark's kind donation and goal scored it takes the Charity Blog's running total to £484.25

 

PHOTOS

 

SELSTON FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

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

https://twitter.com/SelstonFC

 

SANDHURST FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

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

https://twitter.com/SandhurstFC

 

NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE GROUNDHOP NEXT WEEK!!!

 

Anyone who hasn't booked a Advanced Ticket but would like to come along, the matches and kick off times are as below.

Admission to all grounds will be £3 and £1 per programme

 

Ashland Rovers FC v Newark Flowserve FC

Kingsway Park

Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 7DJ

kick off 7.30pm

(Food: Burgers, Hot Dogs)

 

Saturday 25th April 2015

 

Bingham Town FC v Ruddington Village FC

Butt Field, Bingham

NG13 8GG

Kick off 10.10am

(Food: Bacon, Sausage etc)

 

Netherfield Albion FC v Nottinghamshire FC

Teal Close, Netherfield

NG4 2PE

Kick off 12.50pm

(Food: Pie & Chips)

 

Burton Joyce FC v Attenborough FC

The Poplars.Burton Joyce

NG14 5AN

Kick off 3.20pm

(Food: Home made Burgers, Sausage, Home made Pasta Bake)

 

Sandhurst FC v Kirton Brickworks FC

Forest Lane, Walesby

NG22 9PF

Kick off 6.15pm

(Jacket Potatoes with fillings)

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CALVO HIT SEVENTH HEAVEN

Notts Senior League

Division Two

CALVERTON MINERS WELFARE FC 7 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FC RESERVES 0

att: 13

Having not seen Calverton MW at home since their CMFL days, I had promised Tony Mullins that I would pay them a home visit before the end of the season. Calverton have a mixture of young and older players to balance their side, whilst Nottinghamshire were struggling for a side. The game was played on the main pitch and I checked out that it was a 6.30pm kick off as the ground has lights or should I say a lack of lights, Tony explained to me that they hire the pitch from the welfare and there are eight lights out and have been for about 14 months but at £200 a bulb the football club cant afford to get them replaced. Infact all credit to Calverton as tehy could well of folded if not for the hard work put in by Tony when the first team folded and left the reserves with nowhere to go and came as their first team into the Notts Senior League. Nottinghamshire FC Reserves entered the game as the whipping boys of the Division but all credit to them, they turn up week in week out and play for football.

 

The game kicked off and was one way traffic for Calverton and they should well have been out of sight except for good shot stopping by the Notts Keeper and poor finishing that the ball ended up in the wood behind the goal on numerous occasions. Nottinghamshire were forced to attack on the break. After 35 minutes, Calverton made the breakthrough when HARRY SIMPSON netted. Just before half time, the visitors had their best chance of the match with the home keeper pulling off a mid air save.

 

After a quick half time break, Calverton took control with two goals in two minutes, with HARRY SIMPSON scoring n the 46th minute and TYLER WHITE making 3-0 in the 48th minute. Nottinghamshire continue to play on the break, but Calverton were now in their stride and on 58 minutes STEVE BRETT made it 4-0 to the Welfare Boys. On 67 minutes, TYLER WHITE scored his second of the game to make it 5-0 and within 2 minutes it was 6-0 when TOM THREAVES scored.

 

Nottinghamshire then played their best football of the game without troubling the home defence and after 83 minutes HARRY SIMPSON completed his hat trick and made it 7-0.

 

Just to finish off, my 10 year old son Shawn who has autism was over the moon in the clubhouse afterwards as he won the football card.

