.

Pre-Season Friendly Confirmed.

We will host @TheVanaramaNL North outfit @bostonunited at the New Manor Ground on Tuesday 26th July at 7:45pm.
#OneTownOneClub  





 

.

Preseason training commenced tonight. It looked like some tough warming up exercises to start with conducted by some specialist trainers. The players then went on Booths for some match practice supervised by Martin and Wayne. There were  a few faces not recognised presumably trialists.

Alex wrote:

On my birthday

2 days before mine!
 

.

Shepshed Dynamo play against three teams in our league, ie Ilkeston, Basford and Barwell.


Shepshed Dynamo FC @ShepshedDynamo 

UPDATED PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE!

@BelperUnited @Official_LTFC  @melton_town  @ilkestontown_fc  @Basfordutdfc  @birstall_united  @BarwellFC1992  @sheffieldfc  

 3:21 pm · 17 Jun 2022  Twitter for iPhone

 

Last edited by Matchman (23/6/2022 8:58 AM)

.

No more blank Saturdays now. Ilkeston's first pre-season game is next Saturday 2nd July versus Carlton at the Microlise New Manor Ground. Don't forget t's a 12 midday kickoff.


Pre-season friendlies involving Southern League Premier Central teams:

Sat 2 July
Basford United v Clifton All Whites (1pm) 
Bedford Town v Biggleswade FC 
Hednesford Town v Birmingham City XI 
Hinckley LR v Tamworth 
Ilkeston Town v Carlton Town (12) 
Kempston Rovers v AFC Rushden & Diamonds 
Nuneaton Borough v Stockport County 
St Ives Town v Hartford Rangers 
Stratford Town v Coventry Sphinx 
Sutton Coldfield Town v Barwell


Tue 5 July
AFC Rushden & Diamonds v MK Dons XI (7.30) 
Basford United v Notts County 
Bedford Town v Barnet 
Heath Hayes v Hednesford Town 
Heather St John’s v Barwell (7.30) 
Hitchin Town v Stevenage (7pm) 
St Ives Town v Peterborough Sports 
Stratford Town v Burton Albion (7.30) 





 

Last edited by Matchman (26/6/2022 8:46 AM)

.
TAMWORTH ARE BACK IN ACTION ON SATURDAY  
Pre Season Friendly Game 1, Saturday 2 July KO 3.00pm  Hinckley LRFC v Tamworth

We are back in action for our first pre-season friendly on Saturday and can’t wait to see our supporters again. The destination is a short journey down the A5 to Hinckley Leicester Road FC, against the team that will be starting their first season at step 4 in the Northern Premier League. Last season the club finished in 2nd place in the United Counties League to claim a promotion place.

Hinckley LRFC were formed after the demise of Hinckley United and play at the Leicester Road Stadium, a ground Tamworth have visited on 4 occasions. The last time was for an FA Cup 1st Round tie in Nov 2011 against then Hinckley United. Over 1900 people were at the game which ended in an exciting 2 - 2 draw. Tamworth won the replay and then went all the way to the 3rd Round where we travelled to play Everton in a famous game.

Speaking to the Lambs Website on Wednesday evening, Assistanst Manager Neil Champelovier said. "We are really looking forward to getting back out on the pitch. "Although we still need to confirm our final decision, it is likely that we will give each squad member 45 mins each on Saturday at Hinckley."

For those travelling on Saturday here are the important details

• Address: Leicester Road Stadium, Leicester Road, Hinckley. LE10 3DR
• Directions: Take the A5 Southbound. At Dodwells roundabout A5/A47 take 1st exit towards Earl Shilton A47 and Industrial Estates. Go over three roundabouts, straight over traffic lights and at the next roundabout take 3rd exit B4668 towards Hinckley. After 200yds the ground entrance is on the right. Distance from the Lamb 18.7 miles
• Car Parking: Park in the bottom car park upon arrival (when entering the Stadium site directly on the right opposite the club).
• Travel by Train: Nearest Station is Hinckley (approx 2.5 miles)
• Admission: Adults £6.00, Concessions £4,00 Under 16s are free if with a paying adult.

Last edited by Matchman (30/6/2022 9:14 AM)

.

