Lion's 0 v 4 Old Town Wetherspoons

Lion's starting eleven: French, P.Farr, Fildes, Dunnicliffe, Jenkins, J.Griffin(C), Gardner, Eldridge, Jeffrey, Harrison, Batt.

Breachwood had a promising start to the game with shots from range from Batt and Gardner.
Andy Fildes shot wide from a Free Kick.
Harrison had the Lion's best chance heading over the bar from Gardners corner.

OTW went into the lead when the ball popped out to the edge of the box from a corner and the resulting shot went through a crowd of players into the net passed the unsighted French.

OTW only had a one nil lead at half time thanks to some great saves from Graham French.

Louis Griffin Replaced the injured Pete Farr.

Despite playing some good link up play through Man of the match Captain Griffin, Breachwood went further behind from a Penalty after Fildes unavoidably handled the ball whilst on the ground.

Lion's wingers Eldridge and Jeffrey tried to make a difference but the Lion's were caught pushing too far up the pitch and OTW scored a third.

OTW scored their forth just before time after winning a drop ball.

Substitute not used: D.Farr

OTW

Stevenage Colt's Old Boys 3 v 1 Breachwood Lion's

Lion's starting eleven: Weeks, French, Dunnicliffe, P.Farr, Jenkins, Griffin(C), Gardner, Pearson, Jeffrey, Harrison, Restall.

Breachwood started quite brightly with attacking play from Jeffrey and Pearson on the wings.
Unfortunately the Colts midlfield had space to creat two goals in the first half that dissappointed Breachwood. However Michael Weeks had a man of the match performance playing in goal for the first time and pulled off several great saves.

In the second half Nathan made his debut replacing Jeffrey and Eldridge replaced Restall.
Cotls increased their lead to three in the second half but things got interesting again when a flurry of attacking moves lead to a Breachwood corner, from which Gardner curled the ball into the far top corner of the Colts net.

David Farr replaced the injured Pet Farr.

Breachwood pushed for more goals with chances mainly coming from set pieces.
A Wayne Gardner cross narrowly missed Eldridge's head at the far post as time ran out.

Bookings:1 yellow card-Gardner

Thanks to our travelling supporters.

Lion's 0 v 3 A1 Trophies

Lion's starting eleven: French, P.Farr, Fildes, Dunnicliffe, Jenkins, J.Griffin(C), Burnage, Jeffrey, Pearson, Restall, Harrison.

Breachwood had a good start, with a shot for fullback Pete Farr and an indirect free kick just inside the penalty area from Burnage coming close.

However it was A1 who took the lead and then had the chance to double it with a penalty after a foul from Dunnicliffe, but the spot kick went wide.

The Lion's missed the chance to draw level just before half time when they were unable to convert a great whipped in cross from Burnage.

In the second half Chad Eldridge replaced the injured Pete Farr but didnt last long after being forced off with an injury and replaced by Louis Griffin.

The Lion's attack was bolstered by Gardner replacing Alfie Restall.

As the Lion's pushed forward, A1 exploited the gaps to score two more goals.

Chances fell to Fildes, Burnage and Harrison, but Breachwood ran out of time.

Final score 3 nil to A1 Trophies.

Breachwood Man of the match: Goalkeeper Graham French for a couple of great saves.

Substitutes not used: D.Farr, Nathan & Steve

Time's Club 3 v 3 Lion's

Lion's starting eleven: Jordan, Jenkins, Fildes, French, P.Farr, J.Griffin(C), Gardner, Burnage, Jeffrey, Harrison, Eldridge

Lion's started very positively. Pete Farr nearly curled a corner in under the bar. Eldridge had a chance 6 yards out. Adam Burnage cur in from the right firing narrowly over the bar.

But unfortunately Times scored first when Lions failed to clear and the ball popped up for a Times forward on the six yard box.

Harrison had a penalty claim turned down by referee Bailey.

Lion's levelled after Burnage was brought down. Fildes deep free kick found the head of Harrison. The ball came back off the post for Captain Griffin to score his first goal for the club.

Times scored a second when a speculative shot found Jordans top corner.

Early second half Lion's levelled when Ed Jeffrey picked the ball up from Gardner in midfield, and went past two men before firing the ball low into the Time's club net.

Breachwood took the lead from corner with a Jeffrey diving header.

Unfortunately Times scored from the restart.

