D.Dickens(3), J.Scott(3)
Despite several regulars missing in the shape of Tom Endy, Tom Walters, Daryl Wooley, Glenn Guyatt and Paul Randle, this was an easy win against third from bottom Bottesford.
The visitors just could not cope with Linby's front two of Johnny Scott and Darren Dickens. After only a minute, Dickens turned his man and outpaced the last man to cross for Scott, to make it 1-0.
It could have been more, with Richard Peel hitting the bar and Scott missing an open goal, in the first 30 minutes. On 35 minutes, Scott made it 2-0, from a Dickens cross, and on 44 minutes, Dickens made it 3-0. HT 3-0
The second half was only 5 minutes old when Dickens scored his second, stroking home from the edge of the box.
Bottesford pulled a goal back on 73 minutes when Neil Hufton scored, but Scott and Dickens wrapped up the scoring with their hat tricks. FT 6-1
Line-Up: (5-3-2)
Riley/
Peel, Ebanks, Ellis, Towle, Start/
Logan, Ingram, Howell/
Scott, Dickens
Subs:
Duffin (for Towle 45mins)
Frizelle (for Ebanks 70mins)
MOM: DICKENS
The Latest from Church Lane
New Tracksuits
The new tracksuits sponsored by Yorkshire Bank have arrived and are being shown off on this picture by Dave Elson, Social Sec Andrew Corthorn, 1st XI Manager Matt Keetley and Reserve Captain Dan Ellis
49 Club Winners
Saturday 5th December No 12 Pop Arnold
Wednesday 9th December No 6 Pete Campbell
Saturday 12th December No 4 Jake Keetley
Bilborough Pelican 2 Linby CW FC 1
R.Cheeseman
Slideshow of Game - Courtesy of Nidge Frazer
A great performance from the side against title favourites Pelican, but performances alone do not win you matches. Linby did enough to deserve at least a draw, created more chances than the home team, but came away with nothing.
Linby started slowly, with Pelican enjoying the early passages of play. Dave Udah whipped a first time shot over the bar and Craig Lear saved well from a Neil Thompson shot from the edge of the area. Pelican took the lead on 29 minutes when from a near post corner, the big centre half Ian Foss wasn’t picked up, and he duly headed home to make it 0-1.
Pelican Goal - Courtesy of Nidge Frazer
That seemed to spark Linby into life and on 32 minutes a good solo run from Nick Davies resulted in his angled shot being spilled by James Johnson, but Ross Cheesman was deemed offside. On 35 minutes Linby equalised. Ross Horton found Ross Cheeseman just inside the Linby half, he in turn laid the ball off to Spencer Goff wide left. A neat one two had Goff scampering down the wing, beating his man for pace he crossed to Cheesman to finish with a first time shot at the near post, 1-1.
Linby Equaliser - Courtesy of Nidge Frazer
On 42 minutes, Cheesman nearly punishes a static Bilborough defence as a long ball from Lear is not dealt and he narrowly lobs wide. Just two minutes later and Conor Hardy hits a rasping shot against the under side of the bar and then Lear saves well from
Danny Blanchards header to keep the score 1-1 at half time.
It was end to end stuff in the second half. Davies' through ball on 55 minutes had the Pelican defence in disarray and Goff's stole in only to see his effort roll inches wide of the post.
On 78 minutes Blanchard scored pelicans second. With the ball on the wide right he hit a hopeful cross into the box that drifted in at the back post.
Linby then laid siege on the home goal. On 80 minutes, Skipper Pete Campbell thought he'd equalised as he appeared to come from behind his marker and latch onto a Goff cross to slot into the bottom corner, but the linesman had his flag up. Two minutes later and Jake Keetley played substitute Kyle Mcdermott in on the right and his shot hit the far post and agonisingly fell just the wrong side of Campbell.
On 84 minutes, a Linby corner was only half cleared to Dave Elson whose shot was clearly handled by a home defender in the area. Astonishingly referee Dave Southern turned away appeals stating that, "he had no chance to get out of the way", despite being 10 yards away from the shot and jumping in front of the effort with his left arm raised. Having seen the penalty given against Wes Morgan on the same day, this was in a different league and a certain stonewall penalty.
On 87 minutes, McDermott was allowed to run at the Pelican defence and his rasping shot from 20 yards thundered back off the bar. Finally in the dying minutes, from another Linby corner, Campbell's header was saved by Johnson. FT 2-1
A spirited performance from Linby that even the home team admitted should have gained them at least a point.
Line-Up: (4-5-1)
Lear/
Robinson, Hargreaves, Horton, Elson/
Davies, Campbell, Ellis, J.Keetley, Goff/
Cheeseman
Subs:
McDermott (for Ellis 55mins)
Logan
Riley
MOM: GOFF
Slideshow of Game - Courtesy of Nidge Frazer
A great performance from the side against title favourites Pelican, but performances alone do not win you matches. Linby did enough to deserve at least a draw, created more chances than the home team, but came away with nothing.
Linby started slowly, with Pelican enjoying the early passages of play. Dave Udah whipped a first time shot over the bar and Craig Lear saved well from a Neil Thompson shot from the edge of the area. Pelican took the lead on 29 minutes when from a near post corner, the big centre half Ian Foss wasn’t picked up, and he duly headed home to make it 0-1.
Pelican Goal - Courtesy of Nidge Frazer
That seemed to spark Linby into life and on 32 minutes a good solo run from Nick Davies resulted in his angled shot being spilled by James Johnson, but Ross Cheesman was deemed offside. On 35 minutes Linby equalised. Ross Horton found Ross Cheeseman just inside the Linby half, he in turn laid the ball off to Spencer Goff wide left. A neat one two had Goff scampering down the wing, beating his man for pace he crossed to Cheesman to finish with a first time shot at the near post, 1-1.
Linby Equaliser - Courtesy of Nidge Frazer
On 42 minutes, Cheesman nearly punishes a static Bilborough defence as a long ball from Lear is not dealt and he narrowly lobs wide. Just two minutes later and Conor Hardy hits a rasping shot against the under side of the bar and then Lear saves well from
Danny Blanchards header to keep the score 1-1 at half time.
It was end to end stuff in the second half. Davies' through ball on 55 minutes had the Pelican defence in disarray and Goff's stole in only to see his effort roll inches wide of the post.
On 78 minutes Blanchard scored pelicans second. With the ball on the wide right he hit a hopeful cross into the box that drifted in at the back post.
Linby then laid siege on the home goal. On 80 minutes, Skipper Pete Campbell thought he'd equalised as he appeared to come from behind his marker and latch onto a Goff cross to slot into the bottom corner, but the linesman had his flag up. Two minutes later and Jake Keetley played substitute Kyle Mcdermott in on the right and his shot hit the far post and agonisingly fell just the wrong side of Campbell.
On 84 minutes, a Linby corner was only half cleared to Dave Elson whose shot was clearly handled by a home defender in the area. Astonishingly referee Dave Southern turned away appeals stating that, "he had no chance to get out of the way", despite being 10 yards away from the shot and jumping in front of the effort with his left arm raised. Having seen the penalty given against Wes Morgan on the same day, this was in a different league and a certain stonewall penalty.
On 87 minutes, McDermott was allowed to run at the Pelican defence and his rasping shot from 20 yards thundered back off the bar. Finally in the dying minutes, from another Linby corner, Campbell's header was saved by Johnson. FT 2-1
A spirited performance from Linby that even the home team admitted should have gained them at least a point.
Line-Up: (4-5-1)
Lear/
Robinson, Hargreaves, Horton, Elson/
Davies, Campbell, Ellis, J.Keetley, Goff/
Cheeseman
Subs:
McDermott (for Ellis 55mins)
Logan
Riley
MOM: GOFF
49 Club Winners
Wednesday 2nd December No 28 Dave Ingram £10
Saturday 5th December No 12 Pop Arnold £25
Linby CW FC 0 Ruddington Village FC 3
Linby's sixth home defeat in 11 games, sent the Linby 'faithful' home moaning again, what with that and the price of a cup of tea at the 'Lane', some may hopefully not come again. Needless to say Linby should never have lost to bottom of the table Ruddington, but they deserved their win, as they out fought Linby and played some neat football at times. They are certainly not as bad as their league position looks.
It all looked so different early on, as Spencer Goff looked dangerous on his home debut. On 2 minutes, he glided past 2 defenders as if they weren’t there and clipped the top of the bar with a 20 yard shot. With Linby seemingly in control disaster struck on 17 minutes. Referee Billy Bingham allowed the game to continue after a late tackle on Jake Keetley and as Ruddington retrieved the ball Luke Foster was allowed to turn and neatly finish into the bottom corner, 0-1.
From then on Linby bossed the rest of the first half. On 20 minutes, Goff's free kick was gathered at the second attempt by Oli Mason, Ruddingtons young keeper. 4 minutes later, a deep corner found Julien Wright at the back post, whose shot hit the side netting. Goffs then sent a free kick to the back post where Dave Elson headed the chance over the bar. On 35 minutes, good work from Nick Davies gave Ross Cheeseman a 50/50 with the keeper. The Linby striker got to the ball first, but put his volley inches wide. HT 0-1
Linby carried on in the same vein second half, pushing Ruddington back, so much so they forced 7 second half corners. On 58 minutes, Cheeseman fed Wright, whose shot was well saved. 2 minutes later, Goffs corner was only half cleared to Dave Elson who drilled it back across the face of goal, but the ball evaded every Linby player in the box. On 71 minutes, Davies' corner finds Ross Horton who heads over the top. On 75 minutes, Cheeseman maybe should have put Wright or Goff in, but the striker took the option of a shot, which again Mason saved.
As Linby committed more and more men forward searching for the illusive equaliser, they were caught twice in the 87th and 88th minutes with classic counter attacking goals from Ricky Banwell and Foster.
To cap a thoughly miserable afternoon off, Davies hits the bar with a shot from 18 yards out, for what would have been only a consolation. FT 0-3
Line-Up: (4-4-2)
Lear/
Horton, Whitehurst, Elson, Dickens/
Davies, Campbell, J. Keetley, Goff/
Cheeseman, Wright
Subs:
Martin (for Keetley 65mins),
Parker (for Cheeseman 76mins),
Robinson (for Horton 83mins)
MOM: GOFF
It all looked so different early on, as Spencer Goff looked dangerous on his home debut. On 2 minutes, he glided past 2 defenders as if they weren’t there and clipped the top of the bar with a 20 yard shot. With Linby seemingly in control disaster struck on 17 minutes. Referee Billy Bingham allowed the game to continue after a late tackle on Jake Keetley and as Ruddington retrieved the ball Luke Foster was allowed to turn and neatly finish into the bottom corner, 0-1.
