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Pyramid Patrol 2017/18
Topic Started: Sunday, 30. July 2017, 14:26 (32,824 Views)
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Sunday, 8. October 2017, 17:44
Some kind soul at West Riding County FA has decided that for the sake of his health JCFC requires more exercise than would have been provided by a train ride to Fitzwilliam (for Hemsworth), so has ensured that the walk from Liversedge will be undertaken again on Tuesday!
The aforementioned "kind soul" turned out to be a mischievous sprite. When the above was written, the appointment promised dream team Mark 3 of Messrs Nield, Waters and Williams. The programme, however, told a different story:

Tuesday 10th October 2017
West Riding County Cup 1st Round
Liversedge 1 v 5 Goole
Jamie Waters (Holmfirth); Arran Williams, Dwayne Chappell.

The first half offered little to stir the blood: a Goole shot turned for a corner, a 24th minute goal for Goole from a free-kick and a miskick by the Sedge keeper as a back-pass ended up being deflected for a corner.

A header a minute after the restart gave Sedge an equaliser. A couple of hotheads got worked up over nothing and received yellow cards on 51 minutes, the Goole number 5 following shortly afterwards for an attack-stopping tug. Despite having a throw reversed Goole took control and after a couple of near things, powerful shots on 74, 76 and 80 minutes put them well clear. With five minutes to go Goole made a triple substitution. Mr Williams duly saw to the first two, before returning to his position in the corner. The goalkeepers, meanwhile were swapping equipment near the dugout. Mr Waters pointed Mr Williams towards halfway and he took a couple of steps, but by this time the sub keeper was well on his way to the opposite goal. Sanity prevailed and we got on with the game. On 90 minutes a further good shot by Goole was parried and after a number of attempts the ball was prodded home for goal number 5.

It proved a comfortable evening for Mr Waters. In his days at Level 3, he struck JCFC as more scientific than artistic, but that was not the case here. Lots of patter, preemptive and appreciative, was accompanied by frequent smiles. His instinct is to try to give as little as possible - a decent approach in such a match, though on occasions the wait for advantage was rather optimistic. Nevertheless, the game was well and sensibly handled.

Though Mr Waters hails from Pratty Flowers territory, the line "Abroad for pleasure as I was a-walking" had a hollow ring during JCFC's 70-minute trudge home!
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Any early indications for potential promotians?
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Saturday 14th October 2017
FA Cup 4th Round Qualifying
Guiseley 6 v 0 Shildon
Tom Reeves (Coventry); Matthew Smith, Steve Durnall. 4thers: Ian Johnston.

Mr Reeves seems to have progressed quickly upwards, though there was nothing in his appearance to dispel belief that he is a PE teacher. He is tall and very slim and pretty fit. Mr Smith is shorter, less dark-haired and with a cheery demeanour. The taller Mr Durnall was probably less dark-haired still - certainly less-haired - but as it was cropped so short, it was hard to tell with certainty. His expression during the warm-up was grim almost to the point of scariness - if he had a dab of green make-up and a mate dressed as Dan Dare, he could be a wow at fancy dress parties.

As is to be expected with Step 1 hosting Step 5, Guiseley looked the stronger side and Shildon made some rugged challenges in the early stages. Their number 4's spell on the ground after one such did not spare him a deserved lecture on 6 minutes, while number 6 took his lecture a minute later without the pretence of injury. The pressure was all from Guiseley as things calmed down, but with little real threat, the best chance falling to Shildon on the half hour, the home keeper rushing out to deflect a shot for a corner. Just before half-time Shildon were awarded a free-kick, but it was their number 6 and his captain who were summoned for a lecture in the aftermath.

The second period began with a warning for the Guiseley number 8 for jumping into an opponent in an aerial challenge, followed a minute later by a yellow card for the Shildon number 10 for something similar, but presumably worse. A clearance by the Shildon keeper hit a Guiseley attacker some twenty-five yards out, but despite his tricky footwork the shot flew over the bar. A minute later an attacker shrugged off a defender and wriggled free to cross for a colleague to give Guiseley the lead, the visiting number 7 being shown a yellow card for apparently unjustified protests. The second goal arrived just a minute later. There was a yellow for the Guiseley number 28 on 57 minutes for something off the ball, the card ultimately accepted with good grace. Guiseley were that bit stronger and quicker and on the hour an attacker outpaced a defender and his shirt was tugged as he ran into the box. Mr Smith, excellent throughout, flagged and headed for the corner, but Mr Reeves probably did not need the confirmation as he knew to reach for his back pocket and produce the requisite red. Shildon continued to try hard and managed a number of attacks, but Guiseley's fourth came on 71 minutes. Shildon's frustration brought a warning for dissent for their number 4 and Mr Reeves rightly judged the need for a little more whistle. The fifth goal followed on 79 minutes, followed shortly afterwards by a silly challenge by the Shildon number 18, rightly resulting in a further yellow card. The Shildon boss's view of the officials' performance did not match this spectator's either in substance or mode of expression and Mr Johnston summoned the referee to have words. The final goal came in added time.

Mr Reeves is quite speedy, with good lateral movement and adjustment of position. He offered a measure of patter and his triage was very good, sharp in spotting fouls, confident in assessing what was not a foul. Despite the "reservations" of the visiting manager, Mr Reeves controlled the game with efficiency and intelligence. No, he can't be a PE teacher after all!
Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Sunday, 15. October 2017, 08:13.
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Burgess Hill Town 0 v 1 Dartford
FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round
Ref-Lloyd Wood Assistants-David Harrison and Craig Barnett 4th-Lisa Benn

Dartford scored after 8 minutes with a poachers goal when the Burgess Hill goalie was unable to get hold of the ball on the ground with some appeals for a foul on him but not certain from where I was stood. Dartford controlled most of the rest of the half but didn’t really test the Burgess Hill goal with the efforts wide and over. Burgess Hill’s best chance was a corner that almost went straight in but just went the wrong side of the post.

