Church Warsop win 3-0 on penalties
When the draw was made, Linby Reserves couldn’t have been handed a harder draw. If the cup had been seeded Church Warsop MW must be the Top seeds. They must have missed out on the Senior Cup by a whisker. Sitting in third place in the Central Midlands Premier Division (higher than Kirkby Town last season, when Linby's first team beat them, in this same cuo) they boast players like the Johnson brothers, Jordan who skippered Shirebrook Town only 2 seasons ago in the NCEL Prem and his brother Simon who top scored for Shirebrook 2 seasons ago and not to mention Danny Mclane who top scored for Ollerton Town last season. Only 2 weeks ago they won 9-2 at Thorne Colliery, with Simon Johnson scoring an incredible 7 goals. On the other hand Linby Reserves lost 6-2 at fellow strugglers Underwood last week.
Bouyed by the influx of first teamers Darren Dickens, Jake Keetley , Jamie Hargreaves, and Jonny Scott, Linby's plans were simple, get men behind the ball to keep the score down! They endured a whirlwind start from the home team, but with Dickens outstandingly marshalling the dangerous Simon Johnson and fellow centre back Daniel Ellis keeping Danny Mclane quiet they kept the scores blank. As the minutes ticked by, Warsop started to get frustrated and skipper Steve McGurk lost his head and headbutted Jake Keetley, and was sent off, in the 30th minute. Despite this, Linby still stuck to their gameplan, resticting the home team to long range efforts.
In the second half Mclane put a free header wide, then substitute Sean Vella crashed a 20 yard shot against the bar. Linby held on and on 80 minutes Ian Dixon was sent off for a stamp on Phil Riley, reducing the home team to nine men.
The game entered extra time and Arron Ingram saw a shot saved on 105minutes, then another free header from Mclane fizzed wide.
Penalties arrived. Jonny Scott put the first one wide , Warsop scored. Dale Raynor saw his kick saved, Warsop scored. Ingram saw his kick saved and Warsop scored. That was that, 3-0 on penalties.
Line-up (4-5-1)
Guyatt/
Peel, Dickens, Ellis, Riley/
Scott, J.Keetley, Howell, Hargreaves, A.Keetley/
Ingram
SUBS:
Raynor (for Howell 79mins),
Walters (for Hargreaves 85mins),
Logan (for Riley 85mins)
MOM: DICKENS
The Latest from Church Lane
Linby CW FC 3 Gedling Southbank 2
J. Wright (2), P. Campbell
Despite a growing injury list, now including new signings Steve Thompson and Luke Parker, to add to Dancer, Dilnot, Gould, McDermott, Rick, Horton and Martin still suspended, Linby took all 3 points.
It was a whirlwind start for the “reds” who were kicking uphill. After only 4 minutes, Nick Davies slides in Julien Wright who scores with an angled shot, despite the best attempts of Tommy Wright to keep the ball out.
On 9 minutes, Wright nearly doubles his tally as he hits a wicked crossshot that comes back off the stantion, with many believing it hit the inside of the goal frame.
Skipper Pete Campbell makes it 2-0 in the 33rd minute, when he exchanges passes with Jonty Bradshaw before spoting GSB keeper Tommy Wright off his line and lobbing him from 25 yards out.
As half time approaches, the dangerous former Basford stiker Terry Guerboury sees his goal bound header, headed off the line by Jonty Bradshaw,. HT 2-0
After a decent start to the second half from Linby in which Nick Davies has a shot which hoes inches wide, they switch off and concede 2 goals inside a minute. On 55 minutes, Karl Clowery plants a free header from 8 yards into the roof of the net, then Guerboury drifts into space and finishes well to equalise.
Only level for a short period, Linby's own “Finisher Supreme” Wright gets onto the end of Bradshaw's through ball for a 1 on 1, which he calmly slots into the net fto make it 3-2.
On 66 minutes, Nick Davies sees a stinging drive well saved by Wright, before Pete Campbell somehow manages to miss the chance of the match from close range.
