Breachwood Lions FC

FNM Cup: Lion's 5 v 6 St Nicholas

2012-01-29T20:45:00.006Z

Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, Fildes, A.Jefferies, Hill, R.Wharton, Potton, E.Wharton, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, O.Mason

Ref: Ben Gooray

Breachwood went into the game with a two goal advantage and started off with the more attacking play of the two sides. Ollie Mason played up front in place of the injured Taaffe made a nuisance of himself. Dan Jefferies came close with a series of free kicks. Richard Wharton headed just wide. When St Nicholas attacked Breachwood closed down the ball quicky with great defending from Ricky Hill and a calm Andy Fildes. In midfield Dan Dye appeared to be psychic in the way he read the passes. Adam Jefferies and Ed Wharton had a good understanding on the left wing.

Breachwood stretched their lead to 3-1 with a Dan Jefferies penalty after a handball. However St Nicholas scored before half time when a forward got round the back of the Lion's defence for one on one with the keeper, Harrison got a hand to the ball, but the forwards follow up shot ended up in the net.

Lion's lead 3-1 at half time.

In the second half Breachwood continued to come close in adding to their tally with good chances falling to Turkentine shhoting just over the bar, Adam Jefferies coming close and Ollie Mason's shot saw the St Nicks keeper scrambling across his goal but the ball went just wide.

Ollie Potton got in a good cross for Dan Jefferies to score his second to put the Lions at 4-1.

St Nicholas found some quick passes that led to a shot that was partially saved but followed up and banged into the net for 4-2. St Nicholas kept attacking and a shot went in the Lion's net from defender Ricky Hill's attempt to clear the ball, the score now 4-3

Capt Turkentine gave the Lion's some resbite giving the Lions a 5-3 lead. With under fifteen minutes to go, St Nicholas centre forward shot hit the Lion's net for 5-4 despite seemingly controlling the ball with his arm.

Simon Blundell replaced Ed Wharton and got stuck in.

St Nicholas got another forward in one on one with the keeper to level the scores at 5-5.

With a minute to go a St Nicks midfielder shot from the edge of the box and ended in the top corner of the Breachwood net gutting the Lion's and giving St Nicholas a 6-5 win.

Full Time Lion's 5 v 6 St Nicholas

Subsitutes not used: Murrell, Griffin.

Lion's Man of the match: Ollie Mason

Thank you to our supporters

Lion's 4 v 0 Peartree

2012-01-22T21:03:00.008Z

Lions starting eleven: M.Anderson, French, Hill, A.Jefferies, J.Mason, Dye, D.Jefferies, Turkentine(C), Potton, O.Mason, Taaffe

Ref:Steve Pinner

Two goals in each half saw the Lion's gain their first three points of the new year with a win over Peartree, one position below in the league.

Breachwood took an early lead within the first five minutes, Dan Jefferies pulling the ball back across the Peartree six yard box for Ollie Potton to keep a cool head and slot the ball home for 1 nil. From the restart, Breachwood won back the ball. Richard Taaffe took up a wide position on the left wing, took on two defenders as he cut into the box before beating the keeper at the near post to make it two nil to Breachwood. The Lion's continued to attack with wingback James Mason surging forward.

Peartree then threw the kitchen sink at Breachwood trying to get back into the game. Lion's goalkeepr Max Anderson gave a way a free kick just outside the box on a one on one but the Lions defence cleared the ball. Ricky Hill & Graham French had to make the important tackles several times as the last line.

Breachwood got back on to the attack when Ollie Mason momentarily swapped wings and with Dan Dye keeping the Lion's midfield rythmn going. Adam Jefferies lofted pass to Taaffe gave another chance on goal.

Moments before half time Peartree hit the post with Anderson getting a hand to the ball, giving the Lion's a let off.

In the second half Breachwood extended their lead, a tackle from Ollie Potton found the ball popping out to Dan Jefferies to fire home for three nil.
Simon Blundell replaced an injured Richard Taaffe and Pete Murrell replaced Ollie Potton.
Midway in th second half, the Lion's extended their lead with a Ollie Mason corner headed home by Capt Turkentine.
George Harrison replaced the injured Ollie Mason.

Full time, 4 nil to the Lion's.

Thank you to our supporters

Lion's men of the match: Hill & French for superb defending

Substitute not used : Fildes

Lion's 4 v 2 FC Mallard

2012-01-08T21:45:00.003Z

Lion's eleven: M.Anderson, A.Jefferies, R.Wharton, French, J.Mason, Griffin, Dye, D.Jefferies, Potton, E.Wharton, Taaffe

It was the Lion's first game of 2012 and first home game for quite a while.
Breachwood went into todays game with a goal advantage against Division one side FC Mallard

Early chances fell to Ed Wharton, Richard Taaffe, Dan Jefferies as Breachwood made the early running with good supporting play from John Griffin and Dan Dye in a centre midfield partnership.

The Lion's increased their lead to 2 nil with a sublime right wing cross from Adam Jefferies onto the head of Richard Wharton from six yards out.

As the last defender Graham French stuck to the knitting with effective defending, allowing Richard Wharton and James Mason to attack from the back, both with impressive solo runs to add further pressure on Mallard.

Taaffe dropped off the front to link up with Dan Jefferies who spread the ball wide to the flamboyant Ollie Potton to attack down the wing.

Mallard were limited to a couple of free kicks and long passes to their quick forward. They got a goal back before half time from the penalty spot after a foul by Richard Wharton just inside the box.

Breachwood led 2-1 at half time.

Potton and Taaffe combine to to allow Dan Jefferies to clip the ball inside the near post to extend the Lion's lead to 3-1. However Mallard were able to response fairly quickly at the other end after build up pressure out side the Lion's penalty area ended with a shot past Anderson.

Scott Jenkins replaced the injured Ollie Potton

Again Dye & Griffin battled out the midfield to keep up the Lion's forward momentum culminating in a sweeping strike from Richard Taaffe for 4-2

With ten minutes remaining Harrison replaced the injured Scott Jenkins

Mallard clipped the outside of the Lion's post in the last minutes of the game.

Final Score, Breachwood won 4-2

Lion's man of the match: John Scott Griffin

Thank you to our supporters on the sideline.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

2011-12-18T12:23:00.003Z

A1 Trophies P v P Lion's

2011-12-18T12:21:00.001Z

Both teams were changed and on the pitch with the snow coming down but the ground wasn't giving so the game was postponed for player safety

Nirankari Timebridge 3 v 2 Lion's

2011-12-05T09:30:00.002Z

Lion's starting eleven: M.Anderson, Hill, R.Wharton, Blondell, A.Jefferies, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, O.Mason,E.Wharton, Taaffe

Straight from the kick off Nirankari were able to fire a shot wide across the Breachwood goal, at the other end Breachwood had a claim for a penalty turned down.

Dan Jefferies rattled the Nirankari Crossbar with an audacious attempt to lob the keeper from outside the centre circle. Meanwhile Max Anderson punched clear a Nirankari set piece.

Half time nil - nil

Early in the second half the ball fell behind defender Adam Jefferies into the path of Nirankari forward Mason to run onto and go straight for goal giving them a one nil lead

Whilst Nirankari had had success down the flanks Breachwood were winning the import centre midfield battle with Capt Turkentine and Dan Jefferies but it was Dan Dye's exqisit pass to Richard Taaffe beating the offside trap that found him one on one with the Nirankari keeper who stayed up as long as he could, but Taaffes composure put the Lion's level at 1-1.

Nirankari Timebridge regained their lead when their forward's outstretch foot lifted the ball over the Lions keeper into the far side of the goal.

Graham French replaced Adam Jefferies at right back.

Despite Breachwood creating some chances Nirankari extended their lead when Lion's keeper Anderson came off his line but was unable to fully hold onto the ball enabling Nirankari's Mason to score the easiest of his three goals.

Immediately Breachwood replied when a determined Ed Wharton scored his first goal for the club from close range.

Unfortunately Breachwood ran out of time to get something from the game. Final score 3-2

Lion's man of the match Dan Jefferies.

Substitutes not used: Fildes, Harrison, Griffin, Murrell

Hartham Press 0 v 4 Lion's

2011-11-27T22:37:00.004Z

Lions starting eleven: Harrison, J.Mason, Hill, R.Wharton, A.Jefferies,Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies,O.Mason, E.Wharton, Taaffe

Ref: Dave Bailey

Breachwood scooped three points and a clean sheet with two goals in each half.

Fifteen minutes into the game, Dan Jefferies squared the ball to Capt Turks in midfield to rifle a left foot shot into the Hartham net.

A long throw in and Richard Wharton was on hand to put his laces through a knock down from six yards.

The closest Hartham Press came was hitting the post from an acute angle. At the other end the bar denied Taaffe and the Hartham keeper made one of many great saves to deny Ollie Mason. Breachwood led two nil at half time.

In the second half, a sweeping pass down the right wing from Adam Jefferies fresh back from suspension found Ollie Mason on hand to convert into the far right of the Hartham goal. Mason would of had a second if it wasn't for the reflex save from the Harhtam keeper.

The Lion's fourth came from a left wing cross for Richard Wharton to head home. Dan Jefferies would of scored if it wasn't for a goal line tackle. The Hartham keeper denied goal bound shots from Ollie Mason and Taaffe.

Andy Fildes replaced Adam Jefferies.

Richard Wharton carried the ball out of defence and drove deep into the Hartham half before squaring to James Mason who missed from close range. But it was James Mason who was back on the Breachwood goal line to head clear from a Hartham throw in.

The game finished 4-0 to Breachwood.

Next week The Lion's face league leaders Nirankari

Lion's man of the match Ricky Hill for last ditch tackles.

Peartree 2 v 4 Lion's

2011-11-20T20:48:00.003Z

Lion's starting eleven: M.Anderson, Fildes, Hill, R.Wharton, French, Turkentine(C), J.Mason, D.Jefferies, Blondell,O.Mason, Taaffe

Midway through the first half as the fog began to clear, Dan Jefferies knock down fell into the path of Richard Taaffe to shoot across the Peartree keeper into the far side of the net fot 1 nil.

Breachwood nearly added to their lead through shots from Dan Jefferies and Ollie Mason.
However it was the persistence of Simon Blondell whose deflected shot that went over the goal line after hitting the post that gave the Lion's a two nil lead before half time.

Early in the second half it was Blondell who was tripped in the penalty area and Dan Jefferies converted the spot kick for three nil.

Peartree rallied back and scored twice on the counter attack for 3-2.
With ten minutes to go Breachwood secured the points when substitute Ed Whartons long throw in was headed home by Dan Jefferies for 4-2.

Peartree had a man sent off with minutes to go.

Full time score 4-2

Lion's man of the match: Taaffe

Chequers 3 v 3 Lion's

2011-11-13T22:04:00.004Z

Lion's Starting Eleven: M.Anderson, Blondell, Hill, R.Wharton, Griffin, J.Mason, D.Jefferies, Turkentine(C), O.Mason, Taaffe, E.Wharton

Ref:Dowden

Dan Jefferies put an early pass into Ollie Mason who shot wide across goal.
Chequers took the lead when forward was able to turn and shoot, Goalkeepr Max Anderson was able to get a hand to the ball but was unable to stop the ball reaching the net.
Richard Taaffe was unlucky not to score.

Chequers had a corner but Ollie Mason headed off the Lion's goal-line.
Breachwood pushed for the equaliser, with a good move between Taaffe and Dan Jefferies resulting in another Ollie Mason shot being saved. Minutes later Dan Jefferies had a shot from range. Taaffe shot over the bar from a Turkentine pass.

At the other end, Ricky Hil cleared the ball off the Breachwood line after the Chequers forward was able to go go round the Anderson, the Lion's keeper.

Richard Wharton tripped a Chequers player in the box. Keeper Anderson tipped the penalty over the bar.

John Griffin chipped pass went wide as Breachwood looked to switch the play. Then Breachwood got back on the game Richard Taaffe found the space to turn and tuck the ball in the corner of the Chequers net for 1-1

On his debut Ed Wharton's long throw was dropped by the Chequers keeper at the feet of brother Richard Wharton who scored his second goal for the club.

Chequers scored a second goal. Half time score 2-2

Early in the second half Turkentine's effort went over the bar.Both full backs James Mason and Simon Blondell attacked down the wings to bolster the Lion's attacking options.

Max ANderson tipped a Chequers effort onto the bar.

Ricky Hill tripped a Chequers player in the box and Carl Thompson converted the penalty.

Graham French replaced John Griffin & Scott Jenkins replaced the injured Ricky Hill.

Ed Whartons throw in was headed goal bound by Richard Wharton but was handled on the line.
Dan Jefferies converted the penalty.

Full Time Score 3-3

Lions Man of the Match: Max Anderson

Substitute not used : Harrison

Broadhall Athletic1 v 8 Lion's

2011-10-30T19:15:00.003Z

Lions starting eleven:Max Anderson, French, Turkentine(C), Wharton, J.Mason, Dye, D.Jefferies, Taaffe, Blondell, O.Mason, Collins

Ref:D.Wisson

Breachwood has several early chances but Broadhall took the lead after Lions goalkeeper Max Anderson spilled the ball into the path of an oncoming forward. However Breachwood managed to equalise when Capt Turkentines denfensive clearence found the feet of Ali Collins who immediately ran at the defender and then slipped the bal past Broadhalls keeper.

Just minutes before halftime Breachwood took the lead, this time Collins rolling the ball across Broadhalls Penalty area for Richard Taaffe to stroke home. Taaffe has scored in every game he has started so far this season.

Breachwood took a 2-1 lead into half time.

In the second half the Lions extended their lead with an Ali Collins 2nd half hatrick and Taaffe completing yet another Brace.