Louis Griffin replaced the injured Eldridge.

Breachwood threw the kitchen sink at Times club in the last ten minutes but to no avail.

Final score 3 v 3

Lion's Man of the match: Scott Jenkins for a committed performance

Substitute not used: D.Farr

Thank you to our travelling supporters.

Lion's 0 v 1 Times Club

Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, French, Jenkins, Jordan, Dye(C), Griffin, Dunnicliffe, Harrison, Restall, Jeffrey, Fildes

Despite a good start to the game, Breachwood went a goal down after twenty minutes, conceding their third penalty of the season, when Harrison's sliding tackle brought down the Times forward, Times scored the penalty.

Lion's nearly got back in the game when Dan Dye had a couple of chances one on one withe the keeper arfter surging through the midfield to pick up the through ball.

In the second half Eldridge and Burnage replaced Jenkins and the injured Fildes.

Breachwood had a counter attack that saw Alfie Restall go close with a strike at goal.

Graham French had a Free kick hit the crossbar.

Burnage whipped in a couple of decent corners.

Despite throwing everything at the game, Breachwood failed to score, giving all the points to Times Club.

Thank you to our supporters, who at least enjoyed the sunshine!

Old Town Wetherspoons 5 v 4 Lion's

Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, P.Farr, French, Jordan, Harrison, Fildes, Griffin, Burnage (C), Weeks, Pearson, Jeffrey

It rained for ninety minutes at Ridlins End. Breachwood played some flowing football, Pete Farr having a crack from range, and John Griffin nearly scooped a goal after the Spoon's keeper spilled the ball.
The pressure paid off when sixteen year old Ed Jeffrey gave Lion's the lead on his starting debut by breaking through and hit the ball low with his right foot into the bottom corner of the Spoon's net.
However the Lion' s concentration dropped for about fifteen minutes, Spoon's took full advantage by quickly netting four goals. Perhaps it could of been more but for the reflexes of Gardner in goal.
Breachwood pulled one back before halftime. Man of the Match Andy Fildes long range free kick found the top corner of the net off the head of Harrison. Spoon's led 4-2 at half time.

Resurgent Lion's came out after the break, Canning relaced Michael Weeks and later in the second half Chad Eldridge replaced Jeffrey and David Farr replaced Griffin in midfield.

Unfortunately, the normally nimble Rob Pearson had deemed to of fouled the Spoons forward in the box for a penalty, which Spoon's converted to extend their lead.

Undeterred Breachwood fought back as a team, Burnage and Canning instrumental in attack.
Hope survived when Graham French drilled in a free kick around the wall from the edge of the area into the bottom corner of the net. The diving head of Harrison met another Fildes free kick to take the score to 5-4.

Young Chad Eldridge had a great opportunity from twenty yards to finish but was unlucky with the ball in the torrid conditions.

Despite the 5-4 result, Breachwood could take heart from their performance.


Substitute not used: Scott Jenkins

Thank you to our supporters who turned up in the rain.

Lion's 0 v 5 Procladd

Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, P.Farr, French, Fildes, Jordan, Dye(C), Pearson, Burnage,Harrison, Dunnicliffe,Restall

Within minutes of the game starting Lion's were down to ten men, when last man Pete Jordan handled to stop a goal. Procladd scored the penalty. Within minutes of the restart Procladd were down to ten men after an altercation.

Lion's best chances came from Burnage corners and a Pearson shot from range.

Lion's were down three nil at half time despite having played some attractive football.

After the break Michael Weeks replaced the injured Dye, later Ed Jeffery replaced the injured Pete Farr.

Despite Burnage and Pearson efforts on goal, Procladd score twice more.

Final score 5-0 to Procladd

Substitutes not used: Eldridge, D.Farr, Jenkins

MOM: French

Marquis Of Lorne 5 v 1 Lion's

Lion's Eleven: Gardner, French, P.Farr, Jordan, D.Farr, Griffin, Fildes, Jenkins, Chad?, Harrison, Weeks.

The Lion's start their tenth season in transition and in Division Two. The away game to Lorne gave debut to two youngers who have recently joined the squad, Scott Jenkins and Chad.

Breachwood started brightly with some early shots.

The turning point of the game was undoubtedly when Griffin was judged to of deliberately handled the ball inside his own area. The Lorne No10 put the ball into the bottom left corner out of Gardners reach. Despite a number of great Man of the Match saves from Gardner and some well defended corners, Breachwood found themselves 4 nil down at halftime.