At the death, Craig Lear pulls off a 1 on 1 save to deny Clowery and bag the 3 points. FT 3-2
Line-up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Robinson, Elson, George, Dickens/
Bradshaw, J.Keetley, Campbell, Davies/
Scott, Wright
Subs:
Hargreaves (for Elson 77mins)
Mcbride (for Davies 83mins)
MOM: WRIGHT
Despite a growing injury list, now including new signings Steve Thompson and Luke Parker, to add to Dancer, Dilnot, Gould, McDermott, Rick, Horton and Martin still suspended, Linby took all 3 points.
It was a whirlwind start for the “reds” who were kicking uphill. After only 4 minutes, Nick Davies slides in Julien Wright who scores with an angled shot, despite the best attempts of Tommy Wright to keep the ball out.
On 9 minutes, Wright nearly doubles his tally as he hits a wicked crossshot that comes back off the stantion, with many believing it hit the inside of the goal frame.
Skipper Pete Campbell makes it 2-0 in the 33rd minute, when he exchanges passes with Jonty Bradshaw before spoting GSB keeper Tommy Wright off his line and lobbing him from 25 yards out.
As half time approaches, the dangerous former Basford stiker Terry Guerboury sees his goal bound header, headed off the line by Jonty Bradshaw,. HT 2-0
After a decent start to the second half from Linby in which Nick Davies has a shot which hoes inches wide, they switch off and concede 2 goals inside a minute. On 55 minutes, Karl Clowery plants a free header from 8 yards into the roof of the net, then Guerboury drifts into space and finishes well to equalise.
Only level for a short period, Linby's own “Finisher Supreme” Wright gets onto the end of Bradshaw's through ball for a 1 on 1, which he calmly slots into the net fto make it 3-2.
On 66 minutes, Nick Davies sees a stinging drive well saved by Wright, before Pete Campbell somehow manages to miss the chance of the match from close range.
At the death, Craig Lear pulls off a 1 on 1 save to deny Clowery and bag the 3 points. FT 3-2
Line-up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Robinson, Elson, George, Dickens/
Bradshaw, J.Keetley, Campbell, Davies/
Scott, Wright
Subs:
Hargreaves (for Elson 77mins)
Mcbride (for Davies 83mins)
MOM: WRIGHT
Underwood Villa 6 Linby CW FC Res 2
S. Russell, G. Towle
After a bright start by the Reserves, which saw new signing Steve Russell prominent, they concede a goal in the home sides first attack on 10 minutes, when veteran striker Steve Frogatt was left unmarked.
Froggatt then made it 2-0 on 25 minutes.
Steve Russell curls in a lovely free kick to reduce the arrears on 30 minutes, 2-1.
Poor finishing from Linby, as they could and should have gone in at half time in front. HT 2-1
After 47 minutes, Russell's shot is inches wide of the post, as Linby start the second half how they finished the first.
Against the run of play, Froggatt completes his hat trick on 52 minutes to make it 3-1 and a minute later Linby concede a fourth goal.
Disaster on 68 minutes as after a period of pressure on the home goal, Underwood break and add a fifth goal.
On 75 minutess, Gaz Towle scores his second goal in 2 games to make it 5-2, but this is academic as two mins from time Underwood add salt into the wounds with a sixth goal. FT 6-2
Line-up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Towle, Logan, Start/
Duffin, Ellis, Howell, Riley/
Ingram, Russell
Subs:
Hamilton (for Duffin 70mins)
MOM: RUSSELL
After a bright start by the Reserves, which saw new signing Steve Russell prominent, they concede a goal in the home sides first attack on 10 minutes, when veteran striker Steve Frogatt was left unmarked.
Froggatt then made it 2-0 on 25 minutes.
Steve Russell curls in a lovely free kick to reduce the arrears on 30 minutes, 2-1.
Poor finishing from Linby, as they could and should have gone in at half time in front. HT 2-1
After 47 minutes, Russell's shot is inches wide of the post, as Linby start the second half how they finished the first.
Against the run of play, Froggatt completes his hat trick on 52 minutes to make it 3-1 and a minute later Linby concede a fourth goal.
Disaster on 68 minutes as after a period of pressure on the home goal, Underwood break and add a fifth goal.
