Lambourn Sports FC 3-1 Thatcham Town Res, Attendance 42.
Starting line Up's:
Lambourn: Eggleton, Griffin, Pleass, Willmoth (c), Hendren, McCready, Langford, Matthews, Guy, Pedder & Mooney. Subs Rowbottom, Rowe, Annetts, Beale & Wood.
Thatcham: Drake, Mclean, Mandry, Browne, Brown, Hamilton, Tingle, Sullivan, Riccio, Throp & Benham. Subs Anderson, Butcher, Digweed & Striland.
This was a local derby neither side wanted to lose and after Thatcham manager Garry Cook spent hours on the phone Friday night texting and phoning Lambourn players they needed no extra motivation. Thatcham started the game with a very direct approach and on 5 minutes a long ball into Throp earned the away side a early free kick 25 yards from goal. Browne took his time over the free kick but to no avail as he fired 5 yards over the top. After Matthew Pedder's recent transfer from Thatcham he was in for a rough afternoon, Tingle with a very aggressive tackle on him 20 yards inside the Thatcham half. Tingle was booked and from the free kick Lambourn worked a clever free kick along the ground which freed Guy some 8 yards from goal but his low drive was well blocked by Drake. Lambourn were getting on top and on 11 minutes they had the ball in the net from a Matthew's header only to be denied by the officials flag.
A strange moment next as the referee had to call a halt to the game. Garry Cook (Thatcham Res Manager) decided to leave his technical area & walk around the pitch going through the no spectators barrier and started shouting instructions from the far side of the pitch. The game was held up for a minute as Garry was asked to return to his technical area.
Lambourn created the next chance as Langford's work rate earned the home side a corner & Mooney's delivery was inches away from Guy at the back post. On 17 minutes Thatcham picked up their second booking of the game as Mandry chopped down Pedder from behind.
Thatcham were hitting the long ball and on 25 minutes it worked reward as Thorp out jumped Willmoth to flick on to Benham who's first touch was sublime, Pleass rushed in but Benham flicked the ball over the centre halfs head and fired in on the volley from 15 yards. A great finish from the pint size striker who will be a real loss to Thatcham when he goes under the knife in mid-November for an operation that could end his season.
Lambourn were playing all the football and a fantastic cross field pass from McCready freed Guy but the striker wasted his chance from the edge of area. Lambourn were now bossing the play much to the frustrations of Garry Cook, He was warned again for leaving his technical area.
McCready was starting to grow into the game and the next time he got the ball just inside his own half, Drove past 4 Thatcham players and unleashed a fantastic strike from 25 yards only to be denied by a great stop from Drake. Langford, Matthews, Mooney & Pedder were playing some fine one touch football and cutting through the Thatcham back four at will. Mooney firing one chance just over the bar from the edge of the box.
Lambourn finally got level just before half time, After another foul on Pedder, Mooney delivered a free kick from 30 yards towards the back post, Willmoth rose highest but missed his header giving Drake no time to react as the ball dropped into the far corner without a touch.
Pedder allowed the achilles heel of his game to raise it's head again as the skilful striker was booked for dissent, He is already banned for this weekend's cup game & his indiscipline is a worry for manager Robert Clark.
Thatcham created the last chance of the half as some neat one touch play around the Lambourn box allowed Tingle to pull the trigger from the edge of the box, Hendren throw himself into the flight of the ball to deflect wide what looked a goal bound effort.
Lambourn came flying out for the second half and it wasn't long before they were creating more chances, Some sharp passing between McCready & Mooney released Guy the winger cutting in from the left seemed certain to score but he fired his shoot well wide. Matthews and Langford soon gained control in the midfield, Langford having a fantastic game starting in the centre midfield position for the first time. The next chance fell to Mooney, McCready delivered a quick free kick to Mooney who fired just over on the volley. The same two combined for the next time this time Mooney the supplier as he hit a cross field pass that McCready raced onto beat Mandry for pace but the winger rushed his strike & fired wide.
