COLTS SHOOT DOWN FC

 Eurosoccer Nottinghamshire Senior League: Division Two

FC MANSFIELD 1 WEST BRIDGFORD COLTS 3rds 4

FC Mansfield under new management played their match at their new home of the Queensway in the Forest Town area, but to get to the car park, you have to take the road before which is called Kingsway as Queensway is a dead end cul de sac, with a gap to walk through to the ground. The ground has 2 pitches,which this match was played on the top pitch which has quite a slope on it.

The changing room area houses 4 changing rooms and refs room and also a large room where they will be able to do refreshments in the future.

On arrival was met by both teams and got both teamsheets just as the match referee arrived and Id got a chair on the halfway line as the game kicked off.

The Colts were first to settle and on 5 minutes had the ball in the net but was ruled out through a offside decision, but on 11 minutes were in front when a cross from the left found out KAYNE MCKENNA tapped home from close range.

On 14 minutes, things got worse for the home side, when the Colts broke down the right hand side and crossed for a bullet of a header in to the net by CALLUM LAWSON to make it 2-0.

FC Mansfield pushed forward but a lot of their efforts were going high and wide until a shot in the 26th minute bought them back in to the game when LOUIS BENNETT fired home much to the delight of the crowd of 45 people watching.

This seemed to wake the Colts back up and they responded and took their two goal advantage back when in the 30th minute, when KAYNE MCKENNA cut in from the left and shot low in to the net to make it 3-1 to the visitors.

The Second Half seemed to be a bit more equal but on the hour, McKenna ht a shot that hit the post and CALLUM LAWSON was first to react to smack the ball home.

FC Mansfield then had their best period of the game winning quite a few free kicks but couldnt make their efforts count, the win for the Colts took them to the top of the table.

To view the 180 photos from the match, please click on this LINK

Lanner FC and St Keverne FC have announced that the 1st ever programmes that Im producing for them, all the proceeds with gp to the Charity Blogs Charity "THE CHILDRENS BEREAVEMENT CENTRE" anyone that wishes to order a set of the 2 programmes, can you please email me on hornby60uk@yahoo.co.uk

LAST MINUTE CHANGE SEES LAST MINUTE GAME

 Eurosoccer Nottinghamshire Senior League: Division Three

PASS MOVE GRIN RESERVES 8 EASTWOOD & KIMBERLEY FC 0

Woke up with the plan of going to Bulwell Hll Park for 2 reasons, one Id never been there to see a match and secondly Id never seen Pass Move Grin FC and their first team were at home v FC Cavaliers, but checking on the fixture list, I saw that kicking off a hour earlier were their reserves v Eastwood & Kimberley FC so 2 new teams that Id not seen, so a added bonus that I could watch till half time of the 3rd division match, then watch the full Division One game.

On arrival where you park in a golf club car park which houses the changing rooms but also a bar and cafe, as the surroundings are set in a country park where there are lots of walkers etc.

I drifted through the trees and in front of me were 2 pitches, where on the right was the reserve pitch, where both PMG Reserves and Eastwood & Kimberley were warming up at 1.45pm and on the left side was a larger main itch where all the PMG first team were meeting up and I was greeted by club chair Wes Burke and the manager Serg.

I had got the match teamsheets from the 2pm kick off when there was some muttering from over from the 1st team pitch and I was approached as FC Cavaliers had rung to say that they were not attending due to lack of players,which was a disappointment to the home side. So the 3pm kick off match was off, but the 2pm kick off didnt have a referee, so I asked both clubs if they could put the kick off time back and if the referee from the 3pm game agreed he could ref the 2pm game and kick off when he was ready, all was in agreeance and happy with this decision. Soon arrived Ref Nathan George who I explained the situation to and he was happy and soon was agreed on a 2.15pm kick off.

The Game kicked off and Eastwood had the first chance but the effort was placed well wide of the net, but on 6 minutes from the edge of the box LAMIN MANNEH fore the ball low deep in to the net, then my phone went to tell me that the 3pm game I was heading to was off, but I already knew that as I was there and on 7 minutes whilst still on the phone,  ELLIOTT IDIAGHE volleyed the ball over the keeper to make it 2-0.

Eastwood looked stunned after conceding 2 goals in a matter of a minute, but started to win a few of the midfield battles but playing with one player upfront, the ball kept coming back to them and the 2 PMG wingers were making life hard for them pushing them back and on 27 minutes, it came as no surprise when LAMIN MANNEH netted his second and his sides third of the game.

