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Saturday 28 April 2012

Bulwell FC Seal The Championship

BULWELL FC 9 VERNON VILLA 1
Notts Senior League: Senior Division
(played at Vernon Park)


After a phone call to Notts Senior League Secretary John Beeston to check the above game was on, I was informed that the match had been switched to Vernon Villa FC, so decided still to go and watch, not knowing until I got there, that if Bulwell FC won the game, that they would become League Champions.

As I was talking away to a couple of the Bulwell FC Committee Members, in through the gate came along Mark & Fred Hackett, who seem to be following me about of late! Mark bought me a cuppa and we headed pitchside and we was all amazed that the game was still goal-less after 20 minutes, but as soon as the 1st Bulwell goal went in, it was a matter of how many..Mark reckoned it would be 7-1, I said there will be 10 goals in this match.

Just before half time, the Bulwell keeper, with nearly his first touch of the game, had to go off with a finger injury, but it didnt matter that much as it was 4-1 at the time.

At Half time, I had a natter with John Beeston regarding next seasons Football Bonanza and the Notts Senior League are very proud for their league to be involved in it and I'm sure the hoppers will love this league.

Straight from kick off in the 2nd half and Bulwell expended their lead by a further 2 goals in a minute and Mark was getting excited that it was 6-1 and Bulwell may take their foot off the gas and just score one more..tough luck mate..Bulwell just carried on pressing forward and though scored nine, it could and maybe should have been quite a few more.

At the end of the match, John Beeston presented the Title to Bulwell FC.

Saturday 21 April 2012

Ponte Spoil Parra's Promotion Party

WORKSOP PARRAMORE 0 PONTEFRACT COLLIERIES 3
NCEL Division One
Attendance: 47



Well a change of plan due to the weather saw me ring old friend Max Ross sec of Worksop Parramore to check out if the match was on. With the game on, it was time to check out the train times from Mansfield to Worksop.

With League leaders Handsworth losing last night, it meant that if 2nd placed Parramore could beat Pontefract in 5th place, they would go top and also be promoted.

On arrival I was soon met by Steve Smith and Max Ross followed in the clubhouse by Pete Whitehead who invited me for a cuppa..Whilst chatting to Ponte Chairman Guy, NCEL Sec Brian came in and we had a chat, then came in Herbie and his wife Sue, swiftly followed by Mark and his dad Fred.

out I went in to the nice breeze to pitchside and within 5 minutes, Ponte took the lead through what I thought was a soft penalty, but it was well taken. Both sides were playing good football and creating good chances without the finishing touches, until from a acute angle Ponte increased their lead just after the half hour.

People around felt that this game was far from over at half time and that if the homesters could pull 1 back then it was game on, but it was not to be when the visitors went further in front on 48 minutes.

That goal seemed to knock the stuffing out of Parramore and Ponte seemed to be a second quicker to the ball each time and there was no more goals in the match.

Parramore are at home again next Saturday where they face table toppers Handsworth which will be a championship decider and Handsworth will be taking 100 fans to the match.

Pics from the match can bee seen on this link

Worksop Parramore FC Website

Pontefract Collieries FC Website

Saturday 14 April 2012

Denaby United Go Into Pole Position

DENABY UNITED 5 SHAFTON VILLA 2
Doncaster & District Senior League
Division One
Admission Free
Programme £2(outstanding)

Today I was going to go to Awsworth Villa, but couldnt get hold of anyone to see if the game was on or not, so after reading on Non League Matters Website that Denaby United were to produce a David Green one off special 40 page programme and not having seen David for nearly 15 years, there was only one place for me to visit today.

On arrival I was met by the friendly Denaby Secretary Steve Pugh, where I bought a mug and a couple of programmes, then went and had a nice cuppa coffee before kick off.

I wasnt sure to what standard I was to see today, but it was of a very good standard with both teams wanting to play good football, with the visitors top of the league but homesters just behind in 2nd place with 2 games in hand, but by the end opf the 90 minutes, Denaby had leapfrogged their opponents to top the division, so as they say, the Championship is in their hands at the moment.