 

PHOTOS from  the game can be seen HERE

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NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE GROUNDHOP

Friday 24th April 2015

 

Ashland Rovers FC v Newark Flowserve FC

Kingsway Park

Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 7DJ

kick off 7.30pm

 

Saturday 25th April 2015

 

Bingham Town FC v Ruddington Village FC

Butt Field, Bingham

NG13 8GG

Kick off 10.10am

 

Netherfield Albion FC v Nottinghamshire FC

Teal Close, Netherfield

NG4 2PE

Kick off 12.50pm

 

Burton Joyce FC v Attenborough FC

The Poplars.Burton Joyce

NG14 5AN

Kick off 3.20pm

 

Sandhurst FC v Kirton Brickworks FC

Forest Lane, Walesby

NG22 9PF

Kick off 6.15pm

PRECISION NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE PREVIEW FOR SATURDAY 18th APRIL 2015

PRECISION NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE PREVIEW FOR SATURDAY 18^th APRIL 2015

 

 

The big match in the Senior Division sees Wollaton FC face West Bridgford FC at The Wollaton Sports Association, where Wollaton FC only need one point in this match to clinch the Senior Division Championship for the third time in their history, meanwhile West Bridgford will be hoping to put behind them a defeat from last weekend at Bingham Town.

Wollaton FC (from):  Bowen, Campbell, Day, Doyle, Lambert, Middleton, Millensted, Mitchell, Stark, Tarr, Turner, Atkins, Rawson, Stockley. 

West Bridgford FC (from): Bee, Clark, Gray, Hart, Hopkinson(T), Jones, Labbate, Large, Newsome, Robinson, Walker, Hoctor, Hopkinson(P)

Over at the Parish Hall Ground, Selston play hosts to Sandhurst FC with this being Selston FC’s Chairmans Day with lots of events happening at the ground before kick off at 3pm. Selston FC currently sit in 2^nd position and will be looking to add to 2^nd from bottom Sandhurst FC’s misery.

Selston FC (from): Airey, Cook, Cooke, Davies, Davis, Farnsworth, Hackett, Marriott, Moore(B), Moore(T), Smith, Gregory, James, Widdowson.

Sandhurst FC (from): Batchelor, Brown, Clarkson, Frost, Gretton, Kitchen, Pearson, Roy, Shawn, Tye, Westerman, Ellis, Weir.

 

In form Attenborough FC who have won 8 of their last 9 league games travel up the A6005 to the Hetley Pearson Ground to face local rivals Beeston AFC who have narrowly lost their last few games by the odd goal.

Attenborough (from):  Blewitt,  Bowles, Brown, Elilker, McCathrey, Mrvik, Nice, Oldham, Robinson, Smith, Soal, Pratt, Leivers.

 At Elms Park, Ruddington Village FC play hosts to Keyworth United FC hoping to finish the season with a flourish, but their visitors may have other ideas after a good win at home against in form Attenborough in midweek.

Ruddington Village (from): ) Horsley, Benwell, Asher, Mitchell, Davies, Hassell, Sissons, Johnson, Rimington, Newbold, Leslie, Rhodes, Hogg, Hudson, Bignal, Carver,

The Shilo Ground is the venue for Awsworth Villa FC who are hosts to Burton Joyce FC. Awworth will be looking bounce back from a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Selston FC last weekend, whilst Burton Joyce will be looking to build on their good win away at Bilborough Town FC last time out.

Awsworth Villa (from): Broad, Clifford, Corrigan, Henson, Horton, Hughees, McGuire, Roberts, Towle, Walker, Watson, Hallsworth, Jones.

Burton Joyce(from): Buckle(M), Buckle(S), Clements, Rocco, Easom(Rom), Easom(Ros), Easom(Ryan), Harris, Hayes, Moorcroft, Smith, Stocks.

Last weekend, Boots Athletic FC hit seven against lowly Kirton Brickworks FC and this week they meet again at the Station Road Ground in Kirton, Kirton will be looking to finish the season with some performances to build for next season, whilst Boots will be looking to add a few more points to their total.

Kirton Brickworks(from) :Bellis, Bentley, Birch, Bircumshaw, Buchannon, Cooper, Fuller, Garratt, Hall, (L) Smith, (S) Smith, Wass, Bromhead, Coleman, Davis, Freeman, Matthew, Sinfield.