From then on Linby bossed the rest of the first half. On 20 minutes, Goff's free kick was gathered at the second attempt by Oli Mason, Ruddingtons young keeper. 4 minutes later, a deep corner found Julien Wright at the back post, whose shot hit the side netting. Goffs then sent a free kick to the back post where Dave Elson headed the chance over the bar. On 35 minutes, good work from Nick Davies gave Ross Cheeseman a 50/50 with the keeper. The Linby striker got to the ball first, but put his volley inches wide. HT 0-1
Linby carried on in the same vein second half, pushing Ruddington back, so much so they forced 7 second half corners. On 58 minutes, Cheeseman fed Wright, whose shot was well saved. 2 minutes later, Goffs corner was only half cleared to Dave Elson who drilled it back across the face of goal, but the ball evaded every Linby player in the box. On 71 minutes, Davies' corner finds Ross Horton who heads over the top. On 75 minutes, Cheeseman maybe should have put Wright or Goff in, but the striker took the option of a shot, which again Mason saved.
As Linby committed more and more men forward searching for the illusive equaliser, they were caught twice in the 87th and 88th minutes with classic counter attacking goals from Ricky Banwell and Foster.
To cap a thoughly miserable afternoon off, Davies hits the bar with a shot from 18 yards out, for what would have been only a consolation. FT 0-3
Line-Up: (4-4-2)
Lear/
Horton, Whitehurst, Elson, Dickens/
Davies, Campbell, J. Keetley, Goff/
Cheeseman, Wright
Subs:
Martin (for Keetley 65mins),
Parker (for Cheeseman 76mins),
Robinson (for Horton 83mins)
MOM: GOFF
Teammates with Pete Campbell
This week it’s the turn of 1st Team skipper Pete Campbell to dish the dirt.
Position: Central Midfield
Best Trainer: Dave Elson. Usually there week in week out and probably one of the fittest at the club.
Worst Trainer: Too many to mention. Shame Matt Balm is injured as his ability to do training routines was hilarious.
Most Skillful: Nick Davies, although Simon Martin does a mean nutmeg.
Least Skillful: Craig Lear. There’s a reason he’s a goalkeeper.
Fastest: Julien Wright, must be his ‘frogs legs’.
Slowest: Dave Elson and his wide turning circle.
The Joker: Simon Martin and his ‘Sid James’ laugh. Dale Raynor’s mum jokes always raised a smile.
Most Intelligent: Only one person at the club with more than one degree so that’ll be me.
Least Intelligent: Has to be Dicko. Not only does he wear flip-flops year round he once shouted for offside from a throw-in.
Best Dress Sense: Robbo. No-one else could carry off that hunting jacket, Dicko certainly can’t.
Worst Dress Sense: Screech would probably say me after last years Xmas night out. Has to be Dicko though and his flip flops and Matt a close second for those awful pants.
Who's the longest in the shower: Not many for this category as most are dirty buggers who don’t shower. You’ll probably need to ask James ‘Fingers’ Logan though for the definitive answer.
Position: Central Midfield
Best Trainer: Dave Elson. Usually there week in week out and probably one of the fittest at the club.
Worst Trainer: Too many to mention. Shame Matt Balm is injured as his ability to do training routines was hilarious.
Most Skillful: Nick Davies, although Simon Martin does a mean nutmeg.
Least Skillful: Craig Lear. There’s a reason he’s a goalkeeper.
Fastest: Julien Wright, must be his ‘frogs legs’.
Slowest: Dave Elson and his wide turning circle.
The Joker: Simon Martin and his ‘Sid James’ laugh. Dale Raynor’s mum jokes always raised a smile.
Most Intelligent: Only one person at the club with more than one degree so that’ll be me.
Least Intelligent: Has to be Dicko. Not only does he wear flip-flops year round he once shouted for offside from a throw-in.
Best Dress Sense: Robbo. No-one else could carry off that hunting jacket, Dicko certainly can’t.
Worst Dress Sense: Screech would probably say me after last years Xmas night out. Has to be Dicko though and his flip flops and Matt a close second for those awful pants.
Who's the longest in the shower: Not many for this category as most are dirty buggers who don’t shower. You’ll probably need to ask James ‘Fingers’ Logan though for the definitive answer.
Nottinghamshire FC 3 Linby CW FC Res 1
J.Hargreaves
It looked a tough game at table toppers Nottinghamshire, who won at Church Lane on the opening day of the season 5-1, but Linby Reserves have improved Considerably since then.
Linby started well and on 10 minutes, Johnny Scott's cross found Paul Randle, whose header was well saved by the Notts custodian.
Linby then gave a penalty away as Rich Howell was deemed to have handled the ball, but Marcus Denton put his spot kick wide.
Notts took the lead on 44 minutes, as a deflected shot beat keeper Glenn Guyatt. HT 1-0
Linby thought they'd equalised on 65 minutes, when sub Jamie Hargreaves' cross was flicked on by Phil Riley and Scott headed home. There looked nothing wrong with the goal, but the home linesman had it disallowed for offside. As Linby pressed for an equaliser, Notts hit on the counter attack to make it 2-0, through Daryl Rose.
Linby got a goal back on 68 minutes. Aaron Ingram played a good ball to Hargreaves, who smashed into the bottm corner, 1-2.
Linby thought they'd levelled the scores when Scott headed in, but again the home linesmans flag went up and the goal was disallowed. As Linby searched for that illusive equaliser, Notts scored another on the break, as Rose hit his hat trick. FT 3-1
Line-Up: (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Towle, Ellis, Logan/
Randle, Howell, Endy, Riley/
Ingram Scott
Subs:
Hargreaves (for Randle 60mins),
Wooley (for Logan 71mins)
Duffin
Walters
Whittle
MOM: INGRAM
It looked a tough game at table toppers Nottinghamshire, who won at Church Lane on the opening day of the season 5-1, but Linby Reserves have improved Considerably since then.
Linby started well and on 10 minutes, Johnny Scott's cross found Paul Randle, whose header was well saved by the Notts custodian.
Linby then gave a penalty away as Rich Howell was deemed to have handled the ball, but Marcus Denton put his spot kick wide.
Notts took the lead on 44 minutes, as a deflected shot beat keeper Glenn Guyatt. HT 1-0
Linby thought they'd equalised on 65 minutes, when sub Jamie Hargreaves' cross was flicked on by Phil Riley and Scott headed home. There looked nothing wrong with the goal, but the home linesman had it disallowed for offside. As Linby pressed for an equaliser, Notts hit on the counter attack to make it 2-0, through Daryl Rose.
Linby got a goal back on 68 minutes. Aaron Ingram played a good ball to Hargreaves, who smashed into the bottm corner, 1-2.
Linby thought they'd levelled the scores when Scott headed in, but again the home linesmans flag went up and the goal was disallowed. As Linby searched for that illusive equaliser, Notts scored another on the break, as Rose hit his hat trick. FT 3-1
Line-Up: (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Towle, Ellis, Logan/
Randle, Howell, Endy, Riley/
Ingram Scott
Subs:
Hargreaves (for Randle 60mins),
Wooley (for Logan 71mins)
Duffin
Walters
Whittle
MOM: INGRAM
49 Club Winners
Wednesday 25th November No 44 Ross Cheeseman £10
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Wright for England
Linby's current top goalscorer Julien Wright has been picked in the England Universities Squad following a succesful trial last Sunday. Missing from last weekend's 4-1 victory away at Attenborough due to the trial, Julien impressed the selectors and has been duly selected in the squad. Julien is on the all time goalscorers list on the NSL and boasts the best goal to game ratio in the NSL. This season he is continiung that record with 10 goals from 11 games. Well done Ju from all at Linby CW FC.
Attenborough FC 1 Linby CW FC 4
R.Cheeseman, S.Goff, N.Davies, M.Whitehurst
Linby bounced back from two defeats to pick up three valuable away points at a sodden Attenborough F.C.
One enforced change to the line up that put up a brave fight against top of the league Clifton the week before, Kyle McDermott away on family duties being replaced by new signing Spencer Goff. Ross Cheeseman continued up front with Julien Wright absent due to trials for England University.
Attenborough started the brightest including a long range effort from Steve Oldham that just clipped the outside of the post. After 10 minutes Linby sprang into life, racing into a 2-0 lead. First Cheeseman nipped in following an aerial challenge by Goff to get behind the Boro' defence and lob over the stranded home keeper from 20 yards. Next a pass from Campbell found new boy Spencer Goff, who had ventured in from his left wing berth, to dispatch a 20 yard right foot effort into the bottom corner. Just as you were thinking Linby might kick on and dominate boro were back in it with a goal by Oldham from the penalty spot after Pete Campbell was adjudged to have up-ended a boro player just inside the box. Linby never settled for the remainder of the half with Attenborough looking the more likely team to find the net. Oldham, who was causing numerous problems, was unlucky not to equalise when leaving both Horton and Elson in his wake dragged his shot agonisingly wide. HT 2-1
The next goal was going to be crucial and with a change of boots or two at half-time Linby defended much better and started to keep the passing shorter which suited us. A nice passing involving Goff, Whitehust, Campbell and Cheeseman finally found Davies away on goal, with options to square, he fired home at the near post to give us some breathing space. So we thought. Within a few minutes Boro were awarded their 2nd penalty of the game. A boro tactic, of landing their corners on top of the keeper with their big guys attacking it, paid dividends when Linby keeper Lear pushed out at Constable. Oldham stepped up again and again placed it to the keepers bottom left, this time Lear produced a fantastic save from not a bad penalty. That took the life out of Attenborough and it was only a matter of time before Linby picked them off, which substitute Whitehurst did, finishing coolly when one on one. FT 4-1
A deserved win, flattered by the score line but clinical finishing proved to be the big difference. Nice for once to have a full and strong bench which can make all difference. Simon martin replaced after an hour so not to aggravate some nagging strains shows this. But after 3 departures from lads thinking they're too good for the bench lets keep this up and realise no team of 11 players will ever get anywhere!
Mom picked by the opposition went to Dave Elson, not a bad shout but for me just edged by Nick Davies, who in the last two weeks has rediscovered the recipe that made him such a success when he returned last season. Put the work and effort in, play with a smile and the rest takes care of itself.
Line-Up: (4-4-1-1)
Lear/
Hardy, Horton, Elson, Dickens/
Davies, Keetley, Campbell, Goff/
Martin/
Cheeseman
Subs:
Whitehurst (for Martin 60)
Robinson (for Cheesman 78)
Ebanks (for Horton 80)
MOM: Davies
Linby bounced back from two defeats to pick up three valuable away points at a sodden Attenborough F.C.
One enforced change to the line up that put up a brave fight against top of the league Clifton the week before, Kyle McDermott away on family duties being replaced by new signing Spencer Goff. Ross Cheeseman continued up front with Julien Wright absent due to trials for England University.