The second half was an even match, Lorne scored again, but the Lion's never gave up and battled for every ball, Griffin and Fildes pushed forward, Harrison headed just over the bar, but it was Michael Weeks right foot shot from the edge of the area that got the consolation goal for the Lions.

FIFA Follow The Lion's Foreigner's Policy

The article below was written for the Breachwood Times...


World governing body FIFA hope to impose a policy which would ensure all clubs field at least six homegrown players in their starting line-ups by 2010. But whilst European football chief Platini contends that this is unworkable under European law, local football team Breachwood Lion’s have implemented a similar policy for the last ten years.

Many may remember the Walden Rangers team that played at the Breachwood Recreation ground over a decade ago in n the South Midlands League. Originally Walden Rangers comprised of local players, but by the time of their demise there were no locals playing for them.

Many local youngsters who had enjoyed a kick about on the Rec over the years saw the opportunity to re-establish a local football team. Established in 1999 the team is now about start its tenth season in the Comet Stevenage Sunday League. The last ten years have produced a certain degree of success including Cup winning appearances at Stevenage Borough’s Ground.

The Club’s success is truly built on local players. Determined not to follow the path of Walden Rangers, The Club’s “Foreigner Rule” states that only five non local players are allowed to be signed and only three non local players can play at any one time. However such foreign players do have a friendly connection to the locality, usually being a friend of one or more players.
The age range of the players in the team over the last ten years has ranged from 16 to 49 enjoying a Community Spirit on and off the field.

A Local player is one who lives in or grew up in Breachwood Green and surrounding villages. Currently the majority of Local players come from Breachwood Green, Offley, Lilley, Tea Green and Kings Walden. Some Local players currently live outside the villages but were born in the village or enjoy a similar connection. The team is strengthened by a few “foreign” players coming from as far a field as Hitchin and Redbourn!

The team would also like to say thank you to the local support and sponsorship over the last ten years, including The Red Lion and Screwfast Ltd, and hopefully for the next ten years. There is also an open invitation for anyone wishing to join the squad and to help keep up competition for places. Potential new plays can call The Club’s Secretary David 07899 795017 or The Club’s Chairman George 07770 266663.
The teams news and results can be found at www.breachwoodlions.com

PSF Lion's 1 v 3 Lilley

Breachwood played Lilley for the second time this summer, this time only losing 3 -1. More importantly the Lion's were able to blood some new players in the build up to the new season.

PSF Lion's 0 v 6 MBDA

Lion's starting eleven: French, Fildes, Turkentine, P.Farr, P.Jordan, D.Dye(C), Griffin, Pearson, Canning, Harrison, B.Dye

Lion's were two nil down at half time after spending most of the first half with ten men.
First Turks hobbled off and replaced by David Farr, then Pete Farr hobbled off. He was eventually replaced by Gardner to restore eleven player.

In the second half, Pete Jordan did a stint between the sticks to allow Graham French to play outfield. Lion's main chances were shots from Ben Dye and Dan Dye.

Lion's lost six nil.

PSF Lion's 2 v 8 Lilley

Lion's Eleven: French, S.Farr, P.Farr, Fildes, Jordan, Harrison, D.Farr, Griffin, Pearson, Burnage, B.Dye.

Breachwood took the lead early on with a Burnage cross which aLilley defender turned into his own net under pressure from Ben Dye.

Lilley got back into the game when Lions failed to clear the ball in their six yard box.
Lilley went to score eight in Lions first pre season friendly. But Breachwood had the best move of the game that saw Pearson set up Burnage to lob the keeper from 20 yards.

The result was less important than the ninety minutes of commitment and fitness for the Lions.

Unfortunately Adam Burnage went to hospital with a dislocated shoulder.

End of Season Awards

Lion's Summer Tour Puerto Banus, Marbella

Pin Green 4 v 1 Lion's

Lion's final starting eleven for this season: French, Jordan, P.Farr, D.Farr, Turkentine, D.Dye(C), Hearne, Griffin, Weeks, Marlow, Harrison.

Breachwood had a lethargic start to their final game of the season against Pin Green at Hampson Park, shipping four goals before half time, three of which came from corners.

The Lion's began to stop the rot 15 minutes before half time when a pass from Warren Hearne allowed Harrison to score from eighteen yards, over the head of the Pin Green keeper.

