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(2) and Willie Allen scoring for Kirton with Jeff Wood, Aidan Hobster and Fran Chapman replying. With the top game of the day Kashmir v Coppers Arms being cancelled due to passionate consideration being given to Kashmir Clifton United managed to close the gap at the top of the table with a narrow 2-1 win over neighbours Three Crowns Stewart Lee scoring both the goals with Craig Foyle hitting the reply. Burton Joyce's good run continued with a 5-1 win at Netherfield Albion Reserves Troy Smith and Daniel Harris both scoring twice along with a Sam Buckle effort. Nottingham Sikh Lions also managed to hit the net five times as they saw off Arnold Town A 5-3 the goals coming from Imran Shareef (2), Steve Barret, Wasim and Ansar Khan with Tom Grady scoring all three of the Arnold goals. Ali Islam and Basford played out a 2-2 draw as did the Basford United A and Nott's Metropolis. Durham Ox Wellow go back to the top of the third division after seeing off previous incumbents Pegasus 3-0 Michael Ingram, Liam Black and Nick Staff hitting the al important goals. Real United had a day to remember as they ran in no less than ten goals at home against Nott's Metropolis Reserves Marcel Baz being the pick of the scorers netting five times, Coulman, Fazil, Payne, Sprigs and Young adding the rest. A last minute goal from Brent Wilkinson saw Bingham Town take the points at to Clifton United Reserves Wilkinson scoring both the goals with Ian Gibbons hitting the response. A goal from Matt Ely was enough to ensure Gedling Town took all the points at home to Nottinghamshire fourths. Perry Atherton scored twice for Sherwood Casuals as they went down 4-2 at home to Premium Reserves Henson, Robinson, Coates and Shelton al scoring. Harvey Hadden picked up a much needed point at home to Netherfield Boys Dickenson, Ndema and Lanes all scoring for the home team with Harber, McCorty and Ramsey cancelling them out. Reports continued on page 5

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Greymare had their lead at the top of the premier division cut to just one point as they were held to a 3-3 draw at Trident, Jay Kirk scored twice for the league leaders along with a John Humber effort Scott and Luke Pickard scoring for the home team along with a strike from Adam Thomas. Netherfield Albion moved to within a point of the leaders with a fine 5-2 win away at Santos , the goals coming from Draper, Ellis, Hedricks, Bhoughasal and Naylor with Beirnat and Ashwell replying. Ashland Rovers made light work of basement team Gedling Southbank A running in six unanswered goals Mark Hammond (2), Fleet, Priestly, Tansley and Alsop all helping themselves to the goals. Gareth Clarkson ran in a hat trick for Arnold Longbow as they took all the points at home against Headstocks running out 5-3 victors Etchells and Saunders adding the others with Richard Wallace (2) and Brown replying. Troy Dunston and Jamie Pitt scored the goals that secured all the points at Beacon for Vernon Villa to move them away from danger at the foot of the table. With the Ashland Rovers Ruddington Village game falling fowl of the weather Nuthall closed the gap at the top of the first division to five points with a 3-1 win over Greygoose Tom Knowles (2) and Daniel Bramley hitting the goals Carl Wilson did pull one back. Calverton Miners Welfare kept in touch at the top as they took the points at Boots thanks to goals from Kirk Stevens and Jamie Davey Paul Williams pulling one back. Ashley Evans scored twice for East Valley United as they proved to be too strong for Premium Josh Matthews and Kane Matthews extending the lead as East Valley ran out 5-1 winners. Tom Kemp scored twice for Vernon Villa Reserves at A.F.C. Bridgford but it was in vain as they narrowly lost out 4-3 Belcher, Burton, Smith and Blake ensuring the points for the home team Bailey added a third for Villa. Kirton Brickworks and Kimberley M.W.O.B. had to be content with a point each after playing out a 3-3 draw Martin Elliott

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Notts County came within a matter of minutes of making it two wins from two in 2009 this afternoon, but had to settle for a 1-1 draw at second-placed Brentford. The game burst into life as early as the eight minute when Brentford striker Nathan Elder was sent off for the use on an elbow on Mike Edwards, and the Bees' misery was doubled moments later when Delroy Facey crashed Notts ahead at Griffin Park. Jamie Forrester and Myles Weston both came close to extending the lead before the break - while Myles Weston and Sean Canham came close in the second half. It looked as if Facey's goal was enough to hand Notts back-to-back wins for the second time this season - but in the first minute of injury time Brentford equalised through Phillips's header. Ian McParland opted to make just one change from the side that defeated Exeter 2-1 last Saturday - and that was enforced due to the hamstring injury Gavin Strachan sustained in that game. His spot went to John Thompson who was available again after suspension. There was also a welcome return to first-team action for Adam Tann, who was on the bench after three months out with a knee ligament injury sustained back in October. Donning their change strip of claret and blue Notts got the game underway attacking from left to right and began encouragingly by quickly taking the game to the second-placed Bees and winning an early corner. The Bees were reduced to ten men after just eight minutes of the game when striker Nathan Elder saw red for deliberately using his elbow when jumping for a header. He caught Captain Mike Edwards in the face, and Referee Mr Attwell was quick to show the red card to the disgust of the home crowd. Edwards was booed every time he touched the ball afterwards, with the home contingent fuming at the decision. Their mood wasn't helped when, after a Matt Hamshaw volley whistled just wide on ten minutes, Notts took the lead after just twelve minutes. A fine ball by Johnson picked out Hamshaw on the right and his mazy run resulted in Bennett blocking his effort, but the ball fell kindly to Facey eight yards out and he smashed the ball superbly across Hamer and into the far corner. The home fans responded by raising their voices and backing their side, as their Bees players were rocking from those two early setbacks. Every decision was being contested venomously by the Griffin Park crowd, and a Marvin Williams volley from all of thirty yards flew just wide as Brentford looked to draw themselves back on level terms.

Two Myles Weston runs, clearly with his confidence sky high, produced two shots from long range which were off target as Notts continued to enjoy their football. A John Thompson strike inside the box was blocked as Notts sought to extend their lead just after the half-hour, but by that stage Brentford had enjoyed a spell of pressure but had been unable to severely test the Magpies backline. Jamie Forrester almost made it 2-0 soon afterwards, but after rounding Hamer he took some time to get a shot away, but with two players back on the goal-line he dragged the ball into the side netting. Every decision continued to rile the home fans, and Wood was lucky not to follow Elder into the changing room for an early shower before the break after raising his arm at Picken - but he instead only saw yellow. It would be fair to say the game was a tasty one with plenty of commitment and endeavour from both sides, making it a really eye-catching game from start to finish. At the break goalscorer Facey was replaced - seemingly with an injury - by Sean Canham who slotted in alongside Forrester in attack. The start to the second half was also delayed due to a change of Linesman, with kick-off for the second period timed at 16:12. Brentford adopted a direct style of play at the beginning of the second half by looking to get the ball forward as quickly as possible, meaning plenty of work from the Notts backline although again nothing to test Kevin Pilkington. Myles Weston dragged an effort wide after the hour, with the second half lacking in incident compared to the first-half. Weston was at the heart of Notts' best moves and his cross soon afterwards was glanced goalwards by Canham but turned over by Hamer for a corner. Notts were passing the ball superbly well at times and frustrating Brentford, who at times seemed to be frustrating themselves by wasting key opportunites to work Notts harder at set-pieces. The best example of this was when Dickson curled a free-kick over from bang on the edge of the box. Sub David Hunt had a volley deflected into Pilkington's arms ten minutes from time for his first real save of the game. Notts made their second change six minutes from time in the engine room with Nowland being replaced by Nat Wedderburn. Nowland again put in a superb shift in midfield, running the game for long spells with neat and effective passes. Canham wasted a chance in the final minute to wrap up the game after taking a heavy touch when clear on goal which allowed Hamer to scamper off his line and dive on the ball at the striker's feet. Notts were made to rue that miss when defender Phillips flicked home a cross with his head from the right in injury-time after coming forward from the back. Pilkington came for the ball and couldn't claim it, meaning Phillips faint touch was enough to guide the ball home. It sparked wild celebrations at Griffin Park, while Notts players lay on the floor wondering how the game had slipped away from them.

afternoon and the City Ground was dotted with faces deeply muzzled by scarves. Nonetheless, nothing could conceal the roar of approval greeting news of Derby's two goal deficit at half time. Without doubt the most important moment in the game came shortly after the break. Anderson's wildly deflected strike doubled the advantage, and effectively sealed the points. Striking so soon after half-time left Plymouth winded and out of ideas. They played some reasonably effective football, but at 2-0 Forest never once looked rattled enough to throw the game entirely. Plymouth's flustered attempts to find a way back into the game opened the door to a flood of Forest chances – there is even a case for saying it should have been even more convincing. But who's complaining?Match ratings: Smith – 6 – as ever, struggled more when not under any real pressure. A hesitant performance. Chambers – 5.5 – a solid enough first half, but a fairly poor second. Morgan – 8 – solid as a buffalo throughout. Breckin – 7 – didn't appear to have too many problems this afternoon; his lack of pace is a problem, but he looks more settled this season than he did in the division below. Wilson – 6.5 – fairly solid, I barely remember his contribution – which I see as a very good thing. Anderson – 7 – his pace was vital on the break in the second half, but again his 'end product' let him down. McGugan – 7 – a reasonably quiet game until the final 15 minutes when he set about savaging our visitors for the space they were leaving in the middle. Perch – 7 – had a reasonable game; breaking up play and covering ground ahead of the defence. Cohen – 7 – the usual Cohen characteristics of endless hard work and consistency. Tyson – 7.5 – caused a lot of trouble, probably should have finished the game with a goal. Earnshaw – 7.5 – work rate has doubled since Davies arrived, and it is paying off. Our form and his goals are no coincidence. Report by Alex Campbell

Life after Calderwood continues to be beautifully simple for Nottingham Forest. As the axed manager gave a dreary radio commentary on Preston's clash with Burnley, the side he left behind was preparing for yet another win. It's now four wins consecutive victories for Forest who are finally beginning to match performances with points. Billy Davies was warmly received by the Forest crowd ahead of his first home game in charge, and by the end of a wonderful afternoon even his harshest critics can't have been grumbling too loudly. On Boxing Day, smarting from a rout by the division's bottom club, who could have predicted that by mid-January we would be three points clear of relegation – above Derby? Forest started the game cautiously but solidly, and the workmanlike opening was rewarded on 24 minutes when Rob Earnshaw flicked in Lewis McGugan's free kick. McGugan himself almost netted a few minutes later as his dipping free kick from the edge of the box came desperately close. It was another bitterly cold