Richard Wharton scored with a header on his debut from a Dan Jefferies free kick

Ollie Mason scored from close range.

Harrison replaced Ollie Mason with five minuted to go.

Breachwood won 8-1

Lions Man of the Match Capt Turkentine for all those defensive headers.

Substitute not used: John Griffin

Hammer Blow For Lion's

2011-10-24T09:52:00.002+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: M.Anderson, Fildes, French, A.Jefferies, J.Mason, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, Jenkins, O.Mason, Taaffe.

Ref:Steve Croucher

Breachwood got off to a great start in the first minute when Captain Turks cross come shot beat the Hammer Keeper from 3o yards. However Hammer OGB were straight back in the game after the restart when Lion's defender Graham French slipped allowing the Hammer forward to run through and chip the outcoming Max Anderson.

A nice passing move between Dye and Adam Jefferies led Dan Jefferies to blasting a shot just over the bar.
Despite some good other chances for Breachwood, it was Hammer from Watford who took a 2-1 half time lead when scoring from a left wing counter attack and scoring from six yards at the far post.

Breachwood equalised through Richard Taaffe early in the second half. Taaffe then had a chance to score his second but was brought down by the keeper , however Ollie Mason was on hand to drill the ball into the back of the net for 3-2.

Scotty Jenkins was full of running on the left wing and was unlucky with a shot from a James Mason pass.

Breachwood extended their lead to 4-2 with another calm finish from Richard Taaffe.

Taaffe was then fouled by the keeper just outside the box.Dan Jefferies curled the free kick just over the bar.

Hammer came back with continuing pressure by deploying three forwards and managed to score twice in the last fifteen minutes to take the game into extra time.

Hammer extended their lead to 6-4 with two goals in the first half of extra time. Centre Back Andy Fildes went off with a hamstring injury and was replaced by John Griffin.

Breachwood were handed a lifeline when Taaffe was fouled in the Penalty Area, and Dan Jefferies converted the spot kick for 6-5

Dan Dye and Graham French both picked up yellow cards.

Harrison came on for the second period of extra time in a last attempt to keep the cup tie alive.

Final Score Lions 5 v 6 Hammer

Lions Man of the Match: Turkentine

Emperors Head 1 v 6 Lion's

2011-10-16T20:24:00.003+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Max Anderson, French, Turkentine(C), Fildes, J.Mason, A.Jefferies, Dye, D.Jefferies, O.Mason, Jenkins, Taaffe.

A fine start from Breackwood with Dan Jefferies scoring with an angled shot from Richard Taaffe's through ball.

The roles were reversed for the 2nd goal with Dan Jefferies feeding Taaffe to score from a similar postion inside the box.

Ollie Mason's pass enabled Taaffe to lob an outcoming keeper for Breachwood's third goal

Turkentine nearly added to the Lion's goal tally with a header at the back post going just over the bar from a Dan Jefferies free kick

Dan Jefferies shot was denied by the keeper who then went off with a sprained hand.

An unphased Scott Jenkins playing on the left wing go stuck in with a solid tackle winning the ball but his shot went wide.

Breachwood led 3-0 at half time.

Early 2nd half Richard Taaffe was twice denied by reflex saves from the Emperors new goalkeeper

Emperors Head tried to come back into the game with some chances going just wide of Anderson's post. Then they had a series of corners which were well defended by Fildes and French, but after succession of long throw ins, Emperors Head finally got a clean header into the back of the Lion's net for 3-1

Richard Taaffe scored his third goal and first hatrick for the Lion's after being put through and placed his shot wide of the keeper into the bottom corner of the net.

A Beckamesque cross field pass from Taaffe enabled Ollie Mason to score from just inside the box across the keeper into the far side of the goal.

Some neat midfield interplay started by Dye and Adam Jefferies finally put Dan Jefferies through to score his 2nd of the game

Great chasing and tackling from James Mason running box to box.

Harrison replaced Jenkins for the last fifteen and could of scored with a header at the back post from a corner, and should of scored when denied by the keeper from close range after trying to place Taaffe's slide rule pass.

However the game ended 6-1 to Breachwood.

Lions Man of the Match: Taaffe for the Hatrick.

Substitute not used: Griffin

Lion's 3 v 4 A1 Trophies

2011-10-09T19:40:00.002+01:00

Lion' s starting eleven: Harrison, French, Fildes, Hill, J.Mason, Dye, D.Jefferies, A.Jefferies, O.Mason, Hansen, Collins.

A competitive start to the game.
Brendan Hansen was a early injury wand was replaced by Turkentine, himself coming back from injury.

Despite A1 Trophies looking dangerous , it was Breachwood who took a 2 nil lead into half time, both scored by Ali Collins from the same acute angle from the right edge of the box, the first he turned the defender on the outside and scored whipping the ball into the far side of the net. The second was the same except this time he turned inside the defender.

A1 Trophies hit the post from ten yards before half time.

Shortly after half time Ollie Mason converted a Turkentine cross to give the Lion's a three nil lead.

However A1 Trophies who had been looking fast and dangerous all game rocked the lions by first pulling a goal back and then went on to take the lead by scoring a further three goals in fifteen minutes for a 4-3 lead.
Breachwood have thrown away a good lead for the 2nd time this season.

Richard Taaffe came on for James Mason as the Lions desperately tried to recover something from the game.

Each side had a player sent off after an exchange that took place after Adam Jefferies fouled a A1 Trophies player deep in A1's half.

Scott Jenkins replaced Ollie Mason with ten minutes to go.

Lions man of the match Dan Dye

Results

2011-10-09T19:38:00.001+01:00

02/10/2011Man of the Match Max Anderson

25/09/2011 Man of the Match Andy Fildes

Collins Returns With A Brace Lion's 4 v 1 Emperors Head

2011-09-19T07:59:00.003+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, French, J.Mason, Hill, Fildes,Dye,A.Jefferies, D.Jefferies, Taaffe,Hansen,Collins

Ref: K.Trever

A strong start from Breachwood with Adam Jefferies threatening the Emperors defence on the right wing. Ali Collins playing his first game of the season, dragged a couple of shots wide. However midway through the first half Dan Jefferies and Richard Taaffe won tackles in midfield to put the ball through to Collins who shook off two defenders before firing low into the net for one nil.

Emperors Head pushed for an equaliser before half time but were frustrated with some solid defending from Mason, Hill Fildes and French.

However early in the second half, Emperors Head equalised when their forward found space from a knock down and was then able to fire a low shot into the corner of Harrison's goal.

Collin's scrambled the ball over the Emperors Head goal line from an Adam Jefferies cross but was ruled offside. However minutes later Breachwood won a free kick 30 yards out. Collins lifted the ball over the wall and under the bar to re-instate the Lion's lead at 2-1

It was game over when Taaffe scored in his third game in a row with a header from Hansens cross followed by Dan Jefferies dribbling into the penalty box to slot the ball home.

Emperors Head had one late flourish but the Lion's defence held strong for a 4-1 win

Breachwood's man of the match Dan Dye playing his first since the May final and for great link play in midfield.

Substitutes not used: Turkentine, Griffin

Rileys 2 v 3 Lions

2011-09-11T21:45:00.003+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, Hill, Jenkins, Furse, A.Jefferies. D.Jefferies, Griffin, Anderson, J.Mason, Blondell, Taaffe

Ref: Ben Gooray

A patched up Lion's side made heavy going of the early minutes of todays game at Shephallbury Park. But Breachwood got the first break with Simon Blondells counter attack finding Richard Taaffe up front to slot home past the Rileys keeper.

Rileys took advantage of the Lion's giving the ball away cheaply and a sweeping shop for the edge of the penalty area looked like it was going wide until it curled just inside the Lions post for 1-1

Adam Jefferies and James Mason picked up yellow cards

Rileys took the lead from a penalty after a foul from Ricky Hill

Richard Taaffe looks like he has being playing in a Lion's shirt for years scoring his second before half time

In the second half Breachwood absorbed Rileys pressure , a succession of Corners and free kicks but Mason, Jenkins , Furse and Hill were strong at the back to deal with each threat.

Graham French replaced John Griffin with an injured banjo.

Dan Jefferies secured the Lion's first point of the season with a trademark Lob over the keeper.

Lions Man of the match Richard Taaffe

Lion's 4 v 5 Chequers

2011-09-04T19:30:00.004+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, French, Hill, Fildes,A.Jefferies, D.Jefferies(C), Griffin,Hansen, J.Mason, O.Mason, Taaffe.

Chequers started off the stronger on the two sides limiting Breachwoods efforts to a back heal from Dan Jefferies. Chequers took the lead when a forward was able to get a shot away six yards out from a corner the Lion's failed to clear. Chequers second came after their forward beat the Lions defence a squeezed the ball home at the near post.

Simon Blundell replaced and injured Adam Jefferies.

The Lions finally managed to get their midfield game going with the wise head of Griffin. Breachwood pulled a goal back, when Graham French won the ball in defence, played the ball into the feet of Dan Jefferies who in turn moved the ball through to Ollie Mason to score from one on one with the Chequers Keeper.

Lions equalised with Richard Taaffe scoring his first goal for the club with a header from a Brendan Hansen corner.

Taaffe got his second with a well executed shot from a great sweeping pass from James Mason, despite off side claims from Chequers

Ollie Mason looked like he was going to score a second but the ref heard him say "leave it" as he collected the ball.

In the second half Hansen had a great chance to score but with a header going wide.

Dan Jefferies scored with a audacious lob of the Chequers keeper off his line from just inside the Chequers half to give the Lion's a 4-2 lead.

Charlie Anderson replaced an injured Ollie Mason.

With the rain starting to come down, Chequers came back into the game in the last fifteen minutes, they got back to 4-3 with a shot inside the area and then 4-4 from a shot that skidded off the greasy surface through a crowd of bodies and under the diving Lion's keeper Harrison.

With minute remaining Chequers got the win with a ball over the top to the edge of the Lions box and the forward scoring past the outcoming Lions goalkeeper.

Chequers won 5-4 with the Lion's gutted not to get any points.

Lions man of the match Dan Jefferies

Pre Season Friendlies

2011-08-24T15:05:00.003+01:00

In the annual PSF with Lilley the Lion's had a convincing 6-2 win , our first ever win against Lilley from the Luton League. Great goals from both the Mason Brothers, Turks, Two for Ali and Taaffe, and the the whole squad got a game including some new young blood.

Last week the Lion's lost 3-2 to Warners End from Hemel, though we had a lot of the play we found ourselves 3 nil down at half time, two 2nd half goals from DJ, possibly we could of had a draw but considering some players missing it was still a constructive run out.

This weekend we have the annual friendly with club sponsors Screwfast, and then in the Red Lion Pub afterwards..

Our Div 2 fixtures for September are:

4th Home to Chequers
11th Away to Rileys (Shephallbury Park)
18th Home to Emperors Head
25th Home to Hartham Press

Cup Ties

2011-08-21T08:49:00.002+01:00

This year we are in the Herts Intermediate County Cup (last year we were in the Junior cup).The draw has been made and in the 2nd round (we have a bye in the 1st round) we have been drawn to play Hammers OGB from Watford.The tie will be a home game for us on 23/10/11, 10:30 kick off

In the Unsponsored Challenge Cup (use to be the KLM) we have been drawn at home against Dun Cow in the preliminary round.

In the Division 2 Cup we have a bye in the preliminary round and then play away to Emperors Head.

KOS Kool Pool Kardamena

2011-08-13T19:23:00.004+01:00

Kos Drinking Greece Out of Recession

2011-07-04T19:46:00.003+01:00

End Of Season Awards 2010/11

2011-06-11T11:05:00.002+01:00

Managers player of the year - Adam Jeffries
Captains player of the year - John Griffin
Players Player of the year - Iaian Turkentine
Most improved player of the year - Brendan Hansen
MVP of the year - Danny Jeffries
Top goal scorer - Alistair Collins/Danny Jefferies
JeffriesClubman of the year - Graham French

Cup Winners

2011-05-22T13:07:00.003+01:00

Division 4 Cup Final Crooked Billet Boro 1 v 3 Lion's

2011-05-12T18:39:00.001+01:00

Programme

Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, Hill, French, Fildes, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, Hansen, A.Jefferies, Mason, Collins

The Division 4 Cup Final was held at Hitchin Town FC under the floodlights.
It was going to be a tight game as Billet had pipped the Lion's to the Division 4 League Title despite being unable to beat Breachwood in two attempts in the League.

Breachwood played a daring 3-5-2 formation for the first time this season. This worked well putting Billet on the back foot from kick off.

Breachwood had a free kick on the edge of the penalty area after about 15 minutes. Dan Jefferies curled the ball into the bottom right corner of Woodmans goal.

Billet got back into the game with several corners, one of which was knocked down on the six yard box for Craig Snowden to level the score.

Ali Collins continued to taunt the Billet defence however a clearence reached as far as Captain Turkentine in midfield with chest controled the ball before he unleashed a half volley into the top corner of the net moments before halftime to give the Lion's a 2-1 lead

After the restart Turkentine won a midfield battle and placed a perfect early through ball to Collins and with quick feet he swept the ball into the bottom corner of the Billet net for 3-1

Billet continued to create some danger down the flanks but Hill , Fildes and French provided some great defending.

Ollie Mason who had worked hard up front was replaced by Ollie Potton and Adam Jefferies was replaced by Simon Blondell.

Hansen kept Breachwood's attacking spirit alive on the right wing with man of the match Dan Dye playing a pivital position in midfield.

The match nearly set up for a tense ten minute finish if it wasn't for a double save by Harrison rushing out to the feet of a Billet forward.

Final Score 3-1 to the Lion's who win the 4th Division Cup for the second time (1st time 2003)

Substitutes not used: Lewis, Pearson, Griffin.

