MARLBOROUGH'S TREBLE DREAM BECOMES REALITY
 

Years of chasing the elusive "Sunday Treble"  finally paid off for Marlborough as they lifted the Sunday Senior Cup in front of a crowd of 551 at Carrow Rd. After a slow start in which their Yarmouth League opponents Camden looked to be in contol, Marlborough suddenly came to life by scoring three times in fifteen minutes to take the game by the scruff of the neck. Jason Armes was the first to strike with a cracking effort that crossed the line via the underside of the crossbar, before Danny McKail made it two after taking advantage of hesitancy in the Camden defence to nod home from close range. Danny Brown then added a third as half time approached, and although Camden pulled a good goal back after the break through Ricci Butler, McKail restored the three goal cushion and completed the scoring. This was a great victory for the Norwich side and a deserved award for the management team. it also gave our clubs a clean sweep in the County Cups. very well done to all concerned. 

SCHOOLHOUSE HANG ON FOR GLORY
 

  Schoolhouse became the second of our clubs to complete a League and Cup double when they beat Kings Lynn side Chilvers 2-1 in the final of the Sunday Junior Cup at a very wet Dereham Town on Friday evening. Chris Hall put the Norwich side ahead in the 13th minute with a good finish from the edge of the area, but Chilvers levelled soon after when a well struck free kick from Joe Jackson was deflected past Schoolhouse keeper Pete Murphy. The game was pretty even but player manager Richard Brett put his side back in front after a cross from the left enabled him to from close range. After the break the Lynn side pressed hard and peppered the Schoolhouse goal with some good efforts, including a rasping drive in time added on that struck the crossbar, but with the back four well organised Schoolhouse  managed to hold out and take the trophy after a very entertaining game. Well done Schoolhouse.

SCHOOLHOUSE CELEBRATE AFTER LIFTING THE SUNDAY JUNIOR CUP


ONE IN THE BAG FOR MARLBOROUGH AS THEY LIFT LEAGUE CUP

 Marlborough completed the first part of their treble attempt as they lifted the Sunday League Cup by beating The Grove 3-0 in front of a large crowd at the impressive new County FA ground at Bowthorpe. Jamie Speller opened the scoring inside the first six minutes with a quality strike, and it wasn't long before Jason Armes made it two with a good header. The Grove responded well but clear cut chances were few and they were dealt a further blow when Luke Jones suffered a serious injury after an accidental clash with one of his own players. When play got under way again, Martyn Magee added a third for Marlborough with a header to ensure there was no way back for The Grove. League President Ray Kiddell presented the trophy to Marlborough captain Darren Perry after a good game played in a sporting manner, well handled by Brian Applegate and his assistants.

 LEAGUE PRESIDENT RAY KIDDELL PRESENTS MARLBOROUGH CAPTAIN DARREN PERRY WITH THE LEAGUE CUP TROPHY

In League action, Salhouse Rovers had a 4-2 (Ryan Blyth, Jamie Weavers, Neil Woolner and Kel Haywood) victory over Taverham Utd, a result that ensures they finish the season in third place in Division 3B
 

CLUBS ARE REMINDED THAT THIS YEARS PRESENTATION EVENING IS ON FRIDAY MAY 18th AND NOT AS STATED IN LEAGUE HANDBOOK

 

 Also renewal forms for next season must be with the League Secretary by April 30th