The second half was more even with Burgess Hill having an early shot deflected over. Burgess Hill’s number 11 was spoken to after a foul and maybe lucky not to be shown a card. Burgess Hill’s 4 was booked for a late foul with Dartford’s 10 booked for a similar foul later. Burgess Hill’s best chance was a header from a corner just wide. Dartford’s 2 was booked for a foul and Burgess Hill’s 10 booked for reacting and kicking out. Dartford had chances late in the game on the break with Burgess Hill’s goalie making a good save from one of them and another cleared off the line. Dartford had another player booked late in the game after a lot of whistle blowing from Mr Wood to get him to come back to be shown the card.

Mr Wood seemed to let a fair few shirt pulls and slight pushes go unless one of the assistants flagged for the foul. Seemed a bit behind when play broke quickly but overall was close enough to play. Preferred sideways and forward movements rather than backwards. Tried playing advantages most of the time. Tried to stop encroachments and had a word with 2 of the Dartford players as they were subbed to start jogging. Could hear some verbal encouragement and could be seen speaking to players explaining some decisions. Also offered encouragement to both assistants when they made decisions. Both assistants looked to get their decisions right with both flagging for fouls they might have had better views of. Mr Harrison correctly didn’t raise his flag till a Burgess Hill player who was offside touched the ball which upset a few supporters who thought he was late putting the flag up when it was obviously offside. Ms Benn had to change from an electronic board to numbered boards during the second half.
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Sunday 15th October 2017
FA Cup 4th Round Qualifying
Shaw Lane 2 v 1 Barrow
Peter Gibbons (Wirral); Bradley Hall, Conor Brown. 4thers: Peter Henger.

There was plenty of time before the match to peruse the Trelford Mills page in the programme. He referred favourably to the performances of Ollie Williams and Matt (actually printed as Michael) Sowerby. The latter had been in charge of their fixture against Buxton, in which there had apparently been some naughty tackles. Mr Mills displayed his diplomatic skills, urging his players not to allow teams (not just Buxton) to drag them down to their level of behaviour. Anyone who has watched Shaw Lane in recent times would raise a sceptical eyebrow at this, not least a neutral who had attended the Buxton game and thought Shaw Lane the worse of two poorly behaved sides. His further suggestion that players should not surround the referee was welcome however. As a reminder of his advice, Jerusalem was played as the teams entered the field - not wholly appropriately as these days neither his hair nor his beard is still dark and he does not seem particularly Satanic, least of all to the young lady who received a gift of some vintage Preston North End programmes. The seats at Athersley being behind the goal, it was amusing to watch Mr Brown squeezing between net and fence during his check.

For much of the first half it looked as if Mr Mills's words had been taken to heart. Shaw Lane took the lead after 9 minutes but Mr Gibbons was able to maintain a low profile. The home number 9 received a yellow card on 36 minutes - inevitably at the far end, so the offence was not clear, but the Barrow keeper required extensive treatment. There was a strong suggestion of revenge about a challenge a minute later - rightly penalised but with the Shaw Lane manager having a minor tantrum. There were rather more interruptions to play until the break, Mr Gibbons being treated to the recriminations of the home boss as he left the field.

Mr Brown is a slow learner as he took on the same obstacle course before the second half. Barrow equalised from a penalty two minutes in - again at the far end, but with no argument from Shaw Lane. As the hour Mark approached, the Barrow number 25 was cautioned for an attack-stopper. Grappling at set-pieces was the usual problem, with 5 and 9 getting involved in both combinations. On 70 minutes one kick was held up for a lecture, with the warning being repeated afterwards. It was slightly surprising when Shaw Lane went ahead again on 75 minutes, but not at all so that one of their players went down a minute later. Mr Gibbons craftily summoned the physio, producing an instant Lazarus moment before he had got more than a few yards onto the field. To his credit Mr Gibbons firmly accompanied the reluctant player to the touchline. Plan B involved substitutes and the Barrow number 25 pushed his luck and the outgoing player who in fairness was not moving particularly slowly. Barrow pressed hard, winning a couple of corners and forcing one desperate save from the keeper. Shaw Lane were by now heading for the corner at every opportunity and it was good to see Mr Gibbons taking close order. On 90 minutes the board was held up to show 4 minutes added, converted to 5 several seconds later. It would not be Shaw Lane, however, without a skirmish. On 92 minutes a wild, though not totally wince-inducing challenge by a Barrow defender provoked retaliatory action and a general skirmish developed. Mr Gibbons produced his red card and off wen the Barrow number 5, before the assistants were called aside for consultation (thoughtfully protecting Mr Gibbons from any possible halitosis.) No further action was taken, hopefully through not being able to identify the Shaw Lane retaliator rather than through deciding his offence was not worthy of sanction.

The first sighting of Mr Gibbons as a Level 3 left JCFC slightly less than whelmed, with no sense that here was a high flyer - at least in a metaphorical sense. Needless to say he was immediately promoted at the end of the season and his upward course has continued. It may be that distance lends enchantment to the view, but on this occasion he appeared to get most things right, adapting his approach intelligently to the changing mood of the game. Last season each of the two assistants impressed in the middle - it would be nice to have a chance to see them in that role again soon.
Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Tuesday, 17. October 2017, 11:22.
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Handsworth v Maltby
NCEL Premier
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Referee M. Beard of Derbyshire

Match difficulty 4/5
Entertainment 3/5

Firstly, I'm introducing new codes above ( note JCFC etc) , saving further comment upon it. I'd go as far as to include a referee's mark, but that'd take the fun away.