On 75 minutess, Gaz Towle scores his second goal in 2 games to make it 5-2, but this is academic as two mins from time Underwood add salt into the wounds with a sixth goal. FT 6-2
Line-up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Towle, Logan, Start/
Duffin, Ellis, Howell, Riley/
Ingram, Russell
Subs:
Hamilton (for Duffin 70mins)
MOM: RUSSELL
Linby CW FC 2 Kimberley MW 0
L. Parker, N. Davies
Despite the growing unavailable list, Linby collected three points from third placed Kimberley. In a much improved display, they were more solid, starting in a 4-5-1 formation, with new signing Steve Thompson in a midfield trio with Jake Keetley and Luke Parker.
In a tight closely fought first half Linby had the two stand out chances. Firstly Julien Wright shot wide on 16 minutes after good work from Thompson. Nick Davies then curled a shot inches wide on 29 minutes after a flowing Linby move, which had the Waterloo Road stand Faithful purring. HT 0-0
On 54 minutes, Jonny Scott put a good chance wide after good work by lone stiker Wright. As the pressure mounted on the visitors goal, Luke Parker saw a terrific shot clawed away by Luca Rocco.
On 64 minutes, the breakthrough finally came, Davies' corner was only cleared to the edge of the area where Parker pounced to hit a stunning half volley in off the bar from 20 yards out, 1-0.
Linby began to get slightly nervy as Kimberley enjoyed their best spell of the game. Craig Lear did well to save dangerman Jake Fishers shot on 72 minutes.
The win was finally sealed on 90 minutes, when a driving run from sub Darren Dickens opened up the Kimberley defence. He found Nick Davies with a sublime pass which he in turn planted the chance into the top corner. FT 2-0
Line-up (4-5-1)
Lear/
Robinson, George, Horton, Elson/
Scott, Parker, Keetley, Thompson, Davies/
Wright
Subs:
Rick (for Thompson 60mins)
Dickens (for Parker 74mins)
MOM: DAVIES
Despite the growing unavailable list, Linby collected three points from third placed Kimberley. In a much improved display, they were more solid, starting in a 4-5-1 formation, with new signing Steve Thompson in a midfield trio with Jake Keetley and Luke Parker.
In a tight closely fought first half Linby had the two stand out chances. Firstly Julien Wright shot wide on 16 minutes after good work from Thompson. Nick Davies then curled a shot inches wide on 29 minutes after a flowing Linby move, which had the Waterloo Road stand Faithful purring. HT 0-0
On 54 minutes, Jonny Scott put a good chance wide after good work by lone stiker Wright. As the pressure mounted on the visitors goal, Luke Parker saw a terrific shot clawed away by Luca Rocco.
On 64 minutes, the breakthrough finally came, Davies' corner was only cleared to the edge of the area where Parker pounced to hit a stunning half volley in off the bar from 20 yards out, 1-0.
Linby began to get slightly nervy as Kimberley enjoyed their best spell of the game. Craig Lear did well to save dangerman Jake Fishers shot on 72 minutes.
The win was finally sealed on 90 minutes, when a driving run from sub Darren Dickens opened up the Kimberley defence. He found Nick Davies with a sublime pass which he in turn planted the chance into the top corner. FT 2-0
Line-up (4-5-1)
Lear/
Robinson, George, Horton, Elson/
Scott, Parker, Keetley, Thompson, Davies/
Wright
Subs:
Rick (for Thompson 60mins)
Dickens (for Parker 74mins)
MOM: DAVIES
Bulwell FC Res 5 Linby CW FC Res 1
G. Towle
Ash Wards woefully depleted team went down 5-1 at Greenwich Avenue to Bulwell Reserves. They held out until the 55th minute, when a dubious penalty opened the floodgates.
Linby Reserve's goal was a cheeky overhead kick from re-signed former Linby stawart Gaz Towle.
Courtney Hastings 2, Dan Spencer 2, and Dwayne Haywood were Bulwell's scorers.
Line up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Weir, Towle, Logan/
Hamilton, Ellis, Ingram, Riley/
Walters, Start
Subs:
Palmer (for Walters 65mins)
Ward (for Towle 70mins)
Frizelle (for Logan 71mins)
MOM: LOGAN
Ash Wards woefully depleted team went down 5-1 at Greenwich Avenue to Bulwell Reserves. They held out until the 55th minute, when a dubious penalty opened the floodgates.
Linby Reserve's goal was a cheeky overhead kick from re-signed former Linby stawart Gaz Towle.
