Linby CW FC 2 Radford 0

D. Barrie, J. Start

Linby welcomed EMCL outfit Radford down to Church Lane for their second pre-season fixture. The game saw a return to action for much missed forward Martyn Gould after he suffered ACL damage back in October 2007.

Several changes to the starting eleven from the previous week with many people having to get used to playing with new people. As a result, it took 15-20 minutes for the team to settle, with Radford managing to get behind the back line on a couple of occassions and force Craig Lear into a couple of close range saves. Once settled, the game became a stale mate in the heat with very few chances of note from either side. The sides went in at half time at 0-0.

Several changes were made at half time and these fresh legs nearly paid dividends with two guilt edged chances going begging inside the first 5 minutes. The deadlock was soon broken when Dave Barrie shrugged off the attentions of a Radford defender to bare down on the keeper and poke the ball past him as he advanced. The game then began to become stretched as the heat started to take effect. The game was over as a contest with around 10 minutes remaining as Kyle McDermott's cross/shot was tamely palmed into the path of Jamie Start who duly slotted home from close range.

Another good work-out for the squad who next face Selston at Church Lane on Saturday 1st August.