Mr Beard, a new L3 from Derbyshire ( I think Tibshelf, where any trip out is better than staying at home, no doubt 😉) looked the part. Fit, smart and a ready smile for most.

Possibly there was a willingness to remain too close to players who may want to give opinions, of which there were plenty. Surely better to buzz off, and if opinions are still voiced, then all the better you don't hear them?

Mr Beard let plenty go , and his calm demeanor stood him in good stead tonight, and will do hereon. An unusual double toot of the whistle was heard twice ( and it wasn't the times where you might hear it, let's say moving a thrower back, so arguably wasn't needed at all) needs to be ironed out, but overall it was an expected L3 performance, and certainly so for a first year appointee.

One for JCFC. Tibshelf was the home of track runner Ulyett, who finished third to Roger Bannister in that sub four minute mile. I only know because I've ran between the marker stones for " Ulyett's Mile" in those days when I used to "train"! I clearly wasn't paying enough attention because his first name eludes.
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Tuesday 17th October 2017
FA Cup 4th Round Qualifying Replay
Ossett Town 1 v 2 Solihull Moors
Glen Hart (County Durham); Nicholas Hawksby, Peter Sporne. 4thers: allegedly Alan Hull, but not looking pink.

Some years ago JCFC opined that Glen Hart sounded like a single malt. Sober(?) reflection, however, suggests that it sounds too artificial a name, more suited to a vatted malt or even a blend. Despite the fact that Mr Hawksby is younger than he looks, youth was not a quality to be found among the team of officials. Nor indeed among the great and the good in attendance - Messrs Haywood and Richardson, with a shorter gentleman planning his imminent visit to the barbers.

A good start from the visitors saw a number of dangerous crosses from the right, with an early effort just past the post and an 8th minute shot to give them the lead. A better spell ensued for Ossett, the Moors' number 12 being cautioned on 17 minutes. A reckless tackle on the touchline saw Mr Hawksby flag, and strong protests from Ossett players, with a momentary thought that one of them was about to do a di Canio, before he restrained himself. Mr Hart was busy waving his arms in less than successful shooing motions as Moors players wanted their say. The outcome was a yellow for the Ossett number 10. Another flag from Mr Hawksby for a very late challenge - or was he just early for the next one? - saw the Moors number 7 added to the cautions. When Mr Hart whistled on 45 minutes, JCFC thought he had done well to spot a foul by a Moors attacker, but in fact he had done even better and seen a different offence and so awarded the penalty. Several Ossett plaqyers shared JCFC's lack of perspicacity and Mr Hart had to deal with protests and then a squabble over positions on the corner of the D before the kick was taken. The keeper got a touch, but could not keep it out. The Ossett number 8 must have spoken out of turn and received a yellow card.

Ossett put up a spirited effort in the second half. The Moors' number 25 went into the book for simulation on 58 minutes. Ossett had penalty appeals rightly waved away, with a touch more shooing, and their keeper made a save with the help of a post. Mr Hawksby was right once again to flag for a strong push in the back which earned the Solhull number 26 the game's next yellow card. The kick was crossed in, headed back and nodded home to raise home fans' hopes. Ossett had a great chance to equalise on 85 minutes but put the header wide. There was one more yellow, for an Ossett defender, bringing the total to seven. Five minutes plus of added time produced further excitement - a save by the home keeper and voluble Ossett appeals for a penalty for handball - but Solihull survived to meet MK Dons in the next round.

Mr Hart did nothing to change the JCFC view that he is a sound if unexciting official. He demonstrated all running styles, but when pace was required once or twice turned his back on events to sprint into position. Overall he managed a potentially tricky game well enough. He was not popular with a section of the home fans at the end, but it was pleasing that the team accepted defeat with grace.

Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Wednesday, 18. October 2017, 16:04.
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I know JCFC has a penchant for topsy turvey in G and S.However,it is a little extreme to give the result the wrong way round!
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Thanks BORIS, duly corrected. I must be losing my few remaining marbles.
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Don't agree,JCFC.Your reports are lucid and illuminating.Thank you.
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Tuesday, 17. October 2017, 21:58
Handsworth v Maltby
NCEL Premier
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Referee M. Beard of Derbyshire

Match difficulty 4/5
Entertainment 3/5

Firstly, I'm introducing new codes above ( note JCFC etc) , saving further comment upon it. I'd go as far as to include a referee's mark, but that'd take the fun away.

Mr Beard, a new L3 from Derbyshire ( I think Tibshelf, where any trip out is better than staying at home, no doubt 😉) looked the part. Fit, smart and a ready smile for most.

Possibly there was a willingness to remain too close to players who may want to give opinions, of which there were plenty. Surely better to buzz off, and if opinions are still voiced, then all the better you don't hear them?

Mr Beard let plenty go , and his calm demeanor stood him in good stead tonight, and will do hereon. An unusual double toot of the whistle was heard twice ( and it wasn't the times where you might hear it, let's say moving a thrower back, so arguably wasn't needed at all) needs to be ironed out, but overall it was an expected L3 performance, and certainly so for a first year appointee.

One for JCFC. Tibshelf was the home of track runner Ulyett, who finished third to Roger Bannister in that sub four minute mile. I only know because I've ran between the marker stones for " Ulyett's Mile" in those days when I used to "train"! I clearly wasn't paying enough attention because his first name eludes.
The athlete mentioned was in fact Tom Hulatt from Tibshelf, hope this helps !.
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Tuesday 17th October 2017
FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round Replay
Kettering 0 Nantwich 1
Referee: James Oldham (Derbyshire)


My good friend PoshPhil covered this one:

Ground - As Kettering ran into financial difficulties a few years ago, they were unable to maintain their ground in Kettering itself, and currently play at nearby Burton Latimer, where they ground-share with Burton Park Wanderers of the United Counties League Division 1, which is tier 10 of the "pyramid". Consequently the spectator facilities are more basic than many sides the equivalent of Kettering, and with no terracing, its difficult to get an elevated view of the pitch, other than in an assortment of small, rudimentary stands. Still good value @ £6 for old gits.The pitch itself though appears very well maintained and seems to be of a good standard. Full marks also to the parking stewards, who skillfully shoehorned the cars into the very limited space there is for parking inside the ground. No programmes available, presume because its difficult for clubs like this to get them printed at short notice. Att. 903, best of season. Updated news, - Kettering have apparently just identified a site for a new ground.