Courtney Hastings 2, Dan Spencer 2, and Dwayne Haywood were Bulwell's scorers.
Line up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Weir, Towle, Logan/
Hamilton, Ellis, Ingram, Riley/
Walters, Start
Subs:
Palmer (for Walters 65mins)
Ward (for Towle 70mins)
Frizelle (for Logan 71mins)
MOM: LOGAN
Teammates with Mark Robinson
Hobbling up from the treatment room this week is Mark Robinson.
Position: Right back / Physio’s Room
Best Trainer: Dave Elson
Worst Trainer: Far too many to mention
Most Skillful: Jonty Bradshaw
Least Skillful: Me
Fastest: Julien ‘flying machine’ Wright, makes my hopeful balls look good
Slowest: The whole of the back four
The Joker: Simon Martin
Most Intelligent: Matt Keetley uses some big words now and again.
Least Intelligent: Take your pick!
Best Dress Sense: Nick Davies and his shiny shoes
Worst Dress Sense: Simon Martin. Far too much pink!
Who's the longest in the shower: Jake Keetley is in there for weeks
Position: Right back / Physio’s Room
Best Trainer: Dave Elson
Worst Trainer: Far too many to mention
Most Skillful: Jonty Bradshaw
Least Skillful: Me
Fastest: Julien ‘flying machine’ Wright, makes my hopeful balls look good
Slowest: The whole of the back four
The Joker: Simon Martin
Most Intelligent: Matt Keetley uses some big words now and again.
Least Intelligent: Take your pick!
Best Dress Sense: Nick Davies and his shiny shoes
Worst Dress Sense: Simon Martin. Far too much pink!
Who's the longest in the shower: Jake Keetley is in there for weeks
Linby CW FC 1 Keyworth United 3
J. Wright
As the injury and unavailibilty crisis deepened, Shane Fitzpatrick and Luke Parker became the 29th and 30th players used by the first team in only 6 games, as both made their competitive debuts.
Despite a decent start, which saw Julien Wrights shot hit the side netting on 20 minutes, Linby went behind on 32 minutes, when Elliot Royston capitalized on hestitation in the reds defence.
It should have been 2-0, 5 mins later as Matt Webster wasted a 1 on 1 for the visitors.
It was 2-0 on 43mins, as Dan Collinson set keyworth up for their first win at Church Lane for 9 years.
The Reds came out better early second half, Shane Fitzpatrick setting Wright up for his third goal of the season, 1-2.
On 53 minutes, Jonty Bradshaw's cross found Fitzpatrick, but his shot was just inches wide. Linby continued to pile on the pressure for an equaliser, but were caught on a rare “Green uns” break, and Dave Holmes headed Keyworth's only chance of the second half into the roof of the net, 1-3.
Line-up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Horton, Dilnot, Elson, Hargreaves/
Bradshaw, Parker, J.Keetley,Davies/
Fitzpatrick, Wright
Subs:
George (for Dilnot 66mins)
A.Keetley (for Horton 82mins)
MOM: Wright
As the injury and unavailibilty crisis deepened, Shane Fitzpatrick and Luke Parker became the 29th and 30th players used by the first team in only 6 games, as both made their competitive debuts.
Despite a decent start, which saw Julien Wrights shot hit the side netting on 20 minutes, Linby went behind on 32 minutes, when Elliot Royston capitalized on hestitation in the reds defence.
It should have been 2-0, 5 mins later as Matt Webster wasted a 1 on 1 for the visitors.
It was 2-0 on 43mins, as Dan Collinson set keyworth up for their first win at Church Lane for 9 years.
The Reds came out better early second half, Shane Fitzpatrick setting Wright up for his third goal of the season, 1-2.
On 53 minutes, Jonty Bradshaw's cross found Fitzpatrick, but his shot was just inches wide. Linby continued to pile on the pressure for an equaliser, but were caught on a rare “Green uns” break, and Dave Holmes headed Keyworth's only chance of the second half into the roof of the net, 1-3.
