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11/04/10

NORWICH BUSMEN & UPTON TAKE DIVISIONAL TITLES

With the season's end fast approaching two more titles were decided today. A 3-0 (Allen 2, Swatman) home win over Hellesdon Ath coupled with a 5-0 defeat for nearest rivals North Walsham at Hainford YCOB, saw Norwich Busmen take the 1A title. Upton became champions of 3A after beating Temple Bar 4-2 (Glen 3, England). Congratulations to both clubs.

The big game in the Premier Division saw Quebec Rovers gain a narrow 1-0 win at second placed and Senior Cup winners AFC Wanderers. Joe Nathan scored the only goal of the game to make Quebec hot favourites to take the title. Wymondham Rangers moved up to third place after a 3-1 win at Norman Wanderers, whilst goals by Mallet, Clarke and Amis helped The Grove to a 3-2 victory at Silver Fox. A dress rehearsal for next week's league cup semi final saw Acle Rangers beat Poringland Wanderers 3-0.

In 1B, Costessey Sports gained an important 2-0 win at home to Aylsham, whilst Childerhouse 2, Bee 2, West 2, Allen and Brown were on target as Earlham Utd kept in touch with the leaders after an 8-1 victory at Mattishall YCOB. Sprowston Wanderers were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Haig FC, and Drayton beat Prince of Denmark 4-1. After receiving the leagues latest Sporting Award from fixture secretary Bernie Hardiman, Hillside OB went down 4-1 against Norfolk CCSC.

2A leaders Reepham Town completed their fixtures with a 3-1 home win over Spixworth Utd and must now wait to see if Aslacton can overtake them. After beating Plasterers Arms 6-1 (Jones 3, Miller 2, Rout) the South Norfolk side are six points behind Reepham with three games left. The divisions other game saw The Castlegate gain a good 3-2 win at Norman Wanderers "A". Any hopes Acle Rangers Res had of grabbing the runners up spot in 2B were dashed as they could only manage a 2-2 draw at bottom side Poringland Wanderers Res. Horsford SC finished their season on a high, beating Spixworth Sunday 6-1 and Sprowston Rovers shared the spoils with Ribs of Beef in a 1-1 draw.

With the Upton game already mentioned, the only other game in 3A, saw Sporting Longdale's last game of the season end in a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Newsman Celtic. In 3B, the race is on to finish runners up. Mischief Tavern finished their season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Dynamo Denmark. They finish the season on 43 points whilst third placed Taverham United, who beat Moles Rest 8-0 have 40 points and two games left. Sporting Farmhouse had an excellent 3-2 victory at divisional winners Bayer FC and have 39 points with three games left. Should make for an interesting finale. Wymondham Rangers thumped AFC Rompers 7-1 and Wilco Fast Fit completed their fixtures with a 2-1 home win over Aylsham Res.

Wellington Pink Un's finished a successful first season with a narrow 1-0 win at The Brickmakers, whilst Sprowston Royal Oak warmed up for next weeks Norfolk Sunday Junior Cup Final with a 4-0 victory over Earlham Colney. Silver Fox beat Sporting Longdale Res 5-0. 4A champions had a 2-0 victory at bottom club Wendene Wanderers and Constitution dented AFC Oak's chances of finishing second by beating them 4-2. Salhouse Res roared back from 3-1 down to get a great 5-3 win at Earlham Utd Res, whilst Hingham and Spixworth Sunday Res drew 2-2.

KAY AT THE DOUBLE AS WANDERERS LIFT SUNDAY SENIOR CUP

Three cracking goals helped AFC Wanderers take the Norfolk Sunday Senior Cup as they overcame fellow Premier Division side Dog House 3-2 in an entertaining encounter at Carrow Rd on Wednesday evening. A crowd of just under 600 saw Aaron Kay set the tone of the match in the first minute when he took a pass from Luke Tuttle out on the left, cut inside and unleashed a ferocious drive into the top corner. AFC went two up after eighteen minutes following a carbon copy of the first goal. Dog House responded well and a clever header from Matty Banham reduced the arrears after twenty three minutes. Wanderers lost the lively Aaron Nixon soon after with what looked like a bad injury, but went in at half time with their lead intact. After fifty six minutes, Kay returned the favour to Tuttle as his pass put him in the clear, the AFC number nine producing an outstanding finish from the edge of the area to make it 3-1.Of the three County Finals at Carrow Rd this week this was by far the most exciting as both sides did the league proud and Andy Eastaugh made sure of a tense finish when he coolly slotted the ball home after rare hesitancy in the Wanderers defence, but despite Dog House's best efforts Wanderers held on to lift the trophy. Whilst Scott Sell and Andy Eastaugh were outstanding for their respective sides, the Sponsors Man of the Match award deservedly went to Aaron Kay. Well done to all.