A big thank you to all our freinds families and supporters.

Division 4 Cup Semi Final: Icon Wanderers 2 v 3 Lion's

2011-04-18T21:20:00.003+01:00

Lions starting eleven: Harrison, Lewis, Hill, French, A.Jefferies, Dye, Turkentine, D.Jefferies, Blondell, Potton, Hansen Breachood took the lead from a Hansen corner on the left that was headed into the top corner by Danny Jefferies. Icon's best first half chance was saved a close range Similar to the first goal, Breachwood scored again from a corner that was headed back across goal for Danny Jefferies to head home again into the same top corner as the first goal. Breachwood took a two nil lead into half time. Lion's dominate possesion at the start of the 2nd half. Captain Turkentine was brought down on the edge of the area but the referee waved play on as the Lion's had the advantage with Ollie Potton in possesion who crossed by the line for Simon Blondell to score from close range. For the last twenty minutes Collins and Pearson replaced Hansen and Blondell who both had good performances on the wings. With a three nil lead Breachwood took their eye off the game a little and allowed a good solo goal from an Icon forward to weave into the box and pick out the top corner of the net. The last five minutes became interesting after the Lion's keeper made a bad throw out that went straight to an Icon player, the resulting shot was saved but Icon followed up for 3-2. Breachwood ended 3-2 winners and face Crooked Billet Boro in the Final. Lion's man of the match: Dan Jefferies Subs not used: Griffin, Fildes Thank you to our supporters.

Proverbial 0 v 2 Lion's

2011-04-04T14:25:00.002+01:00

Lions's starting eleven: Harrison, Lewis, Hill, French, A.Jefferies, Dye, D.Jefferies, Turkentine(C), Blondell, Potton, Collins. Todays match referee was Kevin Currey and Breachwood's last league game of the season. Proverbial had an early shot from range turned round the post. At the other end Ali Collins had several chances go barely wide. Simon Blondell had a shot saved. Breachwood's back four did a could job at clearing some long range Proverbial passing. Proverbial had an indirect free kick outside the box which Lion's keeper Harrison left to hit the net as no-one had touched it, which ruled out the goal. Nil nil at half time. After putting his body on the line for the cause Dan Dye went off injured to be replaced by John Griffin who was immediately picking passes in midfield. The Lions had a couple of headers from corners saved on the line by the Proverbial goalkeeper, who also made another telling save with is shot from range. Brendan Hanson replaced Blondell in midfield. Ollie Potton linked well with Adam Jefferies on the wing. Breachwood got the breakthrough fifteen minutes from the end when Ali Collins ran into the box and cut the ball back from a tight angle before he got to the line. The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar, scoring from the most difficult of all the chances he had had in the match. With minutes to go Dan Jefferies weaved into the box only to fouled. Jefferies got up to take the penalty himself and scored to secure 2nd place in theDivison 4. Lion's man of the match: Ricky Hill Thank you to our supporters

Crooked Billet Boro 2 v 2 Lion's

2011-03-21T09:59:00.002Z

Lion's starting eleven: Hansen, A.Jefferies, Lewis, Fildes, French, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, Potton, Mason, Collins.

Crooked Billet started the stronger of the two teams, and went ahead with an early goal with a long throw in to the far post dropped kindly for their forward to net from close range.

Breachwood had a shot from Turekentine shooting on the turn.

Boro went two nil up when a a clearence from Breachwoods Keeper landed at the feet of a Boro midfielder and a swift return shot found the bottom corner of the Lion's net for two nil.

Lion's tried to get back into the game with a shot from Dan Jefferies.

Crooked Billet Boro led two nil at half time.

Rob Pearson replaced the injured Ollie Mason

Breachwood finally got back into the game second half with a number of attacks coming close.

Dan Jefferies with his back to goal on the edge of the Boro box got a shot away on the turn that found the far right corner of the Boro goal.

Ricky Hill replaced Dan Dye.

Breachwood levelled the score from a corner and Adam Jefferies heading home his first goal of the season for 2-2.

John Griffin replaced Ollie Potton for the last ten minutes.

Both teams tried to press in the last ten minutes to win the game. Turkentine who had been strong in the Lion's midfield all game had a volley that went agonisingly over the bar.

Final score 2 v 2

Lion's man of the match: I.Turkentine.

Substitutes not used: Harrison, D.Farr

Division 4 Cup Quarter Final. Proverbial 1 v 1 Lion's. Lions won 3 nil AET

2011-03-07T13:15:00.003Z

Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, Fildes, French, Lewis, A.Jefferies, Turkentine (C), Dye, D.Jefferies, Blondell, Mason, Collins.

Breachwood made the trip to Woolmer Green for todays Cup tie. However the home team Proverbial took the lead after about fifteen minutes from a corner that was headed home from six yards.

The first half had plenty of end to end action, Breachwood thought they had equalised but Ollie Mason's header was ruled offside.

Rob Pearson replaced the injured Simon Blondell on the left wing.

Shortly before half time Breachwood got their equaliser, with an Iaiain Turkentine throw in going over the head of the Proverbial goalkeeper for Ali Collins to head into the back of the net for 1-1 at half time.

The second half was similar to the first with end to end action. Harrison had to turn a shot round the post , whilst at the other end Andy Fildes free kick came agonisingly close, Adam Jefferies rifled a rocket shot over the bar.

Yet another Breachwood gamed ended as a score draw but being a cup tie the game went into extra time.

Proverbial tried to capitialise on a couple of corners in the first period, whilst Breachwood had chances through Dan Jefferies. Despite some tired legs Dan Dye made telling tackles and Rob Pearson continued to be a threat on the left. Proverbials dangerous left winger switched to the right but Scott Lewis rose to the defensive challenge.

In the second period of extra time, Andy Fildes and Graham French were noteably vigillant and focused in defence.

Proverbial came close with a free kick hitting the Lion's crossbar.

At the other end Dan Jefferies came close again and Turkentine hit the base of the post with a header.

Ollie Potton replaced Ollie Mason

The score remained 1 v 1 so the game went to Penalties.

Dan Jefferies stepped up and scored a cool spot kick for Breachwood's first penalty.

Proverbial put their first penalty way over the bar.

Captain Turkentine placed the Lion's 2nd penalty into the back of the net for 2 nil

Harrison guessed correctly to save the second Proverbial penalty.

Ali Collins stepped up for Breachwoods third penalty to win the game but hit the post.

Proverbial stepped up for their third penalty but again Harrison guess correctly and saved the shot.

Never afraid of the big stage Rob Pearson took on the pressure and stepped to score the Lion's fourth penaltly to win the tie 3 nil on penalites.

Icon Wanderers had beaten Walkern Construction 5-4 so Breachwood will play Icon on 16th April at Ridlins End in the Semi Final.

Breachwood Men of the Match Harrison & French

Granby 1 v 1 Lion's

2011-02-28T15:55:00.002Z

Lion's starting eleven: Hansen, Lewis, Fildes, French, Pearson, Harrison, Dye, Turkentine(C), Mason, Blondell, Collins

Despite some early Breachwood chances, Granby took the lead by pouncing on a loose ball in the Lion's box.

Breachwood piled on the pressure in search of an equaliser, Blondell had a chance at goal, Andy Fildles hit the bar but Granby took their 1 nil lead into half time.

Ollie Potton replaced Harrison at half time.

Early in the second half the Lion's got what they needed, Ali Collins headed home from a long Turkentine throw in.

Ali Collins had the chance to give Breachwood the lead, after running on to a through ball from Dan Dye but Collins was brought down by the Granby keeper and Collins took the resulting penalty only for the keeper to guess the right way and save the spot kick to keep the scores level.

Collins supplied a cross to back post for Ollie Mason's header to go agonisingly wide.

Granby also had a couple of chances themselves at the other end but the game ended 1-1.

Breachwood Man of the Match Dan Dye.

Substitute not used: John Griffin

Lion's 6 v 4 Stevenage Old Town

2011-02-14T12:19:00.003Z

Lion's starting eleven: Hansen, A.Jefferies, Fildes, Blondell, Pearson, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, Mason, Potton, Collins.

Despite the early Breachwood possession, Old Town took adavantage of some defensive indecison by the Lion's to go one nil up.

Breachwood were able to level the score through an Dan Jefferies penalty after Ali Collins was fouled in the penalty area.

Lion's took the lead when Dan Jefferies converted an Ollie Potton cross with low shot under the keeper.

Lion's led 2-1 at half time.

In the second half the Lion's set about increasing their lead.

Ali Collins smashed home a brace whilst Old Town hit the bar and then replied on the counter attack for 4-2

Breachwood took the points when Dan Jefferies secured a man of the match performance with a third goal and Ollie Mason headed home on the second attempt off the crossbar but only after Stevenage Old Town scored twice more.

Final score 6-4 to the Lion's

Substitutes not used: Harrison, Griffin, Jordan

Walkern Construction 4 v 4 Lion's

2011-02-07T15:10:00.004Z

Lion's starting eleven: Hansen, A.Jefferies, Fildes, Blondell, Lewis, Dye, Turkentine (C), Pearson, D.Jefferies, Mason, Collins

Walkern opened the scoring from a throw in, Lion's keeper Hansen got a hand to the ball but ended up in the back of the net off the back of a defender on the goal line.

Ali Collins shot came close for Breachwood before Adam Jefferies cross from the right found Rob Pearson at the far post to small the ball into the top corner for 1-1

Walkern regained the lead from a corner and header from ten yards.

Breachwood levelled the score again through Dan Jefferies.

2-2 at half time.

In the second half Ali Collins came close to scoring and Ollie Mason hit the bar with a great effort.

Ollie Potton Replaced Scott Lewis and Harrison replaced the injured Rob Pearson.

Captain Turkentine grabbed a goal at the back post from Man of the Match Dan Jefferies cross.

However the Lion's lead didn't last for long with Walkern drawing level and then minutes late retook the lead with a right wing cross that went through the hands of Lion's keeper Hansen to give Walkern a 4-3 lead.

Breachwood continued the pressure right to the end with a succession of corners and secured a point with a second goal from Turkentine minutes from the end.

Final Score 4-4

Subsitute not used : Griffin.

Lion's 2 v 1 Crooket Billet Boro

2011-01-30T20:26:00.002Z

Lion's starting eleven: Hansen, Lewis, Fildes, Hill, A.Jefferies, D.Jefferies, Turkentine(C), Dye, Mason, Blondell, Collins

Todays top of the table clash with Crooket Billet was a very competitive battle in the cold at Breachwood. Blondell had a couple of early shots for the Lions whilst Ali Collins caused Crooked Billet a few problems, but it was Danny Jefferies who gave Breachwood the warm feeling breaking the deadlock with a well taken goal.

Breachwood carried their lead into the break.

After the break Ali Collins showed great skill out on the wing retaining the ball by the corner flag beating a couple of defender to produce a great cross for Ollie Mason to squezze home at the far post and for a two nil lead to the Lion's

Rob Pearson and Ollie Potton replaced Mason and Blondell.
Potton rued a great chance for a third Lion's goal.

Fifteen minutes from time Crooked Billet got a goal back from a set piece, with the ball being bundled over the Lions goal line from what look liked an own goal.

Breachwood had a tense last fifteen minutes, the win would see them go top but a draw would of seen Billet keep top spot.

The game ran itself out at 2-1 The win meant Breachwood currently top Division 4

Subsitutes not used: Harrison, Griffin, Jenkins, Jordan

Roebuck Gate 0 v 6 Lion's

2011-01-24T18:10:00.004Z

Lion's starting eleven: Hansen, A.Jefferies, Hill, Fildes, Lewis, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, Mason, Potton, Collins

Breachwood were looking to avenge a 7 nil drubbing from Roebuck at home earlier in the season.
They got off to a flying start after 5 minutes, Dan Jefferies bursting through the Roebuck defence from a Turketine pass to put the ball high over the keeper into the top corner.

Dan Jefferies turned provider for the first of four Ali Collins goals after ten minutes.

Moments after mssing a great chance going one on one with the Roebuck keeper, Ollie Mason scored the Lion's third with the game only fifteen minutes old.

The game turned into one of Breachwood's best perfomances of the season with great communication in midfield between Turkentine, Dye and Dan Jefferies and notably Andy Fildes.

Breachwood led 3 nil at half time.

Ali Collins sealed a man of the match performance with a second half hatrick starting five minutes after the restart. The first was netted after a through ball from Dan Jefferies, another a solo effort, then a shot across the keeper ten minutes from time after a neat Captain Turk pass.

Rob Pearson replaced Ollie Potton on the left and made an immediate impact linking up with Ali Collins and Dan Dye.

A "new look" John Griffin got stuck in on the right, replacing Ollie Mason for the last ten minutes.

Roebuck managed to hit the bar after finally getting past centre back Ricky Hill five minutes from time.

Final Score 6 nil to the Lion's but all eyes on next weeks top fo the table clash with Crooked Billet Boro.

Substitute not used: Harrison

Lion's 6 v 2 Proverbial

2011-01-17T19:25:00.003Z

Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, Blondell, Hill, Fildes, Pearson, Turkentine(C), Dye, D.Jefferies, Mason, Potton, Collins

Ollie Mason put the Lion's ahead with a well taken goal early in the game.

A Proverbial forward managed to get the better of Defender Ricky Hill and lift the ball over the advance goalkeeper Harrison to level the scores.

Breachwood re-established their lead when Ali Collins converted a reverse pass from Dan Jefferies.

Dan Jefferies extended the Lion's lead with shot in off the post.

Lions led 3-1 at half time.

Within minutes of the restart , full back Simon Blondell scored an own goal, even with his back to goal!