Line-up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Horton, Dilnot, Elson, Hargreaves/
Bradshaw, Parker, J.Keetley,Davies/
Fitzpatrick, Wright
Subs:
George (for Dilnot 66mins)
A.Keetley (for Horton 82mins)
MOM: Wright
Ruddington Village Res 1 Linby CW FC Res 1
P. Riley
On a bad day for broken legs, it looked like Jamie Brown had broken his, when in the last minute he was chopped down from
behind for what should have been a “nailed on” penalty. Amazingly the Referee didn’t give it. Luckily after a trip to A&E Jamie was diagnosed with a badly sprained ankle.
Linby Ressies had gone 1-0 down on 33 mins, before a 35 yard pile driver of a free kick from Phil Riley brought them level on 75 mins. From then they should have won it, as well as the penalty, they missed two 1 on 1 opportunities
'Continuing improvement' are the “Buzz words “ coming from Ash Ward and Paul Frizzelle, gaining a point without the services of arguably their best player so far this season, Ross Horton, who was called up into the first team.
Line up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Vann, Ellis, Start/
Hamilton, Endy, Wooley, Riley/
Brown, Ingram
Subs:
Weir ( for Hamilton 56mins)
Palmer ( for Vann 75mins)
MOM: Peel
On a bad day for broken legs, it looked like Jamie Brown had broken his, when in the last minute he was chopped down from
behind for what should have been a “nailed on” penalty. Amazingly the Referee didn’t give it. Luckily after a trip to A&E Jamie was diagnosed with a badly sprained ankle.
Linby Ressies had gone 1-0 down on 33 mins, before a 35 yard pile driver of a free kick from Phil Riley brought them level on 75 mins. From then they should have won it, as well as the penalty, they missed two 1 on 1 opportunities
'Continuing improvement' are the “Buzz words “ coming from Ash Ward and Paul Frizzelle, gaining a point without the services of arguably their best player so far this season, Ross Horton, who was called up into the first team.
Line up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Vann, Ellis, Start/
Hamilton, Endy, Wooley, Riley/
Brown, Ingram
Subs:
Weir ( for Hamilton 56mins)
Palmer ( for Vann 75mins)
MOM: Peel
Teammates with Craig Lear
Next up in the ‘hotseat’ is our ‘stopper’ Craig Lear
Position: Goalkeeper
Best Trainer: Kyle McDermott, always gives 100%
Worst Trainer: Dicko
Most Skillful: Nick Davies
Least Skillful: Screech. Couldn’t trap a bag of sand.
Fastest: Julien Wright
Slowest: Dave Elson. His old legs have about gone!
The Joker: Simon Martin. Knows every joke about your mum!
Most Intelligent: Pete Campbell.
Least Intelligent: Dicko. Can’t be all there to wear flip-flops all year round.
Best Dress Sense: Everyone but Simon and Dicko.
Worst Dress Sense: Simon Martin (Mr Pink) / Dicko (Mr Flip-flop)
Who's the longest in the shower: Pete Campbell sorting that grey hair out.
Linby CW FC 0 Caribbean Cavaliers 1
After Saturday’s disappointing home defeat to Wollaton, the side were hoping to get back to winning ways and put on a performance for the home crowd. Being a Bank Holiday fixture, both sides were playing their second match in 3 days and were without players through injuries, work or family commitments. Matt Keetley and Kez Dean gave first team debuts to Tom Endy who replaced the injured Mark Robinson and Tom Walters and Lee Weir who replaced the injured Julien Wright and Darren Dickens. Jake Keetley returned from injury to replace the suspended Simon Martin.