On 31 minutes it became 4-0 when AJAMADU MANYAN CISSE netted and things began to start to look worse on 38 minutes when ELLIOTT IDIAGHE made it 5-0. Eastwood were now looking for the half time clock to tick down, but in the 43rd minute, they got a corner, the corner was defended and a long ball was played out to the right wing, where the winger chipped and ELLIOTT IDIAGHE's header over the keeper saw him score his hat trick and take his side in to a 6-0 half time lead.

At half time break I will be honest, I was wondering what sort of score this could turn out to be, but a few subs were made by both teams and it slowed the game down, but after 48 minutes LAMIN MANNEH got in with his hat trick and made it 7-0. Eastwood then had their best spell of the game and both sides were equal and both creating chances,as the visitors changed formation and through 2 up front and after  a poor first half they showed a good defence as time went on in the half, but with tired legs in the 87th minute, SHEA THOMPSON-HARRIS who was making his last appearance for the homesters netted to make it 8-0.

I must mention Nathan George who I felt had a good match in the middle letting the game flow when he could, it was a good fair match played in good spirit, very difficult to count the crowd as in the first half I count 73 watching but some of those could have been people walking through the country park.

To see the 320 photos taken from the match, please click this LINK

With the 8 goals scored today it now takes the running total for the Childrens Bereavement Centre to a massive £3,215.00

Whilst going down to Cornwall in a few weeks time, I am editing 2 programmes for 2 clubs that have never had a programme before, the more I get ordered and sold, the more the charity makes, each prrogramme is £2 plus £1.50 for both to be posted so £5.50 in total for a Lanner FC and a St Keverne  FC programme. Please contact me on hornby60uk@yahoo.co.uk for more details. This seasons charity is The Childrens Bereavement Centre, a charity close to my heart having lost a daughter still birth and then losing my 5 day old grandson

MUIR SETTLES VICS POINTS WITH ONLY ON TARGET SHOT

 Eurosoccer Nottinghamshire Senior League: Premier Division

BORROWASH VICTORIA AFC 1 RADCLIFFE OLYMPIC FC 0

Att: 43

Well Borrowash made their debut in the Notts Senior League hosting promoted Radcliffe Olympic after they had won the Division One Championship last season. Id not been to the Vics ground for some 20 years and not seen the Vics Chair Alan Ure for some seasons.

On arrival I soon got the teamsheets from the late change of referee as Adrian Ford was now the man in the middle.

Borrowash's main kit sponsor arrived and wanted some photos taking of his board at the side of the pitch and with him with the club.

I then took my place in the stand where there was a little breeze so it wasnt as hot as on the pitch. The game kicked off and Shawn was straight in to full flow as the ball boy, but he hadnt ever come across bramble like this at the side of the stand and the highlight of the first half was him looking for a missing ball and his head disappearing amongst the bramble bush and hearing him getting spiked by the thorns, even one chap shouted out to him, bring me some blackberries back please.

My friend Herbie rang me at half time to ask what the game was like and I had to honest with him as neither goalkeeper had made a save or even touch the ball.

The Second Half started and both teams were cancelling each out with the ball going from end to end only to be cleared by both defences, but on 61 minutes as the Vics poured forward a player was bought down, up stepped DYLAN MUIR who fired through the Olympic wall to put his side in to a 1-0 lead.

The game continued and so did shawn finding 2 footballs at the back of the stand and the Borrowash keeper touched the ball twice, when he had to pop in to the overgrown field behind the goal to fetch it.

To see the 163 photos, please click this LINK

Whilst going down to Cornwall in a few weeks time, I am editing 2 programmes for 2 clubs that have never had a programme before, the more I get ordered and sold, the more the charity makes, each prrogramme is £2 plus £1.50 for both to be posted so £5.50 in total for a Lanner FC and a St Keverne  FC programme. Please contact me on hornby60uk@yahoo.co.uk for more details. This seasons charity is The Childrens Bereavement Centre, a charity close to my heart having lost a daughter still birth and then losing my 5 day old grandson

TWO FIRST CLUB PROGRAMMES EVER ISSUES

Im away in Cornwall for my hols at end of September/start of October and have offered to help 2 clubs do their FIRST EVER PROGRAMME, both are in the TRELAWNY LEAGUE DIVISION THREE. The programmes will both be 1st issues for both the home clubs and will be £2 each at the ground or you can order by pre order to be posted out to you but to add £1.50 to cover the postage and stamps(£.5.50) for the set of 2, both the clubs have said they will support my charity which is this season for the Childrens Bereavement Centre, as 30 years ago I lost my daughter at stillbirth and 12 years ago lost my 5 day old grandson.

