COX GUIDES STUDENTS TO THE FINAL

Precision Nottinghamshire Senior League Cup

Semi Final

NEWARK FLOWSERVE 2 NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY 2

After Extra Time

2 - 4 on penalties

At Clifton All Whites FC

Att: 53

Last season Newark Flowserve fell at the Semi Final stage of the Senior League Cup and hoped that they were going to go one better and reach the final, but Nottingham Trent University in their debut season edged through after a penalty shoot out.

The game began brightly for Newark side and cut out a couple of openings but found the Uni keeper in great form.

As the game edged towards half time, the students took the lead on 43 minutes when DAN MEARON slotted home from close range.

The Second Half saw Flowserve push forward in search of a way back in to the game and on 80 minutes, they must have felt it was all over when their keeper Nathan Burrows saw red when clattering into the Uni forward. Flowserve made changes but continued to push forward and on 88 minutes found themselves level through RYAN BROXHOLME.

In the final minute, a quick breakaway saw a flowserve chip over Cox;s head hit the underside of the crossbar and bounce clear to send the tie in to extra time.

The First half of extra time, both sides were very cautious, but with tired legs showing in the second period, TOM POTTS took advantage after 110 minutes to put the side from Newark in to a 2-1 lead. Newark then had a chance to make it 3-1 but again man of the match Jake Cox was to foil the attempt.

On 115 minutes, out of nowhere LEON BAILEY hit a bullet of a shot from 35 yards that the make shift goalkeeper could just look at to make it 2-2. With the clock ticking down, Flowserve then changed goalkeeper for the second time with another outplayer.

The penalties began with Students missing their first, giving Flowserve the advantage, but then as Flowserve lead 2-1 after 2 pens each, Jake Cox saved the next 2 whilst his side scored the next 3 to send them through to the final.

Before the match, Martyn Cheatle kindly donated £10 to next seasons Charity Blog which is for MAGGIES CANCER CENTRE at Nottingham City Hospital and Hazel raised £25 through the raffle during the match, so a BIG THANKYOU to everyone..The running total for Maggies now stands at £93.55p.

CALVERTON SUMMER FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2017

KIMBERLEY AT DOUBLE OVER CALVERTON

Precision Notts Senior League

Division One

CALVERTON MINERS WELFARE 3 KIMBERLEY MINERS WELFARE RESERVES 4

Admission Free

Att: 57

This is a match that I had looked forward to for some time, as top met second in Division One, whilst going in to the match, Calverton held a seven point lead at the top and having played a game less than their opponents, Calverton suffered a last gasp goal in a 3-2 defeat only a few weeks ago at Kimberley.

On arrival, both sides were ready to go and I got both match line ups, Calverton;s main man Tony Mullen who is a regular reader of supporter of my charity blog, kindly donated £10 towards the new charity of MAGGIES CANCER CENTRE and with the goals scored today gives a running total of £57.55p, so a BIG thankyou to Tony.

A bit of confusion lead to the referee arriving late, so the game kicked off at 3.15pm after all in the ground observed a minutes silence.

Calverton pushed forward and in their first attack struck the post, but then Kimberley looked sharper and more keener to take advantage and that they did after just 15 minutes, when a corner from the right was clipped in by ADAM THOMAS. Calverton must have though lady luck was against them when another effort bounced off the other post before being cleared to safety.

Just as the half time break was approaching, the visitors gained another corner from the right hand side, which was half cleared to KYLE WRENN who fired home from 25 yards to double his sides lead.

Calverton came out the second half more fired up and more direct and on 53 minutes were awarded a penalty, to which GEORGE SCRIVENER dispatched to reduce the arrears. This set Kimberley back and they had to defend their lead and play on the counter attack.

On 63 minutes, Calverton gained a corner which made its way out to GEORGE SCRIVENER who hit the ball in to the top corner of the net from some 35 yards out to equal up the game at 2-2.

Then came the turning point of the game on 75 minutes, when the referee gave the visitors a free kick for a back pass, the visitors took the free kick but the referee pull it back for a re-take, the second cree kick was taken and again the referee blew and wasnt happy and awarded a third free kick to which the ball ended up at MATT CLOWES feet to knock home.

The game re-started and the ref blew and produced a straight card to Calverton;s Darren Williamson, so the homesters were down to ten players. This didnt stop them pushing forward to get a equaliser, but on 87 minutes, Calverton were down to nine men when the referee produced a yellow card and then red to Lewis Wheelhouse, who said to the referee, Ive not been booked, so the referee then produced a straight red, everyone in the ground was confused, as no one saw a foul.  From the free kick on 88 minutes, a long ball was played forward to which ALEX FAULCONBRIDGE fired home.

The  nine men of Calverton pushed forward one last time and in injury time JACK HARRIS completed the scoring for the day.

A really good match to watch and you can understand why both sides are at the top of the table.