Defending the slope, Linby started where they left off against Wollaton. Strong in the tackle, crisp passing and with youthful pace upfront, Linby made all the early running. Nick Davies was posing a threat down the left and he sprung the Cavaliers offside trap to send both Lee Weir and Tom Walters free. Weir made it first to the ball and as he bore down on goal he could only manage to strike the ball straight at the advancing Martt in the Cavaliers goal. Linby probably came closest to scoring after 20 minutes when Pete Campbell met a low Jonty Bradshaw corner at the near post. Andrew Danlylszyn stopped his first goal bound effort on the line and his follow up shot was deemed by many to have struck the same players’ hand. The referee gave nothing and Campbell’s third attempt was blocked and gratefully grasped by Martt. Pete Campbell again went close from a Jonty Bradshaw free kick. This time Nick Davies cleverly stepped over the ball and it ran through to Campbell who took a touch before firing low toward goal. From nowhere the Cavaliers left back managed to block the ball away to safety. Another shout for a penalty was waived away in the 40th minute when Tom Walters challenged for a high ball with ‘keeper Martt. Walters headed the ball goal wards and as he and the ball headed towards goal, Martt’s follow through took out the young striker. Adding insult to injury, Tom Walters had to be replaced by Ash Keetley as a result of the clash. As the half drew to a close, Cavaliers forced a few corners and Chris Joseph tested Craig Lear with a dipping free kick from the right. HT 0-0
Attacking the shed end, Linby continued in the same vein. With the returning Jake Keetley and Pete Campbell controlling the midfield and Nick Davies and Jonty Bradshaw posing threats down the wings, surely the deadlock would be broken. Nick Davies nearly did so after 60 minutes when after a jinking run down the middle his vicious shot hit Martt’s left hand upright and out for a goal kick. Jake Keetley then did well down the right to hit a high cross into the box that Pete Campbell narrowly headed wide and over. With Linby mounting pressure, the Cavaliers midfield resorted to spoiling tactics trying to halt any attacks. The home side were made to rue not turning their possession into goals as Cavaliers broke the deadlock. A long ball by Ben Simms evaded the Linby back line and Justin Evans managed to break free. Under pressure from Nathan George, Craig Lear was able to tip Evans’ goal bound effort wide and for a corner. From the resultant corner, Chris Joseph rose highest to send a powerful header into the Linby net. FT 0-1
A disappointing result in a game so dominated by the home side. Without a recognised 1st team striker, finding the net was always going to be difficult and it proved so. The side will have to pick itself up after a disappointing Bank Holiday weekend and hope to get back to winning ways against Keyworth on the 5th
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Endy George Dilnot Hargreaves/
Bradshaw P.Campbell J.Keetley Davies/
Walters Weir
Subs:
A.Keetley (Walters 40)
Orridge (J.Keetley 80)
Logan Not Used
MOM: Campbell
Defending the slope, Linby started where they left off against Wollaton. Strong in the tackle, crisp passing and with youthful pace upfront, Linby made all the early running. Nick Davies was posing a threat down the left and he sprung the Cavaliers offside trap to send both Lee Weir and Tom Walters free. Weir made it first to the ball and as he bore down on goal he could only manage to strike the ball straight at the advancing Martt in the Cavaliers goal. Linby probably came closest to scoring after 20 minutes when Pete Campbell met a low Jonty Bradshaw corner at the near post. Andrew Danlylszyn stopped his first goal bound effort on the line and his follow up shot was deemed by many to have struck the same players’ hand. The referee gave nothing and Campbell’s third attempt was blocked and gratefully grasped by Martt. Pete Campbell again went close from a Jonty Bradshaw free kick. This time Nick Davies cleverly stepped over the ball and it ran through to Campbell who took a touch before firing low toward goal. From nowhere the Cavaliers left back managed to block the ball away to safety. Another shout for a penalty was waived away in the 40th minute when Tom Walters challenged for a high ball with ‘keeper Martt. Walters headed the ball goal wards and as he and the ball headed towards goal, Martt’s follow through took out the young striker. Adding insult to injury, Tom Walters had to be replaced by Ash Keetley as a result of the clash. As the half drew to a close, Cavaliers forced a few corners and Chris Joseph tested Craig Lear with a dipping free kick from the right. HT 0-0
Attacking the shed end, Linby continued in the same vein. With the returning Jake Keetley and Pete Campbell controlling the midfield and Nick Davies and Jonty Bradshaw posing threats down the wings, surely the deadlock would be broken. Nick Davies nearly did so after 60 minutes when after a jinking run down the middle his vicious shot hit Martt’s left hand upright and out for a goal kick. Jake Keetley then did well down the right to hit a high cross into the box that Pete Campbell narrowly headed wide and over. With Linby mounting pressure, the Cavaliers midfield resorted to spoiling tactics trying to halt any attacks. The home side were made to rue not turning their possession into goals as Cavaliers broke the deadlock. A long ball by Ben Simms evaded the Linby back line and Justin Evans managed to break free. Under pressure from Nathan George, Craig Lear was able to tip Evans’ goal bound effort wide and for a corner. From the resultant corner, Chris Joseph rose highest to send a powerful header into the Linby net. FT 0-1
A disappointing result in a game so dominated by the home side. Without a recognised 1st team striker, finding the net was always going to be difficult and it proved so. The side will have to pick itself up after a disappointing Bank Holiday weekend and hope to get back to winning ways against Keyworth on the 5th
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Endy George Dilnot Hargreaves/
Bradshaw P.Campbell J.Keetley Davies/
Walters Weir
Subs:
A.Keetley (Walters 40)
Orridge (J.Keetley 80)
Logan Not Used
MOM: Campbell
Linby CW FC 1 Wollaton FC 2
J. Wright
Linby went into the game full of optimism following a return of 6 points from a possible 9. Matt Keetley and Kez Dean made 2 changes from the win against Attenborough, with Nathan George returning to the heart of the defence, Dave Elson moving over to left back to cover for the absent James Hargreaves and Darren Dickens returning to partner Julien Wright up front for the absent Kyle McDermott.