The score was 4-1 to Pin Green at half time.

The second half was a much more equal affair with the Lion's creating more chances.

Pete Farr shot over the bar early in the second half.

Jordan and David Farr were more determind in defence allowing Turkentine to surge forward and link up with Captain Dye.

Michael Weeks was able to break down the left wing and create opportunity for Ben Marlow.

Keeper Graham French was quick off his line a couple of time to avert any Pin Green danger

Breachwood played the last ten minutes with ten men when Ben Marlow, who had battled hard all game went off with a suspected broken wrist.

With minutes remaining, midfield warrior John Griffin hit the perfect free kick over the Pin Green defence but Harrison's header landed inches wide of the far post.

So a goalless second half meant Pin Green won the match 4-1

Iaian Turkentine was the manager's man of the match

Div 1 Cup Semi Final: Lion's 1 v 6 Pied Piper

Lion's starting eleven: French, Jordan, P.Farr, Fildes, Harrison, D.Dye(C), Burnage, Griffin, Canning, Weeks, B.Dye

The delay in this fixture due to the snow last week had not done the Lion's any favours, with key players missing and Iaian Turkentine having to pull out during the warm up, meant a restructure of the team sheet.

Breachwood were defending comfortably until Pete Jordan was deemed to of fouled a Piper player inside the box. The Ref pointed to the spot. Teale stepped up, but his left foot shot rattled back off Graham Frenchs cross bar.

Ten minutes later Piper took a short corner, the resulting shot deflected off Harrison's shoulder pass French to put Piper one nil up. Harrison had the Lion's best chance of the half heading a Burnage free kick marginally over the bar.

Piper led one nil at half time.

Early in the second half Ben Dye beat the off side trap and went one on one with the Piper keeper, but his shot went wide.

David Farr replaced the injured Ian Canning on the left wing.

Piper scored two quick goals, attacking with pace down the right wing and converting from close range from the resulting cross, one of which took a cruel deflection off Pete Farr.

With the tie slipping out of reach Breachwood had to go for it with Capt Dye pushing forward. David Farr tried to set Ben Dye up down the left chanel. Griffin and Weeks battled in midfield to let Burnage cause some damage. Burnage had a chance with shot that just rose over the crossbar.

The rock at the back Andy Fildes had the thankless task of organising defensive duties when Piper countered.

As Breachwood tired, Piper scorerd three more to go into the final but not before Breachwood scored a consolation goal late on from a deep Burnage free kick headed home by Harrison at the back post.

Pete Farr was the Managers Man of the Match

Thank you to our supporters including the Dyes, Steve, Colin

Lion's 2 v 1 Pig & Whistle

Lion's starting eleven: French, Jordan, P.Farr, Fildes, Turkentine, D.Dye(C), Hearne, D.Jefferies, Weeks, Canning, Harrison.

Despite losing 14-2 to Pig & Whistle with nine men previously in the season, Breachwood came into todays game with great confidence.

The first half was full of open play at both ends. Breachwood had to defend from the front.

Hearne and Danny Dye carved open some early chances.

Then Captain Dye took up the responsiblity in midfield to allow Danny Jefferies the license to drive forward.

Adam Burnage replaced the injured Pete Farr and added an extra spice to the Lion's attacking formation linking well with Michael Weeks.

Pete Jordan was an outlet at left back when Breachwood defended to keep Pig & Whistle at bay Jordan would quickly find Canning who opened up the left wing for the Lion's.

Just before half time Harrison headed wide a great cross from Pete Jordan.

Nil Nil at Half time

Ben Dye replaced Harrison.

In the 67th minute Pig & Whistle countered, a cross from the left found an unmarked forward whose shot was cleared off the line by Turkentine, but only out as far as Johnston whose shot found the Lion's net.

After going one nil up, Pig seemed to take their foot off the gas. Adam Burnage attacked down the right wing and played a telling pass into the box that allowed substitute Ben Dye to finally beat the off side trap and nip the ball pass the Pig & Whistle goalkeeper and into the bottom corner of the net to justifyably bring Breachwood level.

Minutes later, Danny Jefferies flick on landed in the danger zone between the last defender and the goalkeeper. The keeper tried to claim the ball but wasn't quick enough for the canny Iain Canning who managed to get a toe on the ball to slip it pass the keeper and roll over the goal line to give the Lion's a well fought lead.