A few pre-season friendly results: 

Sat 2 July 2022
Basford United v Clifton All Whites (1pm)               3-3 
Bedford Town v AFC Wimbledon                             0-2
Hednesford Town v Birmingham City XI                  3-5
Hinckley LR v Tamworth                                           0-4
Ilkeston Town v Carlton Town                                  0-2
Kempston Rovers v AFC Rushden & Diamonds    3-3
Nuneaton Borough v Stockport County                   0-4
Redditch  v Luton                                                       0-3
St Ives Town v March Town                                      3-2
Stratford Town v Coventry Sphinx                            5-2
Sutton Coldfield Town v Barwell                                0-4



DATE: SAT 02 JUL 2022   BY STEVE WHITNEY

Saturday's Pre-Season Friendly Round-Up

There were a number of early pre-season friendlies on Saturday involving clubs from the Pitching In Southern Football League.



 Premier Division Central club Stratford Town enjoyed a 5-2 win at the Arden Garages Stadium against United Counties League Premier Division South side Coventry Sphinx.The Bards included several of their summer signings along with a number of triallists.

League rivals AFC Rushden & Diamonds shared a 3-3 draw at Hillgrounds with Division One Central side Kempston Rovers. Diamonds` goals came from two triallists and Connor Furlong.One of Diamonds` new league rivals,

Ilkeston Town, suffered a 2-0 defeat at their New Manor Ground to Northern Premier Division One Midlands side Carlton Town. Brad Wells and Niall Hylton with the Carlton goals.

Another club switched from the Northern Premier League, Basford United, kicked-off their pre-season campaign with a 3-3 draw at home to United Counties League Division One outfit Clifton All Whites. Harvey Grice, Anthony Dwyer and Courey Grantham with United’s goals.

Another Premier Division Central side, Hednesford Town, were beaten 5-3 at Keys Park by a team from Championship neighbours Birmingham City. A crowd of 641 saw Lewis Ison, Kyle Bennett and Leroy Lita score for the Pitmen.

One of Hednesford’s new league rivals Bedford Town went down to a 2-0 defeat at The Eyrie to League One AFC Wimbledon. Luke McCormick and Zach Robinson with the Dons` goals.

Premier Division Central Tamworth ran out 4-0 winners at Northern Premier League Division One Midlands new boys Hinckley Leicester Road. AJ George, Alex Bradley with two and Eoin McKeown were the Lambs on the mark.

Another Premier Division Central club Nuneaton Borough were beaten 4-0 at Liberty Way by League Two newcomers Stockport County. All of County’s goals came in the opening 45 minutes through Mark Kitching, Connor Jennings, Will Collar and Ethan Pye.

Boro’s neighbours and league rivals Barwell won 4-0 at Coles Lane against Northern Premier Division One Midlands outfit Sutton Coldfield Town.

Premier Division South side Truro City won by the same scoreline at South West Peninsula League outfit Elburton Villa. The White Tigers` goals came from Will Deane, Jordan Moyle, Stewart Yetton, Jordan McCarthy and Teddy Horton.

Truro’s league rivals Salisbury edged out Division One South hosts Frome Town by the odd goal in five at Badgers Hill. New boy Brandon Goodship, Darren Mullings and a Sam Ashton penalty were the Whites` scorers.

Newly promoted Premier Division South club Plymouth Parkway shared a 2-2 draw with League One neighbours Plymouth Argyle at Bolitho Park. Billy Palfrey and Ben Seymour had Parkway two-up at the break before the full-timers struck back to share the spoils.

Division One South new boys Tavistock AFC began their pre-season programme with a comfortable 5-0 home win over Toolstation Western League Premier Division side Falmouth Town. It was a good afternoon for new signing from Elburton Villa, Adam MacPherson, who netted a hat-trick, along with goals from Ed Harrison and Josh Grant.

Another Division One South outfit, Melksham Town, put up a brave showing before going down to a 3-2 defeat at the Oakfield Stadium to a squad from League Two Swindon Town in front of 1,592. Luke Ballinger and Adam Price with the Melksham goals.

Melksham’s new league rivals Westbury United were 4-1 winners at Wiltshire Senior Leaguers Trowbridge Town.Jack Biddiscombe, Ryan Bole, Sam Jordan and Harvey Flippance scored United’s goals.

Another Division One South side in action were Lymington Town, who shared a 3-3 draw with Wessex League Premier Division neighbours AFC Portchester.Freddie Bullard, Harrison Cable and Callum Stratton were the Linnets` marksmen.

Lymington’s league rivals Evesham Town were beaten 4-0 at home by a team from League One Cheltenham Town.

Relegated Wimborne Town were 4-2 winners over Wessex League Premier side Bournemouth Poppies.Division One South returnees Bishops Cleeve started out with a 3-2 home win over Midland League Premier Division side Lye Town.