Brown seemed to let his frustrations get the better of him on 58 minutes as he flew into a tackle on McCready. The centre half left the ground and was quickly shown the red card. No arguments from the player as he quickly left the field. The player later confirmed that he is considering an offer from Hungerford Town FC and looks set to leave Thatcham in the next couple of weeks.
This seem to fire up players from both sides and for the next few minutes the tackles went crashing in reminding everyone that this is a local derby that means so much to both sides.
Drake came to Thatcham's rescue again on 65 minutes as a long throw from Hendren caught the Thatcham back line asleep, Langford nipping in behind taking a touch before firing his strike low at the near post. The keeper pushed the ball away for a corner. From the corner a poor clearing header dropped to Matthews on the edge of the box his goal bound effort was deflected wide. Lambourn were not to be denied any longer, McCready delivering another fantastic cross for Guy this time the winger was composed enough to side foot volley the ball across the keeper and into the far corner. Lambourn Finally getting the lead they deserved.
Lambourn were now keeping the ball well against the ten men and the chances were being created, Langford going close and Matthews hitting the post after some good work by Mooney and Guy. Pedder was now getting behind a tired back four and as he went through one on one with drake the keeper won the battle as he stayed on his feet long enough to allow defenders to get back, When Pedder did shoot it was cleared off the line.
A late tackle by Griffin on Throp resulted in a yellow card for the full back his 3rd of the season.
Pedder was determined to have the last say and on 87 minutes the former Thatcham Town first teamer got his wish, A clever pass from Matthews released the striker and his pace took him clear of the Thatcham defence he showed great composure as he finished in the corner.
3-1 and local bragging rights for the boys from the valley.
MOM Lambourn Langford.
MOM Thatcham Drake.
Manger Robert Clark said that he was pleased with the result and even more pleased with the performance. We now look like a side that can really compete at this level and I hope the players will take the confidence from this result and put a run together. He is hoping to welcome back winger Terry Woods from injury this week & with Club captain Mark Bone due back from long term injury in the next week or so he said the squad is looking in good shape. I am also close to signing James Keller from Fairford Town with just the paperwork left to complete the Manager added.
Next fixture Lambourn V Highmoor Ibis Bluefin Insurance Cup 15.00 KO
Monday, 24 October 2011
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Lambourn Sports 1-2 Newbury. Derby day heartbreak!!
Starting line Up's. Lambourn: Lee, McCready, Willmoth (c) Pleass, Hendren, Pedder, Matthews, Collins, Wood, Guy & Mooney. Subs Joyce, Griffin, Langford, Bone & Annetts.
Newbury: Gardiner, Langfrey, Jenner, Green, Peters, Piper, Elmore, Lachacz, Livings, Jones (c) Kalejayie. Subs Wickens, Madden, Chapman, Bell & Hill.
Attendance 221.
This local derby had really created a buzz and the club had it's best attendance for many a year. With Langfrey, Livings & Jones all returning to the club they spent time at only last season it was certain to be a high tempo affair. Livings 20 goals last season one of the main reasons why Lambourn returned to the Hellenic League this season.
The game started with the tackles going in as both sides went in search of local bragging rights. It was Newbury who created the first real chance on 8 minutes, Hendren diving in on Piper to give Elmore the chance to hit a pinpoint freekick onto Kalejayie's head but the striker missed the target from 7 yards.
New signing Pedder was starting to get into the game and from a foul on him McCready delived a the ball to the back post. Green stretched to clear it for a corner & from a Mooney delivery Matthews header was cleared off the line. Lambourn seemed to take heart from this and on 25 minutes Pedder cut in from the right and pushed the defenders back into the box, As he went between Peters & Green he appeared to be tripped. The players, Coaching staff & supporters all appealed but the ref was unmoved and waved away the appeals. Lambourn were causing Newbury Problems and the next chance fell to Guy. Some one touch passing between Wood & Hendren down the left created the opening and sent Guy through one on one with Gardnier but the powerful striker was wasteful and his strike missed the target. Lambourn created there last chance of the half on 30 minutes as Langfrey misjudged a cross field pass from McCready, Mooney's touch took him in on goal but the striker wasted the chance as he stabbed it wide.