Ali Collins put the game beyond Proverbial with two goals to secure his hatrick.

Midway though the second half John Griffin replaced Ollie Potton who had missed a couple of gilt edged chances.

Scott Jenkins replaced Ollie Mason and thought he had scored with his first touch with a shot off the crossbar, but the ball was deemed to not of crossed the goal line. No doubt a case for goal line technology will be made to the parish council.

Captain Turkentine sealed a Man of the Match Performance with a goal from close range.

Final score 6-2 to the Lion's

KLM Cup Breachwood Lions 0 v 4 TC United

2011-01-10T11:21:00.002Z

Lions starting eleven: Hanson; French, Hill, Fildes, Lewis, Turkentine(C), Pearson, Blondell, Mason, Eldridge, Potton.

TC United opened their scoring with the forward running into a ball and squeezing past Hanson at the near post.

Their second goal was the result of a tackle in the box that burst the ball, and fell to the feet of another TC player to score.

Breachwoods chances fell to Chad Eldridge six yards out and Ollie Mason hitting the bar from outside the box, Mason also came close again after a great run from Captain Turks.

TC United scored again before half time.

In the second half Harrison replaced Eldridge and Griffin replaced Lewis.

The second half was more open with Breachwood trying to get back into the game, but suffered another TC United goal halfway through the half.

Dan Dye came on in the last fifteen minutes to help the lions push for a consolation but despite several attempts including an elusive Turkentine cross, Breachwood were unable to score.

Final Score 4-0 to TC United

Lion's 6 v 5 Walkern Construction

2010-11-15T16:00:00.002Z

Lion's starting eleven: French, Pearson, A.Jefferies, Fildes, Jordan, Dye, Turkentine, D.Jefferies, Blondell, Potton, Collins

Walkern scored twice early on with shots over the head of Lion's goalkeeper Graham French.
The Lions hit back with a goal from Ali Collins and a Penalty from Dan Jefferies after Collins was fouled.

At half time the score was 2-2

Breachwood started the second half the strongest with good attacking movement resulting in the Lion's taking a 5-2 lead through a well struck shot into the roof of the net from Ali Collins and two more for Dan Jefferies for his first hatrick of the season.

Ollie Mason replaced Blondell on the left wing.

Walkern fought back to 5-4 before Collins was brought down outside the box. Andy Fildes free kick was missed by everybody and ended up in the back of the Walkern net to extend the lead to 6-4

Scott Jenkins replaced Pete Jordan

Breachwood hung on to the win despite Walkern pinching another goal back for 6-5 minutes beofre the final whistle.

A dazzling display earnt Ali Collins the Man of the Match.

Substitute not Used: Harrison; Griffin, P.Farr

Thank you to our supporters

Lion's 4 v 4 Riverside Athletic (AET) Riverside won 7-6 on Penalties

2010-11-08T19:05:00.004Z

Lion's starting eleven: French, Jordan, Fildes, Hill, Anderson, Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Blondell, Pearson, Mason, Collins

Playing Riverside from Watford in the County Cup , The Lion's took the lead when Ali Collins beat the defender and crossed the ball for Ollie Mason to head home at the far post. Minutes later Mason returned the favour buty Collins shot was over the bar.

Collins was fouled in the box for a penalty converted by Dan Jefferies.

Before half time, Danny "The Brace" Jefferies scored his second when he picked up the scraps in midfield took the ball past a couple of player before beating the keeper.

Breachwood led 3 nil at half time

In the second half when Riverside headed one back from free kick and then had two successive penalties when Ricky Hill was deemed to of fouled on both occasions.

Ollie Potton replaced the injured Dan Jefferies

At full time the scores were level at 3-3

Breachwood took the lead again in the first period of extra time through Potton. At the other end Graham French took a goal kick but the eventual loose ball in midfield landed at the feet of a Riverside player whose long range pot shot hit the goal before French could return between the posts.

The score was 4-4 at half time in extra time.

In extra time Chad Eldridge replaced Ollie Mason and Harrison replaced Dan Dye.

In the second period Breachwood pushed to get the winner whilst Riverside seemed reluctant to wait until penalties.

Breachwood were the first to take a penalty. Blondell scored, Hill put his over the bar, Harrison scored, Pearson scored, Eldridge scored, whilst Riverside missed, Collins scored, Potton scored, Jordan missed and Riverside scored to win the game 7-6 on penalties

Substitutes not used: Pete Farr & John Griffin

Thank you to our supporters

Stevenage Old Town 3 v 3 Lion's

2010-11-01T11:43:00.002Z

Lion's starting eleven: Hansen, Jordan, French, Hill, A.Jefferies, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, Blondell, Mason, Potton.

Despite Breachwood having the majority of the early play, it was Stevenage Old Town who took the lead after ten minutes. They then added a second ten minutes later.

Breachwood had shots from Danny Jefferies and Simon Blondell

Both teams then hit the woodwork before Danny Jefferies scored to pull a goal back before half time.

Stevenage Old Town led 2-1 at half time

In the second half , Peter Farr made his first appearence of the season by replacing Ollie Mason.

Simon Blondell swaped wings in the second half and had a man of the match performance and low shot into the net levelled the scores at 2-2.

Harrison replaced Potton and had an immediate chance that was saved at close range.
However Dan Jefferies fired a shot from an acute angle that went in off the far post to give Breachwood the lead for the first time in the match.

Old Town managed to equalise with a threaded shot across the goal line.

Andy Fildes replaced an injured Pete Farr.

Both teams tried to secure a win in the last few minutes with chances at both ends but the game ended 3-3 after the Old Town keeper saved a Lion's header from a Free kick on the edge fo the box.

Breachwood 0 v 7 Roebuck Gate

2010-10-24T15:34:00.003+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Hanson, Lewis, Hill, French, Fildes, Dye, D.Jefferies, Turkentine(C), Pearson, Mason, Collins

Breachwood were two nil down inside ten minutes when Ricky Hill gave away a penalty. However Hanson made his second penalty save of the season.

Charlie Anderson replaced Dan Dye in midfield.

Roebuck scored a third and then a forth minutes before half time with converted cross from six yards.

Breachwood looked to get back into the game early second half when Ollie Mason won himself a penalty. Mason's spot kick hit the upright and although he score the rebound the goal didn't stand as according tot he rules of the game, the the penalty taker isn't allowed the rebound, something that not all players were aware of.

Roebuck took advantage and hit the post themselves at the other end.

Adam Jefferies replaced Andy Fildles and Ollie Potton replaced Ollie Mason.

Despite the Lion's efforts to get back into the game Roebuck scored three second half goals, one a solo effort and the last a header for six yards.

Roebuck Gate won 7 nil to go top of division 4 by two points and with a game in hand.

Subsitutes not used: Pete Jordan and Simon Blondell.

Thank you to supporters and non playing players for their support.

KLM Cup Lion's 7 v 1 Lorne Rangers

2010-10-18T18:11:00.005+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Hanson, A.Jefferies, Fildes, French, Lewis, Dye, Turkentine(C), D.Jefferies, Mason, Blondell, Collins

Danny Jefferies opened the scoring after ten minutes at the near post. Dan Dye got the second tucking away Iaian Turkentine's cross from the right.

Ali Collins scored a brace before half time, the first was from an Ollie Mason cross and the second a was a one on one with the Lorne keeper after a through ball.

A well struck long range shot from Captain Turks gave Breachwood a 5 nil lead at half time.

In the second half Danny Jefferies found the space to look up and pick a long range shot into the top corner of the Lorne goal.

Ali Collin's scored his hatrick with a low free kick through the Lorne wall albeit with a slight deflection.

Hanson with a couple of man of the match saves for the Lion's nearly added another clean sheet until he was lobbed for a consolation goal for Lorne Rangers.

Harrison replaced Dan Jefferies, Chad Eldridge replaced Mason and Rob Pearson replaced Blondell and Breachwood saw out the game to go into the next round .

Substitute not used: Charlie Anderson

County Cup Lion's 7 v 0 Gadeside Rangers

2010-10-11T11:30:00.003+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Hanson, A.Jefferies, Hill, French, Pearson, Dye, D.Jefferies, Turkentine, Mason, Blundell, Collins

Danny Jefferies opened the scoring after ten minutes with a delightful chip over the Gadeside keeper from the edge of the D. Dan Jefferies scored again with a header from a corner.

Simon Blundell hit the post.

With a man of the match performance, Dan Jefferies had an assist in Ollie Mason's goal in the box after a right wing run from Rob Pearson.

Ali Collins wasn't going to left out of the scoring giving the Lion's a 4 nil lead at half time.

Midway through the second half, Harrison, Anderson and Jenkins replaced Blundell, Mason and Pearson.

After hitting one post with a long range pass early in the second half, Turkentine then scored with a shot off the other post.

Charlie Anderson scored from the edge of the box despite an attempt from a Gadeside defender to clear it off the line.

Ali Collins scored his second with a half volley from a long range pass wrapping up seven goals for Breachwood.

Danny Jefferies missed a opportunity to complete a hatrick late in the final minutes.

Substitute not used: Fildes.

Lion's 15 v 0 Lorne Rangers

2010-10-03T18:36:00.002+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Hanson, Fildes, Hill, Lewis, A.Jefferies, D.Jefferies, Dye, Turkentine(C), Pearson, Mason, Potton

Despite staring with nine men, Lorne Rangers came close with a shot that rattled the Lion's crossbar. However it was Ollie Mason who opened the floodgates scoring the first goal as part of his first half hatrick, goals followed from Dan Dye and Danny Jefferies, Ollie Potton and two headed goals from Captain Turkentine.

Breachwood led eight nil at half time.

In the second half Ali Collins replaced Potton and Blundell replaced Rob Pearson. A while later Charlie Anderson replaced Ollie Mason but Ali Collins had already opened the second half scorng, netting a total of six goals in forty minutes during the second half. Simon Blundell also scored his second goal for the club.

Final score 15 v 0

Subs not used: Graham French

Thanks to our supporters and other members of the team for turning up to watch the game in the rain.

Icon Onederers 0 v 7 Lion's

2010-09-26T17:13:00.003+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Hansen, French, Fildes, Hill, A.Jefferies. Dye(C), D.Jefferies, Pearson, Blundell, Mason, Potton.

Breachwood started the game in an attacking mode and Ollie Mason scores the first goal after minutes after a knock down inside the area.

Danny Jefferies unleashed a right foot shot into the the back of the net from outside the box for two nil.

Ollie Potton surprised the Icon keeper scoring with low shot from the edge of the penalty area.

The Lion's fourth before half time cam from Ricky Hill bolting up the left from defense before putting Danny Jefferies into a shooting position, Hill followed up the half saved shot to ensure it went over the line

Breachwood led four nil at half time.

In the second half Charlie Anderson replaced Simon Blundell, and Pete Jordan replaced Ollie Potton.

Mid way through the second half Ali Collins replaced Graham French .

Ollie Mason completed his brace from close range after a cross from the right before Danny Jefferies struck again for his second goal of the game.

Ali Collins completed the scoring with a low free kick off the left post ten minutes from time after he was fouled on the edge of the Icon box.

Breachwood go top of Division 4 with a 7 nil win

Rob Pearson was man of the match with a solid central midfield performance.

Subs not used: Harrison, Griffin, Farr

Lion's 5 v 1 Icon Onederers

2010-09-20T16:16:00.002+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Hansen,Lewis, Fildes, Hill, A.Jefferies, D.Dye, D.Jefferies, Turkentine(C), Blundell, O.Mason, Collins

A superb start to the game from Breachwood with Ollie Mason firing into the roof of the net.

Dan Jefferies scored twice, once from the spot after Blundell was brought down, and the second from a corner with a Karate kick style shot into the top corner.

Another corner saw the ball pop out to Ali Collins on the edge who absolutely walloped the ball home.

Lions led 4 nil at half time.

In the second half French replaced Mason, Blinco replaced Lewis and Potton replaced Blundell after he scored Breachwoods only goal of the second half despite being camped for most of the half in the Icon half.

Icon scored a consolation penalty after Graham French handled the ball in the box

Breachwood go second with 5 v 1 win and play the return fixture at Ridlins end next week,

Man of the Match: Danny Jefferies

Substitutes not used: Jordan, Griffin, Harrison, Jenkins, Eldridge, Pearson, Anderson

Lions 1 v 1 Granby

2010-09-12T19:16:00.004+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Hansen, Fildes, Lewis, Hill, French, Turkentine (C), Dye, D. Jefferies, Jordan, A.Jefferies, Potton

Despite a promising start from Breachwood, Granby got a long clearence on the counter attack and scored with looping long range shot from outside the box.

Starting om the right just inside the Granby half, a Danny Jefferies and Iaian Turkentine move found the ball at the feet of Dan Dye 19 yards from goal and a sweeping left foot shot saw the ball on the bottom left hand corner fo the Granby goal for 1-1 at Half time.

In the second half, Rob Pearson replaced Pete Jordan and John Griffin replaced Dan Dye in midfield

There was plenty of end to end stuff without a clinical result.

With ten minutes remaining Andy Fildes brought down a Granby forward in the box. A well taken penalty was saved by new Lion's keeper Brendan Hansen.

Final score 1-1 draw

Ricky Hill was man of the match with a solid committed perfomance in central defence.

Subs not used: Harrison, Jenkins, Eldridge, D.Farr

Lion's 6 v 1 Walkern Construction

2010-08-16T11:58:00.003+01:00

Lions starting eleven: Brendan, French, Hill(C), Fildes, Scott, Griffin, Pearson, A.Jefferies, O.Mason, Jordan, Potton.

Ollie Potton opened the scoring converting a through ball from Adam Jefferies by beating the offside trap. He could of had a first half hatrick, shooting over the bar from close range and hitting the post.