Match - Kettering will be very disappointed. They attacked from the start, hit the woodwork twice before half time, one a thirty yard screamer that wouldn't have looked out of place in the Prem. They then missed a pen very late on. I suspect had they scored then they would have gone on to win, as they would have had the momentum and Nantwich would have been deflated. Post match stats indicate Kettering had 75% possession, a figure that didn't surprise me. They were caught out by a rare Nantwich break when they gave the ball away on the edge of the box, and a good cross was headed home well by Nantwich sole striker Clayton. MOM must be Nantwich GK, Juskalainen, son of the former Bolton keeper. Made a number of good saves, particularly one from another fierce shot in the first half. Not tall for a GK, he did flap a couple of times, but his handling was pretty reliable, as were his clearances. Of course he deserves credit for saving the pen, though it was not a well taken pen, not quite Harry Kane class. Nantwich main strategy, even before they went ahead, seemed to be "park the bus" (does Mourinho moonlight for them?) They worked very hard and were well organised, but it has to be said that the Gods smiled on them last night. A couple of their fans near me went along with that. Still, good luck to them, hope they have a good day out at Stevenage.

Ref - James Oldham, quite tall, ginger hair, looked VERY young. Weren't all refs in their 40's when we started going? He was generally ok, loses marks for a few incidents. Gave handball against Kettering player that surely hit his shoulder involuntarily. Player subsequently booked for protesting. Obviously I don't know what he said, so the card may well have been justified, but I felt the initial decision was poor. The strength of the reaction can sometimes tell you something. Also penalised another Kettering player for shirt pull which wasn't. (Incident right in front of me.) Kettering also upset when late on the Nantwich no 10 (Cooke?) fell in a heap following what looked even from a distance like an innocuous challenge, then writhed and moaned and wouldn't get up. Crowd closest to incident incensed. Ref too easily conned and should have played on. Physio came on and "treated" player, before walking back to the dugout past where I was standing. Sundry Kettering supporter (as physio went past) "Didn't take you long to treat him did it?" Nantwich Physio: "Nothing wrong with him. Just wastes a bit of time. Professional in'it?" Indeed, no 10 then ran around as if he'd just been brought on.

Mark for James - 6/10.
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Tuesday 17th October 2017
FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round Replay
Kettering 0 Nantwich 1
Referee: James Oldham (Derbyshire)


My good friend PoshPhil covered this one:

Ground - As Kettering ran into financial difficulties a few years ago, they were unable to maintain their ground in Kettering itself, and currently play at nearby Burton Latimer, where they ground-share with Burton Park Wanderers of the United Counties League Division 1, which is tier 10 of the "pyramid". Consequently the spectator facilities are more basic than many sides the equivalent of Kettering, and with no terracing, its difficult to get an elevated view of the pitch, other than in an assortment of small, rudimentary stands. Still good value @ £6 for old gits.The pitch itself though appears very well maintained and seems to be of a good standard. Full marks also to the parking stewards, who skillfully shoehorned the cars into the very limited space there is for parking inside the ground. No programmes available, presume because its difficult for clubs like this to get them printed at short notice. Att. 903, best of season. Updated news, - Kettering have apparently just identified a site for a new ground.

Match - Kettering will be very disappointed. They attacked from the start, hit the woodwork twice before half time, one a thirty yard screamer that wouldn't have looked out of place in the Prem. They then missed a pen very late on. I suspect had they scored then they would have gone on to win, as they would have had the momentum and Nantwich would have been deflated. Post match stats indicate Kettering had 75% possession, a figure that didn't surprise me. They were caught out by a rare Nantwich break when they gave the ball away on the edge of the box, and a good cross was headed home well by Nantwich sole striker Clayton. MOM must be Nantwich GK, Juskalainen, son of the former Bolton keeper. Made a number of good saves, particularly one from another fierce shot in the first half. Not tall for a GK, he did flap a couple of times, but his handling was pretty reliable, as were his clearances. Of course he deserves credit for saving the pen, though it was not a well taken pen, not quite Harry Kane class. Nantwich main strategy, even before they went ahead, seemed to be "park the bus" (does Mourinho moonlight for them?) They worked very hard and were well organised, but it has to be said that the Gods smiled on them last night. A couple of their fans near me went along with that. Still, good luck to them, hope they have a good day out at Stevenage.

Ref - James Oldham, quite tall, ginger hair, looked VERY young. Weren't all refs in their 40's when we started going? He was generally ok, loses marks for a few incidents. Gave handball against Kettering player that surely hit his shoulder involuntarily. Player subsequently booked for protesting. Obviously I don't know what he said, so the card may well have been justified, but I felt the initial decision was poor. The strength of the reaction can sometimes tell you something. Also penalised another Kettering player for shirt pull which wasn't. (Incident right in front of me.) Kettering also upset when late on the Nantwich no 10 (Cooke?) fell in a heap following what looked even from a distance like an innocuous challenge, then writhed and moaned and wouldn't get up. Crowd closest to incident incensed. Ref too easily conned and should have played on. Physio came on and "treated" player, before walking back to the dugout past where I was standing. Sundry Kettering supporter (as physio went past) "Didn't take you long to treat him did it?" Nantwich Physio: "Nothing wrong with him. Just wastes a bit of time. Professional in'it?" Indeed, no 10 then ran around as if he'd just been brought on.

