Lion's starting eleven: French, Weeks, Turkentine, Fildes, A.Jefferies, D.Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Harrison, Hearn, A.Dye, Gardner
Referee: A.Smith
Breachwood started brightly with Andy Fildes and Iaian Turkentine creating moves from the back.
Dan Dye battled in midfield and put AndyDye in to run in one on one with the keeper for a great chance. The keeper narrowed the angle and Dye shot wide.
Dye also had two more similar chances.
Left back Michael Weeks overlapped and attacked well down the right wing.
Putterills took the lead when they had a freekick just outside the Lion's box.
French managed to save the freekick and a second chance from close range but stretched in vain to keep out the third atempt.
French managed to punch clear another Putterills shot across goal.
Breachwood had plently of possesion but were unable to find the breakthrough.
In the second half Danny Jefferies came close with his back to goal, flicking the ball over his head and the defenders, before turning to volley the ball against the crossbar.
Gardner hit the bar with a curling corner.
Late on Matt Osborn made his debut up front replacing Gardner and had a couple of runs at goal.
Adam Jefferies overlapped down the left wing to keep up the Lion's momentum as Breachwood chased the game for a point late on.
Danny Dye combined well with Danny Jefferies who forced the Putterills keeper to make a save.
Lion's eventually ran out of time, Putterills winning the game one nil.
Substitutes not used: D. Farr,
Thank you to our supporter including John, Laura, Andy & The Jefferies
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Div1 Cup Peartree 0 v 4 Lion's
Lion's starting eleven: French, Weeks, Fildes, Harrison, Jordan, Hearne, Dye (C), D.Jefferies, Garnder, D.Farr, Canning.
Ref: I.Brown.
Despite the rain, wind and mud, Breachwood took the the lead in the cup tie after 15 minutes when Harrison nodded home a Gardner corner kick.
Danny Jefferies nearly added a second, hitting the bar from range but Peartree also came close when a shot from range hitting the Lion's post.
Michael Weeks found plently of space on the right with a great understanding with David Farr, enabling Weeks to pepper the Peartree box with dangerous crosses, almost picking our Canning.
Early in the 2nd half Danny Jefferies finished off a great midfield move including Hearne & Captain Dye, slotting home from just inside the Peartree box.
Danny Jefferies scored Breachwood's third with a direct freem kick from just outside the box, striking the ball out of reach into the far top corner of the net.
Peartree nearly pulled one back after hitting the post for the second time.
Jordan and Gardner had combined well on the left all game, this time Gardner carried the ball deep into the Peartree half before crossing to Canning who wasted no time in shooting low into the corner of the Peartree goal for four nil.
John Griffin replaced David Farr on the right and soon joined in the mud bath.
Breachwood could of added to their tally with glanced header from Dye and Hearne unable to take advantage of an almost open goal.
Andy Fildes was the Managers Man of the Match for a solid display at centre half.
Thank you to Laura and Ken for your support.
Ref: I.Brown.
Despite the rain, wind and mud, Breachwood took the the lead in the cup tie after 15 minutes when Harrison nodded home a Gardner corner kick.
Danny Jefferies nearly added a second, hitting the bar from range but Peartree also came close when a shot from range hitting the Lion's post.
Michael Weeks found plently of space on the right with a great understanding with David Farr, enabling Weeks to pepper the Peartree box with dangerous crosses, almost picking our Canning.
Early in the 2nd half Danny Jefferies finished off a great midfield move including Hearne & Captain Dye, slotting home from just inside the Peartree box.
Danny Jefferies scored Breachwood's third with a direct freem kick from just outside the box, striking the ball out of reach into the far top corner of the net.
Peartree nearly pulled one back after hitting the post for the second time.
Jordan and Gardner had combined well on the left all game, this time Gardner carried the ball deep into the Peartree half before crossing to Canning who wasted no time in shooting low into the corner of the Peartree goal for four nil.
John Griffin replaced David Farr on the right and soon joined in the mud bath.
Breachwood could of added to their tally with glanced header from Dye and Hearne unable to take advantage of an almost open goal.
Andy Fildes was the Managers Man of the Match for a solid display at centre half.
Thank you to Laura and Ken for your support.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Lion's 7 v 1 Times Club
Lion's starting eleven: French, Fildes, Turkentine, Pearson, A.Jefferies, D.Jefferies, Warren, Canning(C), Burnage, Gardner, Fleckney.
Referee for today's game against Times Club was I.Brown.
Lion's took the lead when Danny Jefferies slipped the ball through to the feet of Gardner. Gardner was able to hit the ball on the turn low into the corner of the net.
Midfielders Danny Jefferies, Burnage and Captain Canning found space to create several more chances. Jefferies came close with a shot from outside the box that came back off the crossbar.
Despite having the majority of possession, Lion's keeper Graham French had to come out quickly to stifle a few Time's counter attacks.
Breachwood led one nil at half time.
Jordan replaced the injured Burnage. Fildes and Turkentine were supreme in defence, keeping Times at bay for most of the second half.
Danny Jefferies finally found the net after pulling wide right and clipped the ball delicately over the Times keeper for goal number two.
Harrison replaced Gardner and scored after heading Fleckney's cross goalward and went in off the defender.
Canning & Harrison combined well, resulting in Harrison's shot hitting the post.
It was Jefferies who put the game out of reach with two more goals from close range.
Griffin replaced Warren
Referee for today's game against Times Club was I.Brown.
Lion's took the lead when Danny Jefferies slipped the ball through to the feet of Gardner. Gardner was able to hit the ball on the turn low into the corner of the net.
Midfielders Danny Jefferies, Burnage and Captain Canning found space to create several more chances. Jefferies came close with a shot from outside the box that came back off the crossbar.
Despite having the majority of possession, Lion's keeper Graham French had to come out quickly to stifle a few Time's counter attacks.
Breachwood led one nil at half time.
Jordan replaced the injured Burnage. Fildes and Turkentine were supreme in defence, keeping Times at bay for most of the second half.
Danny Jefferies finally found the net after pulling wide right and clipped the ball delicately over the Times keeper for goal number two.
Harrison replaced Gardner and scored after heading Fleckney's cross goalward and went in off the defender.
Canning & Harrison combined well, resulting in Harrison's shot hitting the post.
It was Jefferies who put the game out of reach with two more goals from close range.
Griffin replaced Warren
Adam Jefferies and Rob Pearson had linked well all game down the left wing. Pearson capped a great performance that Groggins could be proud of when he dribbled in from the left and hit a diagonal shot over the keeper into the far top corner.
Times managed to score a consolation goal from a late corner.
Danny Jefferies was the Managers Man of the Match
Substitutes not used: D.Farr, Sullivan.
Thank you to our supporters; including, Pete, Dan, Laura, Steve & The Jefferies.
Times managed to score a consolation goal from a late corner.
Danny Jefferies was the Managers Man of the Match
Substitutes not used: D.Farr, Sullivan.
Thank you to our supporters; including, Pete, Dan, Laura, Steve & The Jefferies.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Lion's 4 v 5 Aston Athletic
Lion's starting eleven: French, Fildes, Sullivan, Weeks, Griffin, Dye(C), Turkentine, Burnage, Gardner, Fleckney, Harrison.
Today's game at Breachwood was an Invitation Cup Tie against 2nd Division Aston Athletic who start with a goal advantage.
Breachwood started brightly. Burnage put Harrison through on goal, who slide the ball past the keeper at the near post but the goal was deemed to be offside.
The Lion's were then caught by three sucker punch goals all similar with long balls over the Lion's defence to put Aston four nil up.
Changes had to be made to formation which unfortunately led to the battling defender John Griffin being replaced in order for the Lion's to chase the game.
The extra man in midfield made an immediate impact and just before half time the dynamic Fleckney pulled away to the by line and crossed the ball to the back post where Gardner slid in to put the ball into the roof of the Aston net.
At half time the tie stood at 4-1 to Aston
At half time the experienced David Farr replaced the injured Sullivan.
Captain Dye's team started the second half with steely determination. Fildes and Weeks were resolute in defence.
Turkentine moved out to the right wing and linked up well with Burnage in attack.
Lion's gradually closed the gap. Fleckney supplied Gardner for his second, then Gardner set up Burnage to score.
The tie was level when Harrison's pass allowed Burnage to beat the offside trap and square the ball for captain Dye to score from close range.
With only minutes remaining, Breachwood pushed hard to go ahead, but it was Aston who countered and stole the tie with a shot from the edge of the box.
After giving Aston a 4 goal head start, Lion's left themselves with too much to do. Final Score 4-5
Flecker's was the Managers man of the match.
Many thanks to our supporters including the Dye's
Today's game at Breachwood was an Invitation Cup Tie against 2nd Division Aston Athletic who start with a goal advantage.
Breachwood started brightly. Burnage put Harrison through on goal, who slide the ball past the keeper at the near post but the goal was deemed to be offside.
The Lion's were then caught by three sucker punch goals all similar with long balls over the Lion's defence to put Aston four nil up.
Changes had to be made to formation which unfortunately led to the battling defender John Griffin being replaced in order for the Lion's to chase the game.
The extra man in midfield made an immediate impact and just before half time the dynamic Fleckney pulled away to the by line and crossed the ball to the back post where Gardner slid in to put the ball into the roof of the Aston net.
At half time the tie stood at 4-1 to Aston
At half time the experienced David Farr replaced the injured Sullivan.
Captain Dye's team started the second half with steely determination. Fildes and Weeks were resolute in defence.
Turkentine moved out to the right wing and linked up well with Burnage in attack.
Lion's gradually closed the gap. Fleckney supplied Gardner for his second, then Gardner set up Burnage to score.
The tie was level when Harrison's pass allowed Burnage to beat the offside trap and square the ball for captain Dye to score from close range.
With only minutes remaining, Breachwood pushed hard to go ahead, but it was Aston who countered and stole the tie with a shot from the edge of the box.
After giving Aston a 4 goal head start, Lion's left themselves with too much to do. Final Score 4-5
Flecker's was the Managers man of the match.
Many thanks to our supporters including the Dye's
Monday, November 05, 2007
KLM Cup Peartree 0 v 1 Lion's
Lion's starting eleven: French, Fildes, I.Turkentine, Pearson, Weeks,Canning, Burnage, (Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Gardner, Fleckney
Referee for todays KLM Cup game against Peartree was D.Wisson.