Breachwood led 3 nil at half time with composed finishes from Rob Pearson and Ollie Mason.

In the second half Scott Jenkins replaced Pete Jordan on the left wing and Chad Eldridge replaced hatrick Ollie Mason late in the game on the right wing.

Walkern got a consolation goal over the Lion's keeper as he came off his line but not before Ollie Mason scored his hatrick.

Adam Jefferies finished off a decent Lion's display with a slotted finish just before the final whistle.

Lion's 4 v 2 TImes Club

2010-08-09T20:43:00.002+01:00

Lions starting eleven: Harrison, Scott, French, Hill(C), Pearson, J.Mason, Simon, D.Jefferies, O.Mason, Collins, Potton

Breachwood started in an upbeat manner, with a shot from Simon from their first attack. At the other end Times had an overhead kick push over the bar after a series of corners.

Times took the lead with a looping header over the keeper from another corner.

Breachwood ended the half the stronger side forcing a string of saves from the Times keeper, noteably from Dan Jefferies, Ali Collins and Rob Pearson.

Times Club led one nil at half time. Subs used in the second half were Brendan, Dave, Pete Jordan, Andy Fildes.

Brechwood equalised early second half through an own goal.

An inform Ali Collins scored a well taken brace to give Breachwood the lead, though he could of easily had a hatrick.

Times pulled one back with an attack down the left wing.

With ten minutes remaining and the Times keeper out of position after a mistake, Rob Wise making a cameo appearance scored with a shot from the half way line.

Final score 4-2 to the Lion's

Sub not used, Griffin

PSF Lion's 1 v 6 Lilley

2010-08-02T14:15:00.003+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: French, Fildes, Scott, A.Jefferies, Jeffery, D.Dye, J.Mason, Pearson, Jordan, O.Mason, Potton

Breachwood missed a chance to take the lead as Potton put a shot over the bar from 6 yards.

Lion's were three nil down at half time, despite Adam Jefferies hitting the bar.

In the second half Lilley scored three more, one of which a John Griffin-Scott own goal from six yards, with Potton taking a composed consolation goal.

Subs used: Jenkins, Harrison, Griffin, Steve Farr

Sub Not used: D.Farr

PSF Lion's 2 v 4 King Pin

2010-07-27T18:36:00.002+01:00

Starting eleven: Turkentine, Fildes, Hill (C), French, A.Jefferies, D.Dye, Simon, Pearson, Jeffrey, Collins, D.Jefferies

Lions goals from brothers Dan & Adam Jefferies

Lion's 0 v 7 SCS

2010-05-04T15:59:00.004+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Harrison, P.Farr, Hill (C), J.Mason, Griffin, Eldridge, O.Mason, D.Dye, D.Jefferies, Jeffery, Collins

SCS needed to win by a two goal margin to win the Division 3 title.

At half time SCS were three nil up.

In the second half Scott Jenkins replaced the injured Ed Jeffery and Nathan Batt replaced Chad Eldridge.

Despite some patches of great passing play, Breachwood were unable to find the killer shot to get on the scoresheet. Dan Jefferies and Ali Collins coming the closest.

SCS wrapped up the title with three more goals to win 7 nil.

It was the second season in a row that the Lion's last game of the season has settled the title.

Lion's Man of the Match Dan Jefferies

Thank you to our home supporters.

Substitutes not used: D.Farr

Athletico Peartree 5 v 0 Lion's

2010-04-26T15:44:00.003+01:00

Starting eleven: Harrison, Hill(C), P.Farr, French, Jenkins, J.Mason, D.Dye, Charlie Anderson, D.Jefferies, Collins, O.Mason

Breachwood started off with a lot of attacking possession but it was Athletico that went ahead when Terry Locke got behind the Lions defence to slide score past Harrison in goal.

Athletico's second was own own goal off the head of Captain Hill from and their third before halftime was an own goal off the leg of Graham French.

Dan Jefferies hit the post, and Scott Jenkins shot went over the bar.

Athletico Peartree led 3 nil at half time.

In the second half John Griffin replaced Pete Farr, and Nathan Batt replaced Scott Jenkins.

Athletico scored their fourth from a corner, despite the keeper getting a hand to the ball, it landed at the feet of a Athletico forward.

Despite some great play from Collins, Mason and Dan Jefferies, Breachwood were unable to find the finish.

Atheltico's fifth came from a shot just inside the area.

In the last ten minutes substitute Chad Eldridge had a great chance that went wide.

Final score 5 nil to Athletico

Lions Man of the Match Danny Jefferies

Thank you to our away support.

Subs not used : D.Farr

Stevenage Colt's Old Boys Reserves 3 v 0 Lion's

2010-04-19T11:33:00.002+01:00

Starting eleven: Routledge, Jordan, Hill(C), French, D.Dye, J.Mason, D.Jefferies, O.Mason, Canning, Pearson, Collins.

Breachwood had a bright start to the game. Ali Collins shot went wide and Cannings header went wide.

Despite some good opportunities, Breachwood were unable to capitalise on their play. Colts broke on the break after clearing a Lion's free kick to score their first goal late in the second half.

In the second half Colts scored their second after beating the Breachwood off side trap.

Colts third was a shot that went in off the post.

Harrison replaced Pearson and Griffin replaced Jordan.

Despite a late flurry of chances, Danny Jefferies hitting the post, Breachwood lost 3 nil.

Substitute not used: P.Farr.

Thank you to our away support.

FNM Cup Stevenage Colts Old Boys 0 v 3 Lion's

2010-04-12T10:52:00.005+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Routledge, French, Hill (C), Jordan, Dan Dye, J.Mason, D.Jefferies, Pearson, O.Mason, Canning, Collins

Ref: G.Harrison

Breachwood started the cup tie with a two goal advantage over Division one site Stevenage Colts Old Boys.

The game started at a high pace as each side tested each other. Pearson & Dan Jefferies seeing alot of the ball.

Breachwood scored the only goal of the game after some good running from Ollie Mason was followed by some slick passing from Dan Dye and Iain Canning found the ball at the feet of Ali Collins on the right, Collins went past two player into the box before unleashing a low shot past the Colts keeper.

James Mason had a shot over the bar from close range.

Colts hit the Lion's crossbar from range.

Despite the second half being a scrappy affair Breachwood had some great chances.

Ben Dye replaced Ali Collins and hit a shot straight at the keeper.

Ollie Mason's header rattled the crossbar.

In defence Ricky Hill outstretched foot stopped a Colts break. French & Jordan both made telling clearences.

At full time the score was one nil to the Lion's winning the tie 3 nil which takes the Lions to fifth in the league phase of the cup, unbeaten with 7 points after three games.

Lion's Man of the Match : Routledge for saving a clean sheet.

Substitutes not used: Jenkins, Eldridge, Batt, Jeffery, Tumalty, D.Farr, Griffin

FNM Cup: Lion's 3 v 3 Bottles

2010-04-05T11:52:00.004+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Routledge, French, Hill(C), Jordan, Griffin, Harrison , D.Dye, D.Jefferies, Jeffery, Charlie Anderson, Collins

Breachwood started todays game with a three goal advantage over third in the Premiership side Bottles in their second game in the league phase of Frank Neville Memorial Cup, the renamed Inivitation Cup.

Breachwood rejigged their formation in anticipation that the Premiership side would chase the three goal deficit.

The opening minutes were evenly matched, as the pressure from Bottles increased, the Lion's defended in an organised manner.

Halfway through the first half Bottles were awarded a penalty after Harrison was deemed to of fouled a Bottles forward in the box.

Routledge managed to get a hand to the ball,diving to his left, but unable to prevent the goal.

Dan Dye found Ed Jeffery on the wing to relieve the relentless pressure from Bottles.

Lion's kept their heads with an organised display to keep their 3-1 lead at half time.

In the second half Chad Eldridge replaced Ed Jeffery.

Breachwood continued their defiant defending, Pete Jordan heading off the line from a flicked corner. Griffin & Harrison continued to spoil Bottle attacks in front of the defence. The Lion's managed to gain a breather when Bottles were teased and tantalised by the attacking invention of Ali Colins and Dan Jefferies. Charlie Anderson had a great opportunity.

Bottles got their second goal with shot through a crowd of players from a midfielder.

The last fifteen minutes was pure cup tie stuff with Bottles striving to find the equaliser. Routledge made an instinctive save from close range, Graham French cleared anything coming his way. Captain Hill got his body in the way time after time.

Bottles finally equalised 5 minutes from time.

The final score in this epic cup tie was 3-3.
This game was a great illustration of what this Cup competition is about.

Lion's man of the match Ricky Hill

Substitutes not used: D.Farr, Tumalty

A big thank you to our home support.

Chequers 3 v 1 Lion's

2010-03-22T16:14:00.003Z

Breachwood starting eleven: Routledge, French, P.Farr, Hill(C), D.Dye, J.Mason, D.Jefferies, Pearson, Charlie Anderson, O.Mason, Canning

Chequers secured the three points in the this bottom of the table clash with three goals scored from inside the Lion's box in the first half.

Ali Collins replaced Charlie Anderson just before the break.

In the second half, Ben Dye replaced the injured Rob Pearson.

Dye scored Breachwoods consolation goal, gambling on a through pass from Dan Jefferies and taking the ball round the keeper.

With ten minutes to go Chad Eldridge replaced Ollie Mason.

Final score 3-1 to Chequers

Lions Man of the Mactch Graham French

Subsititutes not used: Harrison, Jenkins, D.Farr, Tumalty, Griffin,Batt

Enperors Head 0 v 6 Lion's

2010-03-15T17:24:00.003Z

Starting eleven: Routledge, P.Farr, Hill(C), French, D.Dye, J.Mason, D.Jefferies, Pearson, Charlie Anderson, O.Mason, Canning

Breachwood started very well, particularly in midfield, Dan Dye and Rob Pearson seeing alot of the ball early on. However is was Emperors Head that had constructed the better chances on goal from the right. Brian Routledge saved the Lions's palming a close shot onto the bar.

Ten minutes from half time Hill's pass into midfield enabled James Mason to pick a perfect pass through the Emperors defence for Ollie Mason to run onto and strike from inside the box into the roof of the net to give Breachwood a 1-0 lead at half time.

Despite the Emperor's right winger swapping sides in the second half, Breachwood had the momentum with Iain Canning scoring early in the second half.

As space began to open up, Dan Jefferies scored either side of another Iain Canning goal tucked inside the post with another assist from Hill.

Late in the second half Nathan Batt replaced Anderson who had battled hard in his first game back, Chad Eldridge replaced Rob Pearson and Scott Jenkins replaced Pete Farr.

Emperors Head managed to hit the Lion's post.

Moments before the final whistle Iain Canning wrapped up the game with his hatrick

The final score a convincing 6-0 win and a defensive clean sheet for the Lion's

Man of the Match, hatrick hero Iain Canning.

Substitutes not used: Harrison, Lander, D.Farr, Tumalty

Thankl you for our away support.

Broadhall Reserves 4 v 2 Lion's

2010-03-07T19:43:00.004Z

Lion's starting eleven: Routledge, Hill (C), French, P.Farr, Lander, Milligan, J.Mason, Jenkins, Batt, Canning, O.Mason

Despite a promising start from Breachwood, with early chances for Canning and Mason, the Lion's went a goal behind to goal headed at the far post.

Nathan Batt had a promising run cutting in from the left taking on two or three players.

Pete Farr had the confidence to bring the ball out of defence for a long range shot.

Breachwood got back into the game with a promising attack, Lander kept the pressure on with header back into the fray. Ian Canning scored a superb individual goal, a great first touch helped him round a couple of players before tucking the ball inside the far post from eighteen yards.

The Lion's took the game to Broadhall, whilst French & Hill kept things simple in defence. Goalkeeper Brian Routledge was a match for anything Broadhall could throw back.

Breachwood took the lead when Karl Milligan, spotted the Broadhall keeper off his line and calmly lobbed him from just outside the centre circle.

Breachwood led 2-1 at half time.

In the second half Broadhall Reserves threw everything at Breachwood. Routledge saved the Lion's several times at close range. Broadhall had a succesion of corners and freekicks, especially when Routledge handled just outside the box.

The Lion's tried to get some light relief from the pressure with some fresh legs up front, Ali Collins replaced Batt and Harrison replaced Jenkins who had battled hard all game on the right.

John Griffin replaced Pete Farr. A tired Breachwood tried to hold on for the win but Broadhall equalised on 91 minutes and then took all the points with two more goals in another five minutes of injury time. The Fat lady sang in favour of Broadhall. Final score 4-2

Lion's Man of the Match: Goalkeeper Brian Routledge for magnificent saves keeping Breachwood in the match until injury time.

Substitutes not used: D.Farr, Tumalty

Game Postponed

2010-02-28T11:29:00.002Z

That's the sixth game this season we have had postponed due to the weather.

Lion's 1 v 6 Mallard Old Boys

2010-02-22T12:00:00.004Z

Lion's starting eleven: Routledge, Griffin, Hill(C), French, P.Farr, J.Mason, D.Dye, Canning, Pearson, O.Mason, Milligan

Despite the snow, the game went ahead, thanks to the Breachwood Ground Staff.

Malard were the quickest to adapt to the conditions and quickly established a two nil lead.

Lion's had a gilt edge chance involving the midfield of Dye, Canning and Mason, carving through the Old Boys defence into the box leaving Pearson one on one, his placed shot looked like it was in until it was cleared off the line in mid air at the last second.

Nathan Batt replaced Karl Milligan who limped off with a hamstring injury.

Mallard capitalised on a couple of corners to gradually stretched out their lead to 5 nil at half time.

Seb Lander replaced John Griffin and Ed Jeffery replaced the injured Rob Pearson.