Photos from the game can be seen on this LINK

A FAIR RESULT AT THE BASIL

Notts Senior League

Division One

BILBOROUGH UNITED FC 2 KIRTON BRICKWORKS FC 2

On the way down the M1, the rain began to come down very fast on the way to Sandiacre Town and when coming off, the lanes were full of puddles. On arrival at St Giles, the rain had stopped and I bumped in to the ref who said he was to do a pitch inspection at 2.15pm but wanted the game to go ahead. Whilst having a cuppa, the heavens opened again but this time, the rain was heavier and the referee ad no alternative to call the game off, as the goalmouth was flooded.

Back on to the M1 north and a quick phone call was plan B and after finding that Bilborough United was on, it was to Basil Russell we headed. On arrival at 2.45pm, I obtained the team line ups from the ref and then on to pitchside ready for the match.

The game began and Kirton had the first chance when the young right winger fired wide, but United was having the better of the play at this stage and on 25 minutes, the home side were awarded a free kick just inside their half, the long free kick was fired in high and met by the head of CHANNON SMALL which dipped over the Kirton keeper.

Kirton from the kick off drove forward and a header by Ricketts went just wide of the sticks. Kirton then were on the opposition box on 29 minutes, when a ball was played out of defence and saw KRISTOPHER DRAYETT fire his side on to a 2-0 lead.

Kirton again from kick off drove forward and got a corner on the right hand side, which was swung in and SCOTT RICKETTS headed home to reduce the arrears.

I was then joined by local hoppers the Hartsthorne Brothers as the rain roared down and we all stood on the steps of the pavillion to stay dry. 

The Second Haf saw play swing from end to end , but Kirton had wasted a few golden chances but on the hour were level, when SCOTT RICKETTS fired in at the far post.

Both sides then had chances to win the game, but a draw was probably the right result.

During the match, Michael Hartsthorne donated £4.30 to the new charity;s blog and I won the scratch card in the pub so have donated £10, so the running total now for MAGGIES CANCER CENTRE stands at £45.80p

Photos from the game can be seen on this LINK

MAGGIES GETS OFF TO FLYING START

MAGGIES GETS OFF TO FLYING START

Only last week, me and Hazel announced that the 2017-18 Aroundthegrounds Charity Blog would be for MAGGIES CANCER CENTRE at City Hospital in Nottingham. A Charity very close to me, having fought and beaten Hodgkins Lymphomia twice in 1990 and again in 1997, I know that I am a very lucky chap as many people havent quite made it through, so I never grumble.

Since last week, I have received many pledges, as we announced the cause and how we were taking donations NOW and also how the Precision Notts Senior Football League would be kindly allowing my Wife Hazel to do the raffle at all 4 semi finals and 2 cup finals for the cause.

We already have a running total, as Herbie and Sue from Newark gave me £10 the other Saturday when I bumped in to them, then our best man at our wedding Greg Osborne and his Dad Mick kindly donated £20 between them, as the cause is very close to them, as Greg;s mum is fighting the dreaded C at present, so our best wishes go out to her and her family. With the  goals scored @ 25p per goal I see scored and I saw 2 scored at Aston United v Magdala Amateurs last Saturday, the running total currently stands at £30.50p.

This Saturday I am attending Sandiacre Town FC v Bingham Town FC with a 3pm kick off, so if any players or clubs or supporters would like to make a donation, then please see me at the game, no matter how little, it all helps. I cant thank people and clubs enough.

The Link to MAGGIES CANCER CENTRE is on this LINK

I will be setting up the new blog very soon

ASTON PROVIDE WORKMANLIKE VICTORY

Precision Notts Senior League

Premier Division

ASTON UNITED FC 2 MAGDALA AMATEURS FC 0

Was intending to go to Radcliffe Olympic Reserves v Basford United Community Reserves, but a phone call letting me know the hone side couldnt raise a side, saw me put plan B in to operation and having promised Aston United a visit for some time, this was their first home match of 2017.

There was a bit of confusion to the time of the kick off but it was confirmed as a 2pm kick off earlier in the morning, so down the M1 and not far from the ground, we found the road blocked, so a de tour round Ilkeston to the ground.

I soon got the line ups and was ready for the match at the New Manor Ground, the game kicked off and it was very even, but one thing I have noticed about the ground, is the seated stand behind the dugouts and you cant see a thing from the seats, so I strolled round the ground to take some photos from the game.

On 18 minutes, Aston broke from a throw in down the left side and the ball was played in to the middle, where CHRIS BEIGHTON struck home for the hosts to go in front. The rest of the half was a funny sort of half, with not much of the game played on the ground, the amount of headers must have set a record.

The Second Half began brightly foe the visitors as they pushed forward but didnt really push the home keeper in to making a save, whilst Aston played on the counter attack and nearly doubled their lead on the hour, when the ball was cleared off the line.

From 70 minutes onwards, Aston began to take control of the game and it looked only a matter of time before they did score again and this happened on 81 minutes, when SHAY WIGGINS fired in to the corner of the net to make it 2-0.