The 2 programmes will be

24th September - LANNER FC v TROON AFC RESERVES

1st October: ST KEVERNE FC v MOUNT AMBROSE FC

If anyone would like a pack of the 2 programmes, please contact me by email me on hornby60uk@yahoo.co.uk or phone 07973517603

I will be printing the programmes before I go away on 21st September 2022

Please get your orders in asap, you can pay via bank transfer, so please order today so I know how many I need to print

Many thanks

Rob

ALL SQUARE ON FUND RAISING DAY

 Pre Season Friendly

GREYFRIARS FC 2 PHOENIX TOP SPOT FC 2

When Greyfriars formerly Netherfield Seniors told me about their cub fund raising day, I said I would go along to represent the league, when Greyfriars were Seniors FC, they have always supported my charity blog and even did so when I saw them earlier in pre season. They have changed their name as they are now sponsored by their local pub. The opposition Phoenix Top Spot FC are new to Saturday football but have plied their trade in sunday football for some time now, it was also good to actually meet them face to face and I am sure they will be a credit to the NSL.

The day was all planned as we left home at 9am as we had to go the the local village fruit and veg shop and on our way so we could pull in for some breakfast, we got to Mapperley top where we entered a cafe and ordered 3 x breakfast at 10.12am, at 11.20am we was still waiting and the chef had popped out but was back and was told our breakfasts would be next, I asked for a refund and was told as we had paid by card, we couldnt have a refund, breakfast came and it wasnt that good, no good review on tripadvisor for them. With kick off at midday we headed for a ground, Id never been to and ended up at a squash court, but then directed over the road to the 3g pitch, the oposition only had 9 players but a couple turned up, so kick off was delayed by about 10 minutes, to 12.10pm. I was greeted by the Greyfriars folks who made a donation of £10 and met up with the Top Spot lads and their secretary who was playing in goal and long  time referee Brian Kilburn who is their chair. I than met up with Herbie & Sue are sponsors of the blog.

The game kicked off and went from end to end but no real chances being created with both defences being on top. After 41 minutes, it was the Friars who made the breakthrough when a mistake in midfield by the Spots, saw the ball played down the left wing snd played across for TOBY KING to tap home.

At half time, I went over to the other side of the pitch and bumped in to Jim Bethell and grandad, also one of the Greyfriars dad and grandad, so I sat down in my chair to relax and take photos.

Top Spot began the second half the better and pressed forward and on 63 minutes were level when KOSIA MAZKUM pounced on a loose ball to strike a low shot home.

Greyfriars then pushed forward and this left gaps at the back and in the 82nd minute, KOSIA MAZKUM  raced forward beating the defence and lobbing the Grey's keeper to put the Spotsin to the lead.

They always say dont make comments until after the game and in the 89th minute, I said to Brian Kilburn, your defence has won you this day..opps in the final seconds of the day, a defender bought down Toby King in the area, to which the referee pointed straight to the spot. Up stepped TOBY KING with the final kick of the game to slot the penalty home for a well deserved drawn pre season match.

After the match, Herbie approached me and a gentleman named Tom(Ginger) who has been watching the game from outside the cage passed on £5 to the charity blog, then back at the pub Phoenix Top Spot also donated £5 so with the 4 goals scored and £21 raised today, it now takes the running total for Childrens Bereavement Centre to a amazing £3,173.75p

To View the 186 photos from the match pls click this LINK

PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES THAT INVOLVE NSL CLUBS

 PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES THAT INVOLVE NSL CLUBS

Please check with clubs before setting out, as fixtures could of altered or been cancelled

SATURDAY 6th AUGUST

AC United 2-0 Wollaton Development 

AFC Dunkirk 2-1 The Rossoneri 

Arnold Town Reserves 2-0 Fernwood Foxes 

Aslockton & Orston 2-2 Cottesmore

Awsworth Villa 4-1 Hucknall Town Reserves 

Beeston Old Boys v Stapleford Town Reserves

Bestwood Colliery 1-1 FC Sez 

Bilborough Town 1-2 West Bridgford AFC

Blidworth Welfare Red 1-1 Ravenshead Reds 

Borrowash Victoria 2-2 Wollaton FC 2pm

Carlton Town Lions 6-1 Carlton Town Lions Blue

Clifton All Whites FCB v Notts County U19's 

Cotgrave Reserves 4-4 Rushcliffe FC 

 FC Pelican 3-5 Gedling Southbank

Greyfriars FC 2-2 Top Spot

Kimberley MW Reserves 3-3 Linby CW Reserves

Meden Vale Colts 1-3 Shirebrook Soldiers

PMG 10-0 Pythian FC

Phoenix Inham v Wollaton Reserves 

Radcliffe Olympic 4-0 Keyworth United Reserves 

Radford Reserves 2-7 Woodthorpe Park Rangers 

Ruddington Village 0-3 Bingham Town