In the second half the Lions had more resolve with strong defending from Hill, French and Pete Farr.

Halfway through the second half the Lion's were awarded a penalty after Batts long pass was handled in the box. A cool Ollie Mason slotted home the spot kick to lift Breachwood spirits.

Unfortunately minutes later Mallard scored their sixth from close range.

Breachwood struggled into the Final whistle with DanDye and Ed Jeffery struggling with injury as the Lion' s had used all three subs.

Final score 1 -6

Breachwood Man of the Match : Ollie Mason

Subs not used: D.Farr, Jenkins, Harrison

Roebuck Gate 1 v 3 Lion's

2010-02-15T17:46:00.002Z

Starting eleven: Routlidge, French, Hill(C), P.Farr, D.Dye, J.Mason, D.Jefferies, Canning, Pearson, O.Mason, Milligan

Breachwood were keen to build on last weeks thriller and proof that the team had goals in it.
James Mason and Dan Dye were instumental in most moves through the midfield. Dan Jefferies had an early shot.

Graham French cleared an early threat but Roebuck came close when Lions keeper Brian Routlidge tipped the ball onto the corner of the crossbar.

nil - nil at half time

In the second half Breachwood used the wings more with Pearson and Canning in a push to break the deadlock. Canning threaded a cross to Milligan who came close with a shot over the bar.

But for the first time in the game the Roebuck forward got round Lion's central defender and captain for the day, Ricky Hill, to slot home to give Roebuck the lead.

As the goal came somewhat against the run of play, the Lion's were somewhat deflated for a period of ten minutes and playing a little too deep.

Ali Collins replaced Rob Pearson.

A great pass from Ricky Hill found Ollie Mason out right on the edge of the Roebuck box and Mason lobbed the keeper who was off his line to equalise for Breachwood.

Ten minutes later Ollie Mason scored his second with an unstoppable shot into the top corner.

The Lion's midfield was on fire with support from defender Pete Farr

Minutes before the end Super Sub Ali Collins, who scored twice against Roebuck in the Divisional Cup earlier in the season, darted into the box to secure Breachwood their first league win of the season with a well taken goal.

Final Score 3-1 to the Lion's

Lion's Man of the Match : Iain Canning for great movement and control

Substitutes not used: Ed Jeffery, B.Dye, Jordan, Griffin, D. Farr, Tumalty, Harrison

Thanks to our away supporters, Ken, Laura, Max & Samuel

North Herts Celtic 5 v 5 Lion's

2010-02-08T19:56:00.008Z

Starting eleven: Routledge, French, Hill, P.Farr, Griffin(C), D.Dye, J.Mason, Lander, O.Mason, Canning, Harrison

After an initial bright start from North Herts Celtic they were restricted to few counter attacks as Breachwood attacked through the midfield with Canning, Dye and the Mason Brothers but the closet the Lion's came was Harrison's shot being tipped over the bar, before having a goal disallowed due to challenge on the NHC keeper from a Lion's corner. NHC steadily found their footing by opening the scoring with 6 yard shot hitting the top corner. NHC then had a close range goal ruled offside, before the Lion's had a penalty appeal turned down. NHC increased their lead before half time from a corner to two nil.

Dan Jefferies replaced Seb Lander for Breachwood just before the break. Karl Milligan replace Harrison up front in the second half.

NHC scored a third goal after a mistake by Brian Routledge in the Lion's goal saw the ball slip between his legs. Dan Jefferies pulled a goal back when he finished a dribble on the left wing with a shot that found its way into the sweetspot of the far post.

Buoyed by the goal Breachwood scored another through Milligan inside the box, however NHC answered almost straight away with their forth goal.

Milligan was brought down by a goalkeeper lucky to stay on the pitch. Ollie Mason cooly converted the Penalty.

Super Sub Ali Collins replaced Capt Griffin and soon hit the net from close range.

It was true end to end football, NHC found some breathing space with a corner from which they scored their fifth, not to be beaten the Lion's earned another draw five minutes from time with Milligan capping his debut with a brace.

Lion's man of the match: Pete Farr for great support play

Substitutes not used: Jenkins, Batt, D.Farr, Tumalty, A Jefferies

Thanks to our away supporters: Laura, Max & Samuel

Lion's 3 v 3 Emperors Head

2010-01-25T16:21:00.002Z

Lion's starting eleven: Brian, French, Hill, Griffin(C), P.Farr, D.Dye, O.Mason, J.Mason, Canning, Pearson, Harrison

This was the Lion's first game of 2010 and unfortunately went one nill down early on to Emperors Head when the forward got a toe to the ball before the Breachwood Keeper could catch a lofted ball over the top.

Lion's managed to get on level terms when Harrison beat the off side trap from Pearsons pass to slot the ball pass The Emperor's keeper at the second attempt.

Great movement between the Mason brothers and Dan Dye led Breachwood to having several more shots from distance to test the keeper.

Defensively the Lions were strong thanks to definative tackling from Ricky Hill.

Pete Farr linked well with Canning as Breachwood tried to push for the advantage before half time.

1-1 at half time.

Emperors Head regained the advantage after the break when the ball popped out to the edge of the Lion's area after a corner kick, the resulting shot went through a sea of bodies past the unsighted Breachwood keeper for 1-2

Graham French took a free kick just inside the Emperors half, that was flicked on by Harrison to James Mason whose one touch found brother Ollie to slide the ball home to bring the scores level at 2-2

Rob Pearson had been exploiting space on the right wing all game but it was Hills long rang pass down the right that Ollie Mason latched onto to give the Lion's the lead for the first time in the game.

Ten minutes later the scores where level again when Breachwood failed to clear a counter attack.

Scott Jenkins replaced John Griffin in Defence and Ali Collins replaced Harrison.

With minutes remaining Ollie Mason nearly got his hatrick and the points for the Lion's but his close range shot was straight at the keeper.

So anther draw for Breachwood at 3-3.

James Mason was man of the match for tireless running and tackling in the midfield

Substitutes not use: Ed Jeffery, D.Farr, Chris Anderson, Batt, Lander

Thanks to our home support, much appreciated.

Mallard Old Boys 6 v 3 Lion's

2009-12-14T10:57:00.003Z

Lion's starting eleven: French, Griffin (C) Hill, Harrison, P.Farr, J.Mason, O.Mason, Pearson, Roberts, Lander, Canning

Today was top of the table against bottom of the table at Alleynes. Mallard took the lead on a counter attack with a cross from the right finding the forward in the box. However Breachwood hit straight back with a move between Pearson and the Mason brothers found Iain Canning on the right inside of the Mallard box to stike the ball into the top corner in off the bar.

Mallard scored their second when Breachwood failed to clear. Again the Lion's hit straight back when a Rob Pearson Freekick found Rick Hill at the back post to slot home.

Mallard ended the first half 3-2 up when a strike went in off the back of Captain Griffins leg.

Scott Jenkins replaced John Griffin and Chad Eldridge replaced Spencer Roberts.

In the second half, Mallard eventually extended their lead to six, but Breachwood still fought back.

Pete Farr had a good understanding with Canning on the left and the Mason brother continued to battle in attack.

Another Rob Pearson freekick found the head of Iain Canning a yard out from the back post for 6-3

Lions Man of the match Iain Canning

Subs not used: D.Farr, Batt, Jordan, Tumalty

Lion's 1 v 2 North Herts Celtic

2009-11-30T10:21:00.004Z

Lions starting eleven: Gardner, Griffin(C), Hill, French, Jordan, Lander, J.Mason, O Mason, Pearson, Canning, Harrison

An early goal in each half earnt Celtic the points. The first scored after 24 seconds straight from the kick off. Despite the early set back Breachwood raised their game with some good football Rob Peason, Ollie Mason and Iain Canning. the Lion's manged to draw level from a composed shot from James Mason.

Half time 1-1

Celtic again scored early on in the second half.

Michael Weeks replaced Harrison and Ed Jeffery replaced John Griffin.

Despite several chances, corners and free kicks the Lion's were unable to draw level. They were also kept in the game with some great defensive tackles from Ricky Hill and a couple of saves from close range from Wayne Gardner in goal.

Final Score 1-2

Man of the Match Rob Pearson

Subs not used: Batt, Roberts, Jenkins, Eldridge, D.Farr, Tumalty

SCS 5 v 1 Lion's

2009-11-23T16:58:00.002Z

Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, Jordan, Jeffery, Hill, French, Griffin(C), Pearson, Canning, Batt, B.Dye, O.Mason

Ref: Currey

Breachwood were unable to get into passing rythmn and came undo early on with three quick moves from SCS

Breachwood made two changes that settled them down and got them some traction in the game . James Mason made his debut and replacing John Griffin, giving the midfield some extra bite and
Adam Jefferies replaced Nathan Batt.

Although SCS scored again the Lion's created some chances of their own through Canning and Pearson.

SCS led 3 nil at half time

Chris Anderson replaced Ben Dye midway in the second half after SCS had scored their forth and despite some tremendous saves from Gardner at close quarters.

Anderson's tenacious running paid off, using one touch to control a pass from midfield and then a composed drive low into the right hand corner of the SCS net to give Breachwood something to cheer about in the driving rain.

SCS managed to pinch one more goal before the end. Final score 5-1

Lion's Man of the Match: Wayne Gardner for some outstanding saves in bad conditions on his comeback.

Substitutes not use: Roberts, Lander, Jenkins, Harrison, D.Farr, D.Dye, Tumalty.

Thank you to our supporters and committed subs who didn't get a game.

Division 3 Cup Preliminary Round Roebuck Gate 4 v 2 Lion's

2009-11-16T18:58:00.003Z

Lion's starting eleven: Jordan, Griffin(C), Jeffery, Hill, French, Lander, Pearson, Batt, Roberts, Harrison, O.Mason

Breachwood had the upper hand for most of the first with some great passages of play, with chances for Mason ,Batt and Pearson.

Not for the first time this season the opposition scored against the run of play, twice past stand in keeper Pete Jordan but not before Jordan had made some noteable saves.

Graham Frenchs free kick on the edge of the Roebuck box went agonisingly wide by a couple of inches.

At half time Ali Collins replaced Spencer Roberts.

The second half evolved into a cup tie with the introdcution of super sub Ali Collins. Nathan Batts sweeping cross from the left behind the Roebuck defence was the reward for Collins sprinting in from the right and he made no mistake slotting the ball into the net for 2-1

Despite suffering another sucker punch of another Roebuck goal for 3-1 Breachwood kept on the attack as Ed Jeffery battled the ball out of defence into midfield.

Rob Pearson played a one two with Harrison before a fine pass into the feet of Collins on the edge of the Roebuck box was finely executed by Collins for the second time and keeping the Lion's in the game for the last fifteen minutes.

Scott Jenkins replaced Seb Lander.

Breachwood seemed to beat the Roebuck defence a couple of more times but not the off side flag.

Gary Page replaced the injured Ricky Hill ten minutes from time but the game was killed off by a fourth Roebuck goal.

Final Score 4-2

Substitutes not used: D.Farr, Tumalty

Lion's Man of the Match Ali Collins.

Thank you to our supporters.

Herts Junior County Cup Round 1 Lion's 1 v 8 US ACLI

2009-11-09T17:18:00.003Z

Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, Jordan, Hill, French, Griffin(C), Harrison, Pearson, Canning, Batt, O.Mason, B.Dye

Referee: I. Brown

Todays game was against a team from Waltham Abbey in the next round of the County Cup.

Despite a couple of chances from Ben Dye and Ollie Mason, Breachwood soaked up a lot pressure.

The game turned when Wayne Gardner rushed off his line to bravely dive at the feet of the US ACLI forward who was through on the edge of the box. Gardner had to go off to hospital with a cut forehead and suspected broken nose.

Pete Jordan went in goal and Adam Jefferies came on as a substitute.

There was some good end to end football but the score was nil - nil at half time.

It took a curling shot from the edge of the box to open the scoring for US ACLI which was followed up with a quick second goal.

Breachwood responded with the substitution of Nathan Batt with Ali Collins.

Straight from the kick off Mason combined with Ian Canning whose cross was met with the head of Collins to pull a goal back for the Lion's

It was game on as Breachwood pushed for the equaliser with a series of corners, free kicks and chances for Dye and Mason.

However Breachwood were caught on the counter attack and their heads dropped once US ACLI scored their third goal. The tie was put beyond doubt with a further five more goals.

Ed Jeffery replaced the injured Ian Canning

Breachwood had their chances throughout the game but US ACLI had taken theirs.

Final Score 8-1 to US ACLI

Man of the match Ricky Hill

Subs not used: Seb Lander, Spencer Roberts, Chad Eldridge, Scott Jenkins, Rob Tumalty, D.Farr

Thank you to our supporters and the support and committment from the substitutes that did not get a game.

Lion's 0 v 4 Roebuck Gate

2009-11-02T15:36:00.002Z

Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, French, Hill, Jordan, GRiffin(C) Pearson, O.Mason, A.Jefferies, Batt, Harrison, Ben Dye

Ollie Mason almost scored within minutes of the start of the game after a run from midfield to behind the left back to receive a through ball, but saw his shot agonisingly roll across the goal and out for a goal kick.

Roebuck opened the scoring early when their forward intercepted a back pass to Gardner in goal from Captain Griffin after Griffin had done well to initially win the ball.

Roebuck scored twice again in the first half when the Lion' s were unable to stopped the ball passed in from the right of the penalty area and the forward scoring from six yards.

Despite the heavy rain, Breachwood were able to string together some good passing moves through Pearson but lacked the killer final ball to Mason and Dye up front.

The bad weather was ideal for the slide tackling of Ricky Hill

Roebuck led 3 nil at half time

In the second half Seb Lander replaced Harrison, Ed Jeffery replaced Adam Jefferies, Scott Jenkins replaced Pete Jordan.

