Some Results from Saturday 27th July

Saturday 27th July 
AFC Mansfield 1-1 Pinxton FC
AFC South Wingfield 0-5 Selston FC
Alfreton Town 0-2 Port Vale
Arnold Town 1-2 Glapwell FC
Basford United 0-2 Graham St Prims
Bilborough United 2-2 Bilborough Town
Boots Athletic 1-1 Greyfriars FC
Boston United 3-1 Mansfield Town
Burton Joyce 4-3 Newark Flowserve FC 
Carlton Town 2-1 Bulwell FC
Clay Cross Town 4-3 Mickleover Royals
Eastwood Town 3-1 Heanor Town
Frickley Athletic 0-2 Barnsley XI 
Gedling MW 5-3 Clifton FC
Harrowby United 4-1 Blaby & Whetstone
Harworth Colliery 1-1 Brigg Town
Holbrook Sports 1-2 Black Country Rangers
Ellistown &Ibstock United 1-3 Belper United

Loughborough Dynamo 3-2 Worksop Town
Lutterworth Athletic 2-4 Caerau 
Kimberley MW 0-3 Radford FC
Kirton Brickworks 2-1 FC Samba
Magdala Amateurs 2-4 Linby CW 
Newark Town 6-1 Boston United
Oadby Town 3-0 Hinckley United
Radcliffe Olympic 4-3 Bilborough Pelican
Rainworth MW 0-1 Grantham Town
Retford United 1-2 Sutton Coldfield Town
Ruddington Village Res 4-3 Netherfield Albion
Ruston Sports 4-1 Ansty Nomads
Sheffield FC 4-2 Hallam
Selby Town 2-3 Borrowash Victoria 
Shepshed Dynamo 1-3 Ilkeston FC
Shirebrook Town 1-2 Mickleover Sports
 South Normanton AFC 2-1 Lincoln Moorlands
Southwell City 1-1 Ashland Rovers
Staveley MW 4-2 Frechville
Swanwick Pentrich Road 2-2 Ashby Ivanhoe
Teversal FC 1-4 Sutton Town AFC
West Bridgford FC 6-0 Sandhurst FC 
Worksop Parramore 2-1 Clipstone FC
Underwood Villa 0-2 Hucknall Rolls Leisure
Uppingham Town 1-4 Barrowby FC

SHIREBROOK SWITCH OFF TO GIVE MICKLEOVER THE WIN

Pre-Season Friendly

SHIREBROOK TOWN FC 1 MICKLEOVER SPORTS FC 2

att: 85 headcount

Langworth Road, the home of Shirebrook Town FC has gone under a extensive ground improvements programme during the close season, money well spent for all to enjoy and see what has happened when spending sponsorship money the right way.

On arrival, I was greeted by the Shirebrook committee and had a pint in the nice cosy clubhouse before venturing in to the ground.

The First half I stood on the near side of the ground, so not too far to walk for my cuppa and half time cheeseburger. Not a great deal of action in the first half as both sides seemed very well matched and cancelled each others moves, with very few chances..The only one worthy was a Mickleover move that saw the home keeper pushing a awkward shot over the bar.

The Second Half I strolled over to the other side of the ground and sat in the Sid Pepper Stand as my legs were beginning to hurt a little. Again both sides were missing that final touch and I thought  I may just see my first goalless draw of the season, when on 77 minutes, the home keeper made a hash of a back pass and took too long on the ball to be robbed by the away centre forward to slot in to a empty net to give Mickleover the lead. Within 2 minutes, Shirebrook were back on level terms when awarded a free kick that took a slight deflection before resting in the bottom of the net to make it 1-1.

A stange incident on 80 minutes occured when a player from each side spoke to each other and the Mickleover player was subbed. Whilst being subbed he threw his shinpads in to the dugout with the home supporters jeering him, this seemed to make the home players look over at the away bench as he was then throwing his boots about in frustration. Whilst all this was going on, the ref had awarded Mickleover a free kick to which they had taken and the ball had ended up with the forward with just the home keeper to slot past for the winner.