I felt all three officials, Referee Barry Goodley and his two assistants Colin White and Michael Evans all had very good games

Photos from the match can be seen on this LINK

MAJOR NEWS ABOUT CHARITY BLOG

MAJOR NEWS ABOUT MY CHARITY BLOG

Each season I set up a new Charity Football Blog which I raise funds by sponsoring 25p each goal I see throughout the season from March to March, we usually end the running total to a seasons charity before the Precision Notts Senior Football League Semi Finals, that way the funds Hazel raises at those games through the raffles, give the new Blog a good start on a running total.

We are very pleased that people and clubs/officials and players/supporters have kindly donated towards this years charity which was the 10th Mansfield Scout Group where we have raised a great total of £656.00 to which we would like to thank everyone for their support. The cheque will be handed over at the 10th Mansfield Scouts Groups AGM.

The BIG news is that we have already began raising for this years Charity which me and my wife Hazel decided to be  The MAGGIES CANCER CENTRE, a charity that supports and offers advice and care to Cancer Patients at Nottingham City Hospital and also their families. More can be read about their work in the link at the bottom of this article.

This is a Charity very close to my heart, as many of those who know me, I have fought and beaten Hodgkins Lymphomia twice in 1990 and again in 1997 and I am one of the very lucky people to have survived.

We have already had a opening donation from Herbie of £10.00.

If anyone would like to help support or make a donation, please see me at any of the matches I attend or please email me on hornby60uk@yahoo.uk  it doesnt matter how small the donation, it will be greatly appreciated and you will get a mention on the new blog once Ive set it all up for the 2017-18 season.

Here is a website link to Maggies

https://www.maggiescentres.org/our-centres/maggies-nottingham/

Again Many thanks for all your support

ASHLAND ROVERS FC SEEK NEW MANAGER

ASHLAND ROVERS FC SEEK MANAGER

Ashland Rovers FC are a Charter Standard club of over 20 years standing & are looking

 to appoint a new Manager/Management Team for next season.

We currently play in Division 1 of the Notts Senior League, however, our ground at 

Kirkby in Ashfield is being brought up to Level 7 standard

 & we are looking for candidates who can take 

us to that next level.

Ideally we would like to make the appointment before pre-season commences &, 

to that end,

 could any interested parties contact me on s.dawn@sky.com in strict confidence."

John Dawn

Secretary

Ashland Rovers FC

MELLORS EIGHT HITS THE TARGET FOR ARCHERS

Notts Amateur Alliance

Division One

RAINWORTH ARCHERS FC 13 HUCKNALL TOWN HARRIERS FC 0

One of those days where I would weather watch before deciding on where I was going to watch a match in a day of a lot of postponements. A few months back I bumped in to old friend John Cusick who invited me down to watch his new club Rainworth Archers who play down the side streets of the posh village of Farnsfield. Not having any phone numbers, I posted on the Notts Amateurs Alliance Facebook page and got a reply to say the game was on by Michael Cole, the clubs Chairman. I rang my mate Herbie from Newark as he had this game in mind and arranged to meet up for te first time this season.

Having looked at he league table, it seems that Harriers are the whipping boys of the Division, but you never know things can happen on a pitch after a lot of rain, so with Archers being mid table, I thought I may see a couple of goals.

On arrival, I was greeted by Michael and John and the referee I knew from some years ago and we had a chat, a friendly club. Herbie arrived and donated £10 to the Blogs Charity which has a running total of over £650.

I was a bit worried as with ten minutes to kick off, the visitors only had six players arrive, but then a couple of cars turned up last minute, including the manager and they were able to field ten.

The game kicked off and as expected it was the Archers who were straight on to the attack and it only took 4 minutes before ADAM MELLORS got his sides and his first goal of the day. He soon doubled that advantage on 12 minutes and 2 minutes later, completed his hat trick. It remained at 3-0 for quite a while as the home side missed a few chances and the visiting keeper was called in to action more than a few times, but it was a matter of when and not if when the next goal was going to happen and it did on 29 minutes, when MICHAEL HALL headed home. On 37 minutes it was 5-0, when MICHEAL HALL doubled his tally again with a flying header. 

The half time break came and I stood talking to Herbie and said I was impressed how Harriers had turned up with 10 men and not given up, chasing every ball, but sadly hadnt created a chance, infact that first half, Im not sure that the home keeper actually touched the ball.

The Second Half kicked off and Archers were soon in to their stride and young KORIE CANTRELL fired in a sixth goal on 47 minutes. On 59 minutes, Adam Mellors could have added to his tally but he laid the ball square to MICHAEL HALL to slide home his hat trick.

It then became the ADAM MELLORS show as from the 65th to the 77th minute, he added four more goals to make the score 11-0 and in the 80th minute, KORIE CANTRELL added his second of the game, before that man ADAM MELLORS finalised the scoring on 82 minutes with his 8th goal of the game and Rainworth;s 13th.

A game played in the correct spirit with hardly any free kicks and I must mention that Hucknall Town Harrier;s young linesman who had a superb game, he was only about 12 years old and all players from both sides respected his decisions.

PHOTOS from the game can be seen on this LINK