Mark for James - 6/10.
James is late 20s and is a first year level 3. He runs the referee academy for Derbyshire which I am a part of! 😐
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He'll have your guts for garters AJB! He was promoted to Level 2B for this season.
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He'll have your guts for garters AJB! He was promoted to Level 2B for this season.
I do beg your pardon he was indeed. Luckily we have had the October meeting!! 😍😜😘
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Dorchester Town 0 v 2 Banbury United
Southern League Premier Division
Ref-Lee Roberts Assistants-Mark Carroll and Alan Bassett (all Plymouth)

Played in a strong wind thanks to Storm Brian and showery conditions. Banbury scored early when their number 9 headed in from a corner. Dorchester had a shot straight at the Banbury goalie and there were not really any other noteworthy efforts in the first half. Banbury’s goalie was booked for being too slow taking a goal kick shortly before half time after Mr Robert’s blew his whilst for him to get on with things at an earlier goal kick. Looked like the Banbury manager was having a word with the officials as they left the pitch at half time.

Banbury’s 9 had an early shot over in the second half before their number 3 had a cross that caught in the wind and had to be tipped over by the Dorchester goalie. Dorchester’s 2 had a shot over before Banbury scored their second when their 17 run onto a long ball and finished low into the net. The only late challenge in the match was by Dorchester’s 9 who was spoken to then immediately subbed. Dorchester’s best chance of the match was when their 15 headed wide. Banbury had a few late chances when their 14 shot straight at the goalie and then the same player in injury time had a shot saved and then looked like he might have been bought down when going for the loose ball but Mr Roberts decided against the penalty.

The majority of decisions by Mr Roberts looked correct though apart from the penalty appeal near the end there were also some appeals for fouls in the first half for a push on a Dorchester player and an elbow lead challenge on a Banbury player though were not clear from where I was stood. A bit behind play on occasions with only a slight change of pace but close enough most of the time. Movement in all directions was good though had to move quickly out of the way of the ball a number of times with the ball hitting him once in the second half allowing Banbury to attack quickly. No opportunities to play advantages but allowed the game to continue as much as possible like once in the second half an offside was given against Banbury but the ball went back to the Dorchester goalie so just let play carry on. Tried to stop encroachments at throw ins and was not too fussy about making sure free kicks taken from the exact right place in defensive halves of the field. Tried to stop slow play and had a word with the Banbury 9 as he was walking off the pitch to be subbed to start jogging but he just carried on walking. Also signalled he had stopped his watch which explains the 5 minutes added time in the second half. A couple of Banbury players went down injured late in the game with one Dorchester player trying to pull one to his feet but Mr Roberts asked him to move away. Couldn’t hear much verbal encouragement but could be seen talking to players. Mr Carroll had a few offside decisions to make in the second half and he looked to get most liked correct though once the Banbury 9 looked offside but play was allowed to continue. Apart from that both assistants looked to get their decisions right. Mr Bassett could be seen in the first half asking the Dorchester management to get back in the technical area though didn’t seem to say anything to the Banbury management for the same thing.
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Episode 7
Saturday 21st October 2017
FA Vase 1st Round
Eastwood 3 v 2 Dunkirk
Dave Avison (Lincoln); Stephen Sears, Danny Topliss

Mr Avison was familiar from an appearance as assistant at Heanor. He is shortish in stature, with dark hair and a well-trimmed beard and over the pre-match brew appeared very amiable. So too did Mr Sears, fairer but thinner of hair, if not of build. He went on to wear the faux-fifa badge that proclaimed that he had been a late appointment from Nottinghamshire. The oldest of the officials, he seemed known and liked locally. Last to arrive was Mr Topliss. His beard was less kempt than Mr Avison's, a beta-plus sort of effort. He planned to make a sharp exit as he was heading for a wedding - a Japanese one, it seemed, as his hair had been drawn back and secured in a curious bun, like a latter-day Nanki-Poo. Mr Avison had last seen him when assessing him last season. Nevertheless, the new arrival took control of proceedings, regaling his colleagues with tales of his derring-do - or maybe derring-don't. Despite the presence of Brian, all three brave (stupid?) souls chose short sleeves.

Dunkirk started well, with an early shot into the side netting. Mr Avison too, penalising pushes as aerial balls arrived and sorting out a childish squabble. On 9 minutes the Dunkirk number 10 showed no sign of retreating more than a couple of yards from a fee-kick, which flicked off him when it was taken. A retake was ordered, but with no further action, sensibly enough. Though Dunkirk had the advantage in terms of territory, Eastwood had a dangerous get-out man in the form of their rangy number 11 and the Dunkirk keeper saved twice within a minute, with a third attack hitting his post. Just after the half-hour there was a long lecture for the Dunkirk number 4 on the subject of dissent - good to see, but better perhaps without the finger-wagging. Half a minute later a shorter word was addressed to the Eastwood number 2, who was some 50 yards from the action. There was a further warning just before the break for the Eastwood number 8, for holding back an opponent.