17/04/10

TWO MORE CLUBS WITHDRAW

The League is disappointed to announce that two more sides have withdrawn due to a lack of players. Salhouse Rovers have had the league's permission to remove their first team from the Premier Division, whilst Manor Park have withdrawn from Division 1B. Would other clubs please note, that any players from these clubs CANNOT play for anyone else, until the withdrawal fine has been paid and their player registration has been cleared by the league. Could all secretaries please alter their records accordingly.

11/04/10

BAYER AND WELLINGTON TAKE CLINCH TITLES

Bayer FC and Wellington Pink Uns have good reason to celebrate today after taking their respective league titles. Bayer's 4-1 win at Taverham United made certain of the 3B title whilst Wellington Pink Uns 6-1 victory at Sporting Longdale Res, coupled with Sprowston Royal Oak's 1-1 draw with Hockering meant the Dereham based side became 4A champions. Well done to both sides.

In the Premier, leaders Quebec Rovers won 2-1 at Acle Rangers, whilst two late goals by Kay and Nixon saw AFC Wanderers come from behind to beat Norman Wanderers 2-1. Silver Fox drop to third after a goal less draw at home to Poringland, and Wymondham Rangers went down 3-0 at Marlborough. Dog House warmed up for Wednesday's Senior Cup Final appearance with a 3-0 victory at The Grove.

Division 1A will go right to the wire as the top two both won, Norwich Busmen 4-1 against Unthank Arms and North Walsham Town, 2-0 against Rose Valley. Town, with two games left are a point behind Busmen, who have one to play. Hellesdon Ath beat Hainford YCOB 2-1, Jody Cork scoring for Hainford. Costessey Sports stay top of 1B after a 3-1 at Norfolk CCSC and Earlham Utd produced a stirring comeback from two down to win 7-2 at Aylsham Sunday. Sprowston Wanderers beat Drayton by the only goal and are third whilst Prince of Denmark beat Haig FC 3-1.

Reepham remain top of 2A after a 2-1 win at The Castlegate and goals by Miller, Jones and Docherty helped Aslacton to a 3-0 victory over The Griffen. Norman Wanderers "A" thumped fifteen without reply against ten man Plasterers Arms and Spixworth Utd were 7-4 victors over Coachmakers Arms. 2B leaders Old Catton won by the only goal at PL Rangers as Horsford SC put a massive dent in St Faiths title hopes, beating them 2-0, Gashut scoring both. Sprowston Rovers won 2-0 at Spixworth Sunday and Ribs of Beef overcame Poringland Res 3-1.

3A leaders Stoke won their final game of the season, 3-1 against Sporting Longdale and must now await the outcome of second placed Upton's final game to see who takes the title. Upton themselves won 4-0 (Armes, Moore, Ulph, Glen) against Heartsease Casuals. The Otter ensured third spot after a 5-1 win over Mad Moose, whilst Temple Bar beat The Reindeer 7-4. As already mentioned Bayer are 3B champions, but the battle for second place is still on. Taverham Utd and Sporting Farmhouse both missed the chance to close on second placed Mischief, by losing their games 4-1. Taverham against Bayer and Farmhouse against Hethersett Res. Wymondham Res had a 3-2 home win over Moles Rest and Wilco Fast Fit won 5-1 at AFC Rompers. Well done to bottom side Aylsham Sunday Res who has a 3-0 home win over Dynamo Denmark.