Denaby were delighted with a turnout of a crowd of approx 80 watching today and they put up a good display to send everyone happy(apart from the opponents of course.)

Denaby seem to want to progress both on and off the field and have a good committee who want to do things the correct way and I really hope they succeed.

Pics from todays match can be found on this link

Denaby United FC Website

Friday 13 April 2012

CMFL BONANZA FEATURE ON NORWAY TV2

Well I got the e-mail this morning from TV2 Norway.

Here it is.

Hi Rob!

How are you? Hope everything’s alright on your end.

Sorry about the delay, but we’ve now gotten it out on the net. We’ve shown the story on a weekly football show we’ve got, and a shorter version of it on the news as well. And this weekend it will be on before one of the Premier League games as well. So there will be quite a number of people in Norway that’s seen pictures from the groundhop.

Let me know if this doesn’t work over in England.


And thank you very much again for letting us take part, we enjoyed it very much.

Thomas

Monday 9 April 2012

Southwell Scrape a Victory..Just!

SOUTHWELL CITY 2 KIMBERLEY TOWN 1

Well with no camera today due to the poor weather conditions, it was off to Southwell City FC, where I began the blog mid-season and they started the Charity amount rolling.

As normal I was greeted with open arms by the friendly Southwell Committee and offer a cuppa, was soon joined by local Newark Based Hopper Herbie and his lovely wife Sue.

I took my standing position outside behind the goal under the only place to shelter from the rain and having seen Kimberley recently concede 11 and 10 goals was looking forward to a bucketful, this was soon put to rest when after just 20 minutes, Kimberley took a shock lead(though some may not say a shock as their only victory this season was against Southwell). Southwell did everything apart from score as Kimberley weathered the storm.

Kimberley held the lead at half time, inbetween I'd wont he raffle..a bottle f wine, as I'm not a wine drinker, I donated it back for the next match prize. Southwell re-organised in the Second Half and threw players forward and missed chance after chance until after 60 minutes, a long range shot along the floor slid under the new Kimberley keeper to level the scores.

With just ten minutes remaining, Southwell got a corner, and played it short to a player who chipped the ball against the post, whilst the away keeper and defender got tangled and the ball bounced off the post on to the defender and over the line.

Kimberley gave debuts to a few new players and may have got a point on another day but a gritty performance by Southwell saw them gain the points.

A mention must go to Ref Rob Townsend and Assistant Gareth Moffitt and Derek Brumpton on keeping this a moving game rather than a stop start match in trying conditions on a heavy pitch.

Saturday 7 April 2012

CLIPSTONE KEEP UP THEIR TITLE HOPES

CLIPSTONE WELFARE 2 THORESBY COLLIERY WELFARE 0

Well Thoresby CW must be sick of the sight of me, as I've seen them 4 this season and they have lost 3 times, they have only lost 4 times all season!

Well I'd not been to Clipstone this season and this being their last home League match, I decided to attend the North Notts Derby against close visitors Thoresby.

Was greeted as I entered the ground by the 3 officials and by Mr Clipstone himself Barry Clarke and Clippo Secretary Les Graham and was given a refreshing cuppa..I'd only seen Clippo once this season and that was when they won 8-3 away at Parkhouse FC.

At kick off, I made my way in to the stand and sat amongst the famous "Clippo Pensioners"(a passionate group they are and are always up for a laugh and a bit of light hearted banter).

The game saw Clipstone mainly creating all the chances and missing them as well and just when it looked destined for a goalless first half, a cross came in and was bicycle kicked past the visiting keeper.

Half time and the programmes had arrived, maybe a tad later than usual, but at least Clipstone had produced one to their credit, again a nice cuppa in the hospitality suit was kindly received before I took up my position behind the goal.

The Second Half was a lot more exciting than the first and it came as no surprise when Clipstone doubled their lead after 65 minutes.

Clipstone play their final league match next saturday away at Yorkshire Main and then must wait and see if the other clubs who have 5 or 6 games in hand can catch them for the Central Midlands North Division Championship.


Pics from the game can be viewed at this link
http://s1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc460/Midlandsman/Clipstone%20Welfare%202%20Thoresby%20CW%200/