Wollaton were out of the traps early and managed to pin Linby into their own half as they tried to defend the slope first half. It was to no surprise then that Wollaton found space in the middle of the park for Marks to set away young Jamie Carlton who finished coolly under pressure from an advancing Craig Lear.
With Hawkins strutting his stuff in midfield and controlling the game, Linby struggled to get a foothold in the game. Giving the ball away cheaply and not managing to keep hold of possession, Wollaton were able to rain in several shots on Craig Lear. From a partially cleared corner Wollaton managed to extend their lead. The ball was whipped in from right to left where Justin Whatmore had the easiest of chances from 3 yards. Despite appeals from Lear for offside no flag came. To make matters worse, Linby lost Darren Dickens to a recurrent hamstring strain and he had to be replaced by Johnny Scott. After an awful 45 minutes, Linby were grateful of the referee’s whistle and a regroup in the dressing room. HT 0-2.
With the management’s words ringing in their ears Linby came out the second half in determined mood and it was their turn to put Wollaton on the back foot. With Simon Martin and Pete Campbell managing to get more of a foothold in the middle of the park, it was Wollaton who we becoming the more wasteful in possession. Julien Wright managed to wriggle free on a number of occasions to test Flinders, as the Wollaton defence became hesitant. Linby were given a lifeline on 55 minutes when a near post corner fell at Julien Wright’s feet. He managed to loft the ball over Flinders, but before the ball could hit the net, Jamie McKeever stuck a hand up to prevent the ball crossing the line. The referee awarded a spot kick and McKeever was sent off. Wright struck his penalty weakly and Flinders guessed right, but Julien managed to knock home the rebound to reduce the defecit.
With 35 minutes still to play and with Wollaton down to 10 men, it was game on. Johnny Scott and Julien Wright were putting the Wollaton defence under constant pressure, but unfortunately the break through wouldn’t come. It nearly did come on 75 minutes as a half cleared corner fell to Simon Martin who’s shot was only partially saved by Flinders. The ball fell to Pete Campbell and his volley was saved at point blank range from Flinders. Linby knocked and knocked at the door, but the goal just wouldn’t come. Wollaton could have sewn the game up late on as when through on goal, the Wollaton substitute rounded Lear, but blazed over. FT 1-2
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Robinson George Dilnot Elson/
Bradshaw P.Campbell Martin A.Keetley/
Wright Dickens
Subs:
Scott (Dickens 40)
Ellis (Robinson 50)
Corthorn (Wright 85)
MOM: Campbell
Linby went into the game full of optimism following a return of 6 points from a possible 9. Matt Keetley and Kez Dean made 2 changes from the win against Attenborough, with Nathan George returning to the heart of the defence, Dave Elson moving over to left back to cover for the absent James Hargreaves and Darren Dickens returning to partner Julien Wright up front for the absent Kyle McDermott.
Wollaton were out of the traps early and managed to pin Linby into their own half as they tried to defend the slope first half. It was to no surprise then that Wollaton found space in the middle of the park for Marks to set away young Jamie Carlton who finished coolly under pressure from an advancing Craig Lear.