Newbury have worked hard on set pieces in pre season and on 35 minutes they took the lead because of a well worked free kick. Elmore delivered and Kalejayie lost his man again this time no let off for the home side as his header went past Lee before he could move. Lambourn looked shocked and Newbury took full advantage as they doubled the lead on 38 minutes. Kalejayie showing why Newbury rate him so highly as he turned on the edge of the box and fired home leaving the Keeper with no chance.
Lambourn were feeling frustrated and Pedder let his frustrations show as he talked himself into the ref's notepad. Lachacz tried his luck from 30 yards on 41 minutes but it sailed over the top. As half time approached the main talking point of the game, First Kalejayie was booked for kicking the ball away and then the moment all Lambourn fans feared. Pedder gave the ball away in the middle of the park and the winger dived in to try and win the ball back. A silly challange to make so soon after being booked and the ref decided it worthy of a yellow card meaning Pedder lasted 45 minutes of his debut before seeing red.
Half time and Lambourn feeling frustrated at being 2-0 down.
Some inspirational words from manager Robert Clark at half time meant Lambourn came out for the second half feeling they could still get something from the game & it was the home side who created the first chance. Hendren switching the play to wood who took one touch and delivered a cross to the back post Guy timed his run but missed placed his header from 6 yards. Next was the moment that all Lambourn fans had waited for as Wood ghosted past Peters and drive the ball across the six yard box, Langfrey under pressure from Guy sliced the ball into the back of his own net. No real chances were created in the next 20 minutes as Newbury tried to run the clock down against the ten men. Langford, Joyce & Griffin replaced Wood, Hendren & Guy as injuries and tirdness took there toll. The next real chance fell to Newbury as Livings crossed only for Pleass to slice his clearence against his own cross bar. Wickens seemed to be clean through on 80 minutes but his finish was wild much to the frustrations of his manager. Lambourn's last chance to save a point fell to Griffin as Mooney picked out the pint size midfielder but his header missed the target. The game finished the same way as the first half had with a man being sent from the field. Lachacz over running the ball & diving in saw the ref issue him with a straight red card.
Newbury leaving Bockhampton Road very happy to have kept up there 100% start to the season and looking like title favourites.
Newbury MOM Kalejayie
Lambourn MOM McCready
Newbury: Gardiner, Langfrey, Jenner, Green, Peters, Piper, Elmore, Lachacz, Livings, Jones (c) Kalejayie. Subs Wickens, Madden, Chapman, Bell & Hill.
Attendance 221.
This local derby had really created a buzz and the club had it's best attendance for many a year. With Langfrey, Livings & Jones all returning to the club they spent time at only last season it was certain to be a high tempo affair. Livings 20 goals last season one of the main reasons why Lambourn returned to the Hellenic League this season.
The game started with the tackles going in as both sides went in search of local bragging rights. It was Newbury who created the first real chance on 8 minutes, Hendren diving in on Piper to give Elmore the chance to hit a pinpoint freekick onto Kalejayie's head but the striker missed the target from 7 yards.
New signing Pedder was starting to get into the game and from a foul on him McCready delived a the ball to the back post. Green stretched to clear it for a corner & from a Mooney delivery Matthews header was cleared off the line. Lambourn seemed to take heart from this and on 25 minutes Pedder cut in from the right and pushed the defenders back into the box, As he went between Peters & Green he appeared to be tripped. The players, Coaching staff & supporters all appealed but the ref was unmoved and waved away the appeals. Lambourn were causing Newbury Problems and the next chance fell to Guy. Some one touch passing between Wood & Hendren down the left created the opening and sent Guy through one on one with Gardnier but the powerful striker was wasteful and his strike missed the target. Lambourn created there last chance of the half on 30 minutes as Langfrey misjudged a cross field pass from McCready, Mooney's touch took him in on goal but the striker wasted the chance as he stabbed it wide.