Photos from todays game can be seen on this LINK

SHIREBROOK TOWN FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

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

https://twitter.com/ShirebrookTwnFC

MICKLEOVER SPORTS FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

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

https://twitter.com/MickleoverSFC

THORESBY TAKE THE BATTLE OF WELFARES

Pre-Season Friendly

BLIDWORTH WELFARE FC 1 THORESBY CW FC 3

Always like going to see Blidworth as it is a very friendly club with good people involved. They have gone through a rough time of late on the pitch and deserve a little better, but it is always difficult to attract players when you arent paying money with so many other clubs in the area opening the wallets.

I was kindly offered a lift by friend Daz Wragg and on arrival was greeted by the Refreshment Cabin lady who I didnt know the name of till last night..it's Trish and she is lovely. Then a chat with Club Secretary Scott Ward.

Just before kick off, I was joined by Mr Clipstone Barry Clarke who had given a interview on BBC Radio Nottingham earlier in the day about his 40 years with his club and then old friend Richard Lane and his son Rikki.

We strolled down to pitch side and both sides cancelled each other out and we watched a goalless first half with very few chances. The Second Half kicked off and we had our first goal when the visitors took the lead on 55 minutes. As I was tweeting, Barry asked how it worked and he started making jokes about they would stop the bingo in Eastbourne to let the pensioners know the score!  Two goals in a minute after 66 minutes took Thoresby 3-0 up and Barry was in his element about the Eastbourne pensioners not being able to contain their excitement in the bingo hall. Ten minutes from time, Blidworth pulled back a goal from the spot

I would like to thank Blidworth Welfare who donated £20 and to Richard Lane who donated £10 to the Blogs Charity.

Photo's from the game can be seen on this LINK

BLIDWORTH WELFARE FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

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

https://twitter.com/BlidworthFC

THORESBY CW FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

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

https://twitter.com/ThoresbyFC

THE SNIPES JUST TOO STRONG AT THE LANE

Pre Season Friendly

SHERWOOD COLLIERY FC 2 SUTTON TOWN AFC 6

Admission £1 including progamme

Tonight I popped along to the closest ground on the Non League Pyramid, when I visited Debdale Lane ground the home of Sherwood Colliery FC. 

A;ways a friend;y welcome at this club and they were newcomers to the CMFL North Division last season. Since my last visit, they have built a nice stand on the halfway line.

On arrival, I had a cool pint in the clubhouse before being greeted by Phil Kirkland, the club Chairman. Phil kindly gave me a Sherwood Colliery FC badge.

The crowd began to gather, so it was on to the pitch to take the homesters team photo before kick off.

The match kicked off at a frantic pace and the visitors were soon in front after just 3 minutes, but the celebrations didnt last long as the Wood were soon back level. With 7 minutes on the clock, Sutton had restored the lead and extended it to 4-1 by the interval.

At the break I walked down with Blidworth man Scott Ward for a half time drink, before going back to the half way line for the second half.

A few subs were made, with Sutton Manager Dean Short taking over in goal and him showing his ability at times as a juggler, but did well in only conceding once, whilst his side kept their minds on the job in hand adding another 2 goals to run out 6-2 victors.

Sherwood Colliery FC kindly donated £5 towards the blogs charity with many thanks.

Photos from the match can be seen on this LINK

Sherwood Colliery FC Website/Twitter

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

https://twitter.com/SCFC_08

Sutton Town AFC Website/Twitter

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

https://twitter.com/suttontownafc1

BADGERS SNATCH LATE GOAL TO DENY CLIPPO VICTORY

Pre-Season Friendly

CLIPSTONE FC 1 RETFORD UNITED FC 1

A lot has happened since I last went down to Clipstone, firstly the dropping of the Welfare in their name, the ground being re-named from the Lido Ground to Worksop Van Hire Ground and the hard work that has been put in by all the members around the ground in the improvements for all to see. Also local legend Brett Marshall has joined the club as Chairman.