Attenborough started the brightest including a long range effort from Steve Oldham that just clipped the outside of the post. After 10 minutes Linby sprang into life, racing into a 2-0 lead. First Cheeseman nipped in following an aerial challenge by Goff to get behind the Boro' defence and lob over the stranded home keeper from 20 yards. Next a pass from Campbell found new boy Spencer Goff, who had ventured in from his left wing berth, to dispatch a 20 yard right foot effort into the bottom corner. Just as you were thinking Linby might kick on and dominate boro were back in it with a goal by Oldham from the penalty spot after Pete Campbell was adjudged to have up-ended a boro player just inside the box. Linby never settled for the remainder of the half with Attenborough looking the more likely team to find the net. Oldham, who was causing numerous problems, was unlucky not to equalise when leaving both Horton and Elson in his wake dragged his shot agonisingly wide. HT 2-1
The next goal was going to be crucial and with a change of boots or two at half-time Linby defended much better and started to keep the passing shorter which suited us. A nice passing involving Goff, Whitehust, Campbell and Cheeseman finally found Davies away on goal, with options to square, he fired home at the near post to give us some breathing space. So we thought. Within a few minutes Boro were awarded their 2nd penalty of the game. A boro tactic, of landing their corners on top of the keeper with their big guys attacking it, paid dividends when Linby keeper Lear pushed out at Constable. Oldham stepped up again and again placed it to the keepers bottom left, this time Lear produced a fantastic save from not a bad penalty. That took the life out of Attenborough and it was only a matter of time before Linby picked them off, which substitute Whitehurst did, finishing coolly when one on one. FT 4-1
A deserved win, flattered by the score line but clinical finishing proved to be the big difference. Nice for once to have a full and strong bench which can make all difference. Simon martin replaced after an hour so not to aggravate some nagging strains shows this. But after 3 departures from lads thinking they're too good for the bench lets keep this up and realise no team of 11 players will ever get anywhere!
Mom picked by the opposition went to Dave Elson, not a bad shout but for me just edged by Nick Davies, who in the last two weeks has rediscovered the recipe that made him such a success when he returned last season. Put the work and effort in, play with a smile and the rest takes care of itself.
Line-Up: (4-4-1-1)
Lear/
Hardy, Horton, Elson, Dickens/
Davies, Keetley, Campbell, Goff/
Martin/
Cheeseman
Subs:
Whitehurst (for Martin 60)
Robinson (for Cheesman 78)
Ebanks (for Horton 80)
MOM: Davies
Linby CW FC Res 0 Bulwell FC Res 1
It was agony for Linby Reserves as their 4 match winning streak came to an end as they were defeated by Bulwell Reserves 1-0. It was made even worse in that Bulwell scored their winning goal just 5 minutes from the end of an enthralling local derby, in which Linby deserved a point.
Bulwell started strongly, with the Spencer brothers, Daniel and Darren pulling most of the strings. Linby's nervous start to the game had them on the backfoot and twice in the opening exchanges they had to be grateful to Glenn Guyatt, who made two good saves to deny the bulwell dangerman Courtney Hastings. Linby slowly began to get a foot hold in the game and the pacy Mitchell Duffin was at the heart of everything good. As the First half ended goalless, words and handbags were exchanged by James “Fingers” Logan and some of his Bulwelian neighbours as the players left the pitch.
Linby were better in the second half and had the chances to take the lead. On 58 minutes, good work by Duffin and Tom Walters ended with Johnny Scott having his point blank header brilliantly saved by John Hames. On 65 minutes, Scott thought he'd scored when his lob beat Hames, but Jay Milbourne managed to get back to volley the ball off the line. As tired legs started to come into effect, chances came and went at both ends. Guyatt saved a Hastings shot and Duffin was just wide at the other end. The killer goal came in the 85th minute, as Daniel Spencer finished well at the far post to beat Guyatt, for only the second goal against him in 4 matches.
It was certainly better from Linby than the 5-1 thrashing they took away at Bulwell.
Line-Up:
Guyatt/
Peel, Ellis, Towle, Riley/
Walters, Howell, Ingram, Start/
Scott, Duffin
Subs:
Logan (for Riley 26mins)
Hamilton (for Walters 66mins)
MOM: DUFFIN
Bulwell started strongly, with the Spencer brothers, Daniel and Darren pulling most of the strings. Linby's nervous start to the game had them on the backfoot and twice in the opening exchanges they had to be grateful to Glenn Guyatt, who made two good saves to deny the bulwell dangerman Courtney Hastings. Linby slowly began to get a foot hold in the game and the pacy Mitchell Duffin was at the heart of everything good. As the First half ended goalless, words and handbags were exchanged by James “Fingers” Logan and some of his Bulwelian neighbours as the players left the pitch.
Linby were better in the second half and had the chances to take the lead. On 58 minutes, good work by Duffin and Tom Walters ended with Johnny Scott having his point blank header brilliantly saved by John Hames. On 65 minutes, Scott thought he'd scored when his lob beat Hames, but Jay Milbourne managed to get back to volley the ball off the line. As tired legs started to come into effect, chances came and went at both ends. Guyatt saved a Hastings shot and Duffin was just wide at the other end. The killer goal came in the 85th minute, as Daniel Spencer finished well at the far post to beat Guyatt, for only the second goal against him in 4 matches.
It was certainly better from Linby than the 5-1 thrashing they took away at Bulwell.
Line-Up:
Guyatt/
Peel, Ellis, Towle, Riley/
Walters, Howell, Ingram, Start/
Scott, Duffin
Subs:
Logan (for Riley 26mins)
Hamilton (for Walters 66mins)
MOM: DUFFIN
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NSL Cup Draws
Tough cup draws for both sides when they came out of the hat at Wednesday's League Meeting. The 1st XI travel to Basford on the 16th January and the Reserves play Awsworth Villa Reserves at home a week later.
Groundhopper's View on the Game
A Groundhopper's view on our ground and game against Clifton.
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Linby CW FC 1 Clifton FC 3
K.McDermott
Linby deserved at least a draw from this full blooded encounter against the new leaders of the NSL Senior Division, in front of a good sized crowd, estimated at 100.
The first half was a goalless, very tight affair, the two most chances of note being on 14 minutes, when a good Linby move ended with Nick Davies bringing a good save out of John Marriott in Clifton's Goal. Danny Gunn then had a golden opportunity to fire Clifton into the lead on 20 minutes, but he fired wide.
It was the second half which brought on the drama. On 50 minutes home custodian Craig Lear saved well from a quickly taken Michael Evans free kick, but it was Linby who took the lead 8 minutes later. A swift break saw Davies pick out striker Ross Cheeseman who's shot was saved by Marriott. Clifton skipper Mike Holtham looked as if he had the loose ball under control, but under pressure from Cheesman he slipped and was robbed by the livewire Kyle McDernott, who fired home from the acutest of angles, 1-0.
The turning point of the match came in the 68th minute, when Jake Keetley was deemed to have brought down the theatrically diving Michael Evans in the Linby box. The Referee pointed to the spot and the same player stepped up to send Lear the wrong way and level the scores.
After Lear had palmed a cross onto his own bar, a Linby counter attack involving substitute Ash Keetley and McDermott saw Davies cross for Cheeseman, whose back post volley was wide of the mark.
If anything the strength of the Clifton bench had the final say in an enthralling match, as Sub Ashley Way finished superbly at the far post in the 86th minute after a sweeping Clifton counter attack.
Linby didn’t deserve a third goal against them in stoppage time as they pushed forward for an equaliser. Karl Mitchell slotting home well as Linby committed men forward.
Linby pushed an excellent Clifton side to the wire, but can't dwell on what could have been. Ross Cheesemans “second” first team debut, was superb, and shows how much he has progressed since his first spell at Linby.
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Hardy, Horton, Elson, Dickens/
Davies, J.Keetley, Campbell, McDermott/
Martin, Cheeseman
Subs:
A.Keetley (for Elson 63mins)
Walters
Ebanks
MOM: MCDERMOTT
Linby deserved at least a draw from this full blooded encounter against the new leaders of the NSL Senior Division, in front of a good sized crowd, estimated at 100.
The first half was a goalless, very tight affair, the two most chances of note being on 14 minutes, when a good Linby move ended with Nick Davies bringing a good save out of John Marriott in Clifton's Goal. Danny Gunn then had a golden opportunity to fire Clifton into the lead on 20 minutes, but he fired wide.
It was the second half which brought on the drama. On 50 minutes home custodian Craig Lear saved well from a quickly taken Michael Evans free kick, but it was Linby who took the lead 8 minutes later. A swift break saw Davies pick out striker Ross Cheeseman who's shot was saved by Marriott. Clifton skipper Mike Holtham looked as if he had the loose ball under control, but under pressure from Cheesman he slipped and was robbed by the livewire Kyle McDernott, who fired home from the acutest of angles, 1-0.
The turning point of the match came in the 68th minute, when Jake Keetley was deemed to have brought down the theatrically diving Michael Evans in the Linby box. The Referee pointed to the spot and the same player stepped up to send Lear the wrong way and level the scores.
After Lear had palmed a cross onto his own bar, a Linby counter attack involving substitute Ash Keetley and McDermott saw Davies cross for Cheeseman, whose back post volley was wide of the mark.
If anything the strength of the Clifton bench had the final say in an enthralling match, as Sub Ashley Way finished superbly at the far post in the 86th minute after a sweeping Clifton counter attack.
Linby didn’t deserve a third goal against them in stoppage time as they pushed forward for an equaliser. Karl Mitchell slotting home well as Linby committed men forward.
Linby pushed an excellent Clifton side to the wire, but can't dwell on what could have been. Ross Cheesemans “second” first team debut, was superb, and shows how much he has progressed since his first spell at Linby.
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Hardy, Horton, Elson, Dickens/
Davies, J.Keetley, Campbell, McDermott/
Martin, Cheeseman
Subs:
A.Keetley (for Elson 63mins)
Walters
Ebanks
MOM: MCDERMOTT
Bilborough Town 0 Linby CW FC Res 4
J.Scott(2), M.Duffin, P.Randle
The Reserves chalked up their 4th win on the trot and their first double of the season at Bilborough's new home ground, TVR. The win was even sweter with 6 men missing for various reasons, First team call ups, working, holidays, etc.
A solid defensive display was the bedrock of this win, with two first half goals from Johnny Scott, the difference at the break.
A superb chip from Mitch Duffin on 65 minutes was the pick of the goals.
The scoring was rounded off by Paul Randle, with his first goal for the club.
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Ellis, Towle, Logan/
Randle, Riley, Howell, Start/
Duffin, Scott
MOM: DUFFIN
The Reserves chalked up their 4th win on the trot and their first double of the season at Bilborough's new home ground, TVR. The win was even sweter with 6 men missing for various reasons, First team call ups, working, holidays, etc.