Newbury have worked hard on set pieces in pre season and on 35 minutes they took the lead because of a well worked free kick. Elmore delivered and Kalejayie lost his man again this time no let off for the home side as his header went past Lee before he could move. Lambourn looked shocked and Newbury took full advantage as they doubled the lead on 38 minutes. Kalejayie showing why Newbury rate him so highly as he turned on the edge of the box and fired home leaving the Keeper with no chance.
Lambourn were feeling frustrated and Pedder let his frustrations show as he talked himself into the ref's notepad. Lachacz tried his luck from 30 yards on 41 minutes but it sailed over the top. As half time approached the main talking point of the game, First Kalejayie was booked for kicking the ball away and then the moment all Lambourn fans feared. Pedder gave the ball away in the middle of the park and the winger dived in to try and win the ball back. A silly challange to make so soon after being booked and the ref decided it worthy of a yellow card meaning Pedder lasted 45 minutes of his debut before seeing red.
Half time and Lambourn feeling frustrated at being 2-0 down.
Some inspirational words from manager Robert Clark at half time meant Lambourn came out for the second half feeling they could still get something from the game & it was the home side who created the first chance. Hendren switching the play to wood who took one touch and delivered a cross to the back post Guy timed his run but missed placed his header from 6 yards. Next was the moment that all Lambourn fans had waited for as Wood ghosted past Peters and drive the ball across the six yard box, Langfrey under pressure from Guy sliced the ball into the back of his own net. No real chances were created in the next 20 minutes as Newbury tried to run the clock down against the ten men. Langford, Joyce & Griffin replaced Wood, Hendren & Guy as injuries and tirdness took there toll. The next real chance fell to Newbury as Livings crossed only for Pleass to slice his clearence against his own cross bar. Wickens seemed to be clean through on 80 minutes but his finish was wild much to the frustrations of his manager. Lambourn's last chance to save a point fell to Griffin as Mooney picked out the pint size midfielder but his header missed the target. The game finished the same way as the first half had with a man being sent from the field. Lachacz over running the ball & diving in saw the ref issue him with a straight red card.
Newbury leaving Bockhampton Road very happy to have kept up there 100% start to the season and looking like title favourites.
Newbury MOM Kalejayie
Lambourn MOM McCready
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Followed by Ben Mccready
Rob was pleased to announce the signing of Ben Mccready soon after the Matthew Pedder deal was completed adding some real fire power to the squad. Rob is still searching for a keeper that can become his regular number 1.
New Signings
Matthew Pedder makes the switch from Thatcham Town FC. Manager Robert Clark is delighted with the signing. He commented that the player has a love for the club and his signing shows that the club continues to move forward.
Monday, 3 October 2011
Finchampstead 1-5 Lambourn Sports
Starting Line ups, Finchampstead Griffins, Wright, Winship, Green(C) Brown, Kell, Atkinson, Willis, Jones, Pickersgill & Manicom. Subs Rolls, Master & Molld.
Lambourn, Eggleton, Griffin, Willmoth, Pleass, A Hendren, Langford, Matthews, Collins, Wood, Mooney & Guy. Subs Prior, Beale, O'Hagan & Lee.
Lambourn went to Finchampstead still smarting after lasts week second half collapse following the red card to Pleass. The management had picked the boys back up and they seemed in good spirits. Lambourn started the game at a very quick tempo and soon had the Finchampstead back line on the back foot. A quick throw from Hendren to Mooney gave the striker the room to pick out a pinpoint ball to the back post, The onrushing Langford volleyed the ball first time back across the keeper and into the bottom corner. Lambourn had the perfect start a goal up inside the opening five minutes.