 

Last edited by Matchman (03/7/2022 6:22 PM)

.
Match summary by Woody 

STRATFORD TOWN: 5 Coventry Sphinx: 2   
Saturday 2nd July 2022  KO 3pm Arden Garages Stadium Pre-season friendly 

BARDS KICK OFF IN UNSEASONAL WEATHER WITH A WIN 
The return of non-league football is always eagerly awaited and today it was the first of TEN pre-season friendlies at The Arden Garages Stadium. The Bards entertained Coventry Sphinx in a very untypical July afternoon. The rain finally abated just before kick off but not before soaking the whole surface which made it tricky in the opening few minutes for the players. This was a typical pre-season side for Stratford with a mixture of Trialists, Academy Players and summer signings. Ex Bard Harvey Billing opened the scoring for Coventry Sphinx after just 3 minutes from a corner but Jamie Molyneux showed his class after returning to Stratford with two well taken goals on 12 and 15 minutes.  Luke Downes equalised for Sphinx on the half hour to make it 2-2 but Bards No9 scored to make it 3-2 at the break. The No9 scored again after the break and another trialist made it 5 after 55 minutes. Tired legs made the game open up in the last 15 minutes but this was an excellent work out and a great opportunity for the management Team to get a good look at some prospects as well as minutes for players returning to training this week. 

There was plenty to see and admire for Bardy Army supporters returning to the stadium for the new season with TWO stands to check out. And despite the rain many fans looked to get the best seats in the house especially during the second half. The investment and commitment by the Chairman and supported by the Board is clear to see, especially in the infrastructure of the football club as well as building a very good squad for the new season. There was also a new look Fanzone this afternoon with an interview with the Chairman being played over a dedicated PA system and this will definitely be the place to be before the game, when the season kicks off in earnest, with special offers in the Pie and Pint Bar, a new Tuckshop, as well as advanced team news. And of course the usual Club Shop, Programme sales and Supporters Club 50/50. Something to keep an eye on for the Bardy Army. 

Next up are Burton Albion on Tuesday evening with a 7.30pm KO and then it’s West Bromwich Albion on Saturday who are the visitors with a 3pm KO. Watch out for information about offers and prices for the remaining pre-season friendlies.

KNIGHTS LANE 


 

Last edited by Matchman (05/7/2022 6:32 AM)

.

A few pre-season results: 

Tue 5 July
AFC Rushden & Diamonds v MK Dons XI            0-4       
Basford United v Notts County                              1-5
Bedford Town v Barnet                                          0-4
Heath Hayes v Hednesford Town                          0-3
Heather St John’s v Barwell                                    0-0
Hitchin Town v Stevenage                                      0-3
St Ives Town v Peterborough Sports 
Stratford Town v Burton Albion                              1-2


St Ives result now in :   St Ives Town  0  Peterborough Sports  3


 

Last edited by Matchman (06/7/2022 9:54 AM)

.

Local friendlies  Sat 9th Jul

Alfreton  0  Sheffield Wednesday  0
Basford  1  Not Forest u23  2
Kimberley MW  2  Long Eaton  3
Armthorpe Welfare 0  Belper Town  4
Borrowash Vics  1  Heanor Town  1
Buxton  1 Matlock Town 0
Ilkeston 4 Melton Town 1

Other 
Heath Hayes  0   Chasetown  5
Worcester City  3  Halesowen  0
Darlaston Town  1  Sporting Khalsa  2

 

Last edited by Matchman (11/7/2022 8:28 PM)

.
A few Half time scores tonight:

Basford 1 Long Eaton 0  
Bedford 1 Peterborough Sports 0
Halesowen 2  Crew Alexandra 2
Harborough 1  Tamworth  0
Hinckley L R  0 Coalville  3
Tividale  0  Bromsgrove Sporting  1
Melton Town 1  Grantham  1  (Mason Lee)

 Long Eaton Updates : 
now 1-1 Alex Marshall equalises
Basford now lead 2-1
Now 2-2 after 65 minutes
Still 2-2 after 80 minutes


 

Last edited by Matchman (12/7/2022 8:32 PM)

.

DATE: THU 14 JUL 2022  BY STEVE WHITNEY

Wednesday's Pre-Season Friendly Round-Up
A look at a handful of games involving clubs from the Pitching In Southern Football League on Wednesday night.

Premier Division South club Gosport Borough enjoyed a 6-0 Privett Park victory over Division One South neighbours Lymington Town. Billie Busari, Dan Wooden, Abduali Bell-Baggie and unnamed triallists were the Boro scorers.

