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15/2/2019 9:57 AM  #1


*WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Ilkeston are without a league match for the second consecutive Saturday so Whiteball will be covering the match at South Normanton where Normo meet one of our promotion rivals, Walsall Wood. There will also be updates from the important match between two of our other promotion rivals Coventry Sphinx and Sporting Khalsa and the match between Westfields and Romulus.. If you want more than the results at 5 o'clock here is the place to be for regular live updates of how the games are progressing.

Fixtures  :  SAT 16 FEB 2019 : 15:00
MFLP  Boldmere St Michaels  v  Quorn  -  Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
MFLP  Coventry Sphinx  v  Sporting Khalsa  -  Sphinx Drive
MFLP  Highgate United  v  Dunkirk  -  The Coppice
MFLP  Loughborough University  v  AFC Wulfrunians   -  Loughborough University Stadium
MFLP  South Normanton Athletic  v  Walsall Wood -   M J Robinson Structures Arena
MFLP  Westfields  v  Romulus   -   Allpay Park
MFLP  Wolverhampton Sporting Community  v  Coventry United  -  Pride Park
 

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15/2/2019 11:18 PM  #2


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

It would be nice if South Normanton could take points off Walsall Wood. Bear in mind that Normo are in a relegation fight and their recent results are much improved so although it's probably unlikely, it's not impossible.

Coventry Sphinx v Sporting Khalsa is a massive game for both teams. Both of them will be desperate to win as a draw or defeat would be highly detrimental to their promotion chances.


Ilkeston have 9 games left, 5 of which are away matches. Their remaining 9 matches include Sporting Khalsa and Walsall Wood. They also have to play Shepshed and Long Eaton who may prove to be difficult opponents. 

Most people think that Sporting Khalsa are our main rivals for the single promotion spot but they probably have the most difficult fixtures to end the season. Their remaining 12 matches include Coventry Sphinx twice, Ilkeston and Walsall Wood.  Another negative is that 8 of their 12 matches left are away from home. Their next 2 matches are away to Coventry Sphinx and Ilkeston. The results of these 2 matches could go some way towards deciding their fate. Two wins would make them promotion favourites. 

Walsall Wood have 10 games left, 6 of which are away matches. They still have to play Westfields, Coventry Sphinx and Ilkeston but it looks an easier run in than Khalsa’s.

Westfields are not to be underestimated and have 10 games left, 5 at home and 5 away. They still have to play Walsall Wood, and Coventry Sphinx. They also have to play Shepshed and Worcester City both of whom could prove to be difficult opponents.

If our promotion rivals were to win their games in hand , the top seven would look like this.    

                                                    Played      Points 
      Ilkeston Town                          29              58
      Sporting Khalsa                      29              56
      Coventry Sphinx                     29              55
      Walsall Wood                          29              54
      Westfields                               29              52 
      Shepshed                               29              49
      Worcester City                        29              47 

I’ve gone down the table as far as Worcester because they have already played twice against Ilkeston, Sporting Khalsa, Walsall Wood and Westfields.  So there is a definite possibility of a strong finish from City.  If they were to pick up the maximum 27 points from their last 9 matches they could win the league with 74 points.

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16/2/2019 2:59 PM  #3


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

South Normanton 
1 Smith, 2 Butcher, 3 Wright, 4 Lee, 5 Cashmore, 6 Cox, 7 Robinson, 8 Smythe, 9 Crosby, 10 O'Connell, 11 Garnett.
Subs : 12 Hall, 14 Lewis, 15 Turner, 16 Haig, 17 Paul.

Walsall Wood
1Ransome, 2 Rowley, 3 Barnes, 4 Mc Naught, 5 Richards, 6 Tonks, 7 Roberts, 8 Monteiro, 9 Hayles-Docherty 10 Butlin, 11 Atherton.
Subs :  12 Bayfield, 14 Williams, 15 Casthorpe, 16 Okotie.
 

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16/2/2019 3:02 PM  #4


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

It's kick off time. Walsall Wood to start and they are playing up the slope.   We're off   ........