 

In Division One, table toppers Newark Flowserve FC face a tricky away trip to South Normanton Athletic Reserves and need maximum points to keep their advantage at the top.

Newark Flowserve(from): Ashley, Ballard, Betts, Boddy, Bosworth, Broderick, Brooks, Charlton, Carding, Greenfield, Hage, Lambert,  Love,, Paling, Pashley, Mack, Moran,

Second Placed Underwood Villa FC are at home to lowly placed Magdala Amateurs at Bracken Park, Villa  are on a 18 match unbeaten run and need the points to close the gap on Flowserve and have games in hand.

Underwood Villa(from): Berridge, Froggattt, Howell, Hunt, Niblett, Robinson, Shipley, Smith, Thompson, Tring, Wright(Joe), Wright(Jake), Foster,

Ruddington Village Reserves travel to Wharf Lane to face Radcliffe Olympic Reserves, Village sit in 3^rd place as Olympic put a end to seven straight defeats last weekend when involved in a 4-4 draw at Awsworth Villa Reserves.

 

Ruddington Village Res(from): Chambers, Dunstan(N), Dunstan(S), Hawkins, Turner, Hilyard, McIndoe, Phillips, Richardson, Rothwell, Squires, Stanley, Campbell-Burke, Bolstridge.

Rolls Leisure Reserves are at home to Wollaton Reserves and a win will see them leapfrog their opponents.

Rolls Royce Leisure Res(from): Canning, Clayton, Dove, Gibson, Hayes, Hutchinson, Lamb, Palfreyman, Pearson, Tring, Wright, Start, Short, Whittaker.

Wollaton Res(from) Bell, Chambers, Fawcett, Grady, Killeavy, Labbate(F), Labbate(N), Markowski, Palmer, Searcy, Sharp, Labbate(B), Reeves, Thomas

At Church Lane, Linby CW Reserves play host to Southwell City Reserves with the home side looking to add points to their tally as the visitors will be looking to gain a victory as they haven’t won in the past 15 matches.

Linby CW Res (from):  Guyatt, Niblett, Murray, Falconer, Pewettt, O’Neill, Paterson, Perkins, Wallis, Porter, Savage, Whitehurst, Bernard, Samuels, Cheeseman, Dickens, Price, Hickman.

Southwell City Res(from): Barrowcliffe, Bryant, Carlisle, Garrett, Gratton, Haigh, Morris, Nussey, Ryan, Walters, Watson, Fletcher, Law, Napier.

Division Two leaders Aspley Park head to bottom club Sandhurst Reserves hoping to keep their advantage at the top.

Sandhurst Res(from): Coddington, Collier, Kitchen, Lowe, McEleny, Nobes, Walker, Whyke, Crawford, Ellis, Jones

Aspley Park(from)  Abbott, Balfe, Devino, Green, Harris, Johnson, Mannion, Owen, Ragnoli, Tebbutt, Woolley, Deabill, McGoonan

Second placed Kimberley MW AFC host Underwood Villa Reserves at Digby Street and with games in hand hope to take home the points.

Kimberley MWA(from): Foster, Greenhaigh, Hutchinson, Jordan, Shaw, Stanley, Tonra, Walsh(D), Walsh(M), With, Saunders, Smith(D), Smith(L), Whitehurst

Underwood Villa Res(from):Dainty, Foster, Hasssell(J), Hassell(W), Lawson(D), Lawson(W), Roberts, Simpson, Townsend, Tring, Williamson, Askew.

Bilborough United FC will be looking to jump in to 3^rd place if they can win away at FC Samba at Eagle Valley.

FC Samba(from): Crawley, Francis, Green, Harrison, Helsdon, Highton, Scadden, Speirs, Taylor, Walker, Wilkinson.

Bilborough United(from):  Mather, Newman, Seymour, Bamford, Walker, Swinscoe, Manders, O’Regan, Buxton, Hutchinson, England, Greaves, Elliott(A), Elliott(L), Seymour(D).