With the top two in 4A decided, Dancing Farmers clinched third spot after a 5-1 (Harris-Wright 2, Spall, Smith and Brazell) win over Norwich Airport. Hockering's 1-1 draw with Sprowston Royal Oak gives them fourth position, whilst a 5-0 win at Silver Fox Res means Kings Arms finish fifth. 4B champions Heartsease FC won 2-0 at Hethersett "A" and Maid Marian finished their season moving up to second spot after a 4-1 (Gardner, Wright, Parker, OG) victory over Wendene. Freethorpe are well placed to take second place off them, as after a good 4-1 win over Earlham Utd they are level on points with Maid Marian but still have two games to play. Finally Constitution had a 3-1 victory at Salhouse Rovers Res.

My thanks go to the eight clubs who played at Sloughbottom this morning. I arrived at the park to see all sides and referee's changing outside after the changing rooms were closed due to vandalism and flooding. Well done to all concerned for getting the games played.

04/04/10

HEARTSEASE FC TAKE 4B TITLE AT FIRST ATTEMPT

The one game played in the Premier Division this week, saw Silver Fox move up to second spot after a 2-1 win at Wymondham Rangers.

Hainford YCOB continued their good form in 1A, winning 2-0 (Wade, Bush) at home to Windmill Wanderers, whilst the clash of the top two in 1B, saw a 4-1 victory for Costessey Sports which sees them move three points clear of Earlham Utd. Drayton won 4-1 at Hillside OB and Norfolk CCSC were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Prince of Denmark.

Reepham stormed to the top of 2A after thumping Deopham 9-3 as morning leaders Vale Longo were going down 3-2 (Mileham, Muge) at Spixworth Utd. Green Man were also beaten, 4-1 (Layton 2, Whitlam, Maxwell) at The Griffen and Aslacton had a 4-1 home win over Norman Wanderers "A". The Castlegate beat Acle Wanderers 4-3 in a good sporting game, whilst Coachmakers Arms and Plasterers Arms took a point each when sharing eight goals, Winson, Watson, Fogarty and Rennie were on target for Plasterers. There was a shock for title chasing St Faiths as they were beaten 4-3 at home to PL Rangers for whom Rocastle (2) Lofty and Haze scored whilst third placed Acle Rangers Res also dropped points as they were held to a 1-1 draw by The Gordon, the visitors scoring through Dudley. Horsford SC went to Poringland Res and came away with a 2-0 win.

Upton moved to within a point of 3A leaders Stoke after crushing Mad Moose 10-1 (Elvin 3, Armes 2, Glen 2, Nelson, Ulph, Lake) and The Otter had a 3-2 home win over Sporting Longdale. The Reindeer beat Heartsease Casuals 2-0 (Savage, Chamberlain) and Newsman Celtic defeated Temple Bar by the same score. Bayer FC are within touching distance of the 3B title after winning 4-2 at AFC Rompers, but the battle for the runners up spot intensified as Mischief beat Moles Rest 5-1, Taverham beat Wymondham Res 6-2 (Claxton 2, Fulcher,Peira Pope og) and Sporting Farmhouse beat Unicorns Res 4-1. At the other end, Dynamo Denmark gained another valuable point as they drew 4-4 (Lawn 2, Budd Coleman) at Hethersett Res.

With both teams already promoted it remains to be seen who will take the 4A title. Leaders Wellington Pink Uns had a 2-0 win at Kings Arms, whilst Sprowston Royal Oak had to come from behind twice to eventually beat bottom side AFC Mousehold 4-2 (D.Maxey 2, S.Maxey, Hazell). Hockering are third after scoring nine without reply at Earlham Colney and The Brickmakers beat Hellesdon Res 4-3. Norwich Airport had a 4-1 victory at Sporting Longdale Res. Congratulations to Heartsease FC. Their 1-0 victory at Earlham Utd Res gave them the 4B title at the very first attempt. Well done to all involved. Maid Marian had a good 7-0 (Cartledge 2, Bone 2, Wright, Parker,og) win at Hethersett "A" and Freethorpe beat Hingham 3-1. Salhouse Res put six past Felmingham and Spixworth Res had a 2-1 home win over Constitution.

In the Pink Un League Cup Quarter Finals goals by Nixon and Tuttle were not enough for AFC Wanderers as they went down 4-2 at home to Acle Rangers. Greening and Brown scored for The Grove as they won 2-1 at Norman Wanderers and Reynolds and Elwin were on target as Poringland Wanderers won 2-0 at Norwich Busmen. Quebec reached the semi finals after beating Aylsham Sunday 3-0.