A solid defensive display was the bedrock of this win, with two first half goals from Johnny Scott, the difference at the break.
A superb chip from Mitch Duffin on 65 minutes was the pick of the goals.
The scoring was rounded off by Paul Randle, with his first goal for the club.
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Ellis, Towle, Logan/
Randle, Riley, Howell, Start/
Duffin, Scott
MOM: DUFFIN
Teammates with Jake Keetley
This week it’s the turn of tigerish central midfielder Jake Keetley to dish the dirt on his team mates.
Position: Central Midfield
Best Trainer: Els or Pete Campbell. The oldens seem to enjoy training to keep fit
Worst Trainer: Could be a lot cause numbers are poor, but got to go with Fingers
Most Skillful: Jonty Bradshaw or Nick Davies
Least Skillful: Clint Dancer
Fastest: James ‘Fingers’ Logan
Slowest: Julien ‘Frogs Legs’ Wright
The Joker: Simon Martin
Most Intelligent: Can’t be anyone from Hucknall so go to go to Robbo or Pete
Least Intelligent: Everyone from Hucknall
Best Dress Sense: Matt Keetley and Jake Keetley (great taste in shorts)
Worst Dress Sense: Easily Jonty
Who's the longest in the shower: That would be me unless Fingers is cock watching!
Position: Central Midfield
Best Trainer: Els or Pete Campbell. The oldens seem to enjoy training to keep fit
Worst Trainer: Could be a lot cause numbers are poor, but got to go with Fingers
Most Skillful: Jonty Bradshaw or Nick Davies
Least Skillful: Clint Dancer
Fastest: James ‘Fingers’ Logan
Slowest: Julien ‘Frogs Legs’ Wright
The Joker: Simon Martin
Most Intelligent: Can’t be anyone from Hucknall so go to go to Robbo or Pete
Least Intelligent: Everyone from Hucknall
Best Dress Sense: Matt Keetley and Jake Keetley (great taste in shorts)
Worst Dress Sense: Easily Jonty
Who's the longest in the shower: That would be me unless Fingers is cock watching!
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Wednesday 11th November no 29 Sue Ward £10
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Keyworth United 4 Linby CW FC 1
J.Wright
With just one defeat in five league outings and a 5-0 mauling of Magdala Amateurs the previous week, confidence in the Linby camp was high. Intent on seeking revenge for the 3-1 defeat inflicted on them at Church Lane, Linby started the brighter. Julien Wright was causing the Keyworth back line numerous problems with his pace and movement, but on a couple of occasions he lacked the killer finish.
Against the run of play, Keyworth took the lead. A diagonal ball over the top caused confusion between Ross Horton and Craig Lear, as they hesitated, Matt Webster stole in to round Lear and tap into an empty net. Keyworth should have gone two up shortly after, but for an air shot by the Keyworth left back when well placed.
After a couple of half chances for Horton and Wright, Keyworth made it two. Another ball over the top found the Linby back line square and Dan Collison smashed the ball past a helpless Craig Lear.
Undeterred Linby tried to mount a fight back. Firstly Julien Wright and Pete Campbell combined well, before Campbell shot narrowly past an upright. Campbell then fed Wright down the inside right channel and he drew the ‘keeper before slipping the ball across goal to an unrushing Nick Davies whose effort was blocked on the line. On the stroke of half time Linby got a lifeline. Julien Wright wriggled free from two challenges before being brought down in the box for a penalty. Wright stepped up and sent Ball the wrong way to reduce the arrears and notch his 10th goal in 11 matches. HT 2-1
The second half was pretty much a replica of the first. Linby huffed and puffed but Keyworth had the killer instinct. Linby tried to reduce the arrears, but the final ball into the box was found lacking. In form striker Webster added to his first half strike when flicking on a deep free kick into the bottom corner of the net despite his diminutive size. Keyworth put the game to bed with 10 minutes remaining, when a quick break down the Keyworth right found Collison at the far post. Craig Lear somehow managed to claw the ball away from goal, but Collison was alive to the rebound and smashed the ball home from an acute angle. FT 4-1
Line-Up (4-5-1)
Lear/
Dickens, Horton, Elson, Hardy/
Parker, J.Keetley, Campbell, Martin, Davies/
Wright
Subs:
Whitehurst (for Parker 35mins)
A.Keetley (for Martin 75mins)
Ebanks (for Dickens 80mins)
Logan
Hamilton
MOM: Hardy
With just one defeat in five league outings and a 5-0 mauling of Magdala Amateurs the previous week, confidence in the Linby camp was high. Intent on seeking revenge for the 3-1 defeat inflicted on them at Church Lane, Linby started the brighter. Julien Wright was causing the Keyworth back line numerous problems with his pace and movement, but on a couple of occasions he lacked the killer finish.
Against the run of play, Keyworth took the lead. A diagonal ball over the top caused confusion between Ross Horton and Craig Lear, as they hesitated, Matt Webster stole in to round Lear and tap into an empty net. Keyworth should have gone two up shortly after, but for an air shot by the Keyworth left back when well placed.
After a couple of half chances for Horton and Wright, Keyworth made it two. Another ball over the top found the Linby back line square and Dan Collison smashed the ball past a helpless Craig Lear.
Undeterred Linby tried to mount a fight back. Firstly Julien Wright and Pete Campbell combined well, before Campbell shot narrowly past an upright. Campbell then fed Wright down the inside right channel and he drew the ‘keeper before slipping the ball across goal to an unrushing Nick Davies whose effort was blocked on the line. On the stroke of half time Linby got a lifeline. Julien Wright wriggled free from two challenges before being brought down in the box for a penalty. Wright stepped up and sent Ball the wrong way to reduce the arrears and notch his 10th goal in 11 matches. HT 2-1
The second half was pretty much a replica of the first. Linby huffed and puffed but Keyworth had the killer instinct. Linby tried to reduce the arrears, but the final ball into the box was found lacking. In form striker Webster added to his first half strike when flicking on a deep free kick into the bottom corner of the net despite his diminutive size. Keyworth put the game to bed with 10 minutes remaining, when a quick break down the Keyworth right found Collison at the far post. Craig Lear somehow managed to claw the ball away from goal, but Collison was alive to the rebound and smashed the ball home from an acute angle. FT 4-1
Line-Up (4-5-1)
Lear/
Dickens, Horton, Elson, Hardy/
Parker, J.Keetley, Campbell, Martin, Davies/
Wright
Subs:
Whitehurst (for Parker 35mins)
A.Keetley (for Martin 75mins)
Ebanks (for Dickens 80mins)
Logan
Hamilton
MOM: Hardy
Linby CW FC Reserves 6 Caribbean Cavaliers Reserves 1
R.Cheeseman(3), J.Scott, P.Riley
3 wins on the trot, 15 goals and another 6 goals scored, as Ross Cheeseman fires his second hat trick in just his second game back.
It only took 10 minutes to open the scoring. Richard Howell's free kick picked out Johnny Scott, whose header was well saved by the keeper, but Cheeseman was on hand to drill in the rebound, 1-0.
As Linby took their foot of the pedal, Cavaliers enjoyed their best period of the match. Ryan Martt and Blessing Mayowa were both guilty of glaring misses.
After 30 minutes, it was 2-0. Scott's cross from the right was “lost” by the 'keeper and nestled in the back of the net via the post.
44 minutes and 3-0. Scott and Mitch Duffin combine to set Cheeseman up for his second goal. HT 3-0
Linby made it 4-0 on 65 minutes, as Arron Ingram finished off a neat move involving Tom Walters and Daryl Wooley.
On 67 minutes Ross Cheeseman seizes onto a poor ball from Cavaliers left back and slots neatly into the corner to make it 5-0 and his second hat-trick in 2 weeks.
Linby ease off and on 87 minutes are punished when Cavaliers snatch a consolation goal as Clory Olunomo heads in at the far post.
The goal of the game comes on 90 minutes. Left back Phil Riley bursts through 2 challenges and hits a screaming 30 yarder into the top corner, 'keeper never smelt it. FT 6-1
Line-Up:
Guyatt/
Peel, Ellis, Towle, Riley/
Duffin, Howell, Ingram, Wooley/
Scott, Cheeseman
Subs:
Walters (for Duffin 60mins),
Whittle (for Wooley 65mins),
Randle (for Cheeseman 74mins)
MOM: CHEESEMAN
3 wins on the trot, 15 goals and another 6 goals scored, as Ross Cheeseman fires his second hat trick in just his second game back.
It only took 10 minutes to open the scoring. Richard Howell's free kick picked out Johnny Scott, whose header was well saved by the keeper, but Cheeseman was on hand to drill in the rebound, 1-0.
As Linby took their foot of the pedal, Cavaliers enjoyed their best period of the match. Ryan Martt and Blessing Mayowa were both guilty of glaring misses.
After 30 minutes, it was 2-0. Scott's cross from the right was “lost” by the 'keeper and nestled in the back of the net via the post.
44 minutes and 3-0. Scott and Mitch Duffin combine to set Cheeseman up for his second goal. HT 3-0
Linby made it 4-0 on 65 minutes, as Arron Ingram finished off a neat move involving Tom Walters and Daryl Wooley.
On 67 minutes Ross Cheeseman seizes onto a poor ball from Cavaliers left back and slots neatly into the corner to make it 5-0 and his second hat-trick in 2 weeks.
Linby ease off and on 87 minutes are punished when Cavaliers snatch a consolation goal as Clory Olunomo heads in at the far post.
The goal of the game comes on 90 minutes. Left back Phil Riley bursts through 2 challenges and hits a screaming 30 yarder into the top corner, 'keeper never smelt it. FT 6-1
Line-Up:
Guyatt/
Peel, Ellis, Towle, Riley/
Duffin, Howell, Ingram, Wooley/
Scott, Cheeseman
Subs:
Walters (for Duffin 60mins),
Whittle (for Wooley 65mins),
Randle (for Cheeseman 74mins)
MOM: CHEESEMAN
Magdala Amateurs 0 Linby CW FC 5
P.Campbell(3), J.Wright, D.Dickens
Linby's biggest win of the season sees them climb to the heady heights of 7th in the table.
Despite how the score line may suggest, Magdala started the better side with more purpose and bite and had Linby on the backfoot for a good 20 minutes. Linby took the lead midway through the half, capitalising on their first corner of the match. Nick Davies swung the ball into the near post and the 'Dala defence failed to pick up Pete Campbell whose close range header crept over the line.
Magdala stormed back, forcing two excellent saves out of craig Lear. Firstly, on 25 minutes he tips a Danny Bentley free kick over the bar, then a minute later makes a good save to deny Steve Hillier.