Lion's started very well with a couple of excellent passing moves starting from the back line with Weeks and Pearson linking through to Dye & Jefferies in midfield and Canning and Burnage on the wings.
Within five minutes Gardner flicked on a cross into the path of Adam Burnage who drove into the box and rifled a right footed shot into the top corner of the net for one nil.
Peartree retaliated and came close by hitting the bar.
Goalkeeper GrahamFrench punched clear several Peartree crosses.
Breachwood's flowing attacking football continued whilst Fildes & Turkentine kept it simple at the back.
In the second half Harrison replaced Gardner.
Breachwood continued to surge forward looking for the elusive second goal.
Burnage put in a couple of excellent corners, one hitting the post.
Dye,Canning and Jefferies all had shots from range.
Fleckney cut inside the box turning the defender inside out before chippingthe goalkeeper, only to see the ball come back out off the far post.
The Cup tie finished in a tense fashion, but Breachwood held out to win one nil and to go through to the next round.
Adam Burnage was the Managers Man of the Match
Substitutes not used: Griffin, Jordan, Numpty
Thanks to our travelling supporters, including: The Dyes, The Jefferies,Merg, Steve
Monday, October 29, 2007
Turkentine Scores - Lion's 1 v 0 Peartree
Lion's starting eleven: French, P.Farr, Fildes, I. Turkentine, Pearson,Canning, Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Weeks, Burnage, Gardner.
In the first of four fixtures and prelude to next Sundays KLM tie,Breachwood faced Peartree at home.
Lion's started lively with shots from Jefferies and Canning testing the keeper.
Burnage hit the post form inside the box. Gardner came close with a header from a corner.
Captain Dye and Danny Jefferies kept a steady supply of passes to Burnage and Gardner up front with supporting link play from Cannning and Weeks.
Centre back Turkentine anticipated virtually every Peartree attack.
In the second half David Fleckney replaced Gardner to make his home debut after coming back from injury. He was soon in the thick of it.and he nearly scored after his side footed shot hit the inside post only for it to come back out to the Peartree goalkeeper.
Harrison replaced the injured Pete Farr and forced a diving save from the Peartree keeper with his first touch.
Lion's won a free kick on the edge of the area after Danny Jefferies had been fouled.
Burnage's free kick got a change of direction from a defensive header but only to the far post where Iaian Turkentine's diving header directed the ball into the net for one nil.
Breachwood continued to attack with Canning and Weeks on the left wing and the adventurous Pearson overlapping down the right wing.
Some resolute defending from the forceful Fildes ensured the Lion's win after a solid performance, and the first clean sheet of the season.
Manager's Man Of the Match: Iaian Turkentine.
Substitute not used: D.Farr
Thank you to our supporters including : The Jefferies and the Dye's
In the first of four fixtures and prelude to next Sundays KLM tie,Breachwood faced Peartree at home.
Lion's started lively with shots from Jefferies and Canning testing the keeper.
Burnage hit the post form inside the box. Gardner came close with a header from a corner.
Captain Dye and Danny Jefferies kept a steady supply of passes to Burnage and Gardner up front with supporting link play from Cannning and Weeks.
Centre back Turkentine anticipated virtually every Peartree attack.
In the second half David Fleckney replaced Gardner to make his home debut after coming back from injury. He was soon in the thick of it.and he nearly scored after his side footed shot hit the inside post only for it to come back out to the Peartree goalkeeper.
Harrison replaced the injured Pete Farr and forced a diving save from the Peartree keeper with his first touch.
Lion's won a free kick on the edge of the area after Danny Jefferies had been fouled.
Burnage's free kick got a change of direction from a defensive header but only to the far post where Iaian Turkentine's diving header directed the ball into the net for one nil.
Breachwood continued to attack with Canning and Weeks on the left wing and the adventurous Pearson overlapping down the right wing.
Some resolute defending from the forceful Fildes ensured the Lion's win after a solid performance, and the first clean sheet of the season.
Manager's Man Of the Match: Iaian Turkentine.
Substitute not used: D.Farr
Thank you to our supporters including : The Jefferies and the Dye's
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Stevenage Colt's Old Boys 2 v 8 Breachwood Lion's
Lion's starting eleven: French, Fildes, A.Jefferies, P.Farr, Jordan, Dye(C), Harrison, Pearson, Weeks, Burnage, Gardner.
Lion's faced Stevenage Colt's Old Boys at Peartree Park.
It didn't take Breachwood long to open the scoring. Harrison headed on Gardners throw in to Pete Farr at the far post to strike home the first goal.
Goal number two came from another Gardner throw in, Pearson got the final flick on for Adam Burnage to slot home at the far post.
Michael Weeks drilled home the third goal just inside the area.
Gardner flicked a pass round the last defender for Captain Dye to drive home the fourth goal before half time.
In the second half Canning replaced Weeks on the right wing.
Adam Burnage arrived late in the box to steal goal number five.
Colt's were starting to find some firmer passes to be able test Graham French, the Lions goalkeeper from outside the box. Eventually a low Colt's shot found the bottom corner fo the net.
Breachwood soon got back into scoring mode when Gardner received a pass from Canning and lobbed the Colts goalkeeper.
Breachwood were in search of more goals. Pearson came close a couple of times, Andy Fildes went on a searching run. Then Adam Jefferies managed to scramble the ball into the net from a corner for number seven.
Colt's hadn't given up. The two Pete's, Farr and Jordan's, defending ensured Colt's were not let back into the game. However Lion's man of the match, Harrison handled in the area to give Colts a Penalty for a second consolation goal.
Ian Canning back from injury finished the game with a fine diving header for goal number eight after hitting the post from outside the box just moments earlier.
Final score 2 v 8 and a much needed three points for Breachwood.
Substitute not used : Gordon
Thank you to our supporters; Laura & Merg
Lion's faced Stevenage Colt's Old Boys at Peartree Park.
It didn't take Breachwood long to open the scoring. Harrison headed on Gardners throw in to Pete Farr at the far post to strike home the first goal.
Goal number two came from another Gardner throw in, Pearson got the final flick on for Adam Burnage to slot home at the far post.
Michael Weeks drilled home the third goal just inside the area.
Gardner flicked a pass round the last defender for Captain Dye to drive home the fourth goal before half time.
In the second half Canning replaced Weeks on the right wing.
Adam Burnage arrived late in the box to steal goal number five.
Colt's were starting to find some firmer passes to be able test Graham French, the Lions goalkeeper from outside the box. Eventually a low Colt's shot found the bottom corner fo the net.
Breachwood soon got back into scoring mode when Gardner received a pass from Canning and lobbed the Colts goalkeeper.
Breachwood were in search of more goals. Pearson came close a couple of times, Andy Fildes went on a searching run. Then Adam Jefferies managed to scramble the ball into the net from a corner for number seven.
Colt's hadn't given up. The two Pete's, Farr and Jordan's, defending ensured Colt's were not let back into the game. However Lion's man of the match, Harrison handled in the area to give Colts a Penalty for a second consolation goal.
Ian Canning back from injury finished the game with a fine diving header for goal number eight after hitting the post from outside the box just moments earlier.
Final score 2 v 8 and a much needed three points for Breachwood.
Substitute not used : Gordon
Thank you to our supporters; Laura & Merg
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Pig & Whistle 14 v 2 Lion's
Lion's starting nine! : French, Pearson, Jordan, Fildes, Harrison (C), D.Farr, I.Turkentine, Gardner, Burnage.
Todays Referee was Ben Gooray.
Today was the heaviest defeat in the Lion's history and also the first time fielding less that eleven players due to a long list injuries and other commitments. Usual goalkeeper Wayne Gardner had to play outfield due to breaking a couple fingers last week in goal. Graham French deputised in goal. Despite the number of well hit goals from Pig & Whistle, he also made a number of great saves.
Lion's actually took the lead in the first half when the Pig goalkeeper could not hold Turkentines well struck free kick and Adam Burnage made no mistake with the loose ball.
However Pig scored from the restart with a left wing cross that sailed in under the Lion's bar into the far top corner of the net.
Playing a 4-3-1 formation the Lion's were bound to struggle. Pig scored a total of 7 in the first half, one of which was a Penalty after Harrison had fouled in the area.
Breachwood tried to make it as difficult as possible for Pig score further in the second half, however they scored another 7 , but with most of them towards the end of the game.
Breachwood got a consolation goal when Lion's man of the match Andy Fildes clearence found Iaian Turkentine on the left. He was able to turn past a couple of Pig & Whistle defenders before beating the keeper from just inside the box.
Despite the 14-2 final score, Lion's had played with good spirit and every player giving 100%
Thanks to Pete, Brains, Dan & Laura for supporting today.
Todays Referee was Ben Gooray.
Today was the heaviest defeat in the Lion's history and also the first time fielding less that eleven players due to a long list injuries and other commitments. Usual goalkeeper Wayne Gardner had to play outfield due to breaking a couple fingers last week in goal. Graham French deputised in goal. Despite the number of well hit goals from Pig & Whistle, he also made a number of great saves.
Lion's actually took the lead in the first half when the Pig goalkeeper could not hold Turkentines well struck free kick and Adam Burnage made no mistake with the loose ball.
However Pig scored from the restart with a left wing cross that sailed in under the Lion's bar into the far top corner of the net.
Playing a 4-3-1 formation the Lion's were bound to struggle. Pig scored a total of 7 in the first half, one of which was a Penalty after Harrison had fouled in the area.
Breachwood tried to make it as difficult as possible for Pig score further in the second half, however they scored another 7 , but with most of them towards the end of the game.
Breachwood got a consolation goal when Lion's man of the match Andy Fildes clearence found Iaian Turkentine on the left. He was able to turn past a couple of Pig & Whistle defenders before beating the keeper from just inside the box.
Despite the 14-2 final score, Lion's had played with good spirit and every player giving 100%
Thanks to Pete, Brains, Dan & Laura for supporting today.
Monday, October 08, 2007
Lion's 2 v 8 Pied Piper
Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, French, Fildes, P.Farr, Jordan, Dye(C), I.Turkentine, D.Jefferies, Canning, Burnage, Harrison.
The Referee for todays game against league leaders Pied Piper was Mr Hall.