With Hawkins strutting his stuff in midfield and controlling the game, Linby struggled to get a foothold in the game. Giving the ball away cheaply and not managing to keep hold of possession, Wollaton were able to rain in several shots on Craig Lear. From a partially cleared corner Wollaton managed to extend their lead. The ball was whipped in from right to left where Justin Whatmore had the easiest of chances from 3 yards. Despite appeals from Lear for offside no flag came. To make matters worse, Linby lost Darren Dickens to a recurrent hamstring strain and he had to be replaced by Johnny Scott. After an awful 45 minutes, Linby were grateful of the referee’s whistle and a regroup in the dressing room. HT 0-2.
With the management’s words ringing in their ears Linby came out the second half in determined mood and it was their turn to put Wollaton on the back foot. With Simon Martin and Pete Campbell managing to get more of a foothold in the middle of the park, it was Wollaton who we becoming the more wasteful in possession. Julien Wright managed to wriggle free on a number of occasions to test Flinders, as the Wollaton defence became hesitant. Linby were given a lifeline on 55 minutes when a near post corner fell at Julien Wright’s feet. He managed to loft the ball over Flinders, but before the ball could hit the net, Jamie McKeever stuck a hand up to prevent the ball crossing the line. The referee awarded a spot kick and McKeever was sent off. Wright struck his penalty weakly and Flinders guessed right, but Julien managed to knock home the rebound to reduce the defecit.
With 35 minutes still to play and with Wollaton down to 10 men, it was game on. Johnny Scott and Julien Wright were putting the Wollaton defence under constant pressure, but unfortunately the break through wouldn’t come. It nearly did come on 75 minutes as a half cleared corner fell to Simon Martin who’s shot was only partially saved by Flinders. The ball fell to Pete Campbell and his volley was saved at point blank range from Flinders. Linby knocked and knocked at the door, but the goal just wouldn’t come. Wollaton could have sewn the game up late on as when through on goal, the Wollaton substitute rounded Lear, but blazed over. FT 1-2
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Robinson George Dilnot Elson/
Bradshaw P.Campbell Martin A.Keetley/
Wright Dickens
Subs:
Scott (Dickens 40)
Ellis (Robinson 50)
Corthorn (Wright 85)
MOM: Campbell
Carlton Town Academy 1 Linby CW Res 1
R. Horton
Line-up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Horton, Ellis, Start/
Keetley, Wooley, Endy, P.Riley/
Duffin, Brown
Subs: Hamilton (for Brown 65mins) Frizelle, J.Riley not used
MOM: WOOLEY
Teammates with Dave Elson
Next up in the ‘hotseat’ is Mr Linby, Dave Elson
Position: Centre Half (Defender), Goalscorer(ish)
Best Trainer: Me of course
Worst Trainer: Dicko (Who)
Most Skillful: Jonty Bradshaw or Nick Davies, if they get the ball to them
Least Skillful: Any defender or they wouldn’t be there (including myself)
Fastest: Kyle McDermott, Julien Wright or Nick Davies if bothered
Slowest: Craig Lear. Must be, never seen him run
The Joker: ….or clown. Jonty Bradshaw or Simon Martin
Most Intelligent: Pete Campbell, though he needs to do something with his hair
Least Intelligent: Dicko. Anyone who wears flip-flops all year round must be
Best Dress Sense: Az Ingram. Shame about the looks though. Haha
Worst Dress Sense: Simon Martin hands down, although a close second for Matt and Jake Keetley who wear the same clothes.
Who's the longest in the shower: James ‘Fingers’ Logan. Let’s just say he has great vision
Position: Centre Half (Defender), Goalscorer(ish)
Best Trainer: Me of course
Worst Trainer: Dicko (Who)
Most Skillful: Jonty Bradshaw or Nick Davies, if they get the ball to them
Least Skillful: Any defender or they wouldn’t be there (including myself)
Fastest: Kyle McDermott, Julien Wright or Nick Davies if bothered
Slowest: Craig Lear. Must be, never seen him run
The Joker: ….or clown. Jonty Bradshaw or Simon Martin
Most Intelligent: Pete Campbell, though he needs to do something with his hair
Least Intelligent: Dicko. Anyone who wears flip-flops all year round must be
Best Dress Sense: Az Ingram. Shame about the looks though. Haha
Worst Dress Sense: Simon Martin hands down, although a close second for Matt and Jake Keetley who wear the same clothes.
Who's the longest in the shower: James ‘Fingers’ Logan. Let’s just say he has great vision
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