Nick Davies then fires in 2 good efforts, the first a well contructed move of one touch passes sees a venomous shot well saved by Dan Burke and the second flashes just inches over the bar.
On 35 minutes, the move of the match sees Linby go two to the good. Julien Wright starts and finishes the move, as he lays of a pass from Dave Hardy to Pete Campbell who finds Simon Martin. Martin sprays the ball wide to Darren Dickens on the right who fires the ball across goal for Wright to have the simplest of tap-ins. HT 2-0
The second half started similar to the first with Magdala's Bentley forcing another good save out of Craig Lear in the Linby goal. On 56 minutes, Linby make it 3-0. Darren Dickens raiding down the right crosses for Jake Keetley who lays the ball off to Pete Campbell to send a first time volley in off the post and past a motionless Dan Burke in the 'Dala goal.
Two minutes later and a rush of blood to the head of Magdala captain Rob Powell sees the game over as a contest. After two crunching tackles, Powell throws his head at Jake Keetley and Referee Chris Ward sends him for an early bath, much to the annoyance of Magdala Coach Steve Thompson who is also sent from the touchline.
On 64 minutes, Dickens and Wright combine well down the right and despite being tripped Wright somehow manages to lay the ball off to Pete Campbell who fires low into the corner to complete his first hat-trick for the club.
5 minutes later and Linby are 5 up. Follwing a fast break from a Magdala corner, a searching cross from the left by Nick Davies finds Darren Dickens at the far post who heads home for his first of the season.
The Linby management rang the changes bringing off Hardy, Davies and Keetley. allowing Morgan Whitehurst to make his debut. Yet more chances came and went as Campbell was denied a 4th by the legs of Burke following good work from Dickens and Ash Keetley and the same player later unselfishly squared the ball to Simon Martin who fired over.
You know its not your day when Hillier hits an almost unstoppable shot which polaxes the brave Ross Horton on the line. FT 0-5
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Hargreaves, Horton, Elson, Hardy/
J.Keetley, Martin, Campbell, Davies/
Wright, Dickens.
Subs:
Whitehurst (for Hardy 68mins),
A.Keetley (for Davies 70mins),
Thompson (for J.Keetley 72mins)
MOM: CAMPBELL
Linby's biggest win of the season sees them climb to the heady heights of 7th in the table.
Despite how the score line may suggest, Magdala started the better side with more purpose and bite and had Linby on the backfoot for a good 20 minutes. Linby took the lead midway through the half, capitalising on their first corner of the match. Nick Davies swung the ball into the near post and the 'Dala defence failed to pick up Pete Campbell whose close range header crept over the line.
Magdala stormed back, forcing two excellent saves out of craig Lear. Firstly, on 25 minutes he tips a Danny Bentley free kick over the bar, then a minute later makes a good save to deny Steve Hillier.
Nick Davies then fires in 2 good efforts, the first a well contructed move of one touch passes sees a venomous shot well saved by Dan Burke and the second flashes just inches over the bar.
On 35 minutes, the move of the match sees Linby go two to the good. Julien Wright starts and finishes the move, as he lays of a pass from Dave Hardy to Pete Campbell who finds Simon Martin. Martin sprays the ball wide to Darren Dickens on the right who fires the ball across goal for Wright to have the simplest of tap-ins. HT 2-0
The second half started similar to the first with Magdala's Bentley forcing another good save out of Craig Lear in the Linby goal. On 56 minutes, Linby make it 3-0. Darren Dickens raiding down the right crosses for Jake Keetley who lays the ball off to Pete Campbell to send a first time volley in off the post and past a motionless Dan Burke in the 'Dala goal.
Two minutes later and a rush of blood to the head of Magdala captain Rob Powell sees the game over as a contest. After two crunching tackles, Powell throws his head at Jake Keetley and Referee Chris Ward sends him for an early bath, much to the annoyance of Magdala Coach Steve Thompson who is also sent from the touchline.
On 64 minutes, Dickens and Wright combine well down the right and despite being tripped Wright somehow manages to lay the ball off to Pete Campbell who fires low into the corner to complete his first hat-trick for the club.
5 minutes later and Linby are 5 up. Follwing a fast break from a Magdala corner, a searching cross from the left by Nick Davies finds Darren Dickens at the far post who heads home for his first of the season.
The Linby management rang the changes bringing off Hardy, Davies and Keetley. allowing Morgan Whitehurst to make his debut. Yet more chances came and went as Campbell was denied a 4th by the legs of Burke following good work from Dickens and Ash Keetley and the same player later unselfishly squared the ball to Simon Martin who fired over.
You know its not your day when Hillier hits an almost unstoppable shot which polaxes the brave Ross Horton on the line. FT 0-5
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Hargreaves, Horton, Elson, Hardy/
J.Keetley, Martin, Campbell, Davies/
Wright, Dickens.
Subs:
Whitehurst (for Hardy 68mins),
A.Keetley (for Davies 70mins),
Thompson (for J.Keetley 72mins)
MOM: CAMPBELL
Club News - Ade Ward's ban lifted / Pop up to usual tricks
Ground Maintenance Manager Dave Elson would like to announce that Secretary Ade Ward's ban on machinery at Church Lane has been lifted . On Friday 30th October, Kez Dean led a three man team, including Ward and Elson, to cut and mark all 3 pitches out. Ward spent 3 hours on the small sit on mower and didn’t manage to break it, or fill it with the wrong petrol. Elson added, “ Don’t be shy lads, volunteers are always wanted for ground maintenance tasks at Church Lane.” If interested in helping out, please see one of the Committee.
It was good to see Chairman Alan 'Pop' Arnold back in action on Saturday. After Pop's pie throwing antics at Newark the other week, he decided to eat them on Saturday at the Roko. Before the game he popped into the health club for a quick cup of tea, only to find to his horror That the girl on the desk asked him to “sign in” and that they didn’t do tea! Well done Pop, good to see you on form again.
It was good to see Chairman Alan 'Pop' Arnold back in action on Saturday. After Pop's pie throwing antics at Newark the other week, he decided to eat them on Saturday at the Roko. Before the game he popped into the health club for a quick cup of tea, only to find to his horror That the girl on the desk asked him to “sign in” and that they didn’t do tea! Well done Pop, good to see you on form again.
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Wednesday 21st October no 20 Clint Dancer £10
Saturday 24th October no 3 Jonny Scott £25
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Saturday 31st October no 49 TOGGS £25
Sandhurst Reserves 0 Linby CW FC Reserves 6
R.Cheeseman(3), M.Duffin, A.Ingram, J.Scott
A hat-trick for Ross Cheeseman on his return to the club saw Linby Colliery Reserves climb to 9th in the table.
Linby stormed into a four goal lead after only 25 minutes, with the first coming after only 4 minutes. Aaron Ingram's free kick was spilt by the home 'keeper and Cheeseman snaffled up the loose ball to score, 1-0.
With just 10 minutes on the clock it's 2-0. Richard Howell's beautifully weighted through ball to Cheeseman is laid off to Ingram who smashes home from 18 yards.
4 minutes later and it's 3. Ingram's through ball, finds Johnny Scott who bravely goes in with the home keeper and squeezes the ball home.
On 25 minutes, Mitch Duffin scores a superb solo goal as he beats 2 defenders and rounds the 'keeper to make it 4-0.
Linby take their foot off the gas and 'keeper Glen Guyatt is called upon to make 2 good saves to deny the home side. HT 4-0
Normal service is resumed 10 minutes into the second half as Cheeseman cuts inside and curls a lovely left foot shot into top corner, 5-0. Ross Cheeseman completes his hat-trick on 73 minutes, heading home a teasing cross from man of the match Mitch Duffin. FT 6-0.
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Towle, Ellis, Riley/
Duffin, Wooley, Howell, Ingram/
Scott, Cheeseman.
Subs:
Hamilton (for Peel 60mins),
Walters (for Wooley 66mins) ,
Humphreys (for Towle 78mins)
MOM: DUFFIN
A hat-trick for Ross Cheeseman on his return to the club saw Linby Colliery Reserves climb to 9th in the table.
Linby stormed into a four goal lead after only 25 minutes, with the first coming after only 4 minutes. Aaron Ingram's free kick was spilt by the home 'keeper and Cheeseman snaffled up the loose ball to score, 1-0.
With just 10 minutes on the clock it's 2-0. Richard Howell's beautifully weighted through ball to Cheeseman is laid off to Ingram who smashes home from 18 yards.
4 minutes later and it's 3. Ingram's through ball, finds Johnny Scott who bravely goes in with the home keeper and squeezes the ball home.
On 25 minutes, Mitch Duffin scores a superb solo goal as he beats 2 defenders and rounds the 'keeper to make it 4-0.
Linby take their foot off the gas and 'keeper Glen Guyatt is called upon to make 2 good saves to deny the home side. HT 4-0
Normal service is resumed 10 minutes into the second half as Cheeseman cuts inside and curls a lovely left foot shot into top corner, 5-0. Ross Cheeseman completes his hat-trick on 73 minutes, heading home a teasing cross from man of the match Mitch Duffin. FT 6-0.
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Towle, Ellis, Riley/
Duffin, Wooley, Howell, Ingram/
Scott, Cheeseman.
Subs:
Hamilton (for Peel 60mins),
Walters (for Wooley 66mins) ,
Humphreys (for Towle 78mins)
MOM: DUFFIN
Linby CW FC 0 Cotgrave Welfare FC 0
With ace marksmen Julien Wright and Lee Penley both away on holiday, the game although quite entertaining ended 0-0. Linby should have won the game at a canter but were denied thanks to a wonderful display of goalkeeping from Cotgrave's former NSL rep 'Keeper Matt Worster.
Linby started the game brightly and with only 4 minutes on the clock, Nick Davies beats 2 men on the right and slides a low cross to the back post where Jake Keetley is inches wide of the target. On 17 minutess, Simon Martin plays Darren Dickens in for a 1 on1, but is denied by the feet of Matt Worster. Minutes later, Martin combines well with Steve Thompson to release Davies, who jinks past his man, but his cross/shot hits the outside of the post and away to safety. Worster then pulls off two good saves in the space of a minute both to deny Martin, who tries his luck with 20 yard efforts.
At the other end, Linby switch off for a second and are nearly punished. A 25 yard free kick is played square to Cotgrave full back Adam Waddley who hits a wicked shot that cannons off the side of the woodwork.
As the half draws to a close, Dickens' pace puts him clear for a second 1 on 1 and again Worster denies him, this time tipping over his venomous shot. HT 0-0
With instructions to continue where they left off, Linby come out and do just that. As Dickens probes down the right channel, he leaves Carl Springthorpe trailing. As he enters the box he appears to be dragged down but the referee turns down appeals for a penalty. A few minutes later and the same players tussle on the opposite side of the box and this time the referee spots the shirt pull and points to the spot. Up stepped Simon Martin, but his spot kick was welled saved by Worster.