On the gate on arrival was Mr Clipstone Barry Clarke who has been with the club for over 40 years and never seems to age though is just over the 70 years mark. Whilst chatting along came Milton Keynes based hopper JimmyJazz who had come up for the game. I just thank Jon Knight for the kind donation of programmes from the Retford United v Doncaster United match.

A nice chat with father and son match officials The Walkers and a very young lady assistant ref was nice to see.

Me and Jimmy took our seats around the halfway position in the seated part of the stand and was joined by local hopper Pete. The game kicked off at a good pace and Clipstone and cut out the better of the chances, with them hitting the bar twice and having a penalty appeal turned down, on another day the homesters could well have been out of sight come the half time whistle.

After the half time cuppa, kindly bought by Jimmy, we was greeted by fellow local blogger Dudsey who we joined for the second half. Dudsey kindly donation £5 owards the Blogs Charity, even though I had to ask him who he was(well last time I saw him, it was a very cold night at Rainworth and he was hiding under a cap!).

The game meanwhile was producing a good runout for both clubs and both looked as they may just sneak the odd goal. In the 70 minute, the Reford keeper came off his line and ended up stranded, with the ball ending up at the feet of JIMMY ADCOCK to slam in to a empty net to give Clipstone a well deserved goal after 70 minutes.

To be fair, players began to tire and subs were made and as the game was heading to the final whistle, Retford who had been pushing forward got a equaliser when LEE HOLMES scored at the death.

Must thank Nigel for a lift home after the match.

I must thank Clipstone FC for the kind donations of £14.60 towards the Blogs Charity of Strawberry Fayre.

My pics of the game can be seen on this LINK
Photo's taken by Retford United FC's Jon Knight can be seen HERE

Clipstone FC Website/Twitter
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/clipstonewelfare/
https://twitter.com/ClipstoneWFC

Retford United FC Website/Twitter
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/retfordunited/
https://twitter.com/Retfordunitedfc

THE SWANS & ALBION PLAY OUT A EXCITING DRAW

Pre-Season Friendly

SWANWICK PENTRICH ROAD FC 2 NETHERFIELD ALBION FC 2

My first ever visit to Swanwick and a pleasant surprise at this tidy ground, a nice refreshments bar was doing well in selling quite a few bottles of water in this blazing sunshine as the club are looking forward to returning to the Central Midlands League after spending a good 20 years away. Meanwhile, their visitors Netherfield Albion of the Notts Senior League Division One just missed out on a promotion position last season, so this looked like a good friendly to pull in.

The game began fairly even, but it was the visitors who had the first chance to open the scoring when awarded a spot kick, but the penalty taker tried to chip the keeper but his shot didnt leave the floor and ended up like a back pass to which the keeper dived and pushed the ball away after only 8 minutes.

The teams had agreed to play 3 x 30 minutes due to the heat and to take water breaks, the rest of the first third was played at a stroll to be fair, with players struggling with the unusual weather.

The Second Third saw some cloud in the sky and the temp dropped slightly and the players began to up their games. Chances were made by both sides and towards the end of the third in the 56 minute, it was the Swans that took the lead through a 25 yard shot by TURNER.

In the third period after just 2 minutes, Albion were back on level terms when HUSKINGTON headed home from a corner. Both sides made a lot of chances to look at players and after 68 minutes, it was the home side ahead again, this time through WAGHORN who curled a shot in from 25 yards. Albion werent going to give up after a creditable performance and 10 minutes from time came the goal of the night when HORTON moved inside and hit the net from around 30 yards. Swanwick had the final chance when a header from the corner was ruled out.