The wind was making watching unpleasant, with possible extra-time to be feared, so it was pleasing when the Dunkirk keeper was beaten by a header on 48 minutes. The visiting keeper made a good block four minutes later. Mr Avison is not the most fluent of movers against the wind and was some way adrift on 58 minutes when the ball bounced up from a defender and struck his hand, He appeared inclined to play on, but Mr Topliss flagged for the penalty. Some home fans argued that there had been no intent, though JCFC tended to side with the assistant. Either way, Dunkirk equalized - this was A BAD THING as the prospect of an extra half hour of shivering loomed once more. On the hour another tug back by the Eastwood number 8 was not wholly successful and play was rightly allowed to continue, with JCFC thinking that it would be disappointing if he did not receive a yellow in view of his previous warning. Mr Avison correctly obliged. There was a shambolic mix-up involving the hitherto excellent Dunkirk goalie and Eastwood went ahead again on 65 minutes. This was A GOOD THING. Two minutes later came AN EVEN BETTER THING, as a good move produced Eastwood's third. Dunkirk made a double substitution and within ten seconds of play they brought it back to 3-2. This was NOT A GOOD THING. A chop by the Dunkirk number 5 earned a yellow card, with others to follow for the home number 10 and the visiting number 3. The latter was a cynical foul outside the box and Nanki-Poo's minder in the stand opined that it should have been a red card, but the yellow was the correct verdict. Eventually Mr Avison blew the final whistle and this was THE BEST THING OF ALL.

Mr Avison controlled proceedings well, though he had some difficulty on occasions in getting players to attend for reprimands. His manner appeared good and his decisions sound. Perhaps his fingers were a little numb as he seemed to take longer than usual in noting cautions - play starting without him on one occasion - properly halted after a few seconds. A decent afternoon for the officials.

Sadly not so good on the catering front, with only hot-dogs being available - does anybody actually like these? An even worse effort on the return journey, with standing room only from Chesterfield to Sheffield and the last direct train from Leeds to Brighouse being cancelled, involving one to Bradford and a bus ride.
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Presumably Nanky-Poo's minder was Poo-Bah?


Re.trains,how about Sheffield-Huddersfield and then Brighouse[train or bus?]?Your reliance on public transport/fortitude is to be admired.
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Wednesday 25th October 2017
NCEFL Premier
Albion Sports 1 v 2 Rainworth MW
Drew Dutton (Darton); Ashley Royston, Callum Gough.

A few seasons ago Mr Dutton appeared to give correct decisions, but in a rather lethargic manner. He then must have had a "road to Damascus (Barnsley?)" moment and became more dynamic in approach and was deservedly promoted to Level 3 for this season.

Albion looked good from the off, with two decent efforts, the second rebounding from the inside of the post. They continued to put some attractive moves together, but Rainworth too settled, a long shot needing a fine save by the keeper. On 21 minutes the home number 8 arrived second for a challenge, leaving his opponent in a heap. He expressed disbelief when rightly summoned to receive a yellow card,continuing his flouncing as he made his way back into position. Five minutes later he made another unwise attempt at a tackle. Mr Dutton charitably decided a further lecture would suffice, but the player did not have the grace to accept his luck, launching into a lecture of his own. It was quite a long battle, Mr Dutton shading it on points. There was no discussion about the yellow for the home number 5 on 32 minutes for a cynical foul, though0 the claim in the visitors' match report that it should have been red Is nonsense. Albion had a great chance just before the end of the half, rounding the keeper only to put the ball wide.

There was an early yellow for the Rainworth number 4, accepted without fuss, and his side went ahead on 51 minutes, heading home a corner. A possibly more debatable decision went against Albion a minute later, leading to more flouncing and a long warning for number 7, with 8 in attendance. So too the earwigging Rainworth keeper and a colleague, who smugly responded to attempts to move them away by pointing out that they were there to take the free-kick. A yellow for the Rainworth sub came after 69 minutes. Albion equalised on 77 minutes, remaining level for all of 50 seconds before conceding a second goal. There was nearly a second equaliser a minute later, but the legs of the Rainworth keeper came to the rescue.A very late challenge earned a caution for the visiting number 10, while as added time began a spot of holding saw a home player depart for a second yellow. Mr Dutton had done very well to keep things on time, but with a plane to catch next morning, JCFC departed after 92 minutes in case the bus was early.

The dynamism mentioned above was again apparent in Mr Dutton's work, with lots of loud patter, full of praise and thanks, and a confident manner. His sprinting was impressive, though at one point he sprinted across the line of the obvious pass, and he worked well with his colleagues. The one slight reservation is that he did not quite have the clout to quell dissent, but that will surely come with further experience at this level. Overall a job well done - let's hope the Observer agreed.
Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Friday, 27. October 2017, 05:09.
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Rainworth v Thackley
NCEL Premier
2:0 ( after 75)
Referee: A. Dallison of Kirkby in Ashfield

Entertainment **
Difficulty *

I might as well write this up. There's nothing much doing, and my coffee has gone cold.

A poor game. Little in the way of skill and movement, and the scoreline somewhat generous to the home team.

Mr Dallison, from George Flint country, though hopefully with not his use of language, had an easy afternoon, but impressed with use of advantage and overall calmness that many could follow.

I have mentioned in the past that he doesn't appear to wisecrack his way through the game, and that is still true, but he impressed nevertheless.

No Assessor in sight, and good club marks assured. Deservedly so.

It's now minute 91. No need to edit !
Edited by mutn3, Sunday, 29. October 2017, 18:58.
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Poole Town 0 v 3 Gloucester City
National League South
Ref-Ryan Atkin Assistants-Chris Wicks and Tom Ellsmore

The start was delayed a few minutes after the toss as there was a problem with the net in one of the goals which Mr Wicks spent a few minutes looking at before being joined by Mr Atkin and a member of Poole groundstaff who fixed the net. Gloucester’s 5 had an early header over from a corner before they had a shot pushed away by the Poole goalie. Poole's bench thought they should have had a throw in when the ball went out of play in front of them but it was given to Gloucester which lead to a rant from Poole’s manager and a talking to with Mr Ellsmore. Poole’s manager thought they should have had another throw in a few minutes later when the ball looked like it might have gone out off a Gloucester player as he tried to keep the ball in but Mr Ellsmore decided the whole ball had not over the line. Gloucester had a shot that was parried before the follow up was blocked. Poole with their first effort of the match hit the post before Gloucester’s 10 had a shot saved and another shot turned behind for a corner. Gloucester’s 5 was booked for a lunging late tackle just outside his own penalty area and the resulting free kick hit the wall but a rebound shot from this was saved.