Having given one penalty, the referee was soon in the spotlight again, missing two clear penalties. Firstly, Nick Davies's cross from the left found Dickens whose shot was blocked. The ball fell to Pete Campbell whose initial shot was blocked by Springthorpe, but as the Skipper attempted to hurdle Springthorpe to have another go, his legs were unceremoniously taken from under him, but no penalty. Two minutes later and it's Dicken's again who is felled by Lewis Richards on the byeline, but again no penalty.
On 66 minutes, another cross from Davies finds Dickens at the far post who tees up Luke Parker who in turn fires over.
On 80 minutes Cotgrave nearly complete a smash and grab. Adam Waddley's corner from the right is met by a powerful header from Lewis Richards, but Craig Lear pulls off an excellent save.
On 84 minutes it's that man Dickens again, who gambles on a long punt from Lear, only to see Worster save with his feet, again. A minute later, Parker shoots, and you've guessed it, Worster saves. FT 0-0
Line-Up (4-4-1-1)
Lear/
Hargreaves, Elson, Horton, Hardy/
Davies, Martin, Campbell, Keetley/
Thompson/
Dickens
Subs:
Parker (for Thompson 65mins)
Walters
Corthorn
MOM: MARTIN
Linby started the game brightly and with only 4 minutes on the clock, Nick Davies beats 2 men on the right and slides a low cross to the back post where Jake Keetley is inches wide of the target. On 17 minutess, Simon Martin plays Darren Dickens in for a 1 on1, but is denied by the feet of Matt Worster. Minutes later, Martin combines well with Steve Thompson to release Davies, who jinks past his man, but his cross/shot hits the outside of the post and away to safety. Worster then pulls off two good saves in the space of a minute both to deny Martin, who tries his luck with 20 yard efforts.
At the other end, Linby switch off for a second and are nearly punished. A 25 yard free kick is played square to Cotgrave full back Adam Waddley who hits a wicked shot that cannons off the side of the woodwork.
As the half draws to a close, Dickens' pace puts him clear for a second 1 on 1 and again Worster denies him, this time tipping over his venomous shot. HT 0-0
With instructions to continue where they left off, Linby come out and do just that. As Dickens probes down the right channel, he leaves Carl Springthorpe trailing. As he enters the box he appears to be dragged down but the referee turns down appeals for a penalty. A few minutes later and the same players tussle on the opposite side of the box and this time the referee spots the shirt pull and points to the spot. Up stepped Simon Martin, but his spot kick was welled saved by Worster.
Having given one penalty, the referee was soon in the spotlight again, missing two clear penalties. Firstly, Nick Davies's cross from the left found Dickens whose shot was blocked. The ball fell to Pete Campbell whose initial shot was blocked by Springthorpe, but as the Skipper attempted to hurdle Springthorpe to have another go, his legs were unceremoniously taken from under him, but no penalty. Two minutes later and it's Dicken's again who is felled by Lewis Richards on the byeline, but again no penalty.
On 66 minutes, another cross from Davies finds Dickens at the far post who tees up Luke Parker who in turn fires over.
On 80 minutes Cotgrave nearly complete a smash and grab. Adam Waddley's corner from the right is met by a powerful header from Lewis Richards, but Craig Lear pulls off an excellent save.
On 84 minutes it's that man Dickens again, who gambles on a long punt from Lear, only to see Worster save with his feet, again. A minute later, Parker shoots, and you've guessed it, Worster saves. FT 0-0
Line-Up (4-4-1-1)
Lear/
Hargreaves, Elson, Horton, Hardy/
Davies, Martin, Campbell, Keetley/
Thompson/
Dickens
Subs:
Parker (for Thompson 65mins)
Walters
Corthorn
MOM: MARTIN
Magdala Amateur Reserves 2 Linby CW FC Res 3
T.Endy, R.Howell, A.Ingram
Another away win for the Reserves, their away record is now much better than their home one. Linby took the lead as early as the 5th minute when Mitch Duffin's corner found Tom Endy who headed home. Magdala equalised on 34 minutes when a free kick was swung in and Martin Kearns rose highest to nod home. HT 1-1
Just like the first half, 5 minutes in and Linby take the lead. Richard Howell swings in a free kick that evades everyone and nestles in the back of the net. In a carbon copy of the first half, Magdala equalise from a free kick as Kearns nods in his second in the 70th minute. Despite two players stood in an offside position in front of Linby 'keeper Glenn Guyatt and a raised linesman's flag, the referee waves away protests and awards the goal. Linby aren’t to be denied, as substitute Paul Randle crosses to Aaron Ingram, who brings the ball down with one touch, then finds the top corner with an exquisite finish. FT 3-2
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Ellis, Towle, Logan/
Endy, Wolley, Howell, Duffin/
Scott, Ingram
Subs: Randle (for Duffin 75mins)
Hamilton (for Endy 80mins)
MOM: TOWLE
Another away win for the Reserves, their away record is now much better than their home one. Linby took the lead as early as the 5th minute when Mitch Duffin's corner found Tom Endy who headed home. Magdala equalised on 34 minutes when a free kick was swung in and Martin Kearns rose highest to nod home. HT 1-1
Just like the first half, 5 minutes in and Linby take the lead. Richard Howell swings in a free kick that evades everyone and nestles in the back of the net. In a carbon copy of the first half, Magdala equalise from a free kick as Kearns nods in his second in the 70th minute. Despite two players stood in an offside position in front of Linby 'keeper Glenn Guyatt and a raised linesman's flag, the referee waves away protests and awards the goal. Linby aren’t to be denied, as substitute Paul Randle crosses to Aaron Ingram, who brings the ball down with one touch, then finds the top corner with an exquisite finish. FT 3-2
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Peel, Ellis, Towle, Logan/
Endy, Wolley, Howell, Duffin/
Scott, Ingram
Subs: Randle (for Duffin 75mins)
Hamilton (for Endy 80mins)
MOM: TOWLE
Bulwell FC 3 Linby CW FC 3
J. Wright (2), S. Thompson
Linby travelled to local side bulwell on the back of 2 defeats but managed to come away with draw with ended up feeling like a win.
Again not for the first time this season, Linby fielded a much changed line up. With captain Campbell working and veteran Elson sunning himself, Jamie Hargreaves and Simon Martin found themselves thrown in at the deep end after long absences. New signing Dave Hardy slotted in at left back and young Richard Peel again stepped up from the Reserves.
Linby started quickly attacking up the slope and Wright found himself through on goal but the keeper manged to scramble the ball away. A few minutes later and Peel released Wright again, who this time made no mistake cooly skipping round the keeper to finish. Then the Linby injury curse struck with Peel having to be withdrawn, feeling the effects of giving blood the previous day, replaced by McDermott.
After 25 mins a neatly worked short corner found Davies on the edge but his goal bound effort was headed off the line by Jeffries.
Bulwell equalised moments before half time, when for the first time in the game Jeffries wriggled free from Dickens and smashed home at the near post. HT 1-1
At half time the debutant Hardy was with drawn with a hamstring pull to be replaced by Andrew Corthorn. Linby were happy with the first half showing, particually up the slope, but Bulwell started the 2nd more prominently with Bulwell's Danny Fuller becoming their main man. With Linby's pace up front and the big pitch you always fancied Linby to get in behind them but at times the passing just wasn't accurate enough and it was one of these balls that Bulwell intercepted and poured forward. A cross from the left found Fuller at the back stick who made no mistake. Fuller was suprisingly withdrawn and replaced by Courtney Hastings.
A Bulwell through ball down the right channel looked to have been delt with by Hargreaves but sub Hastings didn't give it up and deposessed the Linby full back and made for the penalty box, but trying to retrieve his error Hargreaves chopped him down for a clear penaly which Haywood duly despatched.
Bulwell seemed to think it was game over, but Linby's pace took effect 15 minutes from the end when Wright again got away, beating 3 players before squaring for Thompson to score his first goal for the club. You could sense an equaliser coming and it did 5 minutes from the end. Numerous players had the chance to stick the ball away but at last it fell to that man Wright who made no mistake from close range. FT 3-3
Line-Up (4-5-1)
Lear/
Hargreaves, Horton, Dickens, Hardy/
Davies, Keetley(c), Martin, Thompson, Peel/
Wright
Subs:
McDermott (for Peel 20)
Corthorn (for Hardy 45)
Linby travelled to local side bulwell on the back of 2 defeats but managed to come away with draw with ended up feeling like a win.
Again not for the first time this season, Linby fielded a much changed line up. With captain Campbell working and veteran Elson sunning himself, Jamie Hargreaves and Simon Martin found themselves thrown in at the deep end after long absences. New signing Dave Hardy slotted in at left back and young Richard Peel again stepped up from the Reserves.
Linby started quickly attacking up the slope and Wright found himself through on goal but the keeper manged to scramble the ball away. A few minutes later and Peel released Wright again, who this time made no mistake cooly skipping round the keeper to finish. Then the Linby injury curse struck with Peel having to be withdrawn, feeling the effects of giving blood the previous day, replaced by McDermott.
After 25 mins a neatly worked short corner found Davies on the edge but his goal bound effort was headed off the line by Jeffries.
Bulwell equalised moments before half time, when for the first time in the game Jeffries wriggled free from Dickens and smashed home at the near post. HT 1-1
At half time the debutant Hardy was with drawn with a hamstring pull to be replaced by Andrew Corthorn. Linby were happy with the first half showing, particually up the slope, but Bulwell started the 2nd more prominently with Bulwell's Danny Fuller becoming their main man. With Linby's pace up front and the big pitch you always fancied Linby to get in behind them but at times the passing just wasn't accurate enough and it was one of these balls that Bulwell intercepted and poured forward. A cross from the left found Fuller at the back stick who made no mistake. Fuller was suprisingly withdrawn and replaced by Courtney Hastings.
A Bulwell through ball down the right channel looked to have been delt with by Hargreaves but sub Hastings didn't give it up and deposessed the Linby full back and made for the penalty box, but trying to retrieve his error Hargreaves chopped him down for a clear penaly which Haywood duly despatched.
Bulwell seemed to think it was game over, but Linby's pace took effect 15 minutes from the end when Wright again got away, beating 3 players before squaring for Thompson to score his first goal for the club. You could sense an equaliser coming and it did 5 minutes from the end. Numerous players had the chance to stick the ball away but at last it fell to that man Wright who made no mistake from close range. FT 3-3
Line-Up (4-5-1)
Lear/
Hargreaves, Horton, Dickens, Hardy/
Davies, Keetley(c), Martin, Thompson, Peel/
Wright
Subs:
McDermott (for Peel 20)
Corthorn (for Hardy 45)
Linby CW FC Res 0 Hucknall Rolls Leisure FC Res 4
The scoreline flattered the visitors to Church Lane, it was never a 4-0 hammering. It seemed a strange match, with 8 of the Rolls squad being former Linby players. Linby were the better team first half, with youngsters Tom Walters and Mitch Duffin causing the Rolls centre backs Tolley and Hale all sorts of problems. The quality Rolls had told however in the last 5 minutes of the first half. Firstly Ricky Hodgson powered home a back post header on 40 minutes, then in the second minute of first half stoppage time, Dan Lee hit a sweet 30 yard volley into the top corner. So Linby went in at half time 2-0 down, after bossing proceedings.