Again Breachwood played well in patches but unable to find their killer instinct, despite some good running run from Jeffery and Batt trying to supply the forwards.

Roebuck capped their win with a forth goal ten minutes from time.

Lion's man of the match: Graham French for stern defending.

Substitutes not used: D.Farr, Rob Tumalty

Thank you to our suffering supporters.

KLM Cup Preliminary Round: Lion's 3 v 7 AFC Crooked Billet

2009-10-26T13:11:00.002Z

Lion's starting elevn: Gardner, Griffin (C), Hill, French, Jordan, Dan Dye, R.Pearson, Jeffery, Roberts, O.Mason, Ben Dye

Ref:I.Brown

Today's cup game was again Division 1 side AFC Crooked Billet. A promising start for the Lions in the first five minutes turned to a nightmare with two quick poached goals from Billet in five minutes for a 2 nil lead unsettling Breachwood. The Division 1 side scored three more times from distance before half time, however Ben Dye and Mason battled two goals back with well taken shots.

Billet led five two at half time.

In the second half, Seb Lander replaced the injured Rob Pearson. Nathan Batt replaced Ed Jeffery and Scott Jenkins replaced Spencer Roberts

Breachwood settled more in the second half but the damage was done with two more Billet goals in the box. Ben Dye managed to beat the off side trap to pinch another goal back. before the end

Billet won 7-3

Graham French was the Lion's Man of the Match for workrate

Subs not used: Harrison, D.Farr, Tumalty

Thank you to our home supporters

Lion's 1 v 1 Broadhall Reserves

2009-10-19T10:46:00.004+01:00

Starting eleven: Gardner, Griffin(C), French, Hill, Jordan, D.Dye, Pearson, Jeffery, Roberts, B.Dye, O.Mason

Ref: J.Batcheldor

It was evident from the start that this was going to be a tight game as both teams tested each other.
Breachwood were strong in defence and Dan Dye helped Rob Pearson move the ball through midfield.
It took a quick counter attack form Broahall to break the deadlock even though the Lion's tried in vain to stop the ball being scambled over the line from close range.

Despite going a goal down Breachwood continued to press Broadhall looking for the equaliser.

Broadhall looked on top for a fifteen minute spell but just before half time Roberts looped a great ball for Pearson but Ben Dye's shot was over the bar.

Broadhall led 1 nill at half time.

Breachwood made a gamble of making all three substitutions at half time. Seb Lander replaced Dan Dye, Ian Canning replaced Spencer Roberts and Ali Collins replaced Ed Jeffery.

Straight from the restart Ali Collins forced the Broadhall keeper to make a save after a run down the left wing.

A Graham French free kick went marginally wide after a foul on Collins.

Lander threaded the ball through to Canning for a shot on goal.

Mason saw a chance go wide.

A reflex save by Gardner keeps the Lion's in the game.

Ten minutes from time Ben Dye was in the right place to meet a cross from the right to equalise from six yards out. Boosted by the goal Breachwood finished the stronger team as they attempted to pinch all three points.

Final Score 1-1

Man of the Match Wayne Gardner for great reaction saves.

Substitutes not use: Harrison, Batt, Chris Anderson, Dunnicliffe, thank you for your support and commitment.

Big thank you to our home supporters.

Frank Neville Memorial Cup Lion's 6 v 1 Fairlands

2009-10-12T15:42:00.004+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Gardner(C) French, Hill, Jordan, A.Jefferies, Pearson, D.Dye, Jeffery, Roberts, O.Mason, Harrison.

Ref: Michael French

Fairlands from Division 4 started the game with a goal advantage in the renamed Invitation Cup

Breachwood looked to claw back the deficit straight from the kick off. After a couple attempts on goal, Ollie Mason converted to get the Lion's game going.

Harrison poached a brace followed by another goal from Ed Jeffery.

Despite their superiority in the game, Breachwood laboured some of their chances.

Pearson had a couple of great shots go wide. A couple of corners and crosses from Roberts went unconverted.

Fairland stuck at it and nearly scored from a free kick if Gardner hadn't got down low to turn the ball round the post for a corner.

Lion's led 4-1 at half time.

In the second half Ben Dye returned replacing Harrison. After a failed bicycle kick Ben score fifteen minutes later, side stepping the ball past the Fairlands keeper.

Nathan Batt replaced Jeffery and worked well ahead of the sturdy Pete Jordan.

Scott Jenkins replaced Spencer Roberts. as Adam Jefferies pushed further forward and continued to create chances with Dan Dye in midfield.

Ten minutes from time Ollie Mason scored his second with a well taken shot low past the keeper into the bottom right corner of the net.

Final score: 6 nil to the Lions on the day but 6-1 in the tie. Breachwood go second in the Invitation Cup league phase of the competition on goal difference.

Rollin back the years ! February 2008 was the last time Breachwood won two games in a row and December 2005 since the Lion's kept two clean sheets in row!

A big thank you to our supporters.
Also thank you to the support and commitment from the subs that didn't get a game.

Man of the Match Pete Jordan

Substitutes not used: D.Farr, Jordan Bender, Seb Lander, Shane Dunnicliffe

Herts Junior Cup Round 2 Sandridge & Harvester Sports Reserves 0 v 5 Breachwood Lion's

2009-10-05T10:49:00.004+01:00

Lions starting eleven: Gardner(C) Jordan, A.Jefferies, French, Hill, D.Dye, Pearson, Jeffery, Roberts, Mason, Harrison

The Lion made a good start with serveral chances in quick sucession, Harrison shot over he bar, both Mason and Pearson had effeorts that went wide.

But it wasnt long before Ollie Mason converted a through just inside the area under the advancing keeper.

Mason's second goal was similar, this time after a Beckhamesque through ball from Rob Pearson.

Breachwood's midfield passing was underpinned with a solid defensive display from the defenders. Adam Jefferies and Pete Jordan were able to link well with the wingers. Dan Dye and Rob Pearson worked hard at winning and distributing the ball in central midfield.

Despite being ahead Breachwood kept up the pressure.

Ricky Hill made a great run to the back post to head home a beautifully flighted free kick from Graham French.

Spencer Roberts forced the keeper to make a great save with a thunderous shot from the right wing.

In the second half Mason hit the post right within a minute of the restart.

On the left wing Edison Jeffery scored the goal of the game with riffled shot into the top corner. Shades of one of his goals against Times club last season.

After missing a prime opportunity in the first half, Harrison was on hand to make no mistake when the keeper parried a shot from Mason who was on a hatrick.

Pete Farr later replaced Harrison, Farr also had a couple of shots on goal.

With twenty minutes to go, Lander replaced Pearson in midfield and Scott Jenkins replaced Spencer Roberts on the wing.

Final Score 5 nil to Breachwood, the Lion's first win for eighteen months and second clean sheet of season thanks to keeper and captain for the game Wayne Gardner

Man of the Match: Dan Dye for great ball distribution and aerial prowess.

Substitutes not used: D.Farr, Bender, Batt, Chris Anderson.

A big thank you to our away supporters and subsitutes who didn't get a game.

Lion's 1 v 2 Athletico Peartree

2009-09-28T16:22:00.002+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, French, Hill, Roberts, Griffin(C), Harrison, Pearson, Jeffery, Batt, Chris Anderson, Mason

Breachwood made an encouraging start. Mason made the Peartree keeper work hard to keep the ball out of the goal, but Chris Anderson was on hand to scramble the ball over the line to give the Lion's the lead.

However not long after the restart Peartree's Terry Lock was able to traverse the Lion's eighteen yard line before firing a low shot past Gardner for 1-1

Ten minutes later Captain Griffin was judged to of fouled Lock in the area and referee Paul Cloon a awarded Peartree a penalty which Lock converted.

Just before halftime Lion's thought they had equalised when Grahams French free kick hit the Peartree bar and bounced down but the referee judged that the ball did not bounce over the line.

Both teams fought out the second half but the game finished 2-1 Peartree.

A Breachwood win remains elusive.

Scott Jenkins replaced Batt in the second half.

Subs not used: D.Farr, Jordan Bender

Lions Man of the Match: Ricky Hill

Thanks to our supporters

Lion's 2 v 3 Stevenage Colts Old Boys Reserves

2009-09-21T15:30:00.002+01:00

Starting eleven: Gardner, French, Hill, Griffin (C), Roberts, D.Dye, Pearson, Jefferies, Jeffery, Mason, Chris Anderson.

Breachwood were on the backfoot after Colts went ahead after five minutes with a ball across from the right into the Lion's six yard box.

The Lion's struggled to get into their stride for most of the first half. Pearson had a shot saved and Chris Andersons chance went wide.

A couple of decent saves from Gardner kept the score at one nil at half time.

At half time Batt replaced Ed Jeffery on the wing.

Breachwood fought their way to 1-1 when Ollie Mason scored

Colts retook the lead after they were awarded a penalty when Hill was judged to push the centre forward in the back.

Colts went 3-1 up after Hill was unable to clear a shot off the line.

Pete Farr replaced Jefferies and got on the scoresheet after a through ball from Pearson for 3-2

Jenkins replaced Mason.

Despite a better second half performance, the Lion's ran out of time to get something from the game.

Man of the Match: Gardner

Subs not used: Jordan, D.Farr, Tumalty, Harrison

Thank you to our supporters

Lion's 0 v 0 Chequers

2009-09-12T16:04:00.002+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, Griffin(C) French, Hill, Jordan, Pearson, Dye, Charlie Anderson, Roberts, Chris Anderson, Mason.

First game of the new season

In the second half Pete Farr replaced Chris Anderson and Dunnicliffe replaced Roberts after 55 minutes. Lander replaced Charlie Anderson at 80 minutes.

Man of the Match: Charlie Anderson.

Substitutes not used: Eldridge, Batt, D.Farr, Jenkins, Tumalty

PSF Lion's 0 v 9 Coopers

2009-08-24T09:43:00.003+01:00

Lion's eleven: Gardner, French, Griffin(C), Jordan, Roberts, Harrison, A.Jefferies, Batt, Jenkins, Chris Anderson, Jeffery.

Subs used: D.Farr, P.Farr, Jordon, Charlie Anderson, Eldridge, Tumalty

Ref:K. Trever

Breachwood's last Pre Season Friendly was against a good Coopers side from Division 4

It was a disappointing lathargic display from the Lion's. Despite some good saves, Gardner had a thankless task back in goal as the Lion's failed to close down the quick feet of the Coopers team. Cooper's scored three times before half time.

In the second half Breachwood held steady in the first 15 minutes with some roll on roll off substitutions and a bit of passion showed by Charlie Anderson, but Coopers scored another six in the last third of the game for an easy win 9-0.

The Lions have a few training sessions left in the next two weeks to get it right before the start of the new season at home to Chequers on 6th September.

PSF Lion's 1 v 10 King Pin

2009-08-17T16:56:00.002+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Jordan, French, Griffin(C), Roberts, Jenkins, Harrison, Pearson, Batt, Jeffery, Chris, Knowles. Subs used: D.Dye, Ollie, D.Farr, P.Farr, Eldridge, Jordon, Dunnicliffe, B.Dye

The difference of two divisions clearly showed in this Pre Season Friendly against King Pin.
Pete Jordan had the thankless task of deputising for the Lion's No1 who was on holiday.

Despite the result some key points helped the Lion's in their preperation for the new season.
Rob Pearson had a great game in central midfield. Ollie got the consolation goal after the keeper spilled Ben Dyes shot. Ben Dye should of scored himself when he previously rattled the bar with a sweet shot and then lifted the ball over the bar from close range with just the keeper to beat minutes from time.

Breachwood have one last friendly against Division 4 side Coopers next Sunday.

Cup Draw's

2009-08-13T14:25:00.002+01:00

Breachwood will play away to Roebuck Gate in the first round of the Division 3 Cup
Breachwood will play at home to Division 1 side Crooked Billet in the preliminary first round of the KLM Cup

New Season's Fixtures

2009-08-13T14:19:00.003+01:00

Fixtures have now been released for September

Breachwood will start their Division 3 campaign on Sept 6th at home to Chequers with Ref Frank Taylor.
On the 13th the Lion's will be away at Peartree Park to face Times Club in the Invitation Cup now renamed the Frank Neville Memorial Trophy. This should be an interesting game following the recent 2-2 draw in pre season. Lions will start with a one goal advantage.

On the 20th Lion's will be home again to Stevenage Colts Old Boys Reserves with Ref Richard Dowden.

The last game of the month sees the Lion's at Ridlins End to face Athletico Peartree again with Ref Dowden.

PSF Lion's 2 v 2 Times Club

2009-08-10T12:10:00.005+01:00

Lions starting eleven: Gardner, French, Griffin(C), Jordan, Roberts, Pearson, Anderson, Jeffrey, Batt, Harrison, Chris.

Subs used: Jenkins, Eldridge, Paige, Jordon, Ben Dye, Dan Dye, Tumalty, Jonny

Ref: K.Trever

A great start to the game from the Lion's. Anderson kit the bar from 30yards.

Breachwood had a dozen shots on target in the first half with 8 on target with chances from Harrison, Chris, Pearson, Batt and Jeffery.

Times clipped the post at the end of the first half

Nil - Nil at half time.

It all happened in the 2nd half , Times took the lead after a headed mistake from French, scoring from close range.

Ben Dye equalised with a great shot into the rook of the net after a nice passing move from Breachwood.

Minutes later Pearson gave the Lions the lead after the Times keeper spilled a shot from Ben Dye.

Times managed to pull level with a goal ten minutes from time.

Overall a very encouraging performance from the new Breachwood squad.