Gloucester’s 9 had shot straight at the goalie before Poole’s 4 was spoken to after disagreeing with a decision. Gloucester took the lead when their 11 shot from outside the area low into the corner of the goal. Gloucester’s 8 was spoken to after his team had been awarded a free kick for a handball by a Pool player and their 11 also was spoken to later on. Gloucester scored a second when a low cross was finished by their number 9. Poole’s 5 had a shot over and Gloucester’s 10 had a shot saved. Poole’s 4 had a header well saved down low and turned behind for a corner. Gloucester scored a third when their 9 was allowed to run across the penalty area before finishing high into the net. Gloucester’s 7 was booked after bringing down a Poole player as he was running towards the penalty are near the goal line. Poole’s 16 had a shot deflected behind for a corner as they looked for a consolation goal.

To me most decisions looked right though thought a push on a Poole player was missed in the first half and was a bit mixed in giving fouls for slight nudges in the back. A bit of a change of pace but did seem a bit behind play on occasions. Movement was good. Seemed to take his time getting into position for goal kicks. Played advantage when he could and came back to speak to Poole’s 7 after doing so on one occasion after he had committed a foul. Good at trying to stop encroachments throughout and was very exact things where taken from the right place apart from one free kick late on that looked to be taken a few yards ahead of where the foul had been committed. Encouraged the Gloucester players back after the final goal when they were being slow and a few signals to the Gloucester goalie to get on with kicks with Mr Wicks also telling him to get on with things. A very audible voice and could here plenty of vocal encouragement with his popular phrases being “steady, nice and easy and hands down”. Was also vocal late on in making sure nothing silly happened when Gloucester players were going to kick the ball when Poole had been awarded a corner. Both assistants looked to get their decisions on the whole correct and also assisted in flagging for fouls closer to them.
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Saturday 28th October 2017
Tranmere Rovers 4 FC Halifax 2
Referee Matthew Donohue
AR Robert Wainwright & Nikolas Storey
4O Joseph Pettitt

A game of two halves for Mr Donohue. He let a lot go in the first half, there were a few flailing elbows and a couple of head injuries, play correctly stopped both times to allow treatment, as both players were later subbed Rovers swept into an early 2 goal lead, the second goal with a hint of offside at first glance. One generous free-kick to Halifax's giant Denton who appeared to be manhandling Sutton, aside, no major complaint.

The second half started with Halifax in possession which paid off with a goal from a corner, only for Rovers to restore the margin with a deflected effort. Goal of the game was in interception by loanee Dylan Mottley-Henry around the half-way line, he carried the ball into the area and slotted past the keeper. At that stage, 4-1 up, things were looking good for Rovers, but Mr Donohue took a hand. A series of puzzling free-kicks all in favour of the visitors, one coupled with a harsh booking for Mitch Duggan, saw Halifax pull a goal back. Another booking this time for McDonough,who was just beaten to the ball by Halifax keeper Johnson and clearly tried to pull out of the challenge seemed equally harsh. Things got so inflamed, that Mr Donohue had to have words with the Tranmere manager. Mr Donohue didn't endear himself to the home faithful, turning down a strong claim for a penalty for a challenge on McDonagh and despite the 4-2 win, the officials were jeered off the pitch.

No issues with Mr Donohue's fitness, positioning and his signalling and general communication. It was a puzzle why his approach to the second half changed so much, but if he'd been more consistent during that half, it would have been less noteworthy. Hopefully he will adapt his strategy on reviewing how he handled this game.

Edited by Boz, Wednesday, 1. November 2017, 20:53.
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Chelsea Ladies 6 v 0 Yeovil Town Ladies
The FA WSL
Ref-Ian Fissenden Assistants-Paula Wyatt and Kwame Hinson 4th-James Hurst

Chelsea’s 22 headed wide before their 19 opened the scoring. Chelsea continued to create chances with one of these hitting the side netting. Chelsea’s 9 scored a second with a third goal quickly coming along from their number 8. A fourth was scored by their 19 after a shot had been saved but she was there to finish the rebound. Yeovil’s 18 was spoken to after a foul after an advantage had been played. Yeovil’s 6 had a shot that was easily saved. Chelsea’s 9 had a shot saved and hit the post from the rebound before Chelsea’s 22 had a shot saved and their 9 had a shot go wide.

Chelsea’s 19 hit the crossbar early in the second half before their 22 had a shot blocked by the Yeovil goalie. Chelsea’s 16 had shot saved then the rebound blocked before they scored a fifth with a nice shot from outside the area from their number 8. Chelsea’s 4 was booked for a late lunging challenge. Chelsea’s 9 scored their sixth goal when a free kick was crossed and she volleyed in. Chelsea’s 4 had a shot saved and another shot go wide. Chelsea’s 4 was perhaps lucky to stay on the pitch when she committed a foul on a Yeovil player as she was attacking in which looked a bookable challenge but Mr Fissenden decided just to have a word with her. The resulting free kick was saved easily. Chelsea’s 23 had a shot blocked. Chelsea’s 7 looked like she was fouled in the penalty area but Mr Fissenden whose view might have been obstructed and Mr Hinson who might have had a better view did not give it. Late chances for Chelsea’s 23 who shot over and Yeovil’s 6 who shot straight at the Chelsea goalie.