Breachwood got off to a bad start. Defender Graham French was running back with the Piper centre forward and got to the ball first but unnfortunately his clearence lobbed keeper Gardner from the 18yard line.
Pied Piper had netted five goals by half time. Lion's main chances had come a Jefferies run and set pieces with a Burnage corner, Turkentine and Fildes coming close with free kicks outside the Piper penalty area.
Despite the half time score line Breachwood managed to regroup and get some better passing moves flowing. Andy Fildes cross found the head of Harrison for the flick on. Captain Dan Dye slotted home to put his team on the scoresheet.
Breachwood's second goal came from a Wayne Gardner goal kick. His kicks had been getting steadily longer during the second half. Gardners kick reached the 18 yard box at the other end of the pitch. Iaian Turkentine won the race of the chasing pack, by jumping between the defender and the Piper goalkeeper to head the subsequent bounce into the Piper goal.
Pied Piper scored three more times in the second half. It could of been several more if it hadn't been for a string of reflex saves by Gardner.
Gordon replaced the injured Canning & Griffin replaced Pete Farr
Despite the result of losing 8-2 Breachwood had played a lot better in the second half and had only lost the second half 3-2!
Substitute not used: D.Farr
A big thank you to our supporters including: The Dye's, Beeney and The Jefferies.
The Referee for todays game against league leaders Pied Piper was Mr Hall.
Breachwood got off to a bad start. Defender Graham French was running back with the Piper centre forward and got to the ball first but unnfortunately his clearence lobbed keeper Gardner from the 18yard line.
Pied Piper had netted five goals by half time. Lion's main chances had come a Jefferies run and set pieces with a Burnage corner, Turkentine and Fildes coming close with free kicks outside the Piper penalty area.
Despite the half time score line Breachwood managed to regroup and get some better passing moves flowing. Andy Fildes cross found the head of Harrison for the flick on. Captain Dan Dye slotted home to put his team on the scoresheet.
Breachwood's second goal came from a Wayne Gardner goal kick. His kicks had been getting steadily longer during the second half. Gardners kick reached the 18 yard box at the other end of the pitch. Iaian Turkentine won the race of the chasing pack, by jumping between the defender and the Piper goalkeeper to head the subsequent bounce into the Piper goal.
Pied Piper scored three more times in the second half. It could of been several more if it hadn't been for a string of reflex saves by Gardner.
Gordon replaced the injured Canning & Griffin replaced Pete Farr
Despite the result of losing 8-2 Breachwood had played a lot better in the second half and had only lost the second half 3-2!
Substitute not used: D.Farr
A big thank you to our supporters including: The Dye's, Beeney and The Jefferies.
Monday, October 01, 2007
Putterill's 4 v 1 Lion's
Lion's eleven: Gardner, Jordan, French, Fildes, Dye(C), Turkentine, Burnage, Pearson, Weeks, Harrison, Fleckney.
Although Breachwood started briskly they were a goal down after ten minutes. Things got worse for Breachwood when David Fleckney, making his Lion's debut, had to go off with a badly injured knee after fifteen minutes. Griffin came on in his place and slotted well into midfield.
Lion's had good shape and took the game to Putterill's. French Fildes and Jordan kept Putterills comfortably at bay since the early goal. Gardner dealt with any longer range shots.
Playing his first game for quite a while Michael Weeks made an impact battling on the right, whilst Burnage and Pearson combined effectively on the left.
Breachwood were soon back in the game when Dye's crossfield pass found Iaian Turkentine in space out on the right. His early cross found Harrison on the edge of the six yard box to head home the equaliser.
Moments later Lion's nearly went ahead but the keeper saved from close range from Turkentine.
Breachwood played with a good tempo and felt in the ascendency when the half time whistle went.
Lion's started the second half well, attacking the Putterill's goal. Andy Fildes pushed up with an attempt at goal.
The tide turned when Putterill's scored from close range to regain the lead.
Putterills extended their lead from a quick counter attack from defending a Breachwood corner.
They scored their fourth again counter attacking after another Lion's move broke down.
Burnage nearly got one back after his 20yard shot smacked the crossbar.
At the final whistle, Putterills won 4-1
John Griffin was the Lion's Man of the Match
Thank you to our supporters including Laura, Ashley & Brains.
Although Breachwood started briskly they were a goal down after ten minutes. Things got worse for Breachwood when David Fleckney, making his Lion's debut, had to go off with a badly injured knee after fifteen minutes. Griffin came on in his place and slotted well into midfield.
Lion's had good shape and took the game to Putterill's. French Fildes and Jordan kept Putterills comfortably at bay since the early goal. Gardner dealt with any longer range shots.
Playing his first game for quite a while Michael Weeks made an impact battling on the right, whilst Burnage and Pearson combined effectively on the left.
Breachwood were soon back in the game when Dye's crossfield pass found Iaian Turkentine in space out on the right. His early cross found Harrison on the edge of the six yard box to head home the equaliser.
Moments later Lion's nearly went ahead but the keeper saved from close range from Turkentine.
Breachwood played with a good tempo and felt in the ascendency when the half time whistle went.
Lion's started the second half well, attacking the Putterill's goal. Andy Fildes pushed up with an attempt at goal.
The tide turned when Putterill's scored from close range to regain the lead.
Putterills extended their lead from a quick counter attack from defending a Breachwood corner.
They scored their fourth again counter attacking after another Lion's move broke down.
Burnage nearly got one back after his 20yard shot smacked the crossbar.
At the final whistle, Putterills won 4-1
John Griffin was the Lion's Man of the Match
Thank you to our supporters including Laura, Ashley & Brains.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Herts Intermediate Cup: Baldock Engine 2 v 0 Lion's
Breachwood starting eleven: Gardner; S.Turkentine, Fildes, French, A.Jefferies, Dye(C), I.Turkentine, D.Jefferies, Pearson, Burnage, Harrison.
Within 20 minutes of the tie, Lion's went a goal down. Despite a valiant save from Gardner, a Baldock forward beat the Lion's defence to the loose ball to net from close range.
Pete Jordan came on as the Lion's looked to change their method of play.
Breachwood finished the half the stronger team. The Baldock Keeper kept Engine's lead by first turning Iain Turkentines header over the bar and then turning Harrison's header, from a Burnage corner, round the post.
The Lion's were one nil down at half time but were two nil down early in the second half after a Baldock counter attack.
Ben Marlow & John Histon replaced Pearson and the injured Danny Jefferies half way through the 2nd half to bolster the Lion's push.
Adam Jefferies and Andy Fildes pushed through midfield as Iain Turkentine and Danny Dye battled forward.
Burnage whipped in a couple of corners but Breachwood were unable to convert the chances.
A frustrated Breachwood finally ran out of time on the worlds most bumpy pitch!
Andy Fildes was the Managers Man of the match and was rewarded with kit cleaning.
Substitute not used: D.Farr
A big thank you to our travelling supporters including The Jefferies, Ash, Laura, Ken & Andy
Within 20 minutes of the tie, Lion's went a goal down. Despite a valiant save from Gardner, a Baldock forward beat the Lion's defence to the loose ball to net from close range.
Pete Jordan came on as the Lion's looked to change their method of play.
Breachwood finished the half the stronger team. The Baldock Keeper kept Engine's lead by first turning Iain Turkentines header over the bar and then turning Harrison's header, from a Burnage corner, round the post.
The Lion's were one nil down at half time but were two nil down early in the second half after a Baldock counter attack.
Ben Marlow & John Histon replaced Pearson and the injured Danny Jefferies half way through the 2nd half to bolster the Lion's push.
Adam Jefferies and Andy Fildes pushed through midfield as Iain Turkentine and Danny Dye battled forward.
Burnage whipped in a couple of corners but Breachwood were unable to convert the chances.
A frustrated Breachwood finally ran out of time on the worlds most bumpy pitch!
Andy Fildes was the Managers Man of the match and was rewarded with kit cleaning.
Substitute not used: D.Farr
A big thank you to our travelling supporters including The Jefferies, Ash, Laura, Ken & Andy
Monday, September 17, 2007
Lion's 1 v 8 Pin Green
Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, French, Fildes, S.Turkentine, Marlow, Burnage, D.Jefferies, Harrison, D.Farr, Pearson, Canning.
A lively game with the Lion's showing some promising midfield movement but were unable to find the finished product despite some promising shots from Jefferies, Canning and a whipped free kick from Andy Fildes. Gardner pulled off a couple of great saves but the Lion's were unable to stop a quick Pin Green side scoring four goals in each half.
An Andy Fildes throw in led to Adam Burnage scoring the consolation goal with a trademark shot from the edge of the area that dipped just under the bar.
Pete Jordan and John replace David Farr and Rob Pearson late in the second half.
Pin Green obviously deserved the win although the scoreline flattered them a little. Despite some promising moves ,the Lion's should of tested their keeper more.
Its been many years since a team has put eight past the Lion's
David Farr was the Lion's Manager's Man of the Match.
A Big thank you to our supporters, including; Sarah, The Jefferies, Ash, Ricky, Barry
A lively game with the Lion's showing some promising midfield movement but were unable to find the finished product despite some promising shots from Jefferies, Canning and a whipped free kick from Andy Fildes. Gardner pulled off a couple of great saves but the Lion's were unable to stop a quick Pin Green side scoring four goals in each half.
An Andy Fildes throw in led to Adam Burnage scoring the consolation goal with a trademark shot from the edge of the area that dipped just under the bar.
Pete Jordan and John replace David Farr and Rob Pearson late in the second half.
Pin Green obviously deserved the win although the scoreline flattered them a little. Despite some promising moves ,the Lion's should of tested their keeper more.
Its been many years since a team has put eight past the Lion's
David Farr was the Lion's Manager's Man of the Match.
A Big thank you to our supporters, including; Sarah, The Jefferies, Ash, Ricky, Barry
Monday, September 10, 2007
Times Club 2 v 5 Breachwood Lion's
Lion's Eleven: Jordan, French, S.Turkentine, Fildes, D.Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Pearson, A.Dye, D.Farr, Harrison, Burnage.
Todays game was at King Georges against a new Times Club.
Breachwood started very well with excellent movement through midfield.
Danny Jefferies shot over the bar early on, whilst Rob Pearson got stuck in on the right wing.
Lion's came closer and closer with a succession of corners.