Hesitation allowed Hodgson his second on 52 minutes and the game was virtually over. Linby then created numerous chances as Jonny Scott saw Craig Lindsay pull off a fantastic one handed reflex save, then he headed wide at the far post after good work from Mitch Duffin. Duffin himself put two one on ones wide of the mark, before against the run of play Joe Ashurst added a fourth goal on 80 minutes. FT 0-4
Line-Up( 4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Logan, Ellis, Towle, Riley/
Walters, Ingram, Howell, Start/
Duffin, Scott
Subs:
Randle (for Walters 49mins)
Hamilton (for Riley 55mins)
Humphreys (for Towle 70mins)
MOM: HOWELL
Hesitation allowed Hodgson his second on 52 minutes and the game was virtually over. Linby then created numerous chances as Jonny Scott saw Craig Lindsay pull off a fantastic one handed reflex save, then he headed wide at the far post after good work from Mitch Duffin. Duffin himself put two one on ones wide of the mark, before against the run of play Joe Ashurst added a fourth goal on 80 minutes. FT 0-4
Line-Up( 4-4-2)
Guyatt/
Logan, Ellis, Towle, Riley/
Walters, Ingram, Howell, Start/
Duffin, Scott
Subs:
Randle (for Walters 49mins)
Hamilton (for Riley 55mins)
Humphreys (for Towle 70mins)
MOM: HOWELL
49 Club Winners
Church Lane to stage it's first floodlit match
Church lane is to stage its first ever game under floodlights on Thursday 22nd October. Hucknall Sports under 9s will host the game.
Ade with the help of his wife Sue (the Club house manager and 49 Club organiser) marked the pitch out on Friday 16th October.
Ade just needs to learn which petrol to put into which Tractor/Mower now before he can help lift his ban from using any piece of mechanical equipment in the garage!
Linby CW FC 0 Boots Athletic FC 3
Linby fielded possibly their best 11 of this injury ravaged season so far. Only problem was they didn’t play anything like a team for the first half. Boots played neat and purposeful football, but didn’t threaten the Linby goal until they gifted them 2 first half goals looking for offside flags that didn’t come. Both goals in the 31st and 39th minutes were almost identical, scored by lone striker Jack Smith.
Half time bought a change to the formation with Jake Keetley moving into centre midfield to help out the overrun Pete Campbell and Steve Thompson. It worked to a certain extent as Linby pushed the visitors back. After Ross Horton saw his header saved on 55 minutes, the two stand out chances for Linby to get back into the game came on 58 and 75 minutes. Firstly, Nick Davies' corner from the right was headed back across goal by Jonty Bradshaw for Pete Campbell, to head against the post. Bradshaw then crossed to Wright, who laid it off for Campbell who's shot was saved by Nick Grayling.
Boots rubbed salt into the wounds on 85 minutes when substitute Neil Hamed pounced on a sloppy back pass to slot past the stranded Lear.
Line Up: (4-4-1-1)
Lear/
J.Keetley, Dancer, Horton, Dickens/
Bradshaw, Campbell, Thompson, Davies/
McDermott, Wright
Subs:
Scott
A.Keetley
Raynor
MOM: Thompson
Half time bought a change to the formation with Jake Keetley moving into centre midfield to help out the overrun Pete Campbell and Steve Thompson. It worked to a certain extent as Linby pushed the visitors back. After Ross Horton saw his header saved on 55 minutes, the two stand out chances for Linby to get back into the game came on 58 and 75 minutes. Firstly, Nick Davies' corner from the right was headed back across goal by Jonty Bradshaw for Pete Campbell, to head against the post. Bradshaw then crossed to Wright, who laid it off for Campbell who's shot was saved by Nick Grayling.
Boots rubbed salt into the wounds on 85 minutes when substitute Neil Hamed pounced on a sloppy back pass to slot past the stranded Lear.
Line Up: (4-4-1-1)
Lear/
J.Keetley, Dancer, Horton, Dickens/
Bradshaw, Campbell, Thompson, Davies/
McDermott, Wright
Subs:
Scott
A.Keetley
Raynor
MOM: Thompson
Newark Flowserve Academy 2 Linby CW FC Reserves 3
Walters, Start, Endy
This was only the second win of the season for the Reserves and Ash Ward's first in charge (he was at work when they defeated Bilborough Town) Adopting a now familiar 4-5-1 formation, with Jamie Start operating as the lone striker, Linby had the ideal start. They led on 15 minutes through young Tom Walters with a superb finish.
The wide men Walters and Mitch Duffin were ripping the home team apart time and again, and it was no surprise when Start put Linby 2 nil up on 28 minutes after good work from Mitch Duffin and Daryl Wooley.
The side then dropped to sleep and allowed Newark back into the game with 2 goals before half time. Last week's First team torturer Oli Wood and Dave Price the scorers.
Linby endured an intense period of pressure from the home team, but with centre backs Gaz Towle and Dan Ellis outstanding, helped by Lionel Howell in his new role as defensive midfielder, they rode out the storm. With only ten minutes left on the clock up popped Tom Endy with a brilliant 35 yarder into the top corner.
Line Up: (4-5-1)
Guyatt/
Peel, Ellis, Towle, Riley/
Duffin, Howell, Endy, Wooley, Walters/
Start
Subs:
Hamilton (for Duffin 65 mins)
Randle (for Walters 65 mins)
MOM: START
This was only the second win of the season for the Reserves and Ash Ward's first in charge (he was at work when they defeated Bilborough Town) Adopting a now familiar 4-5-1 formation, with Jamie Start operating as the lone striker, Linby had the ideal start. They led on 15 minutes through young Tom Walters with a superb finish.
The wide men Walters and Mitch Duffin were ripping the home team apart time and again, and it was no surprise when Start put Linby 2 nil up on 28 minutes after good work from Mitch Duffin and Daryl Wooley.
The side then dropped to sleep and allowed Newark back into the game with 2 goals before half time. Last week's First team torturer Oli Wood and Dave Price the scorers.
Linby endured an intense period of pressure from the home team, but with centre backs Gaz Towle and Dan Ellis outstanding, helped by Lionel Howell in his new role as defensive midfielder, they rode out the storm. With only ten minutes left on the clock up popped Tom Endy with a brilliant 35 yarder into the top corner.
Line Up: (4-5-1)
Guyatt/
Peel, Ellis, Towle, Riley/
Duffin, Howell, Endy, Wooley, Walters/
Start
Subs:
Hamilton (for Duffin 65 mins)
Randle (for Walters 65 mins)
MOM: START
Teammates with Glenn Guyatt
This week we focus the spotlight on ‘keeper Glenn Guyatt.
Position: Goalkeeper and wannabe striker (although I can’t finish)
Best Trainer: Dave Els. Oldest and one of the fittest men at club, but always at training
Worst Trainer: Screech
Most Skillful: Jamie Brown
Least Skillful: Graham
Fastest: Mitch Duffin
Slowest: Dave Els, sorry
The Joker: Simon Martin, Dale Raynor and Ross Clarke
Most Intelligent: Pete and Tom Campbell, don’t know if anyone else went to uni
Least Intelligent: Connor or Graham, sorry
Best Dress Sense: The Campbells
Worst Dress Sense: Simon Martin because you wear flip flops in the rain, daft lad
Who's the longest in the shower: Normally me as I’m last out, but only Aaron and Ellis shower in Ressies so them
Position: Goalkeeper and wannabe striker (although I can’t finish)
Best Trainer: Dave Els. Oldest and one of the fittest men at club, but always at training
Worst Trainer: Screech
Most Skillful: Jamie Brown
Least Skillful: Graham
Fastest: Mitch Duffin
Slowest: Dave Els, sorry
The Joker: Simon Martin, Dale Raynor and Ross Clarke
Most Intelligent: Pete and Tom Campbell, don’t know if anyone else went to uni
Least Intelligent: Connor or Graham, sorry
Best Dress Sense: The Campbells
Worst Dress Sense: Simon Martin because you wear flip flops in the rain, daft lad
Who's the longest in the shower: Normally me as I’m last out, but only Aaron and Ellis shower in Ressies so them
Newark Flowserve 2 Linby CW FC 1
J. Wright
Linby's disappointing showing in “The Holy Grail of Notts Football,” the Notts FA Senior Cup continued with the loss at Flowserve in the first round. A game they could and should have won, but lost with 2 late goals from Flowserve substitute Oli Wood in the last ten minutes. It means Linby's only win the Senior Cup in 15 years remains a 3-1 home win over Calverton in October 2006.
The game started well for Linby, played in an awful cross wind that ruined it slightly as a spectacle.
On 11 minutes, Flowserve's young 'keeper Andy Dell lost a long crossfield ball from right back Mark Robinson, on which Julien Wright pounced and slotted the ball home to give the visitors an early lead.
5 minutes later and a good move between young debutant Richard Peel and Steve Thompson released Jonty Bradshaw, who saw his shot well saved by Dell.
On 28 minutes another chance went begging. Again good work by the busy Thompson allowed Bradshaw to play an excellent through ball to wright, who put his 1 on 1, inches wide.
As half time approached, Bradshaw's corner found the head of Ross Horton who's back post header was acrobatically cleared off the line by Aaron Martin. HT 0-1
The second half began as the first ended, with Linby searching for the all important second goal. On 57 minutes, Bradshaw's searching cross found Thompson, who saw his header brilliantly saved by Dell.
On 67 minutes, Robinson's free kick found Ross Horton at the back post. He headed across goal, but Wright's header went inches wide.
2 minutes later and Bradshaw's surging run down the left opened the home team up. He pulled the ball back to Pete Campbell who's shot was blocked by Aaron Martin.
On 72 minutes, Bradshaw again surged down the left but this time he shoots, only to be thwarted by Dell who by now has easily made up for his one mistake, and kept his team in the game.
Almost as if the script had been written, Linby were made to pay for their inability to “finish” the game off. On came young Sub Oli Wood, who virtually single handedly wins it for Newark. On 76 minutes, he is unlucky to see an angle drive come back off the base of Glenn Guyatts post. Linby don’t heed the warning as he equalised on 80 minutes after what must be said is ragged defending from Linby who had looked solid at the back.