Photos from the match can be seen on this LINK

A bit about Swanwick Pentrich Road FC can be found on this LINK

Netherfield Albion FC Website/Twitter

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

@NethAlbionFC

PSF Results from Saturday 13th July

Saturday 13th July
Alfreton Town 1-1 Burton Albion
Anstey Nomads 3-1 Gresley FC
Arnold Town 1-2 Bulwell FC
Ashby Ivanhoe 2-0 Belper United
Attenborough FC 6-2 Blidworth Welfare
Basford United 5-1 Gedling MW
Cleethorpes Town 3-2 Belper Town
 Blaby & Whetstone 5-0 Desborough Town
Dinnington Town 2-4 Rotherham United
Glapwell FC 2-5 Ruddington Village
Graham St Prims 0-2 Long Eaton United
Heather St Johns 1-1 Heanor Town
Hinckley United 1-1 Coalville Town
Ibstock 3-0 Coton Green

Ilkeston FC 0-2 Nottingham Forest
Kirton Brickworks 2-2 Thoresby CW 
Lincoln United 1-7 Lincoln City
Pinxton FC 1-3 Clipstone FC
Radcliffe Olympic v Clifton FC
Rainworth MW 11-1 Ollerton Town
Real United 0-10 Grantham Town
Retford United 0-1 Worksop Town
Shepshed Dynamo 2-1 Rushall Olympic
Shirebrook Town 3-2 Carlton Town
Sleaford Town 4-2 Sutton Town
Southwell City 1-2 Harworth Colliery
Teversal FC 1-2 Matlock Town
Thurnby Nivana 11-0 Harborough Town
Underwood Villa 0-3 Eastwood Town
Worksop Parramore 3-2 Sheffield FC

All Level at The Station

Pre-Season Friendly

KIRTON BRICKWORKS 2 THORESBY COLLIERY WELFARE 2

On the hottest day of the year so far, I headed for Station Road and the home of Kirton Brickworks FC of the Notts Senior League where they played hosts to CMFL club Thoresby CW. The pitch looks well looked after and looked perfect for a game of football.

On arrival, I met the Kirton Sec Tony March and settled behind the goal on a bench table to set up my camera..After a team photo, it was kick off time.

Kirton took the game to their visitors for the first 20 minutes but it was the home keeper who was called in to action first when pushing a shot round the post.

As the game was heading towards the half time point, a mistake on the left wing by the home side, saw the Thoresby winger centre and the visiting striker thump the ball home.

The second half began very even steven with both sides having chances, but within 2 minutes on the 70 minutes mark the match had been turned around, across shot saw the back of the net to level things up, then the next attack saw the homesters in front on 71 minutes.

Thoresby then throw players forward and on 80 minutes drew level.

A fair result for both sides and good work out in blistering hot conditions.

Photos from the match can be seen on this LINK

KIRTON BRICKWORKS FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

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

https://twitter.com/KirtonFC

THORESBY CW FC TWITTER

https://twitter.com/ThoresbyFC

Friday 12th July Results

Friday 12th July

Holbrook Sports 3-2 Ilkeston XI FC

Penistone Church 0-3 Worksop Town

Some Pre-Season Results from Thursday 10th July

Thursday 11th July

Borrowash Victoria 1-2 Coalville Town

Cresswell FC 8-1 Glapwell FC

Linby CW 0-2 Grantham Town 

Ollerton Town 1-2 Mansfield Town

Southwell City 0-1 Eastwood Town

Pre Season Friendly Results from Wednesday 10th July

 Wednesday 10th July

Grimsby Borough 1-3 Lincoln United

Shirebrook Town 4-2 Staveley MW

Worksop Town 4-1 Mansfield Town

GEDLING MW EDGE OUT GLAPWELL

Pre-season Friendly

GLAPWELL FC 1 GEDLING MINERS WELFARE 2

(played at Palterton)

A visit to see old friends from Glapwell FC and also meet some old faces from Gedling Miners Welfare is always nice as both clubs are very friendly. The match was played about a mile from Glapwell FC's ground on a pitch in Palterton, which is usually only used for sunday football.