However it was Times Club that scored against the run of play with a speculative lob over goalkeeper Pete Jordan. Their lead doubled five minutes later when a low shot despite keeper Jprdan getting a hand to the ball.
For the rest of the half Lion's continued to push foward under the stewardship of Captain Dye, putting more and more pressure on the Time defence.
A shock looked on the cards at half time with Times Club having a two goal lead.
In the second half the Lion's were straight out of the gate looking for an early goal.
The breakthrough came with Danny Dye and Adam Burnage combining to put Danny Jefferies through, he managed to steer his shot inside the the right hand post into the net to start the fight back.
Moments later Breachwood rattled the Times crossbar.
The equaliser came with a Danny Jefferies pass just inside the Time half into the feet of Harrison, who was able to turn and fire a 20yard shot inside the near post.
Lion's continues to pile on the pressure as they looked for all three points, helped with a very effective back line, with S.Turkentine, French and Fildes keeping any Times attack at bay, leaving Jordan with little to do. Andy Dye was great intercepter on the right, whilst Pearson nearly gave Lion's the lead by cutting in from the left and shooting inches wide of the right hand post.
Danny Jefferies showed great individual skill weaving through several defenders in the penalty area out wide but his shot hit the post.
Centre Forward Adam Burnage moved out wide to pick up a pass, ran forward before unleashing a 20 yard shot into the Times net for a 3-2 lead.
Burnage turned provider again crossing in from the right, finding Harrison lurking inside the six yard box for a tap in to give the Lion's a two goal cushion.
Breachwood finalised all three points with Burnage, this time on the left crossing in for Harrison to complete a hatrick.
All in all a great win for the Lion's with a great team display showing the character to come back from two nil down.
Burnage was the Managers Man of the Match
A big thank you to all our travelling supporters, including the Jefferies,Merg, Ash & Laura
Todays game was at King Georges against a new Times Club.
Breachwood started very well with excellent movement through midfield.
Danny Jefferies shot over the bar early on, whilst Rob Pearson got stuck in on the right wing.
Lion's came closer and closer with a succession of corners.
However it was Times Club that scored against the run of play with a speculative lob over goalkeeper Pete Jordan. Their lead doubled five minutes later when a low shot despite keeper Jprdan getting a hand to the ball.
For the rest of the half Lion's continued to push foward under the stewardship of Captain Dye, putting more and more pressure on the Time defence.
A shock looked on the cards at half time with Times Club having a two goal lead.
In the second half the Lion's were straight out of the gate looking for an early goal.
The breakthrough came with Danny Dye and Adam Burnage combining to put Danny Jefferies through, he managed to steer his shot inside the the right hand post into the net to start the fight back.
Moments later Breachwood rattled the Times crossbar.
The equaliser came with a Danny Jefferies pass just inside the Time half into the feet of Harrison, who was able to turn and fire a 20yard shot inside the near post.
Lion's continues to pile on the pressure as they looked for all three points, helped with a very effective back line, with S.Turkentine, French and Fildes keeping any Times attack at bay, leaving Jordan with little to do. Andy Dye was great intercepter on the right, whilst Pearson nearly gave Lion's the lead by cutting in from the left and shooting inches wide of the right hand post.
Danny Jefferies showed great individual skill weaving through several defenders in the penalty area out wide but his shot hit the post.
Centre Forward Adam Burnage moved out wide to pick up a pass, ran forward before unleashing a 20 yard shot into the Times net for a 3-2 lead.
Burnage turned provider again crossing in from the right, finding Harrison lurking inside the six yard box for a tap in to give the Lion's a two goal cushion.
Breachwood finalised all three points with Burnage, this time on the left crossing in for Harrison to complete a hatrick.
All in all a great win for the Lion's with a great team display showing the character to come back from two nil down.
Burnage was the Managers Man of the Match
A big thank you to all our travelling supporters, including the Jefferies,Merg, Ash & Laura
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Lion's 1 v 3 Emperor's Head
Lion's first game of the season against a former Cooper's side.
Dave McNeilly put Breachwood ahead but were two one behind at half time.
Emperor got a their third in the second half. The Lion's were unable to find the final strike losing 3-1 at Full time.
Dave McNeilly put Breachwood ahead but were two one behind at half time.
Emperor got a their third in the second half. The Lion's were unable to find the final strike losing 3-1 at Full time.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
PSF Lion's 2 v 1 King Pin
Lion's eleven: Gardner, French, Hill, Jordan, P.Farr, D.Dye, I.Turkentine, Pearson, Burnage, S.Turkentine, Harrison
A great first half for the Lion's. Two nil up at half time, thanks to a Harrison header from a French free kick. Stuart Turkentine got his first goal for the club sliding in at the far post after some magnificent midfield play.
In the second half Lion's had few moments of relief from constant King Pin pressure. The inevitable happen when they scored 15 minutes from time. Lion's secured the win thanks to a man of the match performance from goalkeeper Gardner and Ben Ben Marlow heading off the line.
A win was a great way for the Lion's to tee up for the start of the new league season next Sunday.
Thank you to our supporters cheering us on.
A great first half for the Lion's. Two nil up at half time, thanks to a Harrison header from a French free kick. Stuart Turkentine got his first goal for the club sliding in at the far post after some magnificent midfield play.
In the second half Lion's had few moments of relief from constant King Pin pressure. The inevitable happen when they scored 15 minutes from time. Lion's secured the win thanks to a man of the match performance from goalkeeper Gardner and Ben Ben Marlow heading off the line.
A win was a great way for the Lion's to tee up for the start of the new league season next Sunday.
Thank you to our supporters cheering us on.
Friday, August 24, 2007
PSF Lion's 2 v 3 Lilley
Lion's Eleven: Gardner, French, Hill, Jordan, Pearson, Fildes, I.Turkentine, D.Dye(C), Burnage, Canning, Harrison.
Despite playing some good football through midfield on a fast surface, the rain soaked Lion's were 2 nil down halfway through the first half.
Breachwood got back into the game before halftime with a succession of corners. Fildes managed to whip the ball in from the right wing to Harrison on the six yard line to volley into the roof of the net for 2-1
Adam Jefferies, Danny Jefferies and Stuart Turkentine came on to great affect in the 2nd half.
Danny Jefferies met a cross pulled back from the by line to head the ball in under the crossbar for 2-2
The Lion's succumbed to another Lilley counter attack as they snatch a win with a third goal, but a good Breachwood performance.
Thanks again to our die hard supporters who turned up to watch in the downpour.
Despite playing some good football through midfield on a fast surface, the rain soaked Lion's were 2 nil down halfway through the first half.
Breachwood got back into the game before halftime with a succession of corners. Fildes managed to whip the ball in from the right wing to Harrison on the six yard line to volley into the roof of the net for 2-1
Adam Jefferies, Danny Jefferies and Stuart Turkentine came on to great affect in the 2nd half.
Danny Jefferies met a cross pulled back from the by line to head the ball in under the crossbar for 2-2
The Lion's succumbed to another Lilley counter attack as they snatch a win with a third goal, but a good Breachwood performance.
Thanks again to our die hard supporters who turned up to watch in the downpour.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Cup Draw's
KLM Challenge Cup
Preliminary Round -Match 2
Peartree v Breachwood Lion's
County Cup
Herts Sunday Intermediate Cup
Round 1 Sunday 23/09/07
Match 7
Baldock Engine v Breachwood Lion's
Division 1 Cup Preliminary Round
Peartree v Breachwood Lion's
Preliminary Round -Match 2
Peartree v Breachwood Lion's
County Cup
Herts Sunday Intermediate Cup
Round 1 Sunday 23/09/07
Match 7
Baldock Engine v Breachwood Lion's
Division 1 Cup Preliminary Round
Peartree v Breachwood Lion's
Monday, August 20, 2007
PSF Lion's 0 v 3 JAP
Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, P.Farr, French, Hill, Marlow, I.Turkentine, Fildes, Pearson, Jordan, Canning (C) , Harrison.
Lion's had a good start to the game. Canning had a shot from range. Turkentine came closest after some quick interlinking play on the right wing that finished with a shot from outside the box. It dipped beating the keeper but not the crossbar, unfortunately.
A quick JAP team managed to score before half time, displaying their Premiership credentials.
In the second half. John and Burnage replaced Harrison and P.Farr
Although the Lion's rattled the woodwork twice more, one of which was a speculative lob from Hill, JAP were more clinical in finding the net twice more.
Despite the result, it was another good fitness strengthening run out for the team.
Another big thank you to our supporters who turned out in the rain!
Lion's had a good start to the game. Canning had a shot from range. Turkentine came closest after some quick interlinking play on the right wing that finished with a shot from outside the box. It dipped beating the keeper but not the crossbar, unfortunately.
A quick JAP team managed to score before half time, displaying their Premiership credentials.
In the second half. John and Burnage replaced Harrison and P.Farr
Although the Lion's rattled the woodwork twice more, one of which was a speculative lob from Hill, JAP were more clinical in finding the net twice more.
Despite the result, it was another good fitness strengthening run out for the team.
Another big thank you to our supporters who turned out in the rain!
Friday, August 17, 2007
PSF Lion's 2 v 3 MBDA
Ref D.Bailey
Lion's starting eleven: Jordan, French, Hill, P.Farr, McCartney, I.Turkentine, D.Dye, Pearson, Marlow, Harrison, Canning (C)
Lion's had a good first half with shots from Canning and Marlow.
Despite the possesion Lion's went a goal behind beating Jordon from close range shortly before half time.
In the second half, D.Jefferies, A.Jefferies, Fildes, Burnage, S.Turkentine, D.Farr replaced Harrison, P.Farr, Pearson, Marlow, Hill, McCartney.
MBDA scored twice more from counter attacking play, despite two well taken goals from Danny Jefferies and Ian Canning.
Thank you to our supporters who turned up in the rain!
Lion's starting eleven: Jordan, French, Hill, P.Farr, McCartney, I.Turkentine, D.Dye, Pearson, Marlow, Harrison, Canning (C)
Lion's had a good first half with shots from Canning and Marlow.
Despite the possesion Lion's went a goal behind beating Jordon from close range shortly before half time.
In the second half, D.Jefferies, A.Jefferies, Fildes, Burnage, S.Turkentine, D.Farr replaced Harrison, P.Farr, Pearson, Marlow, Hill, McCartney.