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NSL - LEADERS BOUNCE BACK WITH AN UNISPIRING WIN! recent signings helped them to a surprise share of the spoils at Sherwood Wollaton returned to winning ways this week after a few unexpected slip Colliery in a 1-1 draw with Ross Hardwick for Rangers and Grant Thorpe ups in the past weeks. They were less than impressive however in beating for Colliery the scorers.Linby CW, and needed an own goal to win them the match. Defeats to Report by Norman FrithAwsworth Villa and Hucknall Rolls had put Wollaton's top spot under threat NAA - NETHERFIELD HOT ON THE HEALS OF GREYMARE!but this victory has stretched their lead to three points again. Nearest rivals Greymare had their lead at the top of the premier division cut to just one Boots and Bilborough Pelican met in a crucial clash at the top end of the point as they were held to a 3-3 draw at Trident, Jay Kirk scored twice for table. They left with each a share of the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate, the league leaders along with a John Humber effort Scott and Luke Blanchard the scorer for Pelican whilst Watnall equalised for Boots. Clifton Pickard scoring for the home team along with a strike from Adam Thomas. were worthy winners in the only other senior division game, thrashing Netherfield Albion moved to within a point of the leaders with a fine 5-2 win Notts Police 5-0. Karl Mitchell scored two of the goals and Bee, Carver and away at Santos, the goals coming from Draper, Ellis, Hedricks, Lonsdale netted one each to see Clifton secure their mid-table position. Bhoughasal and Naylor with Beirnat and Ashwell replying. Ashland Rovers In Division One, Sandhurst did their promotion chances the world of good made light work of basement team Gedling Southbank A running in six with a hard fought 1-0 win over Wollaton res. A solitary strike from Matt unanswered goals Mark Hammond (2), Fleet, Priestly, Tansley and Alsopp Allen gave Sandhurst a 1-0 victory which sees them close the gap at the all helping them selves to the goals. Gareth Clarkson ran in a hat trick for top to two just two points. At the other end pf the table Kimberley res and Arnold Longbow as they took all the points at home against Headstocks Clifton res played out a thrilling encounter at Digby Street. The match running out 5-3 victors Etchils and Saunders adding the others with ended with the scores at three a piece, Kill, Wolf and Orchard for Clifton but Richard Wallace (2) and Brown replying. Troy Dunston and Jamie Pitt Doherty, Shepard and Austin rescued a point for the home side. It was also scored the goals that secured all the points at Beacon for Vernon Villa to honours even as Gedling Southbank res faced Boots res, a 1-1 draw with move them away from danger at the foot of the table.Rhodes and Peach the scorers and Cotgrave res and Keyworth res played With the Ashland Rovers Ruddington Village game falling fowl of the out the same score-line. weather Nuthall closed the gap at the top of the first division to five points In Division Two, leaders Calverton Academy lost the last unbeaten record with a 3-1 win over Greygoose Tom Knowles (2) and Daniel Bramley hitting in the NSL, going down 3-2 to second place Awsworth Villa res, Horton, the goals Carl Wilson did pull one back. Calverton Miners Welfare kept in Stocks and Flinders with the goals which cut the gap to just two points. touch at the top as they took the points at Boots thanks to goals from Kirk Magdala res and Linby res are also chasing hard, Magdala were Stevens and Jamie Davey Paul Williams pulling one back. Ashley Evans comfortable 3-0 winners against Hucknall Rolls res, Hyman, Brown and scored twice for East Valley United as they proved to be too strong for Nazeer the scorers, but Linby were held to a 1-1 draw by Sandhurst res. At Premium Josh Matthews and Kane Matthews extending the lead as East the bottom, Bottesford put space between them and the bottom two, a Valley ran out 5-1 winners. Tom Kemp scored twice for Vernon Villa Mann brace in addition to Cossins and Preston strikes giving them a 4-2 Reserves at A.F.C. Bridgford but it was in vain as they narrowly lost out 4-3 win whilst Attenborough and Cavaliers res left with a point with the scores Belcher, Burton, Smith and Blake ensuring the points for the home team level 2-2 at the final whistle. Bailey added a third for Villa. Kirton Brickworks and Kimberley M.W.O.B. Report by Joe Fish had to be content with a point each after playing out a 3-3 draw Martin MAA - IT’S TIGHT AT THE TOP AS WOODBOROUGH & SOUTHWELL Elliott (2) and Willie Allen scoring for Kirton with Jeff Wood, Aidan Hobster STAY ON FORM! and Fran Chapman replying.Southwell Amateurs continue to top the Premier Division on goal With the top game of the day Kashmir v Coppers Arms being cancelled due difference at the expense of Woodborough United after both sides to passionate consideration being given to Kashmir Clifton United completed victories. Danny Garrett struck home two penalties whilst Will managed to close the gap at the top of the table with a narrow 2-1 win over Wheat, Stuart Gill and Andy Moss completed their team's five goal tally neighbours Three Crowns Stewart Lee scoring both the goals with Craig which brought a two goal response from opponents Steelers. Meanwhile Foyle hitting the reply. Burton Joyce's good run continued with a 5-1 win at two goals from Paul Linford and a solitary strike from Sean Bodkin for Netherfield Albion Reserves Troy Smith and Daniel Harris both scoring Woodborough went unanswered by County NALGO. FC05 remain two twice along with a Sam Buckle effort. Nottingham Sikh Lions also points adrift of the leaders in third place after coming back from a first half managed to hit the net five times as they saw off Arnold Town A 5-3 the Ashley Swain goal for Pinxton North End to eventually triumph 3-1. Wes goals coming from Imran Shareef (2), Steve Barret, Wasim and Ansar O'Rourke equalised with a diving header after half-time and goals from Khan with Tom Grady scoring all three of the Arnold goals. Ali Islam and James Tuckwood and Nick Westerman sealed the victory. Having Basford played out a 2-2 draw as did the Basford United A and Nott's thrashed opponents TVFC 8-0 in the opening game of the season Old Metropolis.Elizabethans opened the return confidently but were soon under no Durham Ox Wellow go back to the top of the third division after seeing off illusion as to the size of the task of completing the double against previous incumbents Pegasus 3-0 Michael Ingram, Liam Black and Nick determined opponents who lead twice before eventually going down 5-4. Staff hitting the al important goals. Real United had a day to remember as Tony Shaw struck for O.E.s before Tim Caldwell from a fine freekick they ran in no less than ten goals at home against Nott's Metropolis equalised. Lee Jones then brought the scores level with a rare goal for Reserves Marcel Baz being the pick of the scorers netting five times, O.E.s after Tom Scarth had made it 2-1 for TV. Steve Illsley restored TV's Coulman, Fazil, Payne, Spriggs and Young adding the rest. A last minute lead in the second half before Adam McLean's double returned the goal from Brent Wilkinson saw Bingham Town take the points at to Clifton advantage to O.E.s only for Dave Bird to equalise from the penalty spot. It United Reserves Wilkinson scoring both the goals with Ian Gibbons hitting was finally left to substitute Liam Goward to put paid to TV's hopes of a the response. A goal from Matt Ely was enough to ensure Gedling Town shock victory. Beeston OBA had to come back from 2-0 down against took all the points at home to Nottinghamshire fourths. Perry Atherton Monty Hind Old Boys before winning 3–2 thanks to two goals from Andy scored twice for Sherwood Casuals as they went down 4-2 at home to Bonser and one from Gavin Carr whilst Wollaton III claimed their first Premium Reserves Henson, Robinson, Coates and Shelton al scoring. victory of the season at the expense of Brunts Old Boys who were Harvey Hadden picked up a much needed point at home to Netherfield defeated 4-2. Boys Dickenson, Ndema and Lanes all scoring for the home team with Beeston AFC II lead Division 1 by two points after a four goal spree from Harber, McCorty and Ramsey cancelling them out. Richard Varney and one from Luke Haigh saw them through to a 5 – 2 Report by Lance Hawkridgevictory over Calverton Miners Welfare 'A' who replied through Steven Brett and Tom Waters. Crown Inn Selston now lead the chasing pack after their decision to eschew home advantage, after their own pitch was declared unfit, was vindicated with a 4 - 1 defeat of hosts Radcliffe Olympic III when two goals from Gareth Mayhew and solitary strikes from Steve Froggett and Garen Haslam earned victory. Acorn Athletic drop to third in the table after their 2 – 0 half-time lead against Nottinghamshire was overturned by goals from Paul Holt, Andy Johnson and Daryl Rose in a 3-2 result. Lady Bay now trail Acorn on goal difference after Eddie McMillan's goal for Derbyshire Amateurs II was answered by three from Bay. Rory McCardle's hat-trick for Bassingfield proved decisive in his side's 4-3 defeat of Wollaton IV. Meanwhile West Bridgford United sunk deeper into relegation trouble when failing to reply to five goals from Eaton Hall College whilst EMTEC are still struggling after crashing 9-1 to Old Elizabethans II. Gary Booth with a hat-trick and doubles from Marc Evans and Steve Gibbons together with single strikes from Lee Beaver and Andy Ceney completed the tally.Nottinghamshire III are now level on points with Division 2 leaders Broadmeadows following Notts 9-1 thrashing of Cambridge Knights coupled with the leaders' 3-1 defeat by Coronation. Antony Shannon, Terry Watson, Sean Glynn and Liam Wood all recorded doubles and Ben Swinbourne completed the tally for Notts whilst James Whitmore with two goals and Joe Parker earned the victory for Coronation. Third placed Southwell Amateurs II kept up the pressure on the top two after recording a 4-2 victory over a spirited Chilwell Vipers with Ollie Burman, Liam Wilkinson, Steve Lester and Simon Ratcliffe netting for Southwell. Nuthall Athletic are level on points with Southwell after their 5-0 defeat of Town Mill aided by no fewer than three own goals with Ashley Hill and Darren Lees the other scorers. 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Beeston OBA 3 2 Monty Hind OB

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Wollaton IV 3 4 Bassingfield

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Crown Inn Selston 4 1 Radcliffe Oly III

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Derbyshire Ams II 1 3 Lady Bay

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Hickling 3 1 Old Bemrosians

Nuthall Athletic 5 0 Town Mill

Cambridge Knights 1 9 Nottinghamshire III

Sherwood Colliery 1 1 Ravenshead R'gers

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Ashland Rovers 6 0 Gedling S'bank A

Santos 2 5 Netherfield Albion

Trident 3 3 Greymare

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Kirton Brickworks 3 3 Kimberley MW OB