Despite suffering with cramp Michael Weeks capped a great performance with neat play at right back.

In the final minutes as P&W pushed hard to get something from the game, The Fildes and Turkentine Centre Back Partnership, were called upon to make several timely tackles and headed clearences.

Then Graham Frenches full stretched save, turning a low shot around the post, saved all the points for the Lion's.

Breachwood won 2-1

Warren Hearne was the Managers Man of the Match

Substitutes not used: D.Farr, Griffin

Thank you to our supporters including: The Jefferies, The Dyes

Dun Cow OutBar 2 v 1 Lion's

Lion's starting eleven: French, P.Farr, Fildes, Jordan, Harrison, Griffin, D.Farr, Pearson, D.Dye(C), Canning, Burnage.

Today's Invitation Cup game against Premier DC Outbar meant that the Lion's went into the game with a one goal advantage at Thomas Alleynes pitch.

Breachwood had to start on the defensive as DC Outbar pressed to erase Lion's advantage.
Their pressure paid off after the ball pinballed around the Lions six yard box before crossing the goal line for 1-1.

Lion's captain Danny Dye was able to join Burnage in attack as Breachwood tried to get back on top. David Farr and John Griffin gave extra support, battling in midfield as DC OutBar were quick on the counter attack.

DC Outbar tried to push their advantage but were thwarted by the sun tanned Pete Farr twice clearing the ball off the line.

The score was 1-1 at half time.

The Lion's were a little stretched when a long pass found a DC Outbar forward able to beat the Lion' s defence to slot home thier second goal.

Outbar we frustrated by a string of top drawer acrobatic saves from Lion's goalkeeper Graham French, keeping the Lion' s still with a chance in the game.

In the last half an hour the Lion's adjusted their formation to try and regain the momentum.

It nearly worked, with Burnage and Canning able to fire shots from the edge of the penalty box.

Harrison headed Burnage's corner inches wide.

Robbie Pearson, playing his first game since before Christmas , stepped up a gear on the left wing after linking well all game with the tireless Pete Jordan, Pearson turned the defender inside out before setting up Dye and then Canning for a chance on goal.

Burnage was able to beat the DC Outbar off side trap for a possible one on one with the keeper, but had his shirt cynically pulled back by the centre back.

Andy Fildes who had been the rock in the Breachwood defence floated in the free kick, which Harrison headed wide.

The game ended 2-1 to DC Outbar.

Thank you to our supporters Laura & Merg

Peartree 1 v 3 Lion's

Lion's starting eleven: French, A.Jefferies. Fildes, Turkentine, Jordan, Hearne, D.Dye, D.Jefferies, Canning, Burnage, Harrison

Breachwood went a goal up early on when Burnage whipped in a cross from the right wing for Harrison, but it was the centre back that made the connection for an Own Goal.

Lion's continued to pass the ball around through Danny Dye, Danny Jefferies sprayed the ball from left to right. Burnage attacked with pace into the Peartree box before hitting a low shot with the outside of the foot into the the far bottom corner of the Peartree goal for two nil.

Burnage scored again ten minutes later with a similar pass from Danny Jefferies.

Canning scored a fourth but was offside so Breachwood led three nil at half time.

Lion's keeper Graham French made an outstanding save from point blank range. His reflexes flicking the ball over the bar.

The dynamic duo of Fildes and Turkentine were comfortable in central defence heading clear virtually every aerial bombardment from Peartree.

For much of the game Peartree were reduced to shooting far from out but Peartree managed to score their first goal in four games this season against Breachwood when a corner went in as an own goal off Captain Dye.

Hearne carved his way through the Peartree midfield but the final shot was saved by the keeper.

Wayne Gardner replace Harrison with 25 minutes to go.

On the left, Jordan had battled hard all game to feed Canning down the wing. Canning had a great chance to score after cutting in from the left but his shot went straight at the keeper.

Burnage had a chance to wrap the game up with a hatrick, when Gardner battled to win the ball for Adam Jefferies to set him up, but he dragged his shot marginally wide of the far post.

The Managers Man of the Match was Adam Burnage

Substitutes not used: D.Farr & Griffin

Thank you to our support from The Jefferies , Merg & Laura

Emperors Head 2 v 0 Lion's

Breachwood starting Ten! : French, A.Dye, Fildes, Jordan, Harrison, D.Farr, Griffin, Canning, Burnage, Gardner.