MBDA scored twice more from counter attacking play, despite two well taken goals from Danny Jefferies and Ian Canning.
Thank you to our supporters who turned up in the rain!
Thursday, August 09, 2007
2006/07 Season Awards
Last Saturday night in the Red Lion, Breachwood, saw the Lion's prsentation evening for last season. A good night had by all
The winners were:
Clubman of the Year - Wayne Gardner
Most Improved - Ben Marlow,
Captains Player - Peter Farr,
Managers Player - Big G
Most Valuable Player - Danny Dye,
Players Player - Danny Jefferies,
Golden Boot - Ian Canning.
The winners were:
Clubman of the Year - Wayne Gardner
Most Improved - Ben Marlow,
Captains Player - Peter Farr,
Managers Player - Big G
Most Valuable Player - Danny Dye,
Players Player - Danny Jefferies,
Golden Boot - Ian Canning.
Friday, August 03, 2007
Lion's 1 v 3 Lilley
Lion's starting eleven: Gardner,French, Hill, P.Farr, McCartney, D.Farr, Fildes, Harrison, Marlow, Canning, B.Dye
Dave Bailey was the ref for todays pre season friendly against Lilley from the Luton league.
Lion's came closest in the first half when Ian Canning hit the far from 30 yards.
It was nil nil at half time. Jordan replaced Gardner in goal.
Lilley got the breakthrough early in the second half with a header at the backpost froma corner.
Lilley scored twice more before Andy Fildes shot from range rattled the crossbar and came back into the path of Ben Dye who scored his first goal for the club.
Despite the result it was another good run out for the lads for fitness and new players gelling well into the team.
Thank you to our supporters.
Dave Bailey was the ref for todays pre season friendly against Lilley from the Luton league.
Lion's came closest in the first half when Ian Canning hit the far from 30 yards.
It was nil nil at half time. Jordan replaced Gardner in goal.
Lilley got the breakthrough early in the second half with a header at the backpost froma corner.
Lilley scored twice more before Andy Fildes shot from range rattled the crossbar and came back into the path of Ben Dye who scored his first goal for the club.
Despite the result it was another good run out for the lads for fitness and new players gelling well into the team.
Thank you to our supporters.
Monday, July 23, 2007
PSF Lion's 1 v 3 Stevenage Fencing
It was the Lion's first pre season friendly today against Division 3 sideStevenage Fencing.
David Bailey was the Ref.
Lions starting eleven: Gardner, French, Hill, P.Farr, D.Farr, Harrison,Canning (C), Painter, Pearson , Marlow, B.Dye
Despite a goal offside and some good chances, Lions trailed 1 nil at halftime.
In the second half Jordan replace Gardner in goal.
Later Gardner & A.Dye replaced D. Farr and the injured Steve Painter.
In pushing forward to address the deficit, the Lions went another goal downbefore Pearson hit a low shot from 30yards that rolled under the keepers body to sneak in to the net at the right post.
Late on Fencing scored another after the ball rolled along the Lions goalline.
Despite the result of losing 3-1, it was a good fitness exercise for theteam and every player put in a decent performance.
Thank you to our supporters.
David Bailey was the Ref.
Lions starting eleven: Gardner, French, Hill, P.Farr, D.Farr, Harrison,Canning (C), Painter, Pearson , Marlow, B.Dye
Despite a goal offside and some good chances, Lions trailed 1 nil at halftime.
In the second half Jordan replace Gardner in goal.
Later Gardner & A.Dye replaced D. Farr and the injured Steve Painter.
In pushing forward to address the deficit, the Lions went another goal downbefore Pearson hit a low shot from 30yards that rolled under the keepers body to sneak in to the net at the right post.
Late on Fencing scored another after the ball rolled along the Lions goalline.
Despite the result of losing 3-1, it was a good fitness exercise for theteam and every player put in a decent performance.
Thank you to our supporters.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Probuild 6 v 0 Lion's
The Lion's starting eleven for their last game of the season against Probuild at Shephallbury Park were: Gardner, French,Fildes, McCartney, A.Jefferies, Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Burnage, P.Farr, Marlow, Canning.
Despite Breachwood staring with some promising play, Probuild took the wind out of the Lion's sails after a gift of a goal after a mix up in the six yard box.
Their second game from the goalkeepers long ball, the forward flicked the bounce past Gardner from the edge of the box. Two more followed before halftime from a corner and a throw in.
Harrison replaced McCartney.
In the second half, Danny Dye hit the post. Canning and Marlow shot from outside the box. Breachwood played well in places when they got the ball down with some combination play between Jefferies, Dye, Burnage and Canning, with Pete Farr wide on the left
Unfortunately Probuild scored two more with the long ball on the break.
Towards the end Danny Jefferies, almost scored the goal of the season with some solo skill and then hit a curling shot over the tallest keeper in the division only to see the ball smack the crossbar.
Probuild won six nil.
The season ended for the Lion's with no cigar..
Substitute not used: D.Farr
Thank you to our travelling supporters including Ash & Laura. A big thank to all our supporters this season
Despite Breachwood staring with some promising play, Probuild took the wind out of the Lion's sails after a gift of a goal after a mix up in the six yard box.
Their second game from the goalkeepers long ball, the forward flicked the bounce past Gardner from the edge of the box. Two more followed before halftime from a corner and a throw in.
Harrison replaced McCartney.
In the second half, Danny Dye hit the post. Canning and Marlow shot from outside the box. Breachwood played well in places when they got the ball down with some combination play between Jefferies, Dye, Burnage and Canning, with Pete Farr wide on the left
Unfortunately Probuild scored two more with the long ball on the break.
Towards the end Danny Jefferies, almost scored the goal of the season with some solo skill and then hit a curling shot over the tallest keeper in the division only to see the ball smack the crossbar.
Probuild won six nil.
The season ended for the Lion's with no cigar..
Substitute not used: D.Farr
Thank you to our travelling supporters including Ash & Laura. A big thank to all our supporters this season
Monday, April 16, 2007
Invitation Cup Lion's Hit Seven Against Riley's
Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, French, McCartney, A.Jefferies, Fildes, Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Burnage, P.Farr, Marlow, Canning
Today's invitation cup game against Division 3 side Riley's who had a two goal advantage.
Breachwood started the more lively determined to prove their footballing prowess after a recent disappointing run. Ian Canning and Danny Jefferies fired in some early shots on goal. In a slightly different formation than usual Captain Danny Dye found the space to enjoy taking on players.
McCartney, French and Fildes played high up the pitch in defence to catch Rileys offside on the ocassional attack. McCartney was excellent at intercepting high balls and then setting up the industrious Pete Farr on the left wing to start yet another Lion's attack.
The breakthrough finally came when Burnage who had his best game of the season played in a low cross in from the left for Ben Marlow to pounce on at the near post for Breachwood's first goal of the game.
Lion's second goal shortly followed after more pressure when a Riley's defender tried to clear an incoming cross from the right but steered it passed his keeper from close range into the bottom right hand corner for an Own Goal.
Gardner pulled off a high save from a swirling free Kick from outside the box just before half time.
Early in the second half Ben Marlow added to his tally with a shot low into the corner of the net.
Harrison replaced McCartney.
Ian Canning hit a low shot from outside the box, the goalkeeper looked to of comfortably saved it, only to see it go through his legs into the goal .
Ian Canning's second goal was almost a replica of his first!
Adam Jefferies tried a shot from range before his brother Danny Jefferies, who had played well all game decided to get in on the act with a well worked solo goal.
Ian Canning capped a marvellous second half hatrick running diagonally into the box and pulling the ball back across the goal into the far corner of the net before the keeper had even seen it.
Minutes from time. Rileys defender punch the ball over the bar for an automatic penalty. Ben Marlow took it intending to make his hatrick. unluckily his shot clipped the bar as it went over. The tie finished 7-2 to the Lion's
Managers Man of the Match:Hatrick Hero Ian Canning
Substitute not used: D.Farr
A Big Thank you to our supporters including; The Jefferies, Ash, Laura, the Dye's, Beeny, Greg, injured Pete Jordan
Today's invitation cup game against Division 3 side Riley's who had a two goal advantage.
Breachwood started the more lively determined to prove their footballing prowess after a recent disappointing run. Ian Canning and Danny Jefferies fired in some early shots on goal. In a slightly different formation than usual Captain Danny Dye found the space to enjoy taking on players.
McCartney, French and Fildes played high up the pitch in defence to catch Rileys offside on the ocassional attack. McCartney was excellent at intercepting high balls and then setting up the industrious Pete Farr on the left wing to start yet another Lion's attack.
The breakthrough finally came when Burnage who had his best game of the season played in a low cross in from the left for Ben Marlow to pounce on at the near post for Breachwood's first goal of the game.
Lion's second goal shortly followed after more pressure when a Riley's defender tried to clear an incoming cross from the right but steered it passed his keeper from close range into the bottom right hand corner for an Own Goal.
Gardner pulled off a high save from a swirling free Kick from outside the box just before half time.
Early in the second half Ben Marlow added to his tally with a shot low into the corner of the net.
Harrison replaced McCartney.
Ian Canning hit a low shot from outside the box, the goalkeeper looked to of comfortably saved it, only to see it go through his legs into the goal .
Ian Canning's second goal was almost a replica of his first!
Adam Jefferies tried a shot from range before his brother Danny Jefferies, who had played well all game decided to get in on the act with a well worked solo goal.
Ian Canning capped a marvellous second half hatrick running diagonally into the box and pulling the ball back across the goal into the far corner of the net before the keeper had even seen it.
Minutes from time. Rileys defender punch the ball over the bar for an automatic penalty. Ben Marlow took it intending to make his hatrick. unluckily his shot clipped the bar as it went over. The tie finished 7-2 to the Lion's
Managers Man of the Match:Hatrick Hero Ian Canning
Substitute not used: D.Farr
A Big Thank you to our supporters including; The Jefferies, Ash, Laura, the Dye's, Beeny, Greg, injured Pete Jordan
Monday, April 09, 2007
Invitation Cup: Broadhall 4 v 1 Lion's
Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, French, Fildes, McCartney, Harrison, A.Jefferies, D.Jefferies, Burnage, P.Farr, Canning, Marlow
Today's Invitation Cup game at Shephallbury Park was against Premiership side Broadhall.
Breachwood started the most lively with both the Jefferies brothers having shots from range.