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COMBINATION - GOALS GALORE FOR TOP CLUBS a 1-0 win over Gunthorpe.The Premier division was the place to be on Sunday for goals as the top Minor Cup4 sides all won convincingly except for Second Placed Calverton GMB cruised home against Sutton on Trent 4-1 with Shannon -2, Miners Welfare who won at struggling Bingham Town by 2 goals to one Dawkins and Ollie Gee putting their side into the quarters. All Empal tie courtesy of Ryan Enright and Dominic Clarke. Scott Buckbury replied saw Beeston Athletic beat Caythorpe 3-2.Warren Sawford and Nathan for Bingham whilst leaders Gedling United and Calverton's hosts next Hodges gave Athletic a two goal lead but as they are prone to throwing week had little trouble in claiming all three points after Kev Walker 3, leads away it was no surprise as Caythorpe clawed their way back into Lorran Young 2, Mark Nixon, Jason Rimmell and Ryan Johnson all the tie despite skipper Jamie Austins third and deciding goal.found the target in an 8-0 win at Sporting Wheelbarrow. James Divison OneNeedham helped himself to 6 goals as Greyfriars also scored 8 but they Brinsthorpe Rangers return to the summit of the Empal Leagues after a could not keep a clean sheet as Luke Stephenson popped up to score close 1-0 win over Linford Nelson. With only five minutes left Danile for their visitors Bear FC. Pat Walsh and Barry Keane also scored for Brooks popped up to snatch all three points for his side. Total Reclaims Greyfriars whilst Kimberley Miners Welfare kept their hopes for Demolition keep on climbing even after 2-2 with West Bridgford Albion, honours alive with a 9-2 win at Gremio. Chris Fisher top score with hat Brazilian favourite Danni two for the Albion as Demolition snatched a trick for the visitors with Matthew Walker 2, Paul Morrell, Karl Beecham, point with literally the last kick of the match five minuted into overtime! Ryan Doughty and Jake Fisher also finding the target. Scott Clarke It's congratulations to Freeman & Mitchell who were the last Empal side replied with both goals for Gremio. With A1 Glazing's game being to record a win this season as they beat Nottingham Medics 5-1 at a cancelled due to an unfit pitch AFC Bridgford used it to their full wind swept Grove Farm! Top score of the division saw Nottingham Law advantage and used their game in hand to go top of Division One by School sweep Notts Athletc aside 6-1 with a brace for Dace and inflicting an emphatic 8 goal salvo at Oakdale. Scott Kirk led the scoring Chance supported by O'Donaghue and Opaye-Tetleh. with 3 goals and he was ably assisted in the rout by Dan Casey 2, Adam Divison TwoNew, Ben Weston and Jonathon Martin. FC Bedstead put a dent in Top of the table clash saw leaders Wheelhouse slump to 7-2 defeat by Beechdale Villa's title aspirations by inflicting a 3-1 defeat on their rivals Fox & Crown. Sub Daniel Goldsmith came on to claim a brace to hosts. Rob Lindsay, Jamie Applegate and Philip Gouldby did the put his side critcally ahead of Wheelhouse. Crown move up to third on damage for Bedstead with Martin Cassidy replying. D.T.D employed a goal difference from Arnold Cross Keys. Trent Allstars stay in new manager this week and it paid dividends right from the off as they contention with the leaders at the top of Division Two after 6-2 win over won for the first time since mid November but they had to twice come a struggling Burton Joyce B side. Chris Lines, Alex Bates with two and from behind to achieve their victory. Connor Brown opened the scoring Luke Shaw with a classy hat trick. In form Butler Benfica blew Inn The for visitors Springfield before Dave Cotterill pegged them back before Bank away with a fine all round team performance to win 4-1 at a the break. After the restart Springfield re-took the lead through Clifford marshy Carlton le Willows. Rich Butterworth scrambled home the first Knowles only to see it slip for a second time by Will Hickling. DTD then from a corner which was never cleared after twenty minutes. More bagged the winner as David Hallam scored direct from a corner. Butler and less Benfica then enjoyed a fine twenty five minute period of Beeston United won 3-2 at Bestwood MW Reserves thanks to Jamie controlled passing and moving football which clearly surprised Bank. Loughton 2 and Adam Morris. Whilst CNC kept the pressure up on the The goal of the game was converted by Errol Gibbs at the end of a top 2 with a 4 nil win against AFC Hucknall through A Murphy, M lengthy passing movement from one end of the pitch to the other to Murphy, M Jones and A Robinson. Hamburg 80 took a 5th minute lead make it 2-0 at half time. Despite a rallying team talk Bank contrived to through Darryl Clayton but they could not reproduce last weeks form concede a third barely ninety seconds into the second half as Gary and as a result they slipped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Basford Smith converted from close range as a free kick was only partially Rangers. Rangers replied to their early set back on the half hour mark cleared. To add insult to injury Smith claimed his second as his left foot through Nathan Robinson but then had to wait until the 78th to dent corner obligingly curled into the far corner unopposed by the Bank Hamburg's spirit when Adam Henson was on hand to make it 2-1. Ian defenders! To their credit after several substitutions Bank created good Leebetter then sealed the win for the visitors by converting a last chances with Ben Brown converting just the one to make it a final score minute penalty. Rise Park beat Munich 79 by the same score line of 4-1 to Butler. thanks to a Thomas Rudd double either side of a Michael Bannister Division Threestrike with Ryan Bingham bagging Munich's consolation. Wagon & Boots Wednesday climb a place in Division Three after 3-1 win over Horses fell behind to a Ray eddyshaw strike in the tenth minute but Brooks Villa. Villa took one goal half time lead through Remze but bounced back through Andrew Flint and Bernard Langton to claim all surrendered in the second half to goals from Taylor, Sweetman and three points at home to N.C.H. Whilst Medz Reds went to the top of div Scothern. Plumtree beat Trent Vale 2-1 with Paul Austin and Austin 2 after winning by the odd goal in 9 at Fc St George thanks to Lee Eley Carruthers.2, Gareth Thompson, Sean Brown and Michael Grinion. Terry Redfern Division Fourhit back with all 4 goals St George. Sporting Inkfish can count them St Anns maintain their seven point lead at the top after 8-1 win over selves unlucky as the division three table was for a short while at least, bottom side Attsu. Wollaton Pirates Reserves came out ahead in the almost turned on its head by scoring 4 times at second placed The five goal thriller against Real Bulwell winning 3-2.Luke Burton slotted Close. Although Peter Lester and Anthony Morton both struck a brace home from six yards as Ben Greenhalgh's impressive drive was only apiece for the visitors their defence could not hold out and the parried to his feet. A defensive horror resembling one of Paul Smiths strugglers eventually slipped to a 6-4 defeat as Michael Rankin 3, less impressive days for Forest enabled Burton to claim his second. A Andrew Barrett 2 and David Cousins ensured the points went to the mark Jordan own goal and Dave Robinson's strike made it 2-2. Hero for home side. The Mill kept up the pressure on The close by winning 4-0 at Pirates was keeper Alex Wooley who saved a twice taken penalty to home to close rivals FC Samba thanks to Aaron Husyin 2, Aeron Porter prevent Bulwell taking the lead. With minutes to go Jordan redeemed and Joe Luciw. K Wheat converted a 55th minute left wing cross to put his own goal by clinching the points.At the bottom Clifton Dynamo his side 0-1 up at the Taverners only to see it slip some 5 minutes later Reserves beat Toton Athletic 4-1.when Dale Gilliott started a move on the left, played a one two with Wez Report by Adrian FordGilliott before going on to beat 2 players and lash home as the mid table NOTTS SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE - ARNOLD DEFEAT NOTTS clash between Taverners and P.M.R ended in a 1 all draw. M.I.S ALUMNI TO MOVE INTO THE QUARTERS!United's march up the table continued as they pipped Arnold Victory to The last Notts FA Sunday Senior Trophy ended with perennial finalists; a 3-2 win despite falling behind to a 20 yard screamer in the 15th minute Scots Grey taking the remaining semi-final place and a tie at close by Richard Simpson. Luke Teece drew the side's level some 10 rivals Clifton Villa. Rolls Royce Leisure put up a fine resistance and minutes later when he was on hand to finish off a good move by Luke turned round at 0-0. However, Scots' superior approach work Chamberlain. Ray Oldham restored the visitors lead after the restart eventually told and second half substitute Will Heath struck twice along only to see it slip a second time as Luke Leece again finished off yet with efforts from Alan Jefferies and Jamie Moore, with Nick Davis another slick passing move before Aled Biggs powered in a header grabbing a well earned consolation.from a corner kick to complete the come back. Everyone connected It was also the last quarter final tie in the domestic competition, where with the Combination league would like to wish Dale Flintoff the two goals from Kieron Coates saw Arnold through to the semi final with Manager of Division Two side Fc St George a speedy recovery a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Alumni.following his heart attack after last Sundays game. Dale is still in In the Premier Division, Redhill moved into third place with a 4-2 Hospital but is well on his way to recovery. success at Plough Barfly's, whilst youth had its day at Radford, where, Report by Jeff Johnson with the game seemingly drifting into a goalless draw against Nuthall, EMPAL - COUNTY CUP SUCCESSES FOR EMPAL CLUBS IN Park Rangers introduced 17 year old James Starbuck for his debut and JUNIOR & COUNTY CUPS he repaid in style with two goals in the final twenty minutes without Junior Cup response. Fc Grey Mare had a fine 4-2 win over Countryman to go through to the Two goals from Eddie Draper and one from Carl Wilson took quarter finals. Luke Smith and Stuart Pack put Olympico into a 2-1 half Chesterfield Arms to the head of Division One and Carlton Catholic had time lead which was soon wiped out by Countryman early in the second Rick Sheavills to thank, as his two goals lifted them off the bottom with a half. Despite dominating play Olympico had to wait for two late goals by 2-1 win over BTSC, for whom Curtis Jackson was on target.Chris McLaughlin and Reece Beard to win the tie in normal time. With the games involving the top two in Division Two, former leaders; Radcliffe Olympic Sunday pulled off a hard fought win over the Bulwell Rangers failed to take advantage, as Chris Galloway scored unbeaten Combination outfit Bestwood Reunited. Having already twice supported by efforts from Ben Smedley, Danny Murphy and notched over a hundred league goals in Combination Division Three Darren Smith in Cotgrave PFC's 5-2 victory. Darren Spencer and Scott Reunited were not out of their comfort zone and Radcliffe just managed Litchfield reduced the arrears for the visitors as their opponents to squeeze home in a seven goal thriller. displaced them in third place.In form Fanzines United enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 win over Newcastle Lenton Villa remained in the hunt as they returned from Crusader with Arms with Heithus, Brown, Bradley and Connor the scorers. an odd goal in five win, as Pat Neale hit two and Chris Whittaker one, Arnold Cross Keys “enjoyed” all the classic County cup experiences whilst Chris Kemp and Steve Langdale responded.against a Mansfield side Empal clubs have known to love and savior It was a similar scoreline at Vernon Villa as they also gave notice of their over the years. Namely multiple bookings, disallowed goals, ignored intent, with Adam Thomas, Chris Bailey and Mark Hudson scoring for penalty claims and yes a late penalty for the home side which clinches the hosts and Pt Hulme and Chris Baker-Beale for Portland Arms HH.a 5-4 defeat after extra time to Paragon Sports Cars! Keys should have Danny Douglas netted twice and Simon Taylor and Glen Morley once sewn the match up in ninety minutes but hiting the bar three times for Nottm Rangers as they changed places at the bottom of the table generally says it's not your day! Three –Three after ninety minutes with New Fairham, who had Mark Thornloe responding.enabled Paragon to regroup and clinch the tie with the late Report by John Wheataforementioned “soft” penalty. Wollaton Pirates sneaked through with

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Notts Minor Cup R4

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West Bridgford Albion 2 2 Total Reclaims Dem

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NSFL NOTTS FA Senior Trophy 4th Rd

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NSFL Premier Section KO Cup 4th Rd

Nottingham Alumni 0 2 Arnold FC

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Radford Park R'gers 2 0 Nuthall

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Carlton Catholic 2 1 BTSC

FC Clobber 0 3 Chesterfield Arms

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Cotgrave P FC 5 2 Bulwell Rangers

Crusader 2 3 Lenton Villa

Nottm Rangers 4 1 New Fairham

Vernon Villa Sunday 3 2 Portland Arms HH

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Dovecrest 2 2 Calverton C Tree

Hudson Roofing 1 3 Station Hotel

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Westdale Tavern 9 5 Bayliss

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Nags Head Carlton 2 5 Edwalton

Park Tavern Basford 4 3 Sherwin Arms

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West Barnstone Utd 5 2 Arndale

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J.M.S. Electrcal 1 12 The Empire Hucknall

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Lion Revived 0 3 Bridgford Taverners

Notts Cobras 2 4 West B'ford Badgers

Stratford Haven Res 3 0 Aldercar

Teesdale FC 6 8 FC Crawford

The Masons 5 1 FC of Nottingham

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Gremio 2 9 Kimberley M.W

Bingham Town 1 2 Calverton M.W

Greyfriars Celtic 8 1 Bear

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F.C Bedstead 3 1 Beechdale Villa

Bestwood M.W Res 2 3 Beeston United

D.T.D 3 2 Springfield United

AFC Hucknall 1 4 C.N.C

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F.C St George 4 5 Medz Reds

Rise Park 3 1 Munich 79

Pride of Erin 1 8 Notts United

Wagon & Horses 2 1 N.C.H

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Taverners 1 1 P.M.R

La Toque 4 4 Bingham Town Res

The Mill 4 0 F.C Samba

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Lowdham 1 4 Flowserve

Rhp Social Res 2 0 Farnsfield

Castle Barge Res 2 7 Crown

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Zenith 2 3 Bg Hawtonville Res

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player notched the winner from the penalty spot in the second half. The Premier Division leaders Westella and Willerby, completed four out of four for the Premier Division clubs, they went to Clipstone Welfare and it was another penalty that decided this tie, the Supreme Division club giving away a penalty for only three minutes remaining, gleefully stuck home by Westella's Andy Coverdale. Prior to this, Mathew Fyvie had put the visitors in front, Craig Buchanan equalising for the home team, prior to half time. In an all Supreme Division tie, predictably it goes to a replay on Tuesday, Radcliffe Olympic securing a draw with a last minute goal at Forest Town, Wesley Spence the goal scorer. The home team led at half time, with a goal converted by Ryan Gregory. Shocks in the cup and a shock in the Buckingham Insurance Supreme Division, Newark Town had a eight match unbeaten run, going into their home game against Pinxton, but the visitors took a shock first minute lead through Mark Downing and kept this score intact, thus ending Newark's unbeaten run. League Leaders, Harworth Colliery Institute, duly opened up a five point lead at the top of the table, goals by Ryan Paczkowski (2), Tom Cook and Lee Danysz gave the North Nottinghamshire club a 4-2 victory over their Lincolnshire visitors, Nettleham, who replied through Steven Mason and Lee Beesley. Third placed Sutton Town AFC, moved to within a point of second placed Calverton Miners Welfare, visitors Rolls Royce Leisure had no answer to the home team's attacking display. Goals by Kyle Ludlow, Martin Newman, Ben Greenhalgh and a brace from James Senior, gave the home team a 5-0 score line. Southwell City and Blidworth Welfare shared two goals at the Recreation Ground. Jamie Senior gave the visitors an half time lead but Player Manager, Mark Nangle, rescued a point for Southwell. Two goals by Liam Radford secured the points for Kinsley Boys at Harrowby United. The Kinsley striker scored in each half, to give his team a 2-0 victory. In the Black Dragon Premier Division, Parramore Sports again impressed at Thoresby Colliery Welfare, after a goalless first half the visitors turned it on after the interval to run out 3-0 winners. Paul Billard scored twice with Gavin Davies also on target. This result takes Parramore into second place in the table, five points

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behind leaders Westella; like third placed Louth Town, Parramore remain undefeated. In a local derby encounter, a first half goal by Scott Pratt, gave Kirkby Town victory over local rivals, Church Warsop Miners Welfare. The Bentley Colliery versus Bulwell Town match was abandoned at half time, with the home team leading 1-0. No problems for Yorkshire Main Reserves, in their Phoenix Trophies Reserves League Cup Second Round tie, they crushed a young Bulwell Town Reserves team 12-0. Abacus Lighting Reserves Supreme Division leaders, Carlton Town Reserves, where held at home, by Holbrook Miners Welfare Reserves, the teams sharing four goals. A good result for Holbrook, which followed the same result, in their midweek match, against second placed, Heanor Town Reserves. A disappointing result for third placed Blidworth

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What a day in the Quartet Catering League Challenge Cup Second Round, Welbeck Welfare may be bottom of the Premier Division but they proved, again, what doughty fighters they are in the cup, by knocking out Supreme Division club, Kimberley Town 3-0 at the Stag Ground. Lee Warriner (2) and Nathan Griffiths scoring the goals. Phoenix may be in the lower reaches of the Premier Division, but that meant nothing, they despatched high riding Calverton Miners Welfare, the Supreme Division club going down 3-1, after taking the lead, after a goalless first half. Ebrima Mendy scored a brace for the home team, Liam O'Brian adding the third direct from a corner. Chris Hall was the Calverton scorer. Louth Town kept their remarkable season going at the expense of another Supreme Division club, Ollerton Town. The Premier Division club, who have a 100% record, found themselves behind in the 30th minute, Lee Wilson putting Ollerton in front, Paul Watts levelled in the 41st minute and the same