I arrived for the 7pm kick off around 6.30pm and was met by Glapwell's website guy and last night he was Assistant Manager Paul Hepworth(no end to this lads talents, he will possibly be bucket man next time I see him!), Burnley John(well he has pride in supporting Burnley FC) and the vice chairman Paul's Dad. We had a chat before ref Jamie O' Connor arrived and joined us for a chat.

Car after car arrived with both sides and officials and the odd groundhopper, like locals Pete & John and the geordie chap with glasses and his mate wearing bill and ben sun hats!

The game kicked off and both sides played at a high tempo in blazing sunshine and after 15 minutes, the ref applied common sense by giving the teams a water break. the game kicked back off again and Gedling looked more threatening and after 27 minutes MACDONALD fired them ahead.

A walk round to near the Gedling Officials at half time gave me chance to say hello to old friends, Tony & Norman Hay and meet Ian Williams. It was also nice to meet Simmo the new Gedling manager from Southwell City and also long time pal Craig Clarke(ex Dunkirk FC).

The second half began with Glapwell looking the more brighter and on 53 minutes, it was BARBER who leveled up the scores. Glapwell had their best part of the game, but didnt take the advantage and Gedling fought their way back in and it came as no surprise when BRETT fired home the winner on 73 minutes.

Think both clubs will be happy with the run out as a 1st friendly of the season for them both.

pics from the game can be seen on this LINK

GLAPWELL FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

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

https://twitter.com/GlapwellFC

GEDLING MINERS WELFARE FC WEBSITE/TWITTER

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

https://twitter.com/GedlingMWFC

PRE SEASON RESULTS FROM TUESDAY 9th JULY

Tuesday 9th July
Appleby Frodingham 1-1 Retford United
Boots Athletic FC 2-3 Radcliffe Olympic XI
Brodsworth Welfare 0-2 Skegness United
Dinnington Town 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday XI
Glapwell FC 1-2 Gedling MW

Ilkeston FC 1-0 Burton Albion
Linby CW 0-2 Sherwood Colliery
Southwell City 3-5 Dunkirk FC
Welbeck Welfare 0-4 Gainsborough Town

SELSTON SOW UP WIN IN FINAL SECONDS

Pre-season Friendly

WELBECK WELFARE FC 2 SELSTON FC 3

What do Welbeck Welfare and Selston FC have in common? Well Welbeck won the first ever groundhoppers trophy in the CMFL, whilst Selston FC won the first ever Groundhoppers trophy.

Two good clubs I like to visit, both I have a lot of respect for, so todays 1st friendly of the season made sense for me to attend this game.

Both clubs have a bit of a overall, with Welbeck installing a new manager in Lewis Saxby whilst ex Long Eaton United and Sandiacre Town starlet Craig Weston has joined the Selston managament team.

For a pre season friendly, this was a good encounter, with both sides wanting to play open football, a even first half saw the visitors just go in 2-1 in front through goals after 23 mins from the pen spot by DAMIEN JAMES, a equaliser 3 minutes later by LUKE BARSON before JACK JAMES risen high from a corner and heading home after 36 minutes.

Must mention Referee Tim Gregory who used common sense by stiopping the game every 15 minutes on a very hot day for drinks breaks for the players.

On the hour, the homesters were back on level terms when CALLUM CROSSLAND hot a shot across the keeper at a angle.

With the game heading for a draw, Selston didnt give up and it was that man again JACK JAMES who rose again and headed home the winner.

Must thank Welbeck Welfare FC for the kind donation to start off this seasons Blog's Charity of £20..Every donation is really welcome towards Strawberry Fayre, a group of Disabled Adults that help housing issues and basic skills around the Kings Mill Reservior.

Photos taken from todays match can be view 

here

Welbeck Welfare Website/Twitter

http://www.welbeckwelfarefc.co.uk/dfs/

https://twitter.com/welbeckfc

Selston FC Website/Twitter

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

https://twitter.com/SelstonFC