Breachwood knew they were in for a tough game as they only had ten players avaliable, but those players had great attitude and discipline to stick to their tactics to not make it easy for Emperor's Head and indeed cause them some problems.

The Lion's managed to create some great counter attacking opportunities with their best chance in the first half falling to Gardner. The creative flair of Burnage and Canning created a constant threat.

Andy Fildes and co defenders Andy Dye and Pete Jordan worked hard to keep Emperor at bay who made use of the extra player by playing the ball wide across the middle of the pitch.

The Breachwood midfield of Harrison, Griffin and Farr made it difficult for Emperor by keeping their shape and battling for every ball.

Emperor finally took the lead when Goodyears shot from inside the box took enough of a deflection of Andy Dye to pass Keeper Graham French.

At one nil down at half time the Lion's were upbeat that they could still get something from the game.

Early in the second half Breachwood had some chances came from set pieces.

Canning fired a shot just marginally over the bar.

Then Canning found the top corner of the net but the goal was disallowed as he was deemed to of controlled the ball with his hand

Keeper Graham French had to dive full stretch to turn the ball round the post from a shot from an Emperor substitute.

After winning a free kick, Harrison got a header on a Fildes free kick only to see it come back off the bar.

Emperors second goal came when the long ball beat Lion's defence and Goodyear lobbed the ball high over French.

Burnage and Gardner drove foward, as Breachwood desperately tried to get a consolation goal in the closing minutes.

Despite losing two, the ten man team had put in a good performance with Andy Dye being the Manager's Man of the Match.

Div 1 Cup: Emperors Head 1 v 3 Lion's

Lion's starting eleven: French, A.Jefferies, Fildes, Turkentine, Jordan, Hearne, Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Gardner, Burnage, Harrison.

Despite the frost today's Division One Cup quarter Final against Emperors Head went ahead at Hampson Park.

Breachwood took the lead when a cross was floated in and Iaian Turkentine stooped to score with a trademark diving header at the far post from six yards.

Pete Jordan did well in defence cutting out the Emperors play and setting up Gardner on the left wing for an attack. Breachwood then switched the play as the instrumental Captain Dye linked well with Adam Jefferies, playing Burnage in on the right flank to beat the offside trap for an attempt on goal.

Lion's soon doubled their lead when Warren Hearne finally scored his first goal for the club (in the right net) with a peach of shot from 25 yards, dipping in under the crossbar.

After beating the offside trap Harrison failed to put Lion's three nil up before half time, dragging his shot just wide of the post.

Lion's led two nil at half time.

Emperors Head pulled a goal back ten minutes after the break with a shot from range, which set up a competitive battle for the the rest of the second half.

Turkentine & Fildes did a sterling job in defence of keeping Emperors Head at bay. Graham French was called upon to turn a Goodyear free kick round the post.

Lion's continued to create chances, Gardner , Hearne and Danny Jefferies all had shots on goal. Harrison's header from a Fildes free kick also went just over the bar.

Emperors Head nearly got level with ten minutes to go when a goal mouth scramble saw the ball hit the Lion's bar and bounce off the goal line.

With minutes to go Burnage broke down the right wing beat the defender a pulled the ball back across the goal for Harrison to guide the ball into the net to seal the win.

Lion's won 3-1 and will now face Pied Piper in the Semi Final.

Andy Fildes was the Manager's Man of the Match

Substitutes not used: D.Farr, Griffin

Thanks to our supporters including the Jefferies, Merg & Laura

Lion's 10 v 0 Stevenage Colt's Old Boy's

Lion' s starting eleven: French, A.Jefferies, Jordan, Fildes, Turkentine, Hearne, D.Jefferies, Gardner, Burnage, Harrison, Canning.

Breachwood got their first goal when Turkentine unselfishly headed the ball back across the goalmouth from a cross, Harrison failed to make a connection but Canning nodded the ball back across again for Harrison to head home from close range.

Goal number two was a classic Lion's set piece, Gardner's long throw in into the penalty area for Harrison to flick on for Burnage to volley into the top corner of the net.

Danny Jefferies then finished off an attacking move with a composed shot across the keeper into the corner of the net.

Ian Canning came close with a shot, Gardner had a speculative effort from outside the box.

Pete Jordan was unlucky to finish off an attacking run from defence.