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The KoolSport NCEL's interest in the FA Vase has ended after Scarborough Athletic were edged out by Bideford. Over 200 fans made the six-and-a-half hour trip to North Devon to watch their side narrowly miss out at their Western Football League hosts. But, they can be proud of their team's performance and by getting to the Fourth Round of the competition in their debut season. Nick Barker's first-half injury-time strike was all that separated the sides, leaving the Seadogs to now concentrate on their Division One promotion push. Mickleover Sports remain the Premier Division leaders after a 1-0 victory at home to Arnold Town. The visitors, who fall to fourth following that defeat, would have gone top had they been victorious. Selby Town move up to second, three points behind Sports, following their narrow win over Liversedge at the Selby Times Stadium. Chris Kamara scored the only goal of the game on 32 minutes to move above Arnold and Pickering Town who drew 1-1 at home to Nostell Miners Welfare. The Pikes had to come from behind when Dave Watts opened the scoring on the hour mark, Luke Ibbetson getting the equaliser soon after. Bridlington Town cemented their promotion charge by coming from 2-0 down to win at Lincoln Moorlands Railway. Nick Robinson and Ben Garrick had given strugglers Moorlands a perfect start in the opening 24 minutes. But, Jamie Heard and Craig Palmer had the Seasiders level by the break and Phil Harrison added a third on 58 minutes

before Frank Belt's 63rd-minute penalty made sure of the win. Bridlington are now undefeated in eight matches and have only been beaten once on their travels in the Premier Division. Gaols from Liam Cartledge and Michael Blythen helped Dinnington Town to a 2-0 win at home to Winterton Rangers, a victory that moves Steve Toyne's side up to sixth. And, Thackley climb to eighth as they were victorious by the same scoreline at Hall Road Rangers. Chris Coy scored just after the hour mark before Joel Birks sealed the points nine minutes from time. Maltby Main move up into the top half of the table after a they beat their visitors, Brodsworth Welfare, 3-1. Andy Sanderson had put Welfare, who stay seventeenth, ahead on 29 minutes before Main took control in the second period. Richard Tracey levelled on 56 minutes and was then fouled in the penalty area ten minutes later. Gary Hibbert tucked away the spot kick and Tracey got his second and Maltby's third on 75. And, a Liam Hardy brace gave Armthorpe Welfare the best start possible in a 3-1 win at Shirebrook Town. He struck twice in the opening sixteen minutes before Lee Naughton gave the home side some hope late on. But, that was snuffed out by Bruno Holden who got Welfare's third with two minutes remaining. With runaway Division One leaders Scarborough Athletic in FA Vase action, it was a perfect day for those chasing them to gain some ground. But, only one of the six sides immediately below the Seadogs won, Askern Villa

who were 1-0 winners at fellow promotion chasers, Barton Town Old Boys. Daniel Ferguson struck the vital goal on 75 minutes to move Villa within six points of Scarborough but they have played three games more. Third-placed Pontefract Collieries are a further six points behind after a 3-1 loss at home by Tadcaster Albion. Michael Long had put the Colls ahead on 36 minutes but Paul James, Andy Sunley and Chris Harkin turned the game on its head in the second half. Fourth-placed AFC Emley fell victim to a Wayne Crossley hat-trick in a 4-2 home defeat at the hands of Brighouse Town, who move up to twelfth. Tony Nicholson scored in the opening seconds for Brighouse before Steven Kenworthy levelled on 22 minutes. Crossley opened his account and regained the lead for Brighouse in the fourth minute of first-half injury time. Paul Quinn had seemingly rescued a point for the hosts as he made it 2-2 on 75 minutes but Crossley struck twice more in the last ten minutes to earn the win. Rainworth Miners Welfare move up to fifth with a 1-1 draw at Appleby Frodingham as Phil Bignall's 39th-minute goal cancelled out Caine Mawer's early opener. They go above Hemsworth Miners Welfare who took the lead in the third minute at Teversal through Damion Liddle but went down 2-1. Bottesford Town won 3-2 at Worsbrough Bridge Athletic whilst Yorkshire Amateur beat bottom side Glasshoughton Welfare, 2-1, at Bracken Edge.

Quartet Catering League Challenge Cup Buckingham Insurance Supreme Division Abacus Lighting Reserve Supreme Division

Kimberley Town     0 3    Welbeck Welfare Harrowby Utd     0 2    Kinsley Boys Blidworth Welfare Res    0 1    Teversal Res

Louth Town     2 1    Ollerton Town Harworth C I     4 2    Nettleham Carlton Town Res    2 2    Holbrook M W Res

Forest Town     1 1    Radcliffe Olympic Newark Town     0 1    Pinxton Rainworth MW Res    3 1    Graham St. Prims Res

Clipstone Welfare     1 2    Westella & Willerby Southwell City     1 1    Blidworth Welfare Staveley MW Res    3 3    Dunkirk Res

Phoenix Sports 3 1    Calverton M W Sutton Town AFC     5 0    Rolls Royce Leisure Abacus Lighting Reserve Premier One

Phoenix Trophies Reserve League Cup Black Dragon Premier Division Calverton M W Res    2 0    Nettleham Res

Bulwell Town Res    0 12    Yorkshire Main Res Bentley Colliery     A A    Bulwell Town Church Warsop MW Res    3 1    Pinxton Res

Kirkby Town     1 0    Church Warsop MW Newark Town Res    0 1    Southwell City Res

Thoresby CW     0 3    Parramore Sports

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Matlock Town 0-2 Poets Corner

Ashby Ivanhoe 3-1 Argosy

Siemens 1-2 Trentside

Gedling Southbank 2-10 Caribbean Cavs

Newark Town Res 5 1 Fernwood

Sawmill 4 2 Afc Flowserve

Vodafone 2 3 Flintham

Watermill 3 0 Laxton Ath

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Farndon 4 1 The Kings Arms

Wheatsheaf 2 1 Barkestone

Rhp Social A 3 4 Farndon Res

Forest Rovers 0 2 Coddington

Chesters 0 6 Collingham

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Welfare Reserves; they lost to a last minute goal, at home, against Teversal Reserves. Fourth placed Rainworth Miners Welfare Reserves, with goals by, Graham Louden, David Middleton and Sam Goodson defeated visitors, Graham St Prims Reserves 3-1. Aiden Murfin the Prims marksman. The fifth and sixth placed teams, Staveley Miners Welfare Reserves and Dunkirk Reserves shared six goals. Jack Mlynek, Lee Johnsone and Daniel Eborall scored for Staveley. Phil Hopkinson and Rob McCoy, who netted twice, the Dunkirk sharp shooters. The Arnold Town Reserves versus Mickleover Sports Reserves match was cancelled. In the Abacus Lighting Reserves Premier Division, the leaders Southwell City Reserves, are now ten points clear of second placed Kiveton Park Reserves, but they where grateful for the own goal that gave them victory at Newark Town Reserves. A depleted Calverton Miners Welfare Reserves, accounted for Nettleham Reserves, goals by Dominic Clarke and Glen Fisher gave the home team a 2-0 win. Church Warsop Miners Welfare Reserves secured their second win of the season at the expense of Pinxton Reserves winning 3-1. Liam Dennett (2) and Adam Turner scoring the goals. Daniel Ryan scored a consolation goal for Pinxton. Report by Frank Harwood

Mansfield Town 1Crawley 0A 1-0 victory gave David Holdsworth the perfect start to his tenure at Field Mill who looked to have instilled discipline at the back and a desire to get forward. In his first game in charge; Holdsworth gave starts to four of his new signings and they were key factors in ending Crawley's nine game unbeaten run. A superb volley from Robert Duffy in the 29th minute gave the Stags the lead and managed to hold on with some fine saves from Man of the match Alan Marriott. Before the match got under way players and fans took part in a one minute round of applause to mark the passing of former Stags' boss Ian Greaves. After a quiet opening couple of minutes it was Mansfield who created the first chance. Some neat footwork from Aaron O'Connor in the middle of Crawley's half he then laid off a neat ball to Nathan Arnold, who crossed the ball over from the left flank. Crawley's defence failed to deal with it and the ball fell for O'Connor who on the turn fired over the bar. After a scrappy period a neat one two between the lively O'Connor and Jonathan D'Laryea opened up Crawley and was only stopped by a last ditch tackle from Adam Quinn. Crawley's first chance came from some good work by Dannie Bullman. His cross found Steve Fletcher who chested it down into the path of Lewis Chalmers who fired wide. The visitors then started to take control. Glenn Wilson's long throw causing a scramble in the Mansfield penalty area which was eventually cleared away. Crawley's front man Jon-Paul Pittman created an opportunity with a neat turn but his shot was denied by Alan Marriot who managed to get down and palm it wide for a corner. Despite this Crawley pressure it was Mansfield who broke the dead lock in the 28th minute. On the counter attack Nathan Arnold, who had drifted over to the right found Duffy in the box with a measured cross. The new boy had time to bring it down with his chest and volley it past Simon Rayner into the bottom left corner of the net. A great strike and perfect start for debutant. After the goal Crawley pushed forward, Marriott, playing his first game for the Stags, kept them in front with a fine save from Simon Weatherstone's header at the back post. The final few minutes of the half were end to end with both teams playing positive passing football but only managing to create half chances. The Stags started the second half slowly. Failing to deal with a ball in their own box the ball finally fell to Pittman who fired across the Mansfield goal. Holdsworth made an early change, bringing on James Kay in place of Alex Jeannin in the 53rd minute. Two minutes later Mansfield were awarded a free kick for a foul on O'Connor outside the Crawley penalty box. From 25 yards Nathan Arnold blasted his free kick straight at goal forcing Simon Rayner to beat it away. Soon after Arnold was brought off making way Tomi Ameobi to make his fisrt appearance. The next ten minutes was all Crawley. Crosses being delivered from both flanks put pressure on the Mansfield's defence but the back line looked solid and managed to keep getting the ball clear. The best Crawley chance falling for Simon Rents who, from the edge of the box fired over. After soaking up the pressure Mansfield played their way back into the game through good passing and hard

tackling in the midfield. With 20 minutes to go Holdsworth made his final change, bringing off goalscorer Duffy for Mark Stallard. With time ticking away Crawley threw men forward looking for an equaliser, Rents cross from the left byline found Pittman whose first time volley hit the wood work. It was backs to the walls defending for a while with Kay making some vital last ditch clearances and Man of the match Alan Marriott diving at the feet of Pittman to stop a shot on goal. In the final minutes Mansfield kept their composure and hung on with strong defending and some decent hold up play from Stallard. When the final whistle finally arrived it was greeted with huge cheers from the Mansfield faithful. The win is a perfect start for David Holdsworth and his men who were disciplined at the back and showed a desire in getting forward. Tamworth FC 1Hucknall Town 1Hucknall Town picked up a deserved point this afternoon after drawing 1-1 at league leaders Tamworth. It was a well earned point for Bryan Chambers` men who can feel well pleased with the display. There was just one change to the team that began against Alfreton Town last Tuesday and that was up front where Dave Kettle began the game in place of Joe Ward who took his place on the bench. The two teams lined up as follows. Tremiane Walters had recovered from his groin strain picked up in the Alfreton game and he took his place in a formation which was once again 3-5-2. In Tamworth`s last league game they suffered a 5-1 defeat at Gateshead last Sunday but they opened up in a confident manner stroking and passing the ball around well. They carved out the first opening when Alex Rodman shot across the face of the goal and Walters cleared for a corner and from the resultant kick Michael Wylde headed over the bar. The visitors hit back and Gary Ricketts headed on a long clearance from `keeper` James Lindley but as Dave Kettle tried to round Danny Alcock in the home goal the keeper got a touch to the ball before it was cleared to safety. Another long clearance caused problems for the home defence when the ball bounced over Craig McAughtrie but this time Ricketts blazed hurriedly across goal and the chance was gone. Rodman who was having a fine game for the home side, beat Walters and sent over a super cross into the six yard box but Deon Meikle saved the day with a superb clearance. Lindley then made a good save from Jake Sheridan but in thirty four minutes the home side made the breakthrough they had been threatening when following a goalmouth scramble the ball fell nicely for Gareth Sheldon to smash the ball high into the roof of the net. The visitors made a storming start to the second half and just four minutes in they were back on level terms with a superb individual goal from Dave Kettle. He picked the ball up and from the edge of the area curled a superb left foot shot over the head of Alcock into the roof of the net. It was no more than Hucknall deserved and things could have got even better when a through ball from Laurie Wilson found Ricketts who shot wide and then moments later the big striker did the same from twelve yards out. At the other end the home side were denied a penalty when Bradley Pritchard went down under a challenge from Walters but the referee waved play on much to the disgust of the home fans. On seventy minutes the league leaders were reduced to ten men when Sheldon was sent off for a second booking after he had fouled Richard Liburd from behind. Danny Bacon then conceded a free kick in a dangerous spot but thankfully for him Tom Shaw`s shot was off target and then ten minutes from the end the Hucknall goal had an amazing escape. Following a goalmouth scramble Lindley pushed the ball somehow against the bar and when it came back he pushed the ball away but was pushed by McAughtrie who was booked for his troubles. The initial effort looked a goal all the way but luck, for once, was on our side. Tamworth had another chance moments later but Pritchard`s shot hit Lindley in the chest before being cleared but Hucknall Town hung on to claim a deserved point and silence the majority of the excellent crowd of 1132. Tamworth: Alcock, Lyttle, Reid, McAughtrie, Wylde, Foster, Sheridan Shaw, Sheldon, Rodman, Pritchard Subs Lee, Nurse, Birley, Law, SmithHucknall: Lindley, Smith, Walters, Meikle, Timons, Sucharewycz, Wilson, Kettle, Ricketts, Bacon, Liburd, Subs Ward, Chapman, Baxter, O`Brien, MitchellLeigh Genesis 0Eastwood Town 4Eastwood finally overcame a spirited Leigh Genesis team but it