It was a miserable evening for Gosport’s league rivals Salisbury as they went down to a 6-2 defeat at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium to ambitious Wessex League Premier Division side AFC Portchester. Manager Steve Claridge opted to use several triallists amongst a handful of senior players and paid the price against a side who are really `going for it` in 2022/23 in terms of the quality of their summer signings. Dave Wakefield and Sam Ashton scored for the Whites after the visitors had been 4-0 up with a brace from former Portsmouth and AFC Bournemouth favourite Brett Pittman, two for another well-known striker in the area, Felipe Barcelos and singles from Ashton Leigh and Liam Robinson.

Another Premier Division South outfit, Merthyr Town, won 3-0 at Ardal Southern Division side Treharris Athletic.It took a while for the Martyrs to get going, but they finally broke the deadlock after 64 minutes through Camden Duncan.Ten minutes later, a triallist right back headed Merthyr 2-0 up and then 2 minutes from time, a fine Curtis Huston strike made it 3-0.

Premier Division Central club Leiston welcomed League One neighbours Ipswich Town’s impressive under-23 side to Victory Road. And the young Tractor Boys ran out 4-1 winners, with Will Davies grabbing a second half consolation for the hosts.

Leiston’s new league rivals, Ilkeston Town, won 4-2 at United Counties League Premier Division North neighbours Heanor Town. A Remaye Campbell penalty on 23 minutes made it 1-1 after the hosts had taken a 15th minute lead. Montel Gibson took Ilkeston into the lead after 38 minutes. An Alex Troke penalty made it 3-1 on 56 minutes and 3 minutes later, a triallist added the Robins` fourth.

Division One South club Paulton Rovers won their latest outing 4-0 at Toolstation Western League Premier Division side Ashton & Backwell United. An early Kyle Tooze opener for Rovers was followed by a second on 27 minutes with an own goal, swiftly followed 4 minutes later by one from Ed Butcher. A Martin Lenihan chip from just inside his own half added Rovers` fourth goal on the hour-mark.


 

.

MICKLEOVER 2-5 LONG EATON UNITED  BY BRADLEY WHITE

Long Eaton United came back from 2-1 down to pick-up another pre-season victory on Saturday afternoon at the Don Amott Arena. Jamie Walker's first-half brace gave Long Eaton United something to play for after Mickleover scored two quick fire goals before half-time. The Blues made the most of their chances after the break, as Trialist A, Kam Campbell and Trialist B found the back of the net in a clinical second-half performance.

Ian Deakin slightly rotated the squad after Tuesday's draw against Basford United. Brad Wilson and Sam Parker returned to the starting line-up at full-back while Rod Orlando-Young came in for Kam Campbell out wide.

In an end-to-end first half, Long Eaton United relentlessly pressed the Mickleover defence, forcing errors at the back. The home side's goalkeeper was immediately called in to action and forced to make a double save with Jamie Walker and Alex Marshall finding space inside the opposition box to shoot. Orlando-Young hit the rebound and rattled the underside of the crossbar with a powerful long-range effort that somehow stayed out. Sam Parker and Jamie Walker were causing nightmares for Mickleover defenders with their overlapping runs down the left wing. This eventually led to the opening goal when a misplaced pass at the back was intercepted by Orlando-Young and the winger was fouled in the area. Jamie Walker tucked the penalty kick away with ease and The Blues were in front after 28 minutes played. Long Eaton United were punished for a lapse in concentration in the run up to half-time. Mickleover levelled the match and took the lead with two goals in rapid succession. Although, Jamie Walker soon found an equaliser in added time. The winger brought down a forward pass, beat the last man and slotted the ball past the 'keeper to restore parity with the last kick of the half. 

Ian Deakin made seven changes at the break and just five minutes after the restart the substitutes were making an impact. Trialist A found the top corner with a great strike from the edge of the box. In the 64th minute Trialist A turned provider with a square ball that made it impossible for Kam Campbell to miss, a great move from The Blues to double the advantage. Half-time substitutes Tyreece Robinson and Marley Fearon picked up where Keiran Walker and Romaine Graham left off. The young centre-back duo denied Mickleover on the counterattack and prevented The Sports from scoring in the second-half. With two minutes of regular time left to play, Trialist B got in on the act. The winger cut in from the left and found the bottom right corner of the goal with a composed finish to make it five.


 

Last edited by Matchman (17/7/2022 7:26 AM)

.
DATE: THU 21 JUL 2022   BY STEVE WHITNEY
Wednesday's Pre-Season Friendly Round-Up
There were more pre-season friendlies played on Wednesday night than originally scheduled, due to many clubs in the Pitching In Southern Football League pushing matches forward 24 hours due to the excessive heat on Tuesday.