Defender Adam Jefferies linked well with Adam Burnage down the right wing, who scored his second for the Lion's lead 4 nil at half time.

In the second half Turkentine and Fildes marshalled the Lion's half as the Lion's midfield surged forward for more goals.

A Colts defender turned the ball into his own net from a Burnage corner.
Moments later Danny Jefferies hit the post with a header from a Wayne Gardner corner kick.

Determined to get onto the score sheet Ian Canning scored with a cheeky shot from range.

Danny Jefferies capped his midfield performance with a second goal and then minutes later, playing a superb pass over the Colts defence for Harrison to strike home in off the crossbar.

Burnage got his hatrick by finishing off another Lion's attacking move.

Hearne skillfully chested down a high cross for Harrison to volley home his Hatrick.

John Griffin replaced Wayne Gardner and then nearly scored, lifting his shot just over the bar from inside the box.

Ten minutes before the end David Farr replaced the tireless but injured Pete Jordan.

Final Score Lion's won 10 nil with goalkeeper Graham French keeping a clean sheet.
Managers Man of the match was Warren Hearne.

Thank you to our supporters including: The Jefferies, The Dye's, Merg

KLM Cup Round 1: Lion's 1 v 2 Pied Piper

Starting Eleven: French, Fildes, Turkentine, Jordan, D.Farr, Hearne, D.Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Gardner, Canning, Burnage.

Breachwood started well with David Farr at right back linking well with Jefferies and Canning in midfield. Burnage had an early chance saved by the keeper.

However Piper scored after ten minutes with a strike from the edge of the box.

Undeterred Breachwood played some of the best football they had played all season with good passing movements. Centre backs Fildes and Turkentine were strong in the air at the back inspiring a confidence to the rest of the team.

Despite having a great game in midfield Hearne's shot from six yards went over the bar.

Ten minutes from half time, Gardner received the ball on the left and battled through two defenders into the Piper box before launching his shot into the back of the net.

The score was 1-1 at half time.

Ten minutes into the second half, Pied Piper scored to take the lead again after attacking down the right wing and cutting into the box.

Capt Dye was instrumental second half as the Lion's continued to roar forward trying to bring the tie back level.

Pete Jordan was a great outlet for French on the left for Breachwood to start another attack.

The best Lion's chance of the second half fell to Danny Jefferies when he ran in from the left wing before firing a low shot across goal forcing the Piper keeper to turn the ball round for a corner.

With twenty minutes to go Harrison replaced Hearne.

Canning was full of forceful running to create a couple of shooting opportunites.

Five minutes before the end Griffin replaced Gardner suffering with cramp.

Harrison tried a high shot from eighteen yards. In the end the Lion's ran out of time trying to force the tie into extra time, Pied Piper go through to the next round winning 2-1.

Thank you to our supporters including The Jefferies, The Dye's, Sarah, Steve & Merg

Pied Piper 7 v 1 Lion's

Lion's starting eleven: French, A.Jefferies, Fildes, Jordan, Harrison, Griffin, D.Dye(C), Hearne, Burnage, Gardner, B.Dye

The first game in 2008 after the Christmas break saw the Lions play away to undefeated Division One leaders Pied Piper at Shephallbury Park.

Lion's could of taken the lead within the first five minutes when Wayne Gardner's long throw found Dan Dye on the far post, but unable to slot the ball into the net.

Minutes later Pied Piper took the lead with a strike from outside the box, and then doubled it after an unfortunate Hearne own goal on the edge of the six yard box.

French made a great save turning a long range dipping shot round the post.

Defender Pete Jordan's outstretched foot thwarted another Piper effort.

Breachwood had a couple of chances but Ben Dye was caught offside.

Piper extended their lead to four nil by half time.

The injured Adam Jefferies was replaced by Ian Canning who added more guile to the Lions attack.

Despite a passionate performance Hearne unfortunately scored another own goal with a clearence under pressure that went under French's bar.

Lion's scored a consolation goal when Danny Set up Ben Dye who beat the keeper one on one. He nearly scored an identical goal minutes later, but this time the keeper saved at his feet.

Griffin's slide rule pass set up Burnage for a run at goal before being fouled. Giving Fildes a chance from a free kick.

Piper scored twice more before the end of the game to win 7 -1, leaving Breachwood determined to do better in next weeks KLM Cup clash asgainst Pied Piper.

Substitute not used: D.Farr


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