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16/2/2019 3:09 PM  #5


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Penalty appeal by Wood on 4 minutes as player goes down in area but ref says no.  Good run by Robinson for Normo but ball goes out.  First effort on goal by Roberts for Wood .     0-0    8 minutes

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16/2/2019 3:17 PM  #6


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Wood are looking more dangerous going forward but Normo are doing alright so far. Wood winger Javia Roberts is very fast.   Corner to Normo - shot goes wide. Nearly a goal for Normo as another shot is deflected wide.         0-0    15 minutes

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16/2/2019 3:20 PM  #7


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Penalty for Wood.  Not much doubt about that one.  Butlin scores bur keeper is really annoyed having almost saved it.        Sth Norm  0  Walsall Wood 1       18 minutes



Westfields v Romulus  is no score after 10 minutes

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16/2/2019 3:32 PM  #8


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Not a lot of goalmouth action. Corner to Normo but keeper claims.  Good play by Monteiro for Wood but his cross is cleared.  Free kick for Wood near corner flag, Normanton clear.       Wood lead 1-0      30 minutes

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16/2/2019 3:35 PM  #9


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Romulus are  one up against Westfields after 26 minutes.
No updates so far from Sphinx or Khalsa

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16/2/2019 3:42 PM  #10


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Not much happening here.  Now we have handbags following a foul.  Normo 11 and Wood 8 get yellows. Normo shot goes well wide but at least it was shot. Normo are defending well but they have nothing up front.
Wood still lead by penalty goal        40 minutes gone

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16/2/2019 3:48 PM  #11


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Another Normo corner. Ransome collects.  Good play again  by Javia Roberts but no one on the end of his cross, A poor first half comes to an end.  
South Normanton  0  Walsall Wood  1

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16/2/2019 3:54 PM  #12


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Half time at Sphinx Drive   :   Coventry Sphinx   0   Sporting Khalsa  0

Half time at Alipay Park      :   Westfields    1  Romulus  1        Keanu Cooper with Westfields equaliser

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16/2/2019 3:59 PM  #13


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Half time  :  Wolves Sporting       0   Coventry United   2
                   Loughborough Univ  0   AFC Wulfrunians  1

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16/2/2019 4:00 PM  #14


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Second half is underway .....

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16/2/2019 4:11 PM  #15


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Wood No 5 and captain Keena Roberts has been outstanding Nothing has got past him so far. Fumble by Smith but he gets away with it. Then a chance for Normo as ball flashes across Wood goal.      0-1    55 minutes. 

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16/2/2019 4:14 PM  #16


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Second goal for Walsall Wood . Think the scorer was Kyle Rowley.      2-0   58 minutes

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16/2/2019 4:26 PM  #17


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Westfields still 1-1
Highgate 1  Dunkirk  0  (half time)
Now : Wolves Sporting 1  Coventry United  4

Desperate clearance denies Wood a 3rd goal.  Wood's Barnes gets a yellow for unnecessary foul.  Normo have had several corners but they never get on the end of the cross.       2-0       70 minutes

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16/2/2019 4:31 PM  #18


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Cov Sphinx  0  Sporting Khalsa  0   after 55 minutes

Romulus ahead again at Westfields  :   Westfields 1  Romulus  2   58 minutes

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16/2/2019 4:38 PM  #19


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Wood are well in control without having to play well.  How did we lose at South Nomanton?   Bad foul by Tonks after losing the ball Yellow card might have been red.  Great chance for Roberts as he raced away but Normo keeper blocked his shot.        0-2        82 minutes

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16/2/2019 4:41 PM  #20


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

GOAL     Khalsa have taken the lead on 75 minutes    Coventry Sphinx  0  Sporting Khalsa  1

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16/2/2019 4:43 PM  #21


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

It's now     Coventry sphinx  0  Sporting Khalsa  2           78 minutes

Romulus still lead at Westfields   2-1  with 10 minutes left


Still 2-0 to Walsall Wood  here at South Normanton  and there goes the full time whistle.

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16/2/2019 5:02 PM  #22


Re: *WHITEBALL SPECIAL* Sat 16 Feb: Sth Norm. v Walsall Wood: Live Updates

Results :  
Boldmere St Michaels  1 Quorn  1
Coventry Sphinx  0  Sporting Khalsa 2
Highgate United  4  Dunkirk  0
Loughborough Univ  1  AFC Wulfrunians  1
South  Normanton  0  Walsall Wood  2
Westfields  2  Romulus  2
Wolves Sporting 1  CoventryUnited  7

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