French, Fildles and McCartney made crucial tackles to nullify any Broadhall counter attacks.
However the game turned as Graham French was unlucky to have the ball bounce up and hit his hand in the Lion's penalty area. The referee pointed to the spot. Gardner guess the right way but was unable to keep out strike out of the net.
Lion's were not ready to be beaten yet as they were still level in the tie. Centre forwards Ben Marlow and Ian Canning pull shots off on goal but were straight at the keeper.
Broadhall got their second with a headed goal from a corner not long before half time.
In the second half David Farr replace the Harrison who limped off with a reoccurrence of a thigh injury.
Breachwood nearly got some momentum back when Burnage cut in from the right for a shot at goal. Moments later the Lion's came closer still when Canning and Burnage refused to give up a lost caused near the corner flag and managed to come away with the ball and a pass to Adam Jefferies who whipped the ball across the goal to Pete Farr making the Broadhall keeper save at his feet.
Pete Crisp replaced Pete Farr and chased every ball up front.
Gardner managed to pull off a couple of saves at the other end but didn't stand much of a chance when Broadhall scored two more late on to put the tie beyond doubt. Final score 4-1 to Broadhall.
McCartney was the Managers Man of the Match
Thank you to our travelling away support including Ash and the injured Pete Jordan.
Today's Invitation Cup game at Shephallbury Park was against Premiership side Broadhall.
Breachwood started the most lively with both the Jefferies brothers having shots from range.
French, Fildles and McCartney made crucial tackles to nullify any Broadhall counter attacks.
However the game turned as Graham French was unlucky to have the ball bounce up and hit his hand in the Lion's penalty area. The referee pointed to the spot. Gardner guess the right way but was unable to keep out strike out of the net.
Lion's were not ready to be beaten yet as they were still level in the tie. Centre forwards Ben Marlow and Ian Canning pull shots off on goal but were straight at the keeper.
Broadhall got their second with a headed goal from a corner not long before half time.
In the second half David Farr replace the Harrison who limped off with a reoccurrence of a thigh injury.
Breachwood nearly got some momentum back when Burnage cut in from the right for a shot at goal. Moments later the Lion's came closer still when Canning and Burnage refused to give up a lost caused near the corner flag and managed to come away with the ball and a pass to Adam Jefferies who whipped the ball across the goal to Pete Farr making the Broadhall keeper save at his feet.
Pete Crisp replaced Pete Farr and chased every ball up front.
Gardner managed to pull off a couple of saves at the other end but didn't stand much of a chance when Broadhall scored two more late on to put the tie beyond doubt. Final score 4-1 to Broadhall.
McCartney was the Managers Man of the Match
Thank you to our travelling away support including Ash and the injured Pete Jordan.
Monday, April 02, 2007
Aston Athletic 3 v 1 Lion's
Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, French, P.Farr, A.Jefferies, Harrison, Dye(C), Fildes, Burnage, Pearson, Canning, Marlow.
Batch was the referee for today's away game at Chells Park against Aston Athletic.
Breachwood started brightly with CaptDye and Ian Canning shooting from range. Lion's also tried to make the most of Gardners big goal kicks on the small pitch.
Aston scored on the counter attack when the forward managed to turn a Lion's defender and beat Gardner at the near post.
The Lion's midfield pushed up allowing the tricky Adam Burnage to fire off a couple of shots, whilst French defended the back line well when Aston tried to counter.
Lion's nearly equalised when Andy Fildes swirling free kick clipped the post.
Lion's trailed one nil at half time.
Midway through the second half and despite Breachwood's big push, Aston found the space to score two goals in quick succession.
Ben Marlow led the fight back with an energetic display all over the pitch ,then a quick one two between Pearson and Harrison nearly put Ian Canning in on goal.
Pete Crisp replaced the battling Pete Farr, Steve McCartney replaced the injured Harrison.
Breachwood scored a consolation goal when Adam Jefferies, surged forward from defence to let rip a 35 yard thunderbolt into the top right corner of the net.
The game finished 3-1 to Aston. A disappointing result following the display against Coopers last week.
Ben Marlow was the Managers Man of the Match
Substitute not used: D.Farr
Thank you to our travelling supporter including: Steve, Andy, Laura, The Jefferies, Ash, The injured Pete Jordan
Batch was the referee for today's away game at Chells Park against Aston Athletic.
Breachwood started brightly with CaptDye and Ian Canning shooting from range. Lion's also tried to make the most of Gardners big goal kicks on the small pitch.
Aston scored on the counter attack when the forward managed to turn a Lion's defender and beat Gardner at the near post.
The Lion's midfield pushed up allowing the tricky Adam Burnage to fire off a couple of shots, whilst French defended the back line well when Aston tried to counter.
Lion's nearly equalised when Andy Fildes swirling free kick clipped the post.
Lion's trailed one nil at half time.
Midway through the second half and despite Breachwood's big push, Aston found the space to score two goals in quick succession.
Ben Marlow led the fight back with an energetic display all over the pitch ,then a quick one two between Pearson and Harrison nearly put Ian Canning in on goal.
Pete Crisp replaced the battling Pete Farr, Steve McCartney replaced the injured Harrison.
Breachwood scored a consolation goal when Adam Jefferies, surged forward from defence to let rip a 35 yard thunderbolt into the top right corner of the net.
The game finished 3-1 to Aston. A disappointing result following the display against Coopers last week.
Ben Marlow was the Managers Man of the Match
Substitute not used: D.Farr
Thank you to our travelling supporter including: Steve, Andy, Laura, The Jefferies, Ash, The injured Pete Jordan
Monday, March 26, 2007
Lion's Get Back To Winning Ways With 1 Nil Win Over Cooper's
Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, French, Jordan, P.Farr, Harrison, D.Jefferies, Fildes, Burnage, Weeks, Weeks, Canning, Marlow.
Kevin Currey was the referee for the Lion's last home game of the season in Division 1 against Coopers.
Breachwood started brightly with Andy Fildes playing a pivotal role in midfield that allowed Danny Jefferies to attack.
Jefferies threatened the Coopers defence with quick interlinking passes to Burnage and Canning, and by playing sweeping passes out to Michael Weeks on the right wing.
Marlow did well to hold the ball up front and playing in the Lion's midfield players
Most of Cooper's chances came early in the first half as the rejigged Lion's side took a little longer to settle defensively. Gardner was called on to make one key save.
Cooper's forwards were closed down early with help from midfield. Pete Jordan played with great anticipation and often turning defence into attack clearing the ball to Burnage and Marlow on the left wing.
Breachwood got the break they needed with a clever passing move started by Jefferies with Canning and Marlow resulting in a Burnage cross driven across the face of the Coopers goal that eluded everyone except Weeks arriving late from the right wing to hit the ball into the bottom left corner of the net to give the Lion's the lead.
In the second half, Breachwood were determined to keep their lead, French and Harrison helped to head clear a succession of corners from Coopers.
Jefferies switched the angle of attack this time to the left wing, allowing Burnage to pounce and score another top corner goal, only to be ruled offside.
Pete Farr surged out of defence to supply the perfect pass to Pearson who replaced the injured Weeks late in the second half. Pearson found Canning in an advance position for a shot at goal.
The Lion's forwards ensured the win in the last minute by playing keep ball by the Coopers corner flag.
The win was the Lion's first for several weeks and also the first time that they had beaten Coopers in recent seasons.
Pete Jordan was today's Managers Man of the Match.
Thank you to our supporters including, The Dye's, The Jefferies and Ash
Kevin Currey was the referee for the Lion's last home game of the season in Division 1 against Coopers.
Breachwood started brightly with Andy Fildes playing a pivotal role in midfield that allowed Danny Jefferies to attack.
Jefferies threatened the Coopers defence with quick interlinking passes to Burnage and Canning, and by playing sweeping passes out to Michael Weeks on the right wing.
Marlow did well to hold the ball up front and playing in the Lion's midfield players
Most of Cooper's chances came early in the first half as the rejigged Lion's side took a little longer to settle defensively. Gardner was called on to make one key save.
Cooper's forwards were closed down early with help from midfield. Pete Jordan played with great anticipation and often turning defence into attack clearing the ball to Burnage and Marlow on the left wing.
Breachwood got the break they needed with a clever passing move started by Jefferies with Canning and Marlow resulting in a Burnage cross driven across the face of the Coopers goal that eluded everyone except Weeks arriving late from the right wing to hit the ball into the bottom left corner of the net to give the Lion's the lead.
In the second half, Breachwood were determined to keep their lead, French and Harrison helped to head clear a succession of corners from Coopers.
Jefferies switched the angle of attack this time to the left wing, allowing Burnage to pounce and score another top corner goal, only to be ruled offside.
Pete Farr surged out of defence to supply the perfect pass to Pearson who replaced the injured Weeks late in the second half. Pearson found Canning in an advance position for a shot at goal.
The Lion's forwards ensured the win in the last minute by playing keep ball by the Coopers corner flag.
The win was the Lion's first for several weeks and also the first time that they had beaten Coopers in recent seasons.
Pete Jordan was today's Managers Man of the Match.
Thank you to our supporters including, The Dye's, The Jefferies and Ash
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Peartree 2 v 1 Lion's
Lions starting eleven: Gardner, Pearson, French, Fildes, Harrison, Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Page, Painter, Canning, P.Crisp
Mr Richardson was today's Referee away to Peartree at Peartree Park.
The pitch was surprisingly hard and the weather very windy which made it difficult for Lions to find their best passing play.
Danny Jefferies and Danny Dye had shots from range, whilst Ian Canning and Pete Crisp hassled the Peartree defence for loose balls in the difficult conditions.
Pearson and Painter combined a couple of times down the left feeding Ian Canning into advance positions up front who was narrowly caught offside.
It was a poorly cleared ball from the right that gave the Peartree midfield the space to put the forward into a shooting position to open the scoring.
Breachwood managed to tighten up after the goal but still went in one nil down at half time.
Breachwood began the second half with more determination with substitutes Pete Jordan and Adam Burnage. Lion's were unlucky not to equalise with a fierce shot from Burnage from inside the penalty area.
The Peartree defence were beaten from with a wonderful passing move involving Dye, Jefferies and Canning down the right with Burnage finishing the move with a trademark curling shot from range into the top right hand corner of the net.