Most decisions looked correct though there looked like a push on a Yeovil player in the first half and the late penalty appeal for Chelsea being the only ones I thought looked incorrect. The Chelsea 4’s second challenge wasn’t nasty or anything but if not already booked would probably have been booked for that offence though can see why Mr Fissenden decided a final warning was the right thing to do. A good change of pace and always seemed close enough to play. Movement was okay but seemed to prefer walking forwards at not a great pace at goal kicks. Didn’t count 10 yards at free kicks for the walls to move back and some walls did not always look that far back. Always tried playing advantages. Didn’t do much to stop encroachments though don’t think there was much need for him to do so and the same with slow play as the players took things from the right places and got on with things. Didn’t hear too much vocal encouragement but had a decent rapport with the players. Both assistants looked to get their decisions right and Mr Hurst didn’t seem to have too much to do.
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The plan had been to take in one last FA Cup match for the season, but at the last minute it became known that the match at Hereford was a sell-out, so instead £48 train fare was avoided and JCFC settled for

Saturday 4th October 2017
Evo-Stik N Division 1N
Brighouse Town 0 v 2 Trafford
Elliott Heward (Malton?); Matthew Cottingham, Matt Edwards.

On arriving at the ground JCFC was told that there was a different keeper as he had broken his skateboard. This was puzzling, but when it turned out that a friend had been told it was a broken finger, the penny dropped: not skateboard, but scaphoid.

6 minutes into the game, the Trafford keeper was asked to retake a kick and gave the referee a loud and unpleasant mouthful, ending by telling him he was a liar. Mr Heward did not endear himself to home supporters by allowing this to pass without any action. It looked as if we might be in for a disappointingly weak display, but as it turned out Mr Heward was justified as there was little further dissent - perhaps Trafford realised that Brighouse had neither the individual skills nor the cohesion to trouble them greatly. Town did manage a decent move on 21 minutes, but the Trafford keeper got down well to turn the ball for a corner. Two minutes later Trafford won a free-kick outside the box, tapped it sideways and the shot deflected off the end of the wall to beat the home keeper and give them the lead. Only a double leg save prevented them from going two up shortly afterwards. Mr Heward's disciplinary involvement was limited to a word with the home number 10 for a silly foul and a yellow for the visiting number 9 for an unidentified offence on the far side.

On 51 minutes a late run left a Trafford defender unmarked to head in his side's second from a corner. Mr Heward may have felt sorry for Town as he waved away Trafford claims for a penalty for a push in the back on 64 minutes. Town picked up two yellows - for numbers 4 and 14 - as they tried hard towards the end, but they were always second best. Readers might wonder how number 8 escaped his customary card: the answer is simple - after missing the start of the season through suspension, he was sitting this one out having picked up his five yellows to earn a further suspension.

After a slightly disappointing start there was little else to trouble Mr Heward greatly and he had a good enough game, moving well and appearing accurate in his decisions. He greeted one proffered denial of a clear foul with prolonged laughter, appropriate in the situation, and generally seemed to be enjoying his afternoon. Town fans most definitely were not enjoying theirs.
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Dorchester Town 2 v 1 Biggleswade Town
Southern League Premier Division
Ref-Iain Parsons Assistants-Connor Malone and Brian White (all Salisbury)

A chilly but bright day where I wished I had but on that extra pair of socks and taken a scarf with me. Dorchester had an early header straight at the Biggleswade goalie whilst Biggleswade had a shot wide and then their 11 shot over. Both teams had to make early changes due to injuries and these delays did not help the flow of the game. Biggleswade created a few more chances without testing the Dorchester goalie and Biggleswade’s 6 was spoken to but I am not sure why. Dorchester took the lead after 43 minutes when their 14 headed in a corner. Dorchester’s 9 then had a shot go over before they appealed for a penalty when one of their players was bought down but to me looked like the Biggleswade player had won the ball so looked correct not to give it. The Biggleswade 6 and a member of their coaching staff both had a word with the officials as they left the pitch at half time.

Dorchester had a shot over early in the second half before Biggleswade’s 10 shot over and another shot straight at the goalie. Biggleswade’s 8 shot wide before Dorchester’s 2 was booked for a late challenge after which Mr Parson had a word with Biggleswade’s manager for saying the player should be booked. Biggleswade’s 9 then pulled Dorchester’s 5 down after some shirt pulling whilst trying to get past him with some pushing between the players after the free kick had been given to Dorchester. After a word with Mr Malone both players were booked with one Biggleswade player running a distance to give his opinion to the ref. Biggleswade’s 9 then gave away a free kick for an arm lead challenge with Mr Parson’s deciding the free kick was enough. Biggleswade equalised on a counter attack after 78 minutes when a long ball was headed on and their 16 finished low into the net. Biggleswade’s 10 had a shot cleared off the line before Dorchester’s 11 shot wide. Biggleswade’s 9 shot wide and looked like he was caught after the shot and appealed for a penalty but Mr Parsons decided against giving it. In the 3rd minute of injury time a cross was headed in by Dorchester’s 6. There was still time for Dorchester’s 11 to be booked when he stopped Biggleswade taking a throw in with the Biggleswade 3 reacting by pushing him but Mr Parsons let this go.

Mr Parsons let a few early pushes go but was consistent about this. Most decisions looked right but thought one good looking challenge by a Biggleswade player would have been given as a foul had Mr Parsons not played an advantage to Dorchester. Not a big change of pace so was a bit behind play on occasions but close enough most of the time and was right in the corners late in the game. Movement was good. Mixed on allowing advantages. Told players were to take throw ins and tried stopping encroachments. Encouraged players to get on with things quickly by signalling, vocally and had a word early in the second half with the Dorchester goalie to get on with things and could be seen signalling to his watch late in the game. Some vocal encouragement but does not have a loud voice. Occasional smiles seen when chatting to players. Both assistants looked to get their decisions right but Dorchester thought a high ball had gone out of play but Mr Malone decided it hadn’t. Mr Parsons stood with Mr White during the two subs in the first half for injuries. Not much was done to tell the coaching staff from both sides to stay in their technical areas.
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