Final score 2-2

Last Seasons Awards

2009-08-03T12:24:00.016+01:00

Top Goal Scorer: Ed Jeffery, Wayne Gardner, George Harrison

Man Of The Match: Graham French

Captains Player: Graham French

Most Improved Player: Lewis Griffin

Players Player: George Harrison

Managers Player: Ed Jeffery

Clubman: David Farr & George Harrison

PSF Lion's 1 v 3 Breachwood Old Boys

2009-08-03T12:16:00.006+01:00

Following the Screwfast game and a break and a BBQ, the Lion's played an Old Boys XI to celebrate ten years of the club.

The Old Boys XI boasted many ex players at Screwfast as well Boxy,Jon Newton, Chris Squires, David, and legend Barry Fearon.

Despite some tired legs the Old Boys took a 2 nil lead including a solo goal from Turks, before French pulled one back halfway through the second half.

However the Old Boys wrapped up the game with a goal to win 3-1

PSF Lion's 0 v 2 Screwfast

2009-08-03T11:54:00.006+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Gardner, French, Roberts, Anderson, Jordan, A.Jefferies, Griffin(C), Chris?, Batt, Harrison, Pearson.

Subs: Eldridge, Jeffery, Tumalty, Jordon, D Farr

Dubbed the "Donde" Cup, Lion's first Pre season Friendly was against the teams sponsor Screwfast, in Breachwood's version of the Community Shield.

A Screwfast XI boasted ex Lion's players Canning, S.Farr, D.Dye, D.Jefferies, Burnage, Turkentine, Collins, P.Farr, J.Farr managed by former Lion's Manager Michael French.

A couple pints of Guiness and a gift of a bottle of 2005 Barolo hinder me in recounting every twist and turn in the game with a number of Sven style substitutions.

However both teams were evenly matched until the injury to Lions Adam Jefferies upset the Lion's rythmn. Lions first slip of their game plan saw an unmarked Ali Collins receive the ball from a crowd of players on the edge of the box and roll the ball tightly into the bottom corner of the Lions net. Scegewfast would have extended their lead moments later but Gardner saved at close range from Burnage. However Burnage managed to score the winner in the Second Half in off the post from outside the box.

Despite the scoreline, Lion's had pretty much kept to their game plan and had show some moments of confident play from youngsters Batt, Anderson, Jeffery, eldridge and Pearson.

Thank you to everyone who supported both sides and attended the presentation in the Pub afterwards.

Lion's1 v 5 Marquis Of Lorne

2009-04-20T09:29:00.003+01:00

Breachwood starting eleven: Jeffrey, French, D.Farr, L.Griffin, Jordan, J.Griffin(C), Harrison, Pearson, Batt, Gardner, P.Farr

Breachwood had an encouraging start to their last game of the season against Marquis of Lorne.
Graham French was strong in defence with a Man of the Match display.

Despite Marquis scoring three goals in open play, Breachwood kept coming back at Marquis.

A perfect pass from fullback Pete Jordan allowed youngster Nathan Batt to attack down the left flank. Batt having his best game in his first season, cut inside the box and stroked a composed shot across the keeper into the far side of the Lorne net.

1-3 at half time

In the second half Anderson replaced Batt, Jenkins replaced Jordan and Eldridge replaced Pete Farr.

The second half was intensly competitive, Griffin junior and Pearson chased every ball.
Marquis scored twice more.

Lion's Captain John Griffin's shot rattled the Marquis crossbar, Harrison had a shot saved, Pete Farr and Gardner also created chances.

Just before the end Gardner chasing Anderson's through ball had a chance to pull back another goal anf claim the top scorers boot, but squared an unselfsh pass to Chad Eldridge, who somehow missed from two yards.

Despite the tough game Breachwood had played with passion

Final Score 1-5

Yellow Cards 3 Harrison, Jenkins & Anderson

A big thank you to all our supporters for today and all season, especially Rob and Samuel.

King Pin 10 v 0 Lion's

2009-04-13T09:57:00.003+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Jeffrey, French, D.Farr, L.Griffin, Jordan, Harrison, J.Griffin(C), Eldridge, Batt, Gardner, Anderson

With Breachwood's tough defending, it took until halfway through the first half for King Pin to open the scoring as they pressed to win the League by winning todays game at King George's.

Breachwood had a couple of chances when Gardner won a couple of free kicks. The Lion' s challenged for every ball and were not going to give up lightly.

A dubious goal that was potentially offside just before half time essentially finished the game.

In the second half King Pin scored another 8 goals, most from close range.

Jenkins replaced Eldridge.

Both Jenkins and Gardner fashioned chances for Breachwood.

Despite ten goals, Jeffrey was the Lions man of the match.

The result meant Kin Pin are League 2 champions and received a deserved round of applause from the Lion's.

Thanks to Dave, Rob and Samuel our suffering away supporters.

Procladd 5 v 1 Lion's

2009-03-31T08:48:00.002+01:00

Lion's starting eleven: Jeffrey, French, Harrison, Pearson, P.Farr, J.Griffin(C), Gardner, L.Griffin, Jenkins, Anderson, Batt.

Another lively start for the Lion's absorbing the early pressure and able to counter attack.
Pete Farr, Batt, Anderson and Capt Griffin were all involved in a move that saw the ball thread through midfield, Gardner saw the opportunity to strike from halfway inside the Procladd half and drilled the ball into the roof of the net. Breachwood had taken the lead for only the third time this season.

The subsequent pressure from Procladd began to tell with three quick goals before half time.

In the second half D.Farr and Jordan replaced the injured P. Farr and Pearson.

Breachwood remained determined with chances for Harrison, Gardner and Anderson.

Despite some great goalkeeping from Jeffrey, Procladd managed to score another two goals.

Final score 5-1 to Procladd

Thanks to away supporters Rob and Sam.

Lion's 0 v 7 Stevenage Colts Old Boys

2009-03-23T12:50:00.002Z

Lion's starting eleven: Weeks, French, D.Farr, P.Farr, L.Griffin, J.Griffin(C), Gardner, Harrison, Batt, Pearson. Jeffrey

Weeks returned in goal.

Another bright opening ten minutes from the Lion's was brought to an end after two quick goals from Colts.

Lions were 5 nil down at half time, in the second half Charlie Anderson replaced David Farr in defence.

Scott Jenkins replaced the injured Harrison.

Despite alot better defending in the second half and saves from Weeks, Breachwood's attacking chances were limited to shots from Gardner and Pearson.

Stevenage Colts managed to score twice in the last 5 minutes to win 7 nil

Thank you to our suffering supporters, Rob, samuel and Merg

Invitation Cup Chequers 7 v 0 Lion's

2009-03-17T17:18:00.002Z

Lions eleven : Jeffrey, Jenkins, French, Anderson, P.Farr, D.Farr, J.Griffin(C), L.Griffin, Batt, Eldridge, Gardner

Chequers had a goal headstart.

Ed Jeffrey started his first game in goal.

Half time score 4 v 0

Final Score 7 v 0

Lion's Man of the Match Pete Farr

A1 Trophies 5 v 2 Breachwood Lion's

2009-03-09T14:56:00.004Z

Lion's starting eleven: Weeks, French, Anderson, L.Griffin, P.Farr, J.Griffin, Gardner, Marlow, Jeffrey, Harrison, Batt.

The Lion's got off to a high tempo start and creating chances, Gardner had a shot from range.
Marlow picked up the ball from Griffin junior and had a good run cutting inside from the right and forcing a corner.

Anderson charged forward from one eighteen yard box to the other and was unlucky with the final ball.

Jeffrey battled and combined well with Batt on the left wing.

The deadlock was finally broken when Peter Farr took on two players before lifting the ball over the defence, Harrison lobbed the oncoming keeper only to see the ball come back off the bar but managed to crash home the robound to give the Lion's a deserved lead after thirty minutes.

Breachwood came undone with two quick goals from A1 either side of half time.

In the second half Scott Jenkins replaced the injured Pete Farr and Chad Eldridge replaced Nathan Batt, substituting one pair of tireless running legs with another.

It was end to end stuff, but A1 increased their lead, intercepting a back header from Anderson to goalkeeper Michael Weeks, who despite the score line made some great saves.

Breachwood pulled a scrappy goal back through Eldridge, who somehow managed to beat the offside.

When A1 went 5-2 up Breachwood's best chance to narrow the deficit came when a back pass meant the Lions have a free kick inside the A1 penalty area. Gardner's rifled shot skimmed the top of the A1 trophies bar.

Despite the scoreline, Capt Griffin's side had an encouraging performance.

Final Score 5-2 to A1 Trophies

Substitute not used: D.Farr

Man of the Match - Charlie Anderson

Thank you to our away support from Rob and Dave

Division 2 Cup Quarter Final: King Pin 14 v 0 Lion's

2009-02-23T19:00:00.004Z

Lion's starting eleven: French, L.Griffin, D.Farr, J.Griffin(C), Anderson, Harrison, Gardner, Pearson, Batt, Jeffery, Eldridge

The difference in league positions quickly showed in this Division 2 quarter final with Pin going ahead early on.

Breachwood's best first half chance came from Jeffrey and Batt breaking away on the left, but the final shot from Eldridge went wide.

French made a great save pushing the ball onto the bar but the Pin forward headed home the rebound.

Jenkins replaced David Farr before half time.

Louis Griffin was unfortunate to give away a penalty for handball.

The Lion's were eight nil down at half time at King Georges

Breachwood tried to shuffle the pack at half time.

In the second half Pearson operated in the middle and came close with a shot from mid way inside the King Pin half.

One of Gardners long throws went into the top corner of the Pin net but unfortunately missed the heads in the box.

Despite the score line the Lion's battled on to the end. A thankless taks in goal but Graham French kept the score down!

Final Score, 14-0 to King Pin who go through to the semi final .

Thanks to our supporters Rob & Samuel

Hartham Press 6 v 0 Lion's

2009-02-03T10:25:00.002Z

Lion's Eleven: French, Anderson, Fildes, Dunnicliffe, D.Farr, Harrison, J.Griffin (C), Eldridge, Jeffrey, Batt, Gardner

Despite a bright start from the Lion's, Hartham Press took the lead from a free kick on the edge fo the Breachwood box after previously having a goal dissallowed for offside.

Breachwood were four nil down at half time, Hartham had scored from two corners.

In the sceond half the Lion's put up a more spirited fight, with a header from Jeffrey going marginally wide and shots from Gardner and Batt.

Another Man of the match performance from Anderson who battled hard in defence alongside Fildes and dunnicliffe. French pulled off a couple great saves.

Eldridge ran and tackled his socks off before being replaced by Louis Griffin.

Despite the fight back Hartham squeezed in two more goals. Breachwood had to see out the last ten minutes with ten men after Jeffrey had to hobble off with a knee injury.

Final Score 6-0 to Hartham Press.

Thanks to our away support from Rob & Johnny

Lions 1 v 10 North herts Celtic

2009-01-19T17:13:00.003Z

Lions starting eleven: Jordan, French, Fildes, P.Farr, Jenkins, D.Dye, J.Griffin(C), Pearson, Anderson, Gardner, Jeffrey

Ref:Bailey

Celtic started the game one goal ahead in this Invitation Cup game.

Lion's started well in a bright passage of play, Pearson linked well with Dye on the right, but it was Celtic who took the lead from a corner.
Graham French's defensive header unfortunately ended up in his own net.

Fildes, French , Jenkins and Capt Griffin put in the necessary defensive tackles to keep the Lion's in the game.

Breachwood pulled a goal back through a Wayner Gardner strike across the keeper into the top corner of the net.

An upbeat Breachwood sucumbed to a goal just before half time, leaving the Lion's 3-1 down in the tie at halftime.

During the second half, Batt & Eldridge replaced Jeffrey and Jenkins in a bid to bring pace and fire power in attack. Louis Griffin replaced Dye.

Despite Celtic scoring 7 goals in the second half Breachwood did display some patches of good football. Anderson,who had a man of the match performance, surged forward, played a one two with Batt and shot just inches wide of the right post. Pete Farr hit the bar with a shot from the edge of the box.

After losing this Invitation Cup game 10-1 , Breachwood now have to prepare themselves for another Invitation Cup game next week against Division 3 site Coopers who will start with a 2 goal advantage.

Subsitutes not used: D.Farr, Harrison

Lion's 0 v 4 Hartham Press

2009-01-05T15:50:00.003Z

Lion's starting eleven: French, Fildes, J.Griffin(C), Anderson, Jenkins, D.Dye, Harrison, L.Griffin, Jeffrey, Batt, Gardner.

Referee: Wisson

The New Year for the Lion's started with an icy game against Hartham Press. It was Hartham who went ahead with an early goal, then doubling their lead before half time. Breachwood had chances with a couple of corners and shots from range.

At half time Eldridge replaced Louis Griffin.

Even though they were behind in icy conditions, Breachwood showed determination in trying to get back into the game with a succession of Andy Fildes freekicks.
Gardner had a couple of shots from the edge of the box. Danny Dye had a couple of dribbling runs that almost paid off.
Ed Jeffrey's well connected shot smacked the leg of Hartham place from close range inside the box.
Charlie Anderson battled well in defence on his debut for the Lion's
But despite some acrobatic saves from goalkeeper Graham French with yet another man of the match performance, Hartham pressed forward to score two more goals before the end of the game to win four nil.

Substitute not used: D.Farr

Lion's 0 v 4 Old Town Wetherspoons

2008-12-08T16:01:00.002Z

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

2008-12-01T16:13:00.003Z

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

2008-11-17T18:38:00.002Z

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

2008-11-10T18:40:00.002Z

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

2008-10-13T15:58:00.002+01:00

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

2008-10-06T14:51:00.002+01:00

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

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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