Finchamstead's response was instant as the lively Atkinson went past Griffin with ease, As he closed in on Goal Eggleton narrowed the angle and stood up big to pull off a good block. Lambourn were soon on the front foot again as Griffin crossed and Matthews headed over from 10 yards. On 14 minutes Lambourn extended there lead further some good footwork by Collins on the edge of the box gave him space to strike at goal this was blocked and after a clever touch by Mooney the ball fell to Guy who's curling effort from a tight angle left the keeper with no chance. Lambourn were now on top and midfielder Matthews powered by two defenders only to fire his strike just over the top. On 20 minutes Griffin picked up his first booking of the season as he dived in against the skillful Atkinson. This put the fullback under massive pressure following last weeks red card and the skilful nature of the left winger & from the next Finchampstead attack Atkinson went past Griffin and Willmoth to get to the by-line, He pulled the ball back to give Jones the simple task of finishing from 8 yards. This should of given Finchampstead a lift but Lambourn made certain this would not be the case as they made it 3-1 within a minute. A poor back pass from Green left the keeper struggling Langford beat him to the ball and slotted it through his legs. Lambourn were fully in control and it was Wood who created the next chance beating two players and cutting the ball back to Collins who fired over the top. Langford set up Guy on the half hour mark but the powerful striker's clever chip dropped just over the bar. Langford was caught late as he crossed the ball and the free scoring wide man was forced off the pitch.
A race against time for the winger to be fit to face his old side Newbury on Saturday. This seemed to shake Lambourn and it was the home side who enjoyed the better exchanges in the last 15 minutes of the half. A collisions with Eggleton appeared to be a foul all Lambourn players stopped leaving Atkinson with a simple chance but his effort came back off the post and was cleared away. The keeper needed treatment for a couple of minutes. Finchanpstead were putting on the pressure and a long range effort from Willis grazed the cross bar on it's way over. As the half was coming to a close Pleass picked up a booking as he reacted to a late challenge. The No Nonsense defender must watch his discipline record as the suspensions could cost Lambourn later this season. Some good defending by Willmoth kept the score 3-1 at half time.
Some wise words from the management and Lambourn started the second half the way they did the first and had soon got the 4th and kill the game. A long throw from Hendren was flicked on by Guy, Green was caught under the ball and Mooney was left one on one the striker lobbed the ball over the keeper for his 3rd league goal of the season. Green was again at fault on 50 minutes as a long clearance from Eggleton sailed over his head Mooney laid the ball into the path of Matthews the midfielders powerful effort came crashing back off the post with the keeper beaten. It took Lambourn until 60 minutes before they created the next chance. A powerful run from Guy won Lambourn a corner and from a Mooney deliver there was a goal mouth scramble & the ball dropped to Wood. His good touch and quick feet proved to much for Wright who chopped him down to give Lambourn a penalty. Up stepped Griffin who sent the keeper the wrong way to make it 5.
The game was now well over and both sides seem to accept this with not much action in the last half hour. A crunching tackle on Hendren saw him replace by Beale & Griffin was replace by O'Hagan as the management looked to keep 11 players on the field. Matthews found his way into the ref's notepad for a succession of fouls. The last real chance fell to Finchampstead as Beale was caught with a clever pass in behind but Eggleton was quick off his line to block the effort.
A good win that sets them up nicely as they face local rivals Newbury & Thatcham in the next 3 weeks.
MOM Wood.
Manger Robert Clark was pleased with the performance and praised the work rate of Wood. He was pleased that the team reacated so well to the heavy defeat last week. He also commented that although he is happy with the current squad he was looking to add a couple of new faces this week. Rob callled me (Martyn Benson) tonight saying that the paperwork should be completed with Thatcham Town FC in time for Matthew Pedder to be available this week & David Stroud will also return to the squad. Negoations continue with another local player and Rob hopes to have more news tomorrow.
Lambourn, Eggleton, Griffin, Willmoth, Pleass, A Hendren, Langford, Matthews, Collins, Wood, Mooney & Guy. Subs Prior, Beale, O'Hagan & Lee.
Lambourn went to Finchampstead still smarting after lasts week second half collapse following the red card to Pleass. The management had picked the boys back up and they seemed in good spirits. Lambourn started the game at a very quick tempo and soon had the Finchampstead back line on the back foot. A quick throw from Hendren to Mooney gave the striker the room to pick out a pinpoint ball to the back post, The onrushing Langford volleyed the ball first time back across the keeper and into the bottom corner. Lambourn had the perfect start a goal up inside the opening five minutes.