The Lion's gained confidence from the equaliser and felt in ascendancy but were soon set back by a Peartree shot from the leftwing that was wind assisted into the top right hand corner of Gardners net, for 2-1.
Breachwood threw the kitchen sink forward in an effort to get back into the game again but in doing so left themselves a little exposed. Peartree were denied by a first class save from Gardner diving at full stretch to tip the ball onto the bar. French and Fildes assisted in other crucial clearances.
Despite the windy conditions it was a good competitive game but sadly Peartree went home with all the points.
A big thank you to our travelling supporters.
Mr Richardson was today's Referee away to Peartree at Peartree Park.
The pitch was surprisingly hard and the weather very windy which made it difficult for Lions to find their best passing play.
Danny Jefferies and Danny Dye had shots from range, whilst Ian Canning and Pete Crisp hassled the Peartree defence for loose balls in the difficult conditions.
Pearson and Painter combined a couple of times down the left feeding Ian Canning into advance positions up front who was narrowly caught offside.
It was a poorly cleared ball from the right that gave the Peartree midfield the space to put the forward into a shooting position to open the scoring.
Breachwood managed to tighten up after the goal but still went in one nil down at half time.
Breachwood began the second half with more determination with substitutes Pete Jordan and Adam Burnage. Lion's were unlucky not to equalise with a fierce shot from Burnage from inside the penalty area.
The Peartree defence were beaten from with a wonderful passing move involving Dye, Jefferies and Canning down the right with Burnage finishing the move with a trademark curling shot from range into the top right hand corner of the net.
The Lion's gained confidence from the equaliser and felt in ascendancy but were soon set back by a Peartree shot from the leftwing that was wind assisted into the top right hand corner of Gardners net, for 2-1.
Breachwood threw the kitchen sink forward in an effort to get back into the game again but in doing so left themselves a little exposed. Peartree were denied by a first class save from Gardner diving at full stretch to tip the ball onto the bar. French and Fildes assisted in other crucial clearances.
Despite the windy conditions it was a good competitive game but sadly Peartree went home with all the points.
A big thank you to our travelling supporters.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Lion's 1 v 5 Pig & Whistle
Lions starting eleven: Gardner, McCartney, Fildes, Marlow, P.Farr, Dye(C), Harrison, Burnage, Pearson, Canning, P.Crisp
Dave Hucker was the man in the middle for today's mud bath against Pig & Whistle.
Steve Mccartney made his debut in defence for the Lion's and had good game despite being tipped off that part of the initiation was that it would be his turn to wash the kit.
Breachwood started well but went behind after a quick counter attack down the right wing. The Pig & Whistle forward managed to get a touch on the cross to score past Gardner from close range.
Despite Pig hitting the post and another save from Gardner, most of the creative attacking play came from Breachwood, who went in at half time only a goal down but feeling very positive. Dye & Burnage had threaded balls through to Canning & Crisp in attempts to open the Pig defence. Burnage and Fildes had also had a couple of free kicks each.
At the start of the second half. David Farr replaced the injured Pete Farr.
Pearson was full of running down the left wing only for his crosses to be thwarted.
Not having played for two weeks and short of subs the Lion's legs grew weary as the Green became a battlefield of mud.
Despite Breachwood's defiant battling and a superb goal line clearence from Ben Marlow Pig scored 4 second half goals, all of which were virtually in the six yard box from the same player, one of which was a gift after a stray back pass into defence from Harrison.
Despite the shout for offside, Breachwood's consolation goal at 3 nil down came from an Andy Fildes free kick, Harrison's headed flick on fell into a goal mouth scramble for Crisp and Canning, amongst the Pig defence,but the ball popped back out to Harrison for a left foot shot into the far corner of the net.
Today's Manager's Man of the Match was Captain Danny Dye for the mudiest kit
Thanks to all our supporters standing in the rain including Laura,The Dye's ,Beeney, Ash & Steve and the injured Graham French
Dave Hucker was the man in the middle for today's mud bath against Pig & Whistle.
Steve Mccartney made his debut in defence for the Lion's and had good game despite being tipped off that part of the initiation was that it would be his turn to wash the kit.
Breachwood started well but went behind after a quick counter attack down the right wing. The Pig & Whistle forward managed to get a touch on the cross to score past Gardner from close range.
Despite Pig hitting the post and another save from Gardner, most of the creative attacking play came from Breachwood, who went in at half time only a goal down but feeling very positive. Dye & Burnage had threaded balls through to Canning & Crisp in attempts to open the Pig defence. Burnage and Fildes had also had a couple of free kicks each.
At the start of the second half. David Farr replaced the injured Pete Farr.
Pearson was full of running down the left wing only for his crosses to be thwarted.
Not having played for two weeks and short of subs the Lion's legs grew weary as the Green became a battlefield of mud.
Despite Breachwood's defiant battling and a superb goal line clearence from Ben Marlow Pig scored 4 second half goals, all of which were virtually in the six yard box from the same player, one of which was a gift after a stray back pass into defence from Harrison.
Despite the shout for offside, Breachwood's consolation goal at 3 nil down came from an Andy Fildes free kick, Harrison's headed flick on fell into a goal mouth scramble for Crisp and Canning, amongst the Pig defence,but the ball popped back out to Harrison for a left foot shot into the far corner of the net.
Today's Manager's Man of the Match was Captain Danny Dye for the mudiest kit
Thanks to all our supporters standing in the rain including Laura,The Dye's ,Beeney, Ash & Steve and the injured Graham French
Monday, February 19, 2007
Invitation Cup: Lion's 3 v 4 Hermit of Redcoats
Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, Fildes, French, P.Farr, Harrison, Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Weeks, Canning, Burnage, P.Crisp
Breachwood started this Invitation Cup game against Premier Division side Hermit of Redcoats with a goal advantage.
Breachwood started the game well taking the game to Hermit. However Hermit got breakaway counter attack after Lion's lost the ball in midfield and scored to level the tie.
Undeterred Lions pushed forward with a sense of determination. Captain Dye made the killer pass behind the defender for Burnage to run onto.
A composed Burnage curled a sweet shot over the advancing keeper into the top right corner of the net from just inside the box, for the Lion's to regain the lead in the tie.
Pete Farr, French & Fildes stern defending kept Hermit at bay for most of the first half. Gardner was also called upon to make a couple of critical saves.
Ian Canning almost scored as he managed to keep on his feet despite tackles on both sides on the edge of the penalty area. Unfortunately his shot was marginally wide of the goalpost.
Peter Crisp scored for the Lion's but was ruled offside.
Hermit scored their second just before half time.
The second half had all the ingredients of a classic cup match.
Captain Dye had another goal assist after Danny Jefferies weaved the ball to the edge of the Hermit box. Dye's pass into the feet of Peter Crisp meant he could score his first goal for the club from just outside the six yard box.
Hermit were straight back into the game with a headed goal from a corner.
Pearson replaced Weeks with equal strong running down the right wing.
Danny Dye and Danny Jefferies surged the Lions forward from midfield and bombarded the Hermit penalty area. Even Andy Fildes went on a high altitude run that was almost box to box.
Ali Collins replaced an injured Pete Crisp and made an instant impact. He could of had a hatrick inside twenty minutes with three gilt edged chances and a penalty claim turned down.
Harrison's header rebound off the crossbar from Burnages corner.
It was end to end stuff , Pete Farr kept the Lion's in the game when he cleared off the goal line with his head.
It was a true sucker punch when a Hermit striker scored their forth by beating the defender and slipping the ball inside the near post.
Ten Minutes before the end, Goalkeeper Gardner was sent off for verbal against the referee, so Pete Jordan took the Jersey by replacing Pete Farr.
Jordan made a couple of great saves, including tipping a fierce shot onto the crossbar.
The Tie ended 4-3 to Hermit but Lions felt that they had given a good account of themselves and reflected on the missed chances.
Harrison was the Managers Man of the Match
Substitutes not used: D.Farr, A.Jefferies
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Thank you to our supporters including: The Jefferies, Laura, Ash, Beeny
Breachwood started this Invitation Cup game against Premier Division side Hermit of Redcoats with a goal advantage.
Breachwood started the game well taking the game to Hermit. However Hermit got breakaway counter attack after Lion's lost the ball in midfield and scored to level the tie.
Undeterred Lions pushed forward with a sense of determination. Captain Dye made the killer pass behind the defender for Burnage to run onto.
A composed Burnage curled a sweet shot over the advancing keeper into the top right corner of the net from just inside the box, for the Lion's to regain the lead in the tie.
Pete Farr, French & Fildes stern defending kept Hermit at bay for most of the first half. Gardner was also called upon to make a couple of critical saves.
Ian Canning almost scored as he managed to keep on his feet despite tackles on both sides on the edge of the penalty area. Unfortunately his shot was marginally wide of the goalpost.
Peter Crisp scored for the Lion's but was ruled offside.
Hermit scored their second just before half time.
The second half had all the ingredients of a classic cup match.
Captain Dye had another goal assist after Danny Jefferies weaved the ball to the edge of the Hermit box. Dye's pass into the feet of Peter Crisp meant he could score his first goal for the club from just outside the six yard box.
Hermit were straight back into the game with a headed goal from a corner.
Pearson replaced Weeks with equal strong running down the right wing.
Danny Dye and Danny Jefferies surged the Lions forward from midfield and bombarded the Hermit penalty area. Even Andy Fildes went on a high altitude run that was almost box to box.
Ali Collins replaced an injured Pete Crisp and made an instant impact. He could of had a hatrick inside twenty minutes with three gilt edged chances and a penalty claim turned down.
Harrison's header rebound off the crossbar from Burnages corner.
It was end to end stuff , Pete Farr kept the Lion's in the game when he cleared off the goal line with his head.
It was a true sucker punch when a Hermit striker scored their forth by beating the defender and slipping the ball inside the near post.
Ten Minutes before the end, Goalkeeper Gardner was sent off for verbal against the referee, so Pete Jordan took the Jersey by replacing Pete Farr.
Jordan made a couple of great saves, including tipping a fierce shot onto the crossbar.
The Tie ended 4-3 to Hermit but Lions felt that they had given a good account of themselves and reflected on the missed chances.