Premier Division Central

Coalville Town suffered a 5-0 home defeat to Vanarama National League North side Hereford FC.A second half triallist did his chances of earning a Bulls` deal no harm with a hat-trick to add to earlier goals from Miles Storey and Zak Lilly.

Hitchin Town lost 2-0 at Top Field to National League side Boreham Wood. Goals from Danny Newton after 35 minutes and Josh Rees on 67 minutes sealed Wood’s win, although the Canaries missed a chance to score a consolation when Sam Meakes` 69th minute penalty was saved by Nathan Ashmore.

Newly promoted Bedford Town were also hit hard by a team from the National League in South section outfit Hemel Hempstead Town, who won 6-0 at The Eyrie.

Bromsgrove Sporting went down to a 1-0 Victoria Ground defeat to ambitious Midland League Premier Division side Walsall Wood. A first half effort from Kevin Monteiro proved the difference in the end.

Ilkeston Town, promoted as champions of the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands and then switched to the Southern League by the FA, shared a goalless draw with NPL Division One Midlands outfit Shepshed Dynamo at the Dovecote.

Basford United, switched from the NPL Premier Division by the FA, won 2-0 at United Counties League Premier Division North outfit Heanor Town.Goals in either half by an unnamed triallist and Dom Roma won it for the visitors.

Alvechurch lost 3-1 at Lye Meadow to Championship side Wigan Athletic’s under-21s. Tyrell Hamilton was the `Church marksman.Nuneaton Borough shared a 0-0 draw with Championship side West Bromwich Albion’s under-23 side at Liberty Way. 

 

.

DATE: WED 27 JUL 2022   BY STEVE WHITNEY

Tuesday's Pre-Season Friendly Round-Up  More friendlies played involving clubs in the Pitching In Southern Football League.

Premier Division Central

Newcomers Ilkeston Town enjoyed a useful 3-2 win against Vanarama National League North side Boston United at the Microlise New Manor Ground. Montel Gibson broke the deadlock after a goalless opening period when he opened the scoring from 30 yards after 56 minutes. Just 3 minutes later, Micah Obiero pulled the Pilgrims level and 2 minutes after that, Kyron Gordon had them 2-1 up. A 64th minute header from Gibson pulled the Robins level, and it was Gibson again who made it 3-2 with a volley on 78 minutes to complete his hat-trick.

Bromsgrove Sporting shared a 1-1 draw at Walshes Meadow against Midland League Premier Division hosts Stourport Swifts.Dan Sweeney equalised in the 58th minute for the Rouslers after Swifts had taken the lead via a penalty shortly after the break.

A crowd of 375 saw Hitchin Town earn a 0-0 draw with a strong Championship side Watford at Top Field.

Coalville Town beat Northern Premier Division One Midlands visitors Corby Town 3-0.The Ravens goals came from Tom McGlinchey, Ash Chambers and Ronnie Morley.

Stourbridge enjoyed a good 1-0 win over last season’s league champions Banbury United at the War Memorial Athletic Ground. Rackeem Reid scored the only goal for the Glassboys.

Leiston edged out Isthmian North hosts AFC Sudbury 2-1.George Quantrell gave the Blues an early 7th minute lead and Will Davies won it for the visitors 3 minutes from time after Sudbury had levelled just before the break.

Stratford Town lost 4-1 at the Arden Garages Stadium to National League side Woking.Curvin Ellis got the Bards` consolation. 

Rushall Olympic chalked up a 3-0 Dales Lane win over a youthful squad from League Two neighbours Walsall. Reece Mitchell, Will Shorrock and former Saddler Sam Mantom were the Pics on the mark.

Alvechurch lost 4-1 at Lye Meadow to National League North side Hereford.Tyrell Hamilton was the `Church scorer just past the hour-mark but Ryan Lloyd, Tyrone Barnett, Ryan McLean and an unnamed triallist won it for the Bulls.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds shared a 1-1 draw at Hayden Road against National League North side Brackley Town. New signing Jenson Cooper equalised from 25 yards on 68 minutes after James Armson had given the Saints a 25th minute lead.

Barwell were 3-1 home winners over Northern Premier Division One Midlands neighbours Bedworth United.

Hednesford Town won 3-0 at Midland Leaguers Lichfield City with goals from Andre Landell with two and an unnamed triallist. 


 

Last edited by Matchman (29/7/2022 8:31 AM)