Finchamstead's response was instant as the lively Atkinson went past Griffin with ease, As he closed in on Goal Eggleton narrowed the angle and stood up big to pull off a good block. Lambourn were soon on the front foot again as Griffin crossed and Matthews headed over from 10 yards. On 14 minutes Lambourn extended there lead further some good footwork by Collins on the edge of the box gave him space to strike at goal this was blocked and after a clever touch by Mooney the ball fell to Guy who's curling effort from a tight angle left the keeper with no chance. Lambourn were now on top and midfielder Matthews powered by two defenders only to fire his strike just over the top. On 20 minutes Griffin picked up his first booking of the season as he dived in against the skillful Atkinson. This put the fullback under massive pressure following last weeks red card and the skilful nature of the left winger & from the next Finchampstead attack Atkinson went past Griffin and Willmoth to get to the by-line, He pulled the ball back to give Jones the simple task of finishing from 8 yards. This should of given Finchampstead a lift but Lambourn made certain this would not be the case as they made it 3-1 within a minute. A poor back pass from Green left the keeper struggling Langford beat him to the ball and slotted it through his legs. Lambourn were fully in control and it was Wood who created the next chance beating two players and cutting the ball back to Collins who fired over the top. Langford set up Guy on the half hour mark but the powerful striker's clever chip dropped just over the bar. Langford was caught late as he crossed the ball and the free scoring wide man was forced off the pitch.
A race against time for the winger to be fit to face his old side Newbury on Saturday. This seemed to shake Lambourn and it was the home side who enjoyed the better exchanges in the last 15 minutes of the half. A collisions with Eggleton appeared to be a foul all Lambourn players stopped leaving Atkinson with a simple chance but his effort came back off the post and was cleared away. The keeper needed treatment for a couple of minutes. Finchanpstead were putting on the pressure and a long range effort from Willis grazed the cross bar on it's way over. As the half was coming to a close Pleass picked up a booking as he reacted to a late challenge. The No Nonsense defender must watch his discipline record as the suspensions could cost Lambourn later this season. Some good defending by Willmoth kept the score 3-1 at half time.
Some wise words from the management and Lambourn started the second half the way they did the first and had soon got the 4th and kill the game. A long throw from Hendren was flicked on by Guy, Green was caught under the ball and Mooney was left one on one the striker lobbed the ball over the keeper for his 3rd league goal of the season. Green was again at fault on 50 minutes as a long clearance from Eggleton sailed over his head Mooney laid the ball into the path of Matthews the midfielders powerful effort came crashing back off the post with the keeper beaten. It took Lambourn until 60 minutes before they created the next chance. A powerful run from Guy won Lambourn a corner and from a Mooney deliver there was a goal mouth scramble & the ball dropped to Wood. His good touch and quick feet proved to much for Wright who chopped him down to give Lambourn a penalty. Up stepped Griffin who sent the keeper the wrong way to make it 5.
The game was now well over and both sides seem to accept this with not much action in the last half hour. A crunching tackle on Hendren saw him replace by Beale & Griffin was replace by O'Hagan as the management looked to keep 11 players on the field. Matthews found his way into the ref's notepad for a succession of fouls. The last real chance fell to Finchampstead as Beale was caught with a clever pass in behind but Eggleton was quick off his line to block the effort.
A good win that sets them up nicely as they face local rivals Newbury & Thatcham in the next 3 weeks.
MOM Wood.
Manger Robert Clark was pleased with the performance and praised the work rate of Wood. He was pleased that the team reacated so well to the heavy defeat last week. He also commented that although he is happy with the current squad he was looking to add a couple of new faces this week. Rob callled me (Martyn Benson) tonight saying that the paperwork should be completed with Thatcham Town FC in time for Matthew Pedder to be available this week & David Stroud will also return to the squad. Negoations continue with another local player and Rob hopes to have more news tomorrow.
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