Newark Town Reserves face recently improved Bilborough Town Reserves at Devon Park.

 

Newark Town Res(from): Bagworth, Cawthorne, Hillier, Hurst, Minty, Munton, Needham, Nicolson, Boddy, O’Connell, Pilborough, Self, Morris, Nicholson(K), Webb.

Ashland Rovers Reserves are at home at the Kingsway where they face Calverton MW

Ashland Rovers Res(from): Allsop, Foster, Jackson, Mellors, Mercer, Phillips(S), Phillips(T), Preece, Revuelta(A), Revuelta(P), Topliss, Cannon, Coope, Smith.

Calverton MW(from): Ashley, Bennett, Bradwell, Davis, Harris, Hodson, Middleton, Smith, Thraves, Toogood, Walker, White.

Cotgrave Reserves are at home to Keyworth United Reserves

 

 

Dates for your Diaries

 

 

Tuesday 21st April 2015

Notts FA Junior Cup Final

 

Ashland Rovers Reserves v Kimberley MW AFC

at Basford United FC

Kick off 7.30pm

 

Wednesday 22nd April 2015

Notts Senior League Cup Semi Final

 

Selston FC v Wollaton FC

at The Stag Ground

Kimberley MW FC

Kick off 7.30pm

 

Friday 24th/Saturday 25th April 2015

 

 

Friday 24th April 2015

 

Ashland Rovers FC v Newark Flowserve FC

Kingsway Park

Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 7DJ

kick off 7.30pm

 

Saturday 25th April 2015

 

Bingham Town FC v Ruddington Village FC

Butt Field, Bingham

NG13 8GG

Kick off 10.10am

 

Netherfield Albion FC v Nottinghamshire FC

Teal Close, Netherfield

NG4 2PE

Kick off 12.50pm

 

Burton Joyce FC v Attenborough FC

The Poplars.Burton Joyce

NG14 5AN

Kick off 3.20pm

 

Sandhurst FC v Kirton Brickworks FC

Forest Lane, Walesby

NG22 9PF

Kick off 6.15pm

 

Rob Hornby

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLLERTON TAKE LOCAL BRAGGING RIGHTS

Central Midlands League

North Division

THORESBY COLLIERY WELFARE 0 OLLERTON TOWN 2

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With Shawn being off school for the Easter Holidays, I can get a lift off Hazel to do the odd midweek match and with this local derby just up the road from where I live on a nice sunny evening, I thought I'd pop down to it.

 

Where the players usually get changed was a lot of building work, as they are doing a extention with a new clubhouse, so I walked down to the portacabin that was selling teas and coffees and I picked up the evenings programme.

 

Greeted by locals from both sides, I went over to the Stand side and stodd with AFC Mansfield; Andy Saunders and Pete Craggs, before joining Barry("Clippo") Clarke and Mr Tryner Senior and his wife who kindly bought me a half time cuppa.

 

The first half kicked off with Ollerton kicking down the slight slope and had a few chances, whilst Thoresby played on the break but didn't really trouble the visiting keeper. On 9 minutes, Ollerton had a corner kick on the right hand side that was guided in and ALEX WILFORD volleyed a low shot home to put his side in front.

 

Things got worse for the homesters on 15 minutes, when the ball was played CALLUM ATKINSON who placed the ball in to the bottom corner over the net to double Ollerton;s lead. Ollerton then seemed to take their foot off the gas.

 

The Second Half saw Thoresby put up a bit more of a fight, but not really create that many chances, whilst the visitors best chance fell to Kye Pilmore who's shot was pushed away by the home keeper.

 

Must say, I felt all 3 officials had a good game.

 

I'd like to thank Ollerton Town FC Manager Dave Winter for the kind donation to the Blog's Charity and with the 2 goals scored takes the running total to £462.25.

