AFC BOOK PREMIER PLACE

Thanks to all clubs who observed a minutes silence this morning in respect of League Chairman Brian Burrell who sadly died this week. He will be greatly missed.

Delaneys hopes of snatching runners up spot in the Premier Division took a jolt this morning when they lost 2-1 at home to The Grove who now move into third spot. Of the teams struggling to avoid the drop Acle Rangers had a good 2-1 victory over Quebec, but Prince of Denmark remain rooted to the bottom of the table after a 4-0 defeat at Hethersett.

Congratulations to AFC Wanderers who completed the first part of what they hope will be a league and cup double, when they beat Eaton Beehive 4-1 to take the Division 1A title. I watched this game at Sloughbottom and saw AFC take a two goal lead in the first ten minutes, thanks to goals by Walsh and Edwards. This stung Beehive into action, but just as they looked like getting back into the game a header from Tuttle made it 3-0. The start of the second half saw a more determined Beehive and they created a couple of good chances before Wilcox pulled a goal back. The game was now more of a contest, but a sweeping AFC move saw an excellent finish by Walsh make the score 4-1. Eaton Beehive will now play Wymondham Rangers in the play off for the last promotion spot. Elsewhere Norwich Busmen won 3-0 against Freemasons Arms who were presented with the February Sporting award by league secretary Alan Williams before the game. There were home wins for Felthorpe and Champion Ath whilst Hainford YCOB had a good 5-1 victory at Winstone Rovers. In 1B Sprowston Wanderers completed their fixtures with a 2-1 victory over Taverham United and Aylsham Sunday won 2-1 at Unicorns.

Fixtures for this season in 2A were completed when Acle Wanderers beat Aslacton 2-1, whilst in 2B Costessey Sports moved to within four points of the leaders with a 3-0 win over Ketts Tavern. Haig FC and Drayton fought out a 3-3 draw in the divisions other fixture.

Stoke and Green Man played the seasons last game in 3A where the result was a 3-1 victory for the away side, whilst in 3B Norfolk CCSC finished their succesful season with a 2-0 win over Unicorns Res.

Well done to Norman Wanderers "A" who must had their supporters biting their nails as they won 4-3 at Reepham Town to clinch the 4A title. There was a surprise in 4B where champions Hingham went down 3-1 at Hethersett "A", whilst Royal Oak and Freethorpe drew 1-1.

REMINDER TO ALL CLUBS THAT LEAGUE RENEWAL FORMS MUST REACH SECRETARY ALAN WILLIAMS BY APRIL 30th.

AFC Wanderers celebrate winning the 1A title this morning

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CHAIRMAN PASSES AWAY

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT THE NORWICH & DISTRICT SUNDAY LEAGUE ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF CHAIRMAN BRIAN BURRELL, WHO DIED IN THE EARLY HOURS OF FRIDAY MORNING AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO HIS LOVED ONES AT THIS TIME. THE LEAGUE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THAT ALL OF OUR CLUBS INVOLVED IN MATCHES THIS WEEKEND, OBSERVE A MINUTES SILENCE AS A MARK OF RESPECT. THANK YOU.

SUPER COSTESSEY LIFT TROPHY

Costessey Sports Sunday made it two County titles in two weeks for The Norwich Sunday League, as they beat West Lynn Sports & Social 3-2 at a very cold Aldis Park, Dererham to lift the County Intermediate Cup. The leagues congratulations go out to Mally Armstrong and his boys for a fine victory.

Prince of Denmark clung on to a one goal lead at Poringland to reach the Final of the Sunday League Cup. They now meet AFC Wanderers at Wroxham on May 11th.

In the Premier Division, champions Marlborough won 3-0 at Acle Rangers to complete their season. Norman Wanderers won 2-1 at Mattishall,whilst Delaneys kept up their push for the runners up spot by beating Hethersett 2-0. Quebec beat Rosary Rams 4-1.

Goals by Gray(3), Kelly, Edwards and Peacher helped AFC Wanderers to a 6-2 victory over Champion Ath. Eaton Beehive stay top though after a 3-1 win at Hainford YCOB. The Siver Fox leapfrogged Winstone Rovers into third spot after beating them 3-2, whilst Felthorpe beat Aylsham Black Boys 5-3. Angel Gardens completed their fixtures with a 1-1 draw against Norwich Busmen.

Congratulations to Salhouse Rovers who clinched the 1B title with a 3-1 victory at nearest challengers Wymondham Rangers. Salhouse will play senior football next season and Wymondham could still follow if they win their play off. There were also wins for Sprowston Wanderers and Aylsham Sunday.

The only game in 2A saw Acle Wanderers win 5-1 at Earlham Bridges. There was more good news for Costessey when 2B title rivals Norwich CEYMS dropped points in a 2-2 draw at Earlham United. Three wins from their last four games will see Costessey make it a league and cup double. Haig FC beat Horsford SC 3-0, whilst Thorpe Rovers and Hethersett Res drew 2-2.

In 3A, Brickmakers finished their season with 4-2 victory over Green Man, whilst in 3B there were wins for Unicorns Res, 3-1 at St Faiths and Aylsham Res, 3-2 at Ribs of Beef.

In 4A, Elm Tavern won 3-2 at Earlham Colney Res, whilst Mulbarton Wanderers and Sporting Longdale drew 0-0. Well done to Felmingham who took the runners up spot in 4B after a 4-1 win at Mischief. Champions Hingham put nine past Dancing Farmers and Sprowstom Rovers moved up to third place when beating Royal Oak 4-2. Freethorpe beat Hethersett "A" 3-1.

COSTESSEY SEARCH FOR SILVERWARE

After Delaney's took the Sunday Senior Cup last week, this Sunday sees another of our league sides playing in a County Final, when Costessey Sports Sunday take on West Lynn Sports & Social at Aldiss Park, Dereham, in the Intermediate Cup Final.Kick off is at 11.00 am. Good luck boys, the league sends its best wishes.