took the sending off of defender Paul Robinson to step the Badgers up a gear after they had totally dominated this UniBond Premier Clash.With the game having been switched to North Lancashire side Clitheroe's ground, after permission to take charge of their brand new Sports Village Stadium was denied, Paul Cox found a very heavy pitch, after the nights rain and elected to go with a 4-4-2 formation. Anton Foster reclaimed his familiar No 8 shirt, and big striker Matt Rhead replaced Lindon Meikle. Mark Hume was starting a two game ban so defender Paul Robinson moved into the back four. The badgers could have gone ahead in the first minute as Ian Holmes burst clear but shot wide and seconds later Ben McHugh's late tackle stopped Holmes at the expense of a corner. Robinson's header was cleared off the line by Kris King and Andy Todd's follow up shot went wide. Leigh's first foray into the Eastwood half saw Nick Lindford feed Steve Settle but he dragged his shot wide. When Rhead flicked the ball on, Holmes and Todd went for the same ball, causing Todd to over hit a through ball which would have put Gardner in on goal. Danny Morton the Leigh goalkeeper was out quickly to collect the ball as Gardner played Anton Foster through. Ben McHugh again produced a fine last ditch tackle as Holmes bore down on goal. With all this constant Eastwood pressure it came as a surprise that it was Leigh that could and probably should have taken the lead. A Simon Sturdy slip presented Phil Marsh with a clear run on goal, but Shane Redmond was out quickly and stood his ground well to push the ball out for Leigh's first corner. McHugh thwarted Holmes for a third time as the striker waited to head home Gardner's pin-point cross at the expense of another corner. A Cookie header from a Dunning corner was tipped over by Morton, and Matt Rhead hit the post with a good header from a corner. Ian Holmes did have the ball in the back of the net after Rhead had played him through, however the linesman's flag was raised. Alistair Asher should have done better when Gardner's shot was charged down. Bursting into the box, he blazed over from 15 yards with only the keeper to beat. Phil Marsh, the Leigh striker, was the only player look who looked likely to cause problems for the Eastwood defence forcing Robinson to concede a corner, from which nothing came. Having failed to convert any of their numerous chances in the first half, anxiety was starting to creep into the fans and player alike. Paul Cox made a brave decision to replace Alistair Asher with Lindon Meikle at the start on the second half, but the Badgers started where they left off. Ian Holmes pulled his shot wide as he cut in from the wing. McHugh conceded another corner to prevent Foster going through on goal and Kris King headed Simon Sturdy's header off the line from Dunning's corner. Lindon Meikle fired over the bar after Andy Todd's cross from the by-line had found him in space. Had this been a fight the referee would have stopped it long ago, however at 0-0 Leigh were always still in the game, and so it proved. Shane Redmond went to launch a back-pass down the field, the ball bobbled and he gifted it straight at the feet of Marsh. Robinson impeded him as he ran on goal leaving the referee little choice but to send him off. Leigh enjoyed their best spell of the game as the Eastwood team re-grouped, and although they saw a lot of the ball they failed to trouble Shane Redmond in the Eastwood goal. There were loud appeals as Anton Foster was bundled over in the box however the referee waved play-on. Steve Settle got free down the wing finding the unmarked David Hill inside the box but he couldn't keep his shot down. Eastwood finally went ahead with a well worked move. Meikle fed Dunning on the over lap and his cross was headed across goal by Rhead leaving Holmes with a simple tap in with his head. The Badgers doubled the score within a minute as Holmes burst down the line and his precise cross was tapped in by Meikle arriving late into the box. Leigh could have halved the score after the ball skimmed off the head of Simon Sturdy and fell at the feet of Steve Settle. With only Redmond to beat, the ball bounced off his shins straight to the grateful Keeper. Marsh's shot against the post after a Mark Radcliffe cross had found him unmarked. In the 77th minute it was three, as Rhead's accurate cross was met superbly by Holmes who finished in style. The final goal came nine minutes later as Dunning's chip into the box was chested down and volleyed home by Knox to give the score line a more respectable look. Ilkeston Town 3Nantwich Town 2Ilkeston Town were hoping to field the same line up that played so well but lost to Kidderminster Harriers in midweek. Unfortunately David Haggerty was injured in the warm up and was replaced by Liam Wild who made his league debut. Nantwich Town started very brightly and Ilkeston were pinned back into their own half in the early stages. The visitors were unfortunate not to take the lead when Michael Lennon was adjudged to be offside when he latched on to a ball played by Ben Pringle. Nantwich eventually got the breakthrough they deserved

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for the visitors to hit back through Karl Payne and Jamie Pawley, the latter netting the equaliser with just two minutes to go. That slip by the leaders allowed second-placed Dunkirk to close to within a point following their 3-0 defeat of Hinckley Downes, Jerrod Westcarr, Dwayne Soar and Neil Thompson netting the goals. Holwell Sports were the day's biggest winners as they romped to a 5-1 victory at home to Ellistown, the goals coming from Russ Pitman, Scot Mooney, Jamie Simpson, Graham Keast and Jamie Kirby. Barrow Town were 4-1 winners at Blackwell MW, Danny Wilson and Stuart Wilson sharing the goals, while Bradley Wells struck twice for Radford as they beat Bardon Hill 3-1. Elsewhere, Holbrook MW beat Gedling MW 2-1 and it was the same scoreline at Heanor Town where visitors St Andrews ran out winners.

Premier Division

Blackwell MW     1 4    Barrow Town

Dunkirk     3 0    Hinck ley Downes

Greenwood Meadows     2 2    Borrowash VictoriaHeanor Town     1 2    St Andrews

Holbrook MW     2 1    Gedling MW

Holwell Sports     5 1    Ellistown

Radford     3 1    Bardon Hill Sports

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when Ashley Carter played in Dave Walker who crossed for Dave McPherson to score with a close range diving header. Five minutes later Ilkeston replied with a goal of their own against the run of play. Pringle's cross was latched on to by Tom Cahill whose shot cannoned off keeper Lee Jones foot but Cahill followed up and bravely headed the rebound into the net. The Robinswere somewhat fortunate to go in at half time on equal terms . After the interval though they stepped up a gear and started to put the visiting under real pressure and on 66 minutes Ilkeston took a 2-1 lead when Steven Istead was bought down in the box by Grigorz Kiss who was shown the red card. Cahill took the penalty and confidently despatched the ball to the keepers left. Although down to ten men Nantwich still looked capable of getting back into the game. They were however leaving gaps at the back and Ilkeston should have extended their lead when Sam Duncum fed Pringle whose effort was blocked by the advancing keeper. The Robins nearly paid a heavy price for the missed chance when substitute Danny Griggs danced around several defenders but ballooned his shot over the bar. On 76 minutes Ilkeston eventually extend their lead when Istead played in Mark Newsham who beat two defenders before coolly placing the ball past Jones. Nantwich again came back strongly and the impressive Lennon got them back in the game after 83 minutes. The Robins were left to navigate a nervous final ten minutes but they held out for a hard fought victory which takes them back into the play off zone.Ilkeston Town: Adamson, Church, Hurst, Hooks, Wild, Murphy, Istead, Pringle, Cahill, (Douglas 77), Newsham, Duncum (Howell 81). Suns not used Morgan-Smith, Campbell and Haystead.Mickleover Sport 1Arnold Town 0Arnold Town lost on their second league game of the season in this top of the table encounter away to Mickleover. The defeat the first since October leaves the Eagles in fourth place and is a serious dent to their promotion hopes. Mickleover started much the better of the two sides and it was no surprise when they went ahead on 17 minutes. An Arnold attack broke down and O'connell linked well with Karl Ashton who cut in to slide past Lee Broster in the Arnold goal. Mickleover continued to dominate the opening spell with Arnold slowly coming to terms with the heavy conditions and Martin Carruthers saw his header well saved after good work by 'Our Dave' Jephson. The second half saw Arnold change their formation - opting for 4-4-2 and they began to press hard against their hosts. Chances remained at a premium and Arnold left themselves liable to a breakaway. Only 5 minutes after the restart Mickleover were awarded a penalty when Mark Clarke was adjudged to have brought down Ashton. Lee Broster saved brilliantly from the forwards resulting penalty and this seemed to galvanise Arnold in to action. Chris Freestone should have equalised with 70 minutes gone when through on goal but Kennerson in the Mickleover goal got down well to save. Crosses rained in to the Mickleover box but the Derbyshire outfits

well marshalled defence stood firm. Arnold had an amazing escape with 5 minutes remaining after Coulson rounded the Arnold keeper and lost his footing with the goal at his mercy. In stoppage time Lee Soar saw his volley tipped over by Kennerson as Arnold looked to snatch a late leveller.Arnold: Broster, Thornton, Jephson, Clarke,Soar, Dyce (Walton 46) Clifford (Brookes 62) Hall, Freestone (Mitchell 74), Carruthers, AdamsSouthwell City 1 Blidworth Welfare 1Honours were shared with a goal in each half as City came from behind to ensure that they stayed ahead of visitors Blidworth in the CML Supreme Division. A new look and resurgent Blidworth were out for revenge in the third meeting of the two teams this season. City had already recorded a league win and a League Cup win at Blidworth but the visitors were in no mood to make it three out of three for City. Blidworth started the brightest as City tried out a new formation due to injuries and absentees. The Blidworth front pairing of Murray Campbell and Jamie Senior supported by wide men Lee Easom and Shaun Roberts caused anxiety in the City three man defence and the services of the midfield were called upon to assist on several occasions. This forced City onto the back foot and the City attacks were restricted to penetrating runs from Ben Porter, whose silky skills caused problems to the Blidworth back four. The first real chance fell to City on 17 minutes when Ben Porter cut inside and his left foot shot was well saved by James Davies from close range. Further chances also fell to City when Danny Prance headed just over the bar from a Ben Porter cross. Moments later an Adam Meakin free kick was also headed over the bar this time from Michael Love. At the other end Campbell and Senior continued to make runs deep into the City half and Senior came close on 23 minutes to open the scoring. Two minutes later and Senior looked certain to score but his fierce close range shot was brilliantly saved by stand in keeper Paddy Ryan to keep the City goal intact. City's best chance by far came ten minutes before the break when Ben Porter continued to torment the Blidworth defence and having beaten two men took the ball into the penalty area and drew the ball back to the feet of Alex Turpin whose shot went over the bar with Davies beaten in the Blidworth goal. With the half time whistle approaching Blidworth's Stuart Grozier fouled City's Michael Love which resulted in a yellow card for Grozier and a visit to the hospital for Love to have several stitches applied to the injury on his thigh. The resultant City free kick was a disaster as after a mix up the ball fell loose to Jamie Senior who gratefully accepted the gift and gave City keeper Paddy Ryan no chance to put Blidworth one up at half time. Having already replaced Michael Love with Tom McDonald City boss made an early second half substitution replacing debutant Jonny Nussey with Ally Haynes wide on the left. City went in search of the equaliser and on 50 minutes a Danny Prance free kick was headed off the line by Blidworth's Alex Marsh. City