 

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https://twitter.com/Thoresbycwfc

 

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

https://twitter.com/Ollertontown_fc

 

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NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE REVIEW for 11th APRIL

PRECISION NOTTS SENIOR LEAGUE REVIEW FOR SATURDAY 11th APRIL 2015

Wollaton FC extended their lead at the top of the Precision Notts Senior Football League Senior 

Division to eight points after winning away at Sandhurst FC 3-0 with a brace from Bowen and Rawson adding a goal. 

Selston FC moved up to second

place with a 3-1 home victory over Awsworth Villa FC with goals coming from Smith, Airey and 

Marriott, with the visitors

scoring through Henson. The battle of the A52 saw Bingham Town FC take the bragging rights a

fter a 2-0 home win against

West Bridgford FC with Hodgson scoring both the goals.Fourth placed Cotgrave FC gained a 4-2 

win over PMG Cavaliers

with goals from Mills, Gray, Jackson and Tustin with PMG replying though two goals from Samuels. 

Attenborough FC 

made it eight straight league wins on the trot when disposing of Keyworth United FC 2-1 at the Strand,

 their goals coming

from Blewitt and Mrvik with Perkins scoring the visitors goal. Ruddington Village FC won on their 

travels 3-2 away at 

Beeston AFC, Rudd’s goals coming from Newbold with a double and Hudson, with Jude and 

McCormack replying. 

Boots Athletic FC gained valuable points when beating basement club Kirton Brickworks FC 7-0 with

 Blair leading the 

way with 4 goals, Palmer with 2 and Jackson adding to the tally.

On Friday evening,

 Burton Joyce FC fought back from 2-0 down to win away at Bilborough Town FC, Town's Webster scoring both the goals whilst in return S. Buckle got a brace and his bother M.Buckle scored in reply.

 

In Division One, Newark Flowserve FC still the table with a 4 point lead after a 2-2 home draw against 

Ashland Rovers,

Boddy and Bosworth the Flowserve scorers, with Fisher and Smith scoring for Rovers. 

Underwood Villa FC who 

are 4 points behind in 2nd place with 3 games in hand failed to close the gap when 

drawing 1-1 at home to Linby CW

Reserves with Smith scoring Villa’s goal with Price replying for Linby. 

Third placed Ruddington Village 

Reserves had a good day with a 5-2 win over Gedling Southbank FC, the villagers scorers were 

Richardson with a 

hat trick, Dunstan and Burke-Campbell, whilst Southbank’s scorers were Coy and Pickard.

Netherfield Albion FC hit five against Rolls Royce Leisure Reserves in a 5-1 victory with goals 

coming from Fowler 

and Douglas both getting braces and Kemp, with Tring scoring for the Hucknall based club. 

Nottinghamshire bounced 

back from losing their last three games to beat South Normanton Reserves by the odd goal in five. 

Brannington, 

Hylton and Hope scoring for Nottinghamshire whilst their visitors goals came from Burton. Radcliffe 

Olympic

Reserves who had lost their previous seven league matches went to Awsworth Villa and returned 

home with a share 

of the points after a eight goal thriller. The home clubs scorers were Scott with two, Morledge and 

Hicklin, 

whilst Olympic’s scorers were Manlezolo, Soiza, Brown and Lemar.

 

Just three games took place in Division Two but there were plenty of goals scored with AFC Clifton

 leading 

the way scoring eleven without reply away at Underwood Villa Reserves. AFC’s scorers saw both

 Richards and Foster 

helping themselves to hat tricks, with Commander and Wilson getting braces and Kerry adding to 

the t

ally. 

Watnall Athletic FC won 8-0 at home against struggling Sandhurst FC Reserves with goals coming 

from 

Brookes with four, Ward with two, Miles and Howart scoring one a piece. Finally Bilborough Town 

Reserves drew at 

home with Newark Town Reserves with the homesters goals coming from Wilcox and Peach, 

Newark’s two goals 

coming from Hurst.

Rob Hornby