27/03/10

HAT TRICK GIVES STEVIE "WONDER" TALLY

Quebec Rovers put last week's heavy defeat behind them as they beat Marlborough 6-0 to move three points clear at the top of the Premier Division. Wymondham Rangers are second after a 2-0 home win over Poringland, whilst The Grove drop to third after drawing 3-3 (Amis, Mallet and Greening) at Norman Wanderers. Goals by Barrett, Owen and Watson gave AFC Wanderers a 3-2 victory over Acle Rangers.

Norwich Busmen are back on top of 1A, courtesy of a 2-0 win at Norwich CEYMS. Rose Valley beat Windmill Wanderers 5-1 and Hellesdon Athletic scored seven without reply at Unthank Arms. They started with eight men and finished with ten, but Hillside OB produced a tremendous performance to hold 1B morning leaders Costessey Sports to a goal less draw. Earlham Utd take over at the top after thumping Drayton 13-1(Childerhouse 5, Brown 4, West, Ward, Bee). Sprowston Wanderers are lurking dangerously in fourth spot after a good 3-1 win at Norfolk CCSC, and Haig FC went back to North Norfolk with three points after beating Unicorns 3-2. Prince of Denmark gained swift revenge for last weeks defeat, beating Mattishall YCOB in the return fixture 5-1.

The 2A title will go to one of five teams as the season nears its end. Vale Longo are currently top after a 3-0 (Drake 2, Powley) win at Deopham, whilst second placed Green Man were held to a 3-3 draw at fourth placed Norman Wanderers "A". Reepham Town with three games are third after a comfortable 8-0 home win over Plasterers Arms, and Aslacton, who still have six games left, will be kicking themselves after dropping points in a 2-2 draw at The Castlegate. Goals by Sanders and Rathbone helped Acle Wanderers to a 2-2 draw with Spixworth Utd. St Faiths stay top of 2B after a 2-1 win at bottom side Poringland Res and Old Catton won by the only goal at Acle Rangers Res. A last minute winner completed a hat trick for Jordan Rocastle as PL Rangers won 3-2 at Ribs of Beef and Horsford SC won 4-0 (Gashut 3, Cooper) at Spixworth Sunday.

For the second week running, Stokes Matt Seager grabbed a hat trick, this time as the 3A leaders won 5-1 at The Reindeer. Hatch and Lahfa were also on target in a result that guarantees them a top two finish. Second placed Upton, who are four points behind with have two games in hand, beat Bystanders 5-0 thanks to goals by Glen 2, Elvin 2, and Nelson. The Otter drew 1-1 at Heartsease Casuals for whom Potts scored and Sporting Longdale had a 6-3 home win over Temple Bar. Newsman Celtic got back to winning ways, 6-0 at Mad Moose. Bayer FC increased their lead at the top of 3B with a 5-2 win at Hethersett Res, whilst Taverham moved up to third spot after scoring seven against Wilco Fast Fit. Sporting Farmhouse were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Wymondham Res whilst Dynamo Denmark gained their first victory since November as goals by Coleman and Dodds gave them a 2-0 win over Moles Rest. AFC Rompers came back from Aylsham Res with all three points after a 3-2 victory.

The top two in 4A march on. Wellington Pink Uns beat Norwich Airport 6-2 to stay two points clear of Sprowston Royal Oak who defeated Kings Arms 4-2 (OG, Patel, Doyle, D. Maxey). Dancing Farmers won 4-2 at Earlham Colney and special mention must go Farmer's Steve Smith who, on grabbing a hat trick, took his goal tally to 251 for the club, a tremendous achievment. Hockering surprisingly went down 3-1 at Silver Fox Res and Brickmakers had a 5-1 win at AFC Mousehold. 4B leaders Heartsease completed a quick double over Felmingham when beating them 2-0 (Critchlow, Perry) and AFC Oak are now second after a 4-0 (OG, Bridge, Gibbons and Brewster) win over Spixworth Sunday Res and third placed Earlham Utd Res drew 3-3 at Constitution. Maid Marian won 4-0 at home to Freethorpe and Hethersett "A" beat Wendene Wanderers 7-2.

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