Harrison was the Managers Man of the Match
Substitutes not used: D.Farr, A.Jefferies
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Thank you to our supporters including: The Jefferies, Laura, Ash, Beeny
Monday, February 05, 2007
Coopers 2 v 1 Lion's
Away at Hampson Park The Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, French, Fildes, Jordan, Marlow, Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Burnage, P.Farr, Harrison, Canning.
The First half was end to end with chances falling to Harrison and Canning up front, and with Gardner pulling off a couple of saves at the other end.
Lion's tried to beat Coopers who played a high up the pitch offside trap with Gardner's long rang kicking and with Burnage and Pete Farr looking for the space down the wings.
The Lions defensive unit of French, Fildes, Marlow and Jordan were determined to keep Coopers at bay and to spring counter attacks.
Nil nil at half time
In the second half Coopers took the lead from a corner before Lion's Captain Danny Dye pulled one back for the Lions after some trickery from Danny Jefferies.
Jefferies played the ball through two defenders for Dye to run on and slot the ball into the bottom right corner of the net.
Substitute Peter Crisp replaced Harrison
Coopers then took the lead again for 2-1 from another corner that fell to a Coopers play inside the Breachwood box.
Painter & D.Farr replaced P.Farr and Jordan.
Breachwood surged forward with Andy Fildes, desperate to salvage something from the game having played so well. Danny Jefferies had two efforts from range forcing the Coopers keeper to push the ball onto the woodwork. Breachwood kept up the pressure right up until the final whistle. Canning nearly scored at the end with a diving header at the far post but the game ended 2-1 to Coopers.
Graham French was the Managers Man of the Match.
Thank you to our travelling supporters including: Laura, Andy,The Jefferies
Also a thank you to injured player Graham Crisp and The Royal Mail Sports Foundation for the new away kit orn today for the first time.
The First half was end to end with chances falling to Harrison and Canning up front, and with Gardner pulling off a couple of saves at the other end.
Lion's tried to beat Coopers who played a high up the pitch offside trap with Gardner's long rang kicking and with Burnage and Pete Farr looking for the space down the wings.
The Lions defensive unit of French, Fildes, Marlow and Jordan were determined to keep Coopers at bay and to spring counter attacks.
Nil nil at half time
In the second half Coopers took the lead from a corner before Lion's Captain Danny Dye pulled one back for the Lions after some trickery from Danny Jefferies.
Jefferies played the ball through two defenders for Dye to run on and slot the ball into the bottom right corner of the net.
Substitute Peter Crisp replaced Harrison
Coopers then took the lead again for 2-1 from another corner that fell to a Coopers play inside the Breachwood box.
Painter & D.Farr replaced P.Farr and Jordan.
Breachwood surged forward with Andy Fildes, desperate to salvage something from the game having played so well. Danny Jefferies had two efforts from range forcing the Coopers keeper to push the ball onto the woodwork. Breachwood kept up the pressure right up until the final whistle. Canning nearly scored at the end with a diving header at the far post but the game ended 2-1 to Coopers.
Graham French was the Managers Man of the Match.
Thank you to our travelling supporters including: Laura, Andy,The Jefferies
Also a thank you to injured player Graham Crisp and The Royal Mail Sports Foundation for the new away kit orn today for the first time.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Lion's 2 v 4 Peartree
Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, Pearson,A.Jefferies, Fildes, French, Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Burnage, Weeks, Harrison, Canning
Today's game was against Peartree in the Quarter Final of Division 1 Cup but the first game for 6 weeks due to the weather.
Peartree scored two goals in quick succession midway in the 1st half that were almost identical. Left wing crosses found the striker at the far post to score from close range, it might of been three if not for a excellent save from Gardner pushing the ball round the post. And the again when Adam Jefferies clearence turned into a stunning own goal that clipped off the bar for a corner. French cleared to alleviate more Peartree pressure.
Breachwood fought back, after two successive corners from Michael Weeks, the second came back to Weeks and after a pass back from Dye put in a right wing cross that found Harrison six yards out to head home into the roof of the net.
Unfortunately Peartree pinched another just before half time after a goal mouth scamble. Danny Jefferies then hit the post from the edge of the box for Breachwood.
Lions applied more pressure with free kicks from Burnage & Fildes.
In the second half Fildes helped to bolster the midfield allowing Danny J to pull a few more strings as Lion's enjoyed a fifteen minute spell of putting Peartree under pressure.
Peartree got a gift of a fourth goal when the ball fell to the feet of their striker in the six yard box.
Ali Collins replaced Harrison and Jordan replaced the battling Pearson.
Collins got a second for the Lions after going through one on one with the Peartree keeper.
The game ended 4-2 to Peartree. After four successive years of being in their Divisional final, Breachwood wont be there this year.
Substitutes not used: Painter, D.Farr
Thanks you to our support including, The Jefferies Family, Steve, Pete, Ash, Laura
Today's game was against Peartree in the Quarter Final of Division 1 Cup but the first game for 6 weeks due to the weather.
Peartree scored two goals in quick succession midway in the 1st half that were almost identical. Left wing crosses found the striker at the far post to score from close range, it might of been three if not for a excellent save from Gardner pushing the ball round the post. And the again when Adam Jefferies clearence turned into a stunning own goal that clipped off the bar for a corner. French cleared to alleviate more Peartree pressure.
Breachwood fought back, after two successive corners from Michael Weeks, the second came back to Weeks and after a pass back from Dye put in a right wing cross that found Harrison six yards out to head home into the roof of the net.
Unfortunately Peartree pinched another just before half time after a goal mouth scamble. Danny Jefferies then hit the post from the edge of the box for Breachwood.
Lions applied more pressure with free kicks from Burnage & Fildes.
In the second half Fildes helped to bolster the midfield allowing Danny J to pull a few more strings as Lion's enjoyed a fifteen minute spell of putting Peartree under pressure.
Peartree got a gift of a fourth goal when the ball fell to the feet of their striker in the six yard box.
Ali Collins replaced Harrison and Jordan replaced the battling Pearson.
Collins got a second for the Lions after going through one on one with the Peartree keeper.
The game ended 4-2 to Peartree. After four successive years of being in their Divisional final, Breachwood wont be there this year.
Substitutes not used: Painter, D.Farr
Thanks you to our support including, The Jefferies Family, Steve, Pete, Ash, Laura
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Report from MBDA
As usual, there were plenty of goals on our visit to the huge pitch at Breachwood Green, at the end of the Luton Airport runway. Alex Lawrence was forced to pull out as he'd forgotten his contact lenses!...but it was still a very strong side to face the side in second-place. We started reasonably well, but conceded after only five minutes. Olly Rice received a short goal-kick from Ian Mann wide to the left, Rice was closed down and rolled the ball back centrally to Ray Downes, he took a touch and tried to pass out to Ade Barry, but got caught by quick-thinking forward Adam Burnage. He charged the ball down and just come out best in a challenge with Mann, the ball squirmed up into the air and he finished into an empty net. There were a few frustrations being voiced as we made plenty of chances but were still one down but on the half-hour mark until an unbelievable strike from Alex Burman from fully 30 yards was flying into the top corner, the 'keeper somehow stretched to touch it onto the bar but the rebound fell to Jamie Campany, he just got his body in the way and deflected it to Tom YOUNGER eight yards out, he> side-footed into the empty net and we were now more in control as half-time approached. Lots of talking at the break and we came out determined not to make any errors and everyone pulled together. Within five minutes, we were in front. Ade Barry took a corner which was cleared, Nigel Tingey picked up the loose ball and played it back to BARRY, who cut in from the left, beat his man and unleashed an unstoppable right-foot shot high into the 'keepers top left corner from all of thirty yards. We then had more chances to extend our lead but the through balls to Campany and Younger just seemed to carry to the 'keeper. We thought we would rue our missed chances when Breachwood equalised with twenty-five minutes to go, a move down the left saw Gav Bowler lose his man,Harrison and the square ball to tricky forward Danny Jefferies enabled him to shoot past the unsighted Mann from the edge of the box to restore parity. We really dug in and kept threatening and got the winner. A long-ball from Rice to Campany down the right was cut out and fell to Barry, his cross was weakly headed out by the defender who'd got in front of Younger. It fell to BOWLER, who controlled it and curled his shot into the 'keepers left corner. We then had two great breaks down the right wing to sew the game up but the final ball just failed to meet it's target. This week's comedy moment came from Downes, he chased his own through-ball to the strikers, then with no-one about, stumbled and lost the chance. It just looked like his batteries ran out! Then with only seconds left, Mann preserved the three points when he made a crucial stop at the feet of the big number ten as the ball ran loose in the area. Neither of the substitutes came on, but we'd like to thank them fortheir commitment. Upto fourth with plenty of games in hand on third-placed Breachwood, big cup games to come in January, it's looking rosy.
CAPTAIN GAV'S COMMENTS: "It was a really good game of football and Breachwood are a good footballing side, so we're well pleased to have gained the 3 points, we really stuck together in the 2nd half and our commitment was brilliant. Sorry for having a moan 1st half, just get frustrated as I know how well we can perform as a team. Let's keep it going in the New Year and make sure we progress in the two cups we've got coming up. Have a great Christmas."
CAPTAIN GAV'S COMMENTS: "It was a really good game of football and Breachwood are a good footballing side, so we're well pleased to have gained the 3 points, we really stuck together in the 2nd half and our commitment was brilliant. Sorry for having a moan 1st half, just get frustrated as I know how well we can perform as a team. Let's keep it going in the New Year and make sure we progress in the two cups we've got coming up. Have a great Christmas."
Lion's 2 v 3 MBDA
Sorry, I didn't get a chance to do a full report
from the Comet...
BREACHWOOD LIONS slipped a place to third despite Adam Burnage
giving them an early lead when he reacted quickly on a stray pass.
Tom Younger tapped in after the ball came off the crossbar to
equalise before Ade Barry netted with a peach from 30 yards to give
MBDA the lead. Danny Jefferies equalised from 20 yards but Gav Bowler
curled home the winner to push MBDA into fourth
from the Comet...
BREACHWOOD LIONS slipped a place to third despite Adam Burnage
giving them an early lead when he reacted quickly on a stray pass.
Tom Younger tapped in after the ball came off the crossbar to
equalise before Ade Barry netted with a peach from 30 yards to give
MBDA the lead. Danny Jefferies equalised from 20 yards but Gav Bowler
curled home the winner to push MBDA into fourth
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