With extra time beckoning, Wood is sent clear for a 1 on 1. Guyatt saved the intial shot, but as the ball ballooned off the keepers legs the wind held the ball in play for the Newark man to head the loose ball home. FT 1-2.
Line-Up: (4-5-1)
Guyatt/
Robinson, Horton, Elson, Peel/
Scott, J.Keetley, Campbell, Thompson, Bradshaw/
Wright
Subs:
A.Keetley (for Thompson 76mins),
Ellis (for Robinson 76mins)
MOM: THOMPSON
Linby's disappointing showing in “The Holy Grail of Notts Football,” the Notts FA Senior Cup continued with the loss at Flowserve in the first round. A game they could and should have won, but lost with 2 late goals from Flowserve substitute Oli Wood in the last ten minutes. It means Linby's only win the Senior Cup in 15 years remains a 3-1 home win over Calverton in October 2006.
The game started well for Linby, played in an awful cross wind that ruined it slightly as a spectacle.
On 11 minutes, Flowserve's young 'keeper Andy Dell lost a long crossfield ball from right back Mark Robinson, on which Julien Wright pounced and slotted the ball home to give the visitors an early lead.
5 minutes later and a good move between young debutant Richard Peel and Steve Thompson released Jonty Bradshaw, who saw his shot well saved by Dell.
On 28 minutes another chance went begging. Again good work by the busy Thompson allowed Bradshaw to play an excellent through ball to wright, who put his 1 on 1, inches wide.
As half time approached, Bradshaw's corner found the head of Ross Horton who's back post header was acrobatically cleared off the line by Aaron Martin. HT 0-1
The second half began as the first ended, with Linby searching for the all important second goal. On 57 minutes, Bradshaw's searching cross found Thompson, who saw his header brilliantly saved by Dell.
On 67 minutes, Robinson's free kick found Ross Horton at the back post. He headed across goal, but Wright's header went inches wide.
2 minutes later and Bradshaw's surging run down the left opened the home team up. He pulled the ball back to Pete Campbell who's shot was blocked by Aaron Martin.
On 72 minutes, Bradshaw again surged down the left but this time he shoots, only to be thwarted by Dell who by now has easily made up for his one mistake, and kept his team in the game.
Almost as if the script had been written, Linby were made to pay for their inability to “finish” the game off. On came young Sub Oli Wood, who virtually single handedly wins it for Newark. On 76 minutes, he is unlucky to see an angle drive come back off the base of Glenn Guyatts post. Linby don’t heed the warning as he equalised on 80 minutes after what must be said is ragged defending from Linby who had looked solid at the back.
With extra time beckoning, Wood is sent clear for a 1 on 1. Guyatt saved the intial shot, but as the ball ballooned off the keepers legs the wind held the ball in play for the Newark man to head the loose ball home. FT 1-2.
Line-Up: (4-5-1)
Guyatt/
Robinson, Horton, Elson, Peel/
Scott, J.Keetley, Campbell, Thompson, Bradshaw/
Wright
Subs:
A.Keetley (for Thompson 76mins),
Ellis (for Robinson 76mins)
MOM: THOMPSON
Church Warsop MW 0 Linby CW FC Res 0 AET
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
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
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
Senior Cup Drawn
The draw for the Notts FA Senior Cup has been drawn. We face former CMFL Premier and NSL new boys Newark Flowserve away. We are scheduled to play on October 3rd in a 2:30pm kick off.
Linby CW FC Res 2 Bilborough Town 1
J. Scott, M. Duffin
The Reserves picked up their first points of the season with a 2-1 victory over relegated Bilborough Town. Johnny Scott put Linby in front with a fine individual goal after 20 mins, calmy rolling it under the keeper.
Linby battled well playing a new wing back formation, but Ricky Beardsley equalised straight after half time, as a cleared corner dropped to the corner of the 18 yard box and he fired it through a crowd and in.
Mitchell Duffin scored the winner with a great strike from distance hard and low into the net.
Captain Ross Horton at the back was excellent but young Peel in an unfamiliar wing back position was superb and was given the MOM award.
Linby CW FC 3 Attenborough FC 2
A. Keetley, J. Wright, K. McDermott
After Saturday’s battling victory over neighbours Hucknall Rolls Leisure, managers Matt Keetley and Kez Dean again had to shuffle the pack. Joining Jake Keetley and Martyn Gould on the sidelines were Nathan George and Darren Dickens, with Nick Davies unavailable through work. In came John Dilnot and James Hargreaves for their first competitive starts for the club and Julien Wright had sufficiently recovered from his bout of swine flu to partner Kyle McDermott up top.
Linby began the match playing up the hill and looking into a setting sun. The hill is never easy to defend and the low sun made it difficult for the defence to judge long balls aimed at the Attenborough forwards of Oldham and Constable. In a first half of cat and mouse, both sides managed to get behind the opposition defences with just the final ball lacking. With neither side really testing the ‘keeper, the deadlock was broken by a strike of pure quality. Dave Elson strode out of defence before laying the ball wide to Jonty Bradshaw who set Julien Wright away down the right flank. Julien pulled the ball back to the edge of the area before being unceremoniously dumped in the shrubbery. Julien therefore missed the dividends of his hard work, as an onrushing Ash Keetley drove the ball low and hard and in off the ‘keeper’s left hand post to put Linby 1-0 up. A strike right out of the top drawer. HT 1-0
Linby started the second half in distinct contrast to the first. Lethargic and poor in possession, Linby quickly got a wake up call. A half clearance was picked up by Spencer who threaded a ball through to Steve Oldham. Under pressure from Dave Elson, he managed to squeeze a shot away that beat Craig Lear on his near post and equal the scores. With this kick up the backside, Linby again started to play. With most joy in the first half coming from the right, it was no surprise that 2 quick goals came from that source. Firstly, Julien Wright combined well with Jonty Bradshaw who in turn fed Kyle McDermott. As he advanced into the box the ball got stuck under his feet and in the ‘keeper’s haste to get to the ball he dumped Kyle on his backside for a stonewall penalty. Up stepped Julien Wright who calmly sent the ‘keeper the wrong way to put Linby 2-1 up. Two minutes later it was 3. Julien Wright came deep to retrieve the ball and sent Kyle McDermott scampering away down the right channel. With much to do, Kyle cut in from the right and struck a curling left foot shot that nestled into the back of the net.
Several changes were made as Matt Rick replaced Ash Keetley and Ross Horton and Clint Dancer replaced defenders Dave Elson and Mark Robinson respectively. One of the substitutes, Clint Dancer, should have put the game to bed, but we can only assume he shut his eyes as he put a free header from Kyle McDermott’s corner wide. As Linby again took their foot off the gas, Attenborough threw men forward looking to salvage something from the game. With the defence at sixes and sevens, Ross Horton was left with 2 men at the back post, where Constable’s scuffed shot deceived Craig Lear and rested in the back of the net. Sniffing a point Attenborough went all out, throwing centre half Alex Oldham up front to partner his brother. The Linby back line however managed to hold firm for the 3 points.
Linby made this much harder than it ever should have been. At 3-1 the game should have been sewn up. The side will have to learn from this and be more ruthless in future.
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Robinson Dilnot Elson Hargreaves/
Bradshaw P.Campbell Martin A.Keetley/
McDermott Wright
Subs:
Rick (A.Keetley 70)
Dancer (Elson 75)
Horton (Robinson 78)
MOM Martin
The game was visited by Groundhopper Sticky Palms so look out for his match report
After Saturday’s battling victory over neighbours Hucknall Rolls Leisure, managers Matt Keetley and Kez Dean again had to shuffle the pack. Joining Jake Keetley and Martyn Gould on the sidelines were Nathan George and Darren Dickens, with Nick Davies unavailable through work. In came John Dilnot and James Hargreaves for their first competitive starts for the club and Julien Wright had sufficiently recovered from his bout of swine flu to partner Kyle McDermott up top.
Linby began the match playing up the hill and looking into a setting sun. The hill is never easy to defend and the low sun made it difficult for the defence to judge long balls aimed at the Attenborough forwards of Oldham and Constable. In a first half of cat and mouse, both sides managed to get behind the opposition defences with just the final ball lacking. With neither side really testing the ‘keeper, the deadlock was broken by a strike of pure quality. Dave Elson strode out of defence before laying the ball wide to Jonty Bradshaw who set Julien Wright away down the right flank. Julien pulled the ball back to the edge of the area before being unceremoniously dumped in the shrubbery. Julien therefore missed the dividends of his hard work, as an onrushing Ash Keetley drove the ball low and hard and in off the ‘keeper’s left hand post to put Linby 1-0 up. A strike right out of the top drawer. HT 1-0
Linby started the second half in distinct contrast to the first. Lethargic and poor in possession, Linby quickly got a wake up call. A half clearance was picked up by Spencer who threaded a ball through to Steve Oldham. Under pressure from Dave Elson, he managed to squeeze a shot away that beat Craig Lear on his near post and equal the scores. With this kick up the backside, Linby again started to play. With most joy in the first half coming from the right, it was no surprise that 2 quick goals came from that source. Firstly, Julien Wright combined well with Jonty Bradshaw who in turn fed Kyle McDermott. As he advanced into the box the ball got stuck under his feet and in the ‘keeper’s haste to get to the ball he dumped Kyle on his backside for a stonewall penalty. Up stepped Julien Wright who calmly sent the ‘keeper the wrong way to put Linby 2-1 up. Two minutes later it was 3. Julien Wright came deep to retrieve the ball and sent Kyle McDermott scampering away down the right channel. With much to do, Kyle cut in from the right and struck a curling left foot shot that nestled into the back of the net.
Several changes were made as Matt Rick replaced Ash Keetley and Ross Horton and Clint Dancer replaced defenders Dave Elson and Mark Robinson respectively. One of the substitutes, Clint Dancer, should have put the game to bed, but we can only assume he shut his eyes as he put a free header from Kyle McDermott’s corner wide. As Linby again took their foot off the gas, Attenborough threw men forward looking to salvage something from the game. With the defence at sixes and sevens, Ross Horton was left with 2 men at the back post, where Constable’s scuffed shot deceived Craig Lear and rested in the back of the net. Sniffing a point Attenborough went all out, throwing centre half Alex Oldham up front to partner his brother. The Linby back line however managed to hold firm for the 3 points.
Linby made this much harder than it ever should have been. At 3-1 the game should have been sewn up. The side will have to learn from this and be more ruthless in future.
Line-Up (4-4-2)
Lear/
Robinson Dilnot Elson Hargreaves/
Bradshaw P.Campbell Martin A.Keetley/
McDermott Wright
Subs:
Rick (A.Keetley 70)
Dancer (Elson 75)
Horton (Robinson 78)
MOM Martin
The game was visited by Groundhopper Sticky Palms so look out for his match report
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