were now in the ascendancy and City boss Mark Nangle brought himself on for Alex Turpin to bolster the City attack. The supporters did not have to wait long as on 61 minutes City were awarded a corner and Nangle headed home despite the close attention of two Blidworth defenders. By now it was all City and Blidworth made three substitutions in a short space of time to stem the flow of chances created by City but to no avail. Ben Porter hit the cross bar on 65 minutes and Davies was called upon several times to make saves from Tom McDonald, Ben Porter and Danny Prance. The final whistle came with both sides satisfied with a draw.Southwell City: Ryan, Paling, Morgan, Prance, Hudson, Harding, Porter, Meakin, Love (McDonald), Turpin (Nangle), Nussey (Haynes).Blidworth Welfare: Davies, Whitworth, Grozier (Morley), Roper, Tagg, Marsh (Buckland), Easom, Williams, Campbell (Hole), Senior, RobertsNewark Town 0Pinxton 1A below par Newark display saw them lose their 8 match winning run to a hard working Pinxton at a windy Station Road. Newark were forced into two changes, with the unavailable Gareth Dobb and injured Jack Beckett, being replaced by Ian Wade and James Trentini respectively. Newark were caught cold at the start, with only 40 seconds on the clock Downing forcing the ball home at the third attempt, after Riley had blocked two close range strikes. After this early setback Newark quickly regrouped, but both sides struggled to play football in the windy conditions. It took a good 15 minutes for Newark to get into their stride, a couple of deep crosses from Mark Ellison being the extent of Town's threat to the Pinxton keeper. Town had to wait until the 23rd minute for their first real opportunity to come along, when Sam Wilford went on an inspired run into the Pinxton half. He laid the ball off to FP McGregor who hit his shot over the bar. Pinxton should have doubled their lead two minutes later, when Marriott's shot was finger tipped across the area by Chris Riley, before Mark Blant cleared off the toes of Debruwer. A corner, by Craig Roche on 31 minutes created another opportunity for an equaliser, but McGregor's diving header was misdirected and the keeper gathered comfortably. Town were rarely given the opportunity to settle on the ball, and could have few complaints with the half time score. After an early free kick by Debruwer was narrowly hit over the bar, it became apparent that Newark would be at an advantage in the second half, with the wind blowing in their favour. Although Newark created a lot of chances, they failed to really test the visitor's keeper. Mark Ellison and Sam Wilford both had shots from promising situations saved by McCormack. The introduction of Chris Self, who replaced Craig Roche on the hour mark, seemed to give Newark some added impetus as they pushed for an equaliser; Cree having two volleys which both went narrowly wide of the post. Pinxton threatened again on 68 minutes when Riley saved smartly at the feet of Marriot after he had broken clear. As the half wore on, Newark continued to create pressure, but only seemed to conjure half chances, McCormack being well able to deal with most of what was thrown at him. On 86 minutes, Newark were denied when Mc Cormack booted the ball away as Simon Ellison lined up the shot. They then had perhaps the best chance in the dying seconds, as a Chris Self shot was deflected goalwards, and had to be cleared off the line by Newman, as the keeper could only get a hand on it. Credit must be given to Pinxton however, as they denied Newark space to manoeuvre the ball, and were definitely one of the most hardworking teams the Blues have faced in a while. After the match, Rupert Thomas said, “The first ten minutes we didn't wake up, we could see that when we were warming up. We changed to a 4-4-2 in the second half which suited us better, and we had the chances but didn't take them”. Town will be looking to bounce back when they host Clipstone next Saturday.

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8 Newark Town 10 3 1 6 7 10 8 Newark Flowserve 10 3 1 6 -23 10

9 BG Hawtonville 10 2 0 8 -28 6 9 Farnsfield Villa 11 2 1 8 -12 7

10 Kings Arms 11 2 0 9 -46 6 10 Kings Arms Res 9 2 0 7 -50 6

11 Holy Trinity 10 1 1 8 -20 4

Newark Alliance Div 2 P W D L GD PTS Newark Alliance Div 3 P W D L GD PTS

1 Coddington Res 11 9 2 0 32 29 1 Vodafone 14 9 2 3 18 29

2 Crown 9 7 0 2 13 21 2 Newark Town Res 12 7 2 3 15 23

3 AC Grove 13 6 2 5 12 20 3 Laxton Athletic 11 7 1 3 21 22

4 Wheatsheaf Utd Res 13 6 2 5 -1 20 4 Flintham 12 7 0 5 1 21

5 Aslockton Cranmers 9 5 1 3 25 16 5 Claypole Warriors 12 7 2 3 16 20

6 Sutton On Trent 9 3 3 3 2 12 6 AFC Flowserve 14 6 2 6 6 20

7 RHP Social A 9 3 1 5 -8 10 7 Farndon Utd Res 12 6 0 6 6 18

8 Collingham Reserves 8 2 3 3 -7 9 8 Watermill 11 5 1 5 -3 16

9 BG Hawtonville Res 9 2 2 5 -22 8 9 Fernwood 12 3 2 7 -19 11

10 Zenith 11 1 4 6 -14 7 10 Hobgoblin 13 2 3 8 -14 9

11 Castle Barge Res 11 1 2 8 -32 5 11 Sawmill 11 3 0 8 -21 9

12 Holy Trinity Res 12 2 3 7 -26 9

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NSFL Premier Prem P W D L F A PTS

1 Scots Grey 7 7 0 0 33 8 21

2 Trentside 8 5 1 2 39 27 16

3 Redhill 7 5 0 2 22 14 15

4 Arnold FC 7 4 1 2 22 14 13

5 Clifton Villa 4 4 0 0 22 11 12

6 Radford Park Rangers 10 4 0 6 21 33 12

7 Plough Barflys 9 3 1 5 21 27 10

8 Clumber 5 3 0 2 16 12 9

9 Nuthall 10 2 0 8 24 44 6

10 Nottm WI Cavaliers 5 0 0 5 7 23 0

11 Nottingham Alumni 6 0 1 5 15 29 -2

NSFL Premier Division 1 P W D L F A PTS NSFL Premier Division 2 P W D L F A PTS NSFL Senior Division 1 P W D L F A PTS

1 Chesterfield Arms 14 9 0 5 37 22 27 1 Sims Metal 13 8 1 4 40 30 25 1 Station Hotel 13 9 1 3 49 27 28

2 Trowsers 12 8 1 3 37 26 25 2 R.R.L.Villa 12 7 3 2 34 19 24 2 Westdale Tavern 12 8 3 1 49 22 27

3 Rolls Royce L Sun 10 7 1 2 24 12 22 3 Cotgrave P FC 12 7 2 3 34 23 23 3 Tricolore 11 7 1 3 33 27 22

4 George Street 10 6 1 3 29 24 19 4 Bulwell Rangers 11 7 1 3 39 28 22 4 Calverton Cherry Tree 9 6 2 1 37 9 20

5 Stratford Haven 12 5 2 5 30 37 17 5 Lenton Villa 14 7 0 7 36 27 21 5 Pheasant Inn Sunday 9 6 2 1 38 21 20

6 Old Colonial 8 4 2 2 16 14 14 6 Vernon Villa Sunday 13 6 3 4 39 33 21 6 FC Digica 8 5 1 2 24 15 16

7 Clifton Centrals 10 4 1 5 16 16 13 7 Crusader 14 5 0 9 34 37 15 7 Dovecrest 13 3 2 8 25 41 11

8 FC Clobber 12 3 3 6 21 25 12 8 Rempstone 13 4 2 7 26 39 14 8 Bayliss 7 3 0 4 26 33 9

9 Carlton Catholic 14 2 3 9 20 36 9 9 Portland Arms HH 8 4 1 3 23 18 13 9 Robin Hood 11 2 2 7 21 31 8

10 BTSC 11 2 2 7 24 32 8 10 Nottm Rangers 9 4 1 4 23 28 13 10 Premium 10 2 1 7 14 37 7

11 C.V.R. Meadows 7 2 0 5 10 20 6 11 New Fairham 11 3 2 6 20 28 11 11 Hudson Roofing 10 2 0 8 15 37 6

12 Fat Cat 10 0 0 10 15 53 0 12 Back-up United 13 1 3 9 21 52 6

NSFL Senior Div 2 P W D L F A PTS NSFL Intermediate Div 1 P W D L F A PTS NSFL Intermediate Div 2 P W D L F A PTS

1 R.R.L. Villa Res 12 9 1 2 44 24 28 1 Doree Bonner 11 10 0 1 43 18 30 1 Bridgford Taverners 12 11 1 0 59 17 34

2 Sherwin Arms 11 7 1 3 41 30 22 2 Premium Res 9 7 1 1 38 11 22 2 Eagle 12 10 0 2 69 22 30

3 Boat And Horses 13 7 0 6 37 37 21 3 The Empire Hucknall 9 7 1 1 33 12 22 3 The Masons 10 9 1 0 56 22 28

4 Empire 11 5 2 4 25 30 17 4 Hucknall Chequers 11 7 0 4 41 23 21 4 West B'ford Badgers 12 8 1 3 55 27 25

5 Forum 90 9 5 1 3 41 25 16 5 Longbow Sunday 13 5 2 6 38 28 17 5 Aldercar 11 7 0 4 52 17 21

6 A.B.P. FC 9 4 3 2 28 19 15 6 J.M.S. Electrcal 14 4 1 9 28 54 13 6 Beeston.Biz 13 7 0 6 42 29 21

7 Park Tavern Basford 8 4 1 3 31 27 13 7 Carlton Catholics Res 12 4 1 7 22 49 13 7 Stratford Haven Res 12 6 2 4 47 21 20

8 Edwalton 11 3 3 5 25 30 12 8 Beercalona 9 5 0 4 30 20 12 8 Lion Revived 15 6 1 8 47 58 19

9 West Barnstone United 11 3 0 8 32 48 9 9 L.A. FC 9 3 1 5 16 20 10 9 FC of Nottingham 13 2 2 9 20 68 8

10 Nags Head Carlton 10 2 2 6 31 43 8 10 Real Nottingham 13 2 4 7 23 44 10 10 FC Crawford 10 2 0 8 27 50 6

11 Arndale 11 2 0 9 21 43 6 11 Westdale Wanderers 12 2 2 8 13 28 8 11 Notts Cobras 12 1 0 11 11 93 3

12 Grosvenor 8 1 3 4 11 29 6 12 Teesdale FC 14 0 0 14 27 88 0

VETS Section A Div 1 P W D L F A GD Pts VETS Section A Div 2 P W D L F A GD Pts VETS Section B Div 1 P W D L F A GD Pts

1 Ashby Ivanhoe 5 5 0 0 17 6 11 15 1 Poets Corner 7 7 0 0 24 9 15 21 1 Notts Police 5 4 1 0 11 3 8 13

2 Caribbean Cavaliers 4 4 0 0 14 5 9 12 2 Calverton MW 7 5 1 1 22 12 10 16 2 Gedling MW 4 4 0 0 14 3 11 12

3 Nottingham Alumni 6 4 0 2 15 10 5 12 3 Nottinghamshire 9 3 2 4 17 19 -2 11 3 Holwell 5 2 0 3 7 7 0 6

4 Clifton FC 8 4 0 4 15 17 -2 12 4 Forest Town Welfare 7 3 1 3 17 14 3 10 4 Radford 6 1 1 4 6 16 -10 4

5 Shirebrook 6 2 0 4 20 18 2 6 5 Argosy 7 3 0 4 19 15 4 9 5 Matlock Town 4 1 0 3 4 11 -7 3

6 Gedling Southbank 6 2 0 4 10 13 -3 6 6 Nevabeen Athletic 8 3 0 5 15 29 -14 9 6 Cromford Meadows 4 0 2 2 3 5 -2 2

7 Bilborough Pelican 7 2 0 5 15 29 -14 6 7 Lowdham 7 1 3 3 15 17 -2 6

8 Bottesford 6 1 0 5 7 15 -8 3 8 Castle Donington 6 0 1 5 5 19 -14 1

VETS Section B Div 2 P W D L F A GD Pts VETS Section B Div 3 P W D L F A GD Pts VETS Section B Div 4 P W D L F A GD Pts

1 Old Elizabethans 6 4 0 2 15 12 3 12 1 Awsworth Villa 6 4 1 1 23 8 15 13 1 Hucknall Sports 5 3 2 0 18 8 10 11

2 Hucknall Rolls 6 3 2 1 16 4 12 11 2 Wollaton Wanderers 6 4 0 2 13 10 3 12 2 Siemens 5 3 1 1 16 3 13 10

3 Barrowby 6 2 3 1 16 7 9 9 3 Trentside 6 3 0 3 21 8 13 9 3 East Leake Athletic OB 5 2 1 2 19 11 8 7

4 Chaffoteaux 4 1 2 1 6 8 -2 5 4 Sherwood Colliery 6 3 0 3 10 10 0 9 4 Pelican 4 2 1 1 9 7 2 7

5 Keyworth United 5 1 1 3 7 14 -7 4 5 Duffield Old Boys 6 2 2 2 17 18 -1 8 5 Hardly Athletic 5 1 1 3 8 16 -8 4

6 Lord Harrowby 5 1 0 4 13 28 -15 3 6 Park Tavern 6 0 1 5 3 33 -30 1 6 BGS 6 1 0 5 7 32 -25 3

COMBINATION Premier P W D L F A GD Pts COMBINATION Div 1 P W D L F A GD Pts COMBINATION Div 2 P W D L F A GD Pts

1 Gedling United 10 10 0 0 77 12 65 30 1 Afc Bridgford 12 9 2 1 56 23 33 29 1 Medz Reds 13 12 1 0 84 12 72 37

2 Calverton MW 9 9 0 0 42 13 29 27 2 A1 Glazing 12 8 2 2 55 25 30 26 2 Blacks Head 13 12 1 0 71 11 60 37

3 Greyfriars Celtic 11 8 0 3 50 15 35 24 3 C.N.C 11 8 1 2 37 24 13 25 3 Newcastle Arms 12 10 0 2 75 32 43 30

4 Kimberley MW 9 7 1 1 42 18 24 22 4 FC Bedstead 11 8 0 3 40 24 16 24 4 FC St George 13 8 0 5 59 33 26 24

5 Wellington Inn O.B 10 5 1 4 38 26 12 16 5 New Venture 12 7 2 3 57 28 29 23 5 Notts United 12 8 0 4 56 32 24 24

6 Bear Fc 14 4 2 8 29 40 -11 14 6 Volo 13 7 2 4 46 28 18 23 6 Basford Rangers 15 6 1 8 49 54 -5 19

7 Bestwood MW 7 4 1 2 26 13 13 13 7 Beechdale Villa 9 7 0 2 37 13 24 21 7 Wagon & Horses 12 5 4 3 29 48 -19 19

8 AC Broxtowe 5 3 1 1 22 2 20 10 8 AFC Hucknall 11 4 0 7 31 31 0 12 8 Rise Park 14 4 2 8 35 48 -13 14

9 Man In Space 6 3 0 3 24 16 8 9 9 Bestwood MW 9 3 1 5 16 22 -6 10 9 Pride of Erin 14 4 1 9 38 67 -29 13

10 Sporting W'barrow 13 1 1 11 17 91 -74 4 10 Beeston United 12 3 1 8 23 39 -16 10 10 Munich 79 12 4 0 8 30 47 -17 12

11 Bingham Town 12 1 0 11 21 51 -30 3 11 Oakdale 14 2 1 11 16 62 -46 7 11 Hamburg 80 10 3 2 5 29 44 -15 11

12 Gremio 12 0 1 11 8 99 -91 1 12 D.T.D 10 2 0 8 15 49 -34 6 12 Pure 13 3 1 9 27 77 -50 10

13 Springfield United 12 0 0 12 8 69 -61 0 13 New Inn 10 2 2 6 27 31 -4 8

14 N.C.H 15 0 1 14 26 99 -73 1COMBINATION Div 3 P W D L F A GD Pts

1 Bestwood Re-United 11 11 0 0 87 10 77 33

2 The Close 11 9 0 2 47 31 16 27

3 The Mill 14 8 2 4 48 33 15 26

4 M.I.S. United 7 5 2 0 26 15 11 17

5 P.M.R 10 5 1 4 28 29 -1 16

6 FC Samba 10 5 1 4 32 34 -2 16

7 Arnold Victory 11 5 0 6 36 46 -10 15

8 Taverners United 13 4 2 7 36 46 -10 14

9 Bingham Town Res 12 4 2 6 33 48 -15 14

10 La Toque 14 2 2 10 36 53 -17 8

11 Southbank 10 1 0 9 19 48 -29 3

12 Sporting Inkfish 9 1 0 8 15 50 -35 3

EMPAL Division 1 P W D L GD Pts EMPAL Division 2 P W D L GD Pts

1 Brinsthorpe Rangers 11 7 2 2 10 23 1 Wheelhouse 12 8 2 2 9 26

2 Radcliffe Oly Sun 8 7 0 1 28 21 2 Arnold Cross Keys 8 7 1 0 18 22

3 Total Reclaims Dem 9 6 1 2 13 19 3 Fox & Crown 10 7 1 2 11 22

4 Burton Joyce A 9 5 3 1 16 18 4 Trent Allstars 11 6 2 3 15 20

5 Nottm Law School 11 5 3 3 8 18 5 Ardley Athletic 13 6 0 7 2 18

6 Fanzines United 10 5 2 3 7 17 6 Clifton Bridge Inn 11 5 2 4 5 17

7 West End 8 5 1 2 10 16 7 FC Grey Mare Oly 8 5 0 3 11 15

8 Linford Nelson 13 4 2 7 -14 14 8 Highfield Park R'gers 9 3 0 6 -8 9

9 Notts Athletic 15 4 0 11 -16 12 9 Butler Benfica 9 2 3 4 -11 9

10 West Bridgford Albion 10 3 2 5 -10 11 10 Inn The Bank 11 2 1 8 -23 6

11 Freeeman & Mitchell 11 1 2 9 -30 5 11 Riverside Moores 11 2 0 9 -25 6

12 Nottingham Medics A 8 1 0 7 -17 3 12 Burton Joyce B 9 1 2 6 -17 5

EMPAL Division 3 P W D L GD Pts EMPAL Division 4 P W D L GD Pts

1 Punjab Colts 11 9 1 1 27 28 1 St Anns 12 11 1 0 55 34

2 Chequers United 12 9 0 3 29 27 2 Wollaton Pirate Res 12 9 0 3 43 27

3 Wollaton Pirates 8 8 0 0 37 24 3 GMB 8 7 0 1 58 21

4 Kinoulton Villa 11 7 2 2 8 23 4 Caythorpe 8 6 0 2 19 18

5 Radcliffe Oly Sun 11 7 0 4 24 21 5 Clifton Dynam Res 9 3 1 5 -14 10

6 Boots Wednesday 13 6 0 7 -8 18 6 Real Bulwell 9 2 2 5 -11 8

7 Clifton Dynamo 11 5 1 5 2 15 7 Fc Corinthians 9 2 0 7 -28 6

8 Plumtree 10 5 0 5 -3 15 8 Toton Athletic 13 2 0 11 -70 6

9 Nottm Medics B 9 2 0 7 -21 6 9 Attsu 10 1 0 9 -53 3

10 Trent Vale 10 2 0 8 -27 6

11 Brooks Villa 12 1 0 11 -29 3

12 Beeston Athletic 9 2 0 7 -28 3

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1 W olverhamp ton W an derers 28 1 8 5 5 5 7 35 22 59 1 W yco mbe Wand erers 25 13 10 2 3 3 15 18 4 9 1 Bu rton Albion 28 2 0 4 4 54 30 24 642 Reading 28 1 6 6 6 5 7 26 31 54 2 Bren tford 24 11 10 3 3 2 18 14 4 3 2 Histon 25 1 5 6 4 43 26 17 51

3 Birm ingham City 27 1 5 7 5 3 5 24 11 52 3 Darlin gton 24 11 8 5 4 2 24 18 4 1 3 Torquay United 26 1 3 7 6 40 26 14 46

4 Sheffield United 28 1 3 8 7 4 0 25 15 47 4 Bradford City 25 11 8 6 4 1 28 13 4 1 4 Cam bridge Un ited 27 1 2 10 5 36 24 12 46

5 P reston No rth End 28 1 4 5 9 4 1 34 7 47 5 Bury 26 11 7 8 3 6 27 9 4 0 5 Kidd erm inster Harriers 26 1 4 4 8 38 28 10 46

6 C ard iff City 27 1 1 12 4 3 7 26 11 45 6 Dagenham & Redbridge 24 11 6 7 4 7 25 22 3 9 6 Stevenage Borough 29 1 2 8 9 45 40 5 447 Burnley 28 1 2 7 9 4 1 39 2 43 7 Shrewsbury To wn 25 10 9 6 3 9 21 18 3 9 7 Crawley Town (-4) 27 1 3 7 7 44 27 17 42

8 Queens Park Ran gers 28 1 1 9 8 2 8 27 1 42 8 Rochd ale 24 10 9 5 4 0 30 10 3 9 8 Wrexham 24 1 2 6 6 43 26 17 42

9 Swansea City 28 9 14 5 3 7 30 7 41 9 Exeter City 24 10 7 7 3 2 28 4 3 7 9 Kettering Town 23 1 1 6 6 29 21 8 39

10 C rystal Palace 27 1 1 7 9 3 9 32 7 40 10 Gillingham 24 10 7 7 3 3 33 0 3 7 10 Ru shden & Diamo nds 27 1 0 8 9 34 26 8 38

11 Ip swich Town 28 1 0 9 9 4 0 30 10 39 11 Aldershot Town 23 10 5 8 3 4 36 -2 3 5 11 Eastbourne Bo rou gh 27 1 1 3 13 35 45 -10 3612 Sheffield Wednesday 28 1 0 8 10 3 0 39 -9 38 12 Lin coln City 25 8 8 9 3 1 29 2 3 2 12 Weymo uth 27 9 8 10 35 37 -2 35

13 C oven try C ity 28 9 10 9 3 2 33 -1 37 13 C hesterf ield 24 8 7 9 4 0 36 4 3 1 13 Altrinch am 26 1 0 5 11 26 37 -11 35

14 Bristol City 27 8 11 8 3 2 34 -2 35 14 No tts Cou nty 25 6 10 9 2 8 37 -9 2 8 14 Oxfo rd Un ited (-5) 27 1 1 6 10 39 36 3 34

15 P lymo uth Argyle 27 9 6 12 2 7 31 -4 33 15 Maccles field Town 24 8 4 12 3 0 48 -18 2 8 15 Ebb sfleet Un ited 28 9 6 13 32 37 -5 33

16 Barn sley 28 9 5 14 2 8 37 -9 32 16 P ort Vale 24 8 3 13 2 5 38 -13 2 7 16 York C ity 28 7 11 10 35 36 -1 3217 Blackp ool 27 7 10 10 2 7 35 -8 31 17 Morecam be 24 5 10 9 2 5 35 -10 2 5 17 Mansfield Town (-4) 26 1 0 4 12 35 36 -1 30

18 N ottingham Forest 28 7 9 12 3 0 38 -8 30 18 C hester City 25 6 6 13 2 9 44 -15 2 4 18 Grays Athletic 26 8 4 14 23 34 -11 28

19 N orwich C ity 28 8 5 15 3 6 43 -7 29 19 Roth erh am United (-17 ) 24 11 7 6 3 2 24 8 2 3 19 Salisb ury City 26 8 4 14 27 39 -12 28

20 Derby Coun ty 27 7 8 12 2 8 39 -11 29 20 Accrington Stan ley 24 6 5 13 2 7 38 -11 2 3 20 Barrow 25 7 6 12 32 42 -10 27

21 W atfo rd 28 7 6 15 3 8 50 -12 27 21 Barnet 25 4 8 13 2 7 49 -22 2 0 21 Wo king 27 5 11 11 23 32 -9 2622 Do ncaster Ro vers 27 7 6 14 1 9 32 -13 27 22 Grims by Town 24 3 8 13 2 0 42 -22 1 7 22 Forest Green Ro vers 25 7 5 13 31 43 -12 26

23 Sou tham pto n 28 6 8 14 2 4 42 -18 26 23 AFC Bou rn em outh (-17) 25 5 9 11 2 6 37 -11 7 23 Lewes 27 4 5 18 18 53 -35 17

24 C harlton Ath letic 28 4 7 17 2 9 51 -22 19 24 Luton Town (-30 ) 25 7 9 9 3 3 40 -7 0 24 No rthwich Victo ria 25 3 6 16 28 44 -16 15

BlueSq N orth P W D L F A GD Pts U nibon d Premier P W D L F A GD Pts Un ibon d Divis ion 1 (S) P W D L F A GD Pts1 Tam wo rth 22 1 3 6 3 4 3 25 18 45 1 Hed nesford Town 24 15 5 4 5 2 23 29 5 0 1 Retfo rd U nited 22 1 3 6 3 47 26 21 45

2 Gateshead 24 1 3 5 6 4 8 27 21 44 2 Eastwood Town 21 13 6 2 4 3 18 25 4 5 2 Stocksbridge P S 21 1 2 4 5 51 24 27 40

3 Sou thp ort 20 1 3 4 3 3 8 17 21 43 3 Gu iseley 24 11 8 5 5 5 40 15 4 1 3 Carlton Town 23 1 0 7 6 52 36 16 37

4 AFC Telford United 22 1 2 6 4 3 4 17 17 42 4 No rth Ferriby United 25 13 2 10 5 0 37 13 4 1 4 Stam ford 22 9 10 3 38 30 8 37

5 Harrogate Town 23 1 1 4 8 3 5 26 9 37 5 Ilkesto n Town 22 11 7 4 2 9 20 9 4 0 5 Belper Town 18 1 0 6 2 30 19 11 36

6 Stalybridge Celtic 20 1 0 6 4 3 9 24 15 36 6 Bradford Park Avenu e 24 11 6 7 4 1 31 10 3 9 6 Shepsh ed Dynam o 22 1 1 3 8 40 35 5 367 Alfreton Town 23 8 11 4 4 1 33 8 35 7 Marine 24 11 6 7 4 0 32 8 3 9 7 Quorn 21 1 0 6 5 34 29 5 36

8 Gainsb orough Trinity 25 8 9 8 4 0 38 2 33 8 Ashton Un ited 24 11 6 7 3 8 33 5 3 9 8 Glapwell 20 1 0 4 6 39 31 8 34

9 Farsley Celtic 21 9 4 8 3 5 23 12 31 9 FC Un ited of Manchester 24 11 5 8 4 9 37 12 3 8 9 Loughborough Dynamo 24 8 8 8 33 36 -3 32

10 Hinckley United 20 9 4 7 3 2 23 9 31 10 Nan twich Town 23 11 5 7 3 9 27 12 3 8 10 Ru shall O lymp ic 20 8 6 6 34 26 8 30

11 K in gs Lyn n 24 5 13 6 3 3 35 -2 28 11 K en dal Town 21 10 7 4 4 1 32 9 3 7 11 Lin coln United 21 7 7 7 29 33 -4 2812 Vauxh all Motors 21 8 4 9 2 7 35 -8 28 12 C am mell Laird 25 7 7 11 3 6 47 -11 2 8 12 Spalding United 23 8 4 11 28 36 -8 28

13 Staffo rd Ran gers 23 7 7 9 1 7 25 -8 28 13 O ssett Town 25 8 4 13 4 0 52 -12 2 8 13 Leek Town 21 7 6 8 33 36 -3 27

14 Droylsden 18 6 8 4 2 4 22 2 26 14 Frickley Athletic 24 6 9 9 2 5 31 -6 2 7 14 Grantham Town 23 7 6 10 30 47 -17 27

15 W orkington 21 5 9 7 2 8 28 0 24 15 W hitby Town 23 6 7 10 3 4 40 -6 2 5 15 Willenhall Town 20 6 5 9 29 37 -8 23

16 Solihull Moors 24 6 6 12 2 3 44 -21 24 16 Buxton 25 7 4 14 2 8 41 -13 2 5 16 Goo le (-11) 24 9 4 11 47 48 -1 2017 Redditch United 22 5 8 9 2 7 36 -9 23 17 W orksop To wn 27 6 7 14 2 9 64 -35 2 5 17 Sheffield 16 5 5 6 28 30 -2 20

18 Fleetwoo d Town 20 6 4 10 2 9 40 -11 22 18 Boston United 23 6 5 12 2 3 34 -11 2 3 18 Gresley Rovers 23 5 4 14 28 41 -13 19

19 Hyde United 22 4 7 11 3 3 48 -15 19 19 W itton Albion 25 7 2 16 3 3 48 -15 2 3 19 Kidsgrove Athletic 19 4 2 13 22 40 -18 14

20 Burscou gh 21 5 4 12 1 9 37 -18 19 20 Leigh Genes is 18 6 4 8 2 1 26 -5 2 2 20 Brigg To wn 23 1 3 19 24 56 -32 6

21 Blyth Sp artans 19 5 1 13 2 1 32 -11 16 21 Matlo ck To wn 26 4 10 12 4 0 57 -17 2 222 Hu cknall Town 23 3 6 14 2 0 51 -31 15 22 P rescot C ables 23 4 8 11 3 7 53 -16 2 0

N CEL Premier P W D L F A GD Pts N CEL Division 1 P W D L F A GD Pts EMCL Premier P W D L F A GD Pts

1 Mickleover Sports 21 1 6 2 3 6 0 29 31 50 1 Scarborou gh Athletic 21 17 3 1 7 8 14 64 5 4 1 Bo rrowash Victo ria 18 1 2 5 1 52 18 34 41

2 Selby To wn 22 1 5 2 5 5 8 33 25 47 2 Askern Villa 24 14 6 4 4 5 25 20 4 8 2 Dunkirk 20 1 2 4 4 36 22 14 403 P ickering Town 22 1 3 6 3 5 3 28 25 45 3 P ontefract C ollieries 23 13 3 7 4 7 34 13 4 2 3 Gedling Town 18 1 1 3 4 49 30 19 36

4 Arnold Town 23 1 2 9 2 4 3 22 21 45 4 AFC Emley 22 13 3 6 3 8 29 9 4 2 4 Kirby Mu xloe SC 18 1 0 5 3 45 24 21 35

5 Bridlington Town 21 1 3 4 4 6 6 29 37 43 5 Rainworth Min ers W elfare 21 11 7 3 4 4 25 19 4 0 5 Holwell Sports 19 1 0 4 5 41 27 14 34

6 Dinn in gton Town 24 1 3 2 9 5 0 40 10 41 6 Hem sworth Miners Welfare 25 11 7 7 4 1 30 11 4 0 6 Barrow Town 20 1 1 1 8 43 33 10 34

7 Long Eaton U nited 18 1 1 5 2 4 1 21 20 38 7 Barton Town Old Bo ys 21 12 4 5 4 0 30 10 4 0 7 Gedling Min ers Welfare 19 9 2 8 29 31 -2 298 Th ackley 21 1 1 1 9 4 8 35 13 34 8 Leeds Carnegie 21 11 3 7 5 6 29 27 3 6 8 Holbroo k Miners W elfare 15 7 6 2 27 16 11 27

9 Hallam 23 1 0 3 10 5 2 37 15 33 9 Bottesford Town 21 9 2 10 4 4 39 5 2 9 9 St Andrews 20 8 3 9 41 36 5 27

10 Maltby Main (-3 ) 24 1 0 5 9 4 8 47 1 32 10 Staveley Miners Welfare 19 7 5 7 3 0 28 2 2 6 10 Rad ford 17 7 3 7 32 36 -4 24

11 Liversedge (-3) 22 9 5 8 4 1 32 9 29 11 Tadcaster Albion 23 8 2 13 3 3 52 -19 2 6 11 Hinckley Downes 18 7 1 10 30 34 -4 22

12 W in terton Rangers 18 8 4 6 3 3 27 6 28 12 Brighou se To wn 21 6 5 10 3 5 41 -6 2 3 12 Ellistown 20 6 2 12 32 47 -15 20

13 Hall Road Rangers 22 8 4 10 3 5 53 -18 28 13 Teversal 21 7 1 13 3 6 49 -13 2 2 13 Graham Street Prim s 17 5 4 8 33 42 -9 1914 P arkgate 22 8 3 11 3 7 49 -12 27 14 Yorkshire Am ateur 19 6 3 10 2 5 34 -9 2 1 14 Ibs tock United 17 5 4 8 20 29 -9 19

15 Armthorpe Welfare 21 8 1 12 3 3 37 -4 25 15 W ors brough Bridge Athletic 20 6 3 11 3 1 41 -10 2 1 15 Greenwood Meadows 17 5 4 8 27 42 -15 19

16 N ostell Miners W elfare 19 6 6 7 2 3 23 0 24 16 Appleby Frod in gh am 20 5 6 9 3 0 47 -17 2 1 16 Heanor Town 18 5 3 10 28 34 -6 18

17 Bro dsworth W elfare 22 3 4 15 2 3 53 -30 13 17 Rossington Main 20 6 2 12 2 4 50 -26 2 0 17 Bardon H ill Sp orts 17 4 1 12 22 38 -16 13

18 Shirebrook Town 22 3 2 17 2 3 57 -34 11 18 Grims by Bo ro ugh 17 5 2 10 2 2 37 -15 1 7 18 Blackwell Miners Welfare 20 1 3 16 11 59 -48 619 Lincoln Moorlands Railway 23 2 2 19 2 4 68 -44 8 19 Glassho ughton Welfare 25 0 3 22 2 0 85 -65 3

20 Eccleshill Un ited 20 1 0 19 1 7 88 -71 3

C M L Suprem e P W D L F A GD Pts C M L Prem ier P W D L F A GD Pts

1 Harw orth C I 22 1 4 4 4 4 8 32 16 46 1 W es tella & W illerby 15 12 2 1 4 7 13 34 3 8

2 C alv erto n M W 18 1 3 2 3 6 2 17 45 41 2 P arramore S ports 15 9 6 0 4 0 12 28 3 3

3 S utton Tow n AF C 18 1 3 1 4 5 0 28 22 40 3 L outh Tow n 11 11 0 0 3 2 7 25 3 3

4 R adcliff e O ly mp ic 16 1 1 2 3 5 3 20 33 35 4 New ark F low serve 16 7 4 5 2 8 32 - 4 2 5

5 O llerton Tow n 17 1 0 4 3 4 0 14 26 34 5 C hurch W arsop M iners W elfare 15 6 6 3 4 1 19 22 2 4

6 F orest Town 17 1 0 3 4 3 8 25 13 33 6 K irk by Tow n 13 7 2 4 3 0 15 15 2 3

7 N ewark Tow n 17 9 4 4 3 8 24 14 31 7 P ark house 17 7 2 8 3 9 40 - 1 2 3

8 P in xton 21 9 2 10 3 1 36 - 5 29 8 Hu tton Cransw ick United 12 6 2 4 3 0 20 10 2 0

9 Yo rk shire Main 18 7 5 6 5 0 43 7 26 9 K iv eton Park 15 3 5 7 2 7 30 - 3 1 4

10 C lip ston e W elf are 17 8 2 7 2 2 27 - 5 26 10 Tho res by CW 12 4 2 6 1 4 23 - 9 1 4

11 K in sley Boy s 18 7 4 7 3 4 30 4 25 11 P hoenix S ports & S ocia l 15 3 4 8 1 6 23 - 7 1 3

12 S ou thw ell C ity 17 6 5 6 2 9 32 - 3 23 12 B entley Colliery 13 4 1 8 1 9 36 - 17 1 3

13 B lid worth W elfare 18 6 2 10 3 2 37 - 5 20 13 Tho rn e C olliery 13 2 3 8 2 0 42 - 22 9

14 Hatfield M ain 17 4 4 9 3 1 40 - 9 16 14 B ulwell Tow n 9 1 1 7 7 26 - 19 4

15 N ett leham 20 2 6 12 2 8 46 - 18 12 15 W elbec k W elf are 15 1 0 14 1 0 62 - 52 3

16 R olls R oy ce Leisure 19 2 3 14 3 4 72 - 38 9

17 Harrow by Un ited 21 2 2 17 2 4 85 - 61 8 C M L Suprem e Res erves P W D L F A GD Pts

18 K im berley Tow n 15 1 3 11 2 0 56 - 36 6 1 C arlton Tow n Reserv es 16 12 4 0 6 1 19 42 3 7

2 Heano r Tow n Reserv es 14 9 3 2 4 8 22 26 3 0

C M L Prem ier R eserves P W D L F A GD Pts 3 B lidw orth W elfare Reserves 15 8 1 6 2 4 27 - 3 2 5

1 S ou thw ell C ity Reserves 14 1 0 2 2 3 3 7 26 32 4 R ainw orth M in ers W elf are Reserv es 14 7 2 5 2 8 20 8 2 3

2 K iv eton Park Reserv es 9 7 1 1 2 7 9 18 22 5 S taveley M iners W elfare R eserves 13 6 4 3 4 0 21 19 2 2

3 O llerton Tow n Reserves 12 6 2 4 2 7 22 5 20 6 Dun kirk R es erv es 12 6 2 4 2 9 26 3 2 0

4 R adcliff e O ly mp ic Reserves 8 6 1 1 2 6 17 9 19 7 B elp er Tow n Reserv es 15 6 1 8 2 1 31 - 10 1 9

5 C lip ston e W elf are Res erv es 10 5 4 1 2 3 14 9 19 8 A rnold Tow n Reserv es 8 5 2 1 2 8 12 16 1 6

6 Yo rk shire Main Reserv es 9 7 0 2 4 2 5 37 18 9 Tev ersal Res erv es 10 5 1 4 1 8 18 0 1 6

7 C alv erto n M W Res erv es 11 4 4 3 3 0 12 18 16 10 S hirebrook To wn R eserves 14 5 1 8 2 7 32 - 5 1 6

8 N ewark Tow n Res erv es 15 3 2 10 2 0 56 - 36 11 11 F orest To wn R eserves 13 4 2 7 2 6 32 - 6 1 4

9 P in xton Reserv es 11 3 1 7 3 7 28 9 10 12 M ick leover S ports R eserves 11 4 1 6 2 7 22 5 1 3

10 B ulwell Tow n Reserves 10 3 1 6 2 0 25 - 5 10 13 Ho lb ro ok M W Reserves 13 3 4 6 1 8 36 - 18 1 2

11 C hurch W arsop M iners W elfare Reserves11 2 3 6 1 9 28 - 9 9 14 S utton Tow n AF C Res erv es 12 3 2 7 2 3 36 - 13 1 1

12 N ett leham Reserv es 12 2 1 9 1 6 39 - 23 7 15 Graham S t . P rim s Reserves 14 3 2 9 1 3 38 - 25 1 1

13 K im berley Tow n Reserv es 10 2 0 8 1 0 68 - 58 6 16 R ad ford Reserv es 14 2 0 12 1 4 53 - 39 6

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MONDAY PREMIERSHIP DIVISION – League champions Marquis of shock 6-3 home defeat by third place Pride of Erin, the pairing of Jamie Lorne produced the performance of the week to beat third place Masters 7-2 Marchant & Joe Harkin (Erin) took the match-winning frame. Second place at home to remain two points clear at the points at the top of the Nottingham Lord Nelson overcome bottom-makers Lamp 6-3 away from home, Ron & District Pool League premiership division, the duo of Dale Mayes & Green (Nelson) winning two out of two. Marcus Langford (Marquis) secured the points. Second place Ponda had a THURSDAY SUPER 7's KO CUP – Super 7's first division leaders Hubble close 5-4 home win over bottom-makers Carlton & District Constitutional Bar came from 4-2 down to win 5-4 against fellow division-rivals Pheasant Club, Matt Tugby (Ponda) took the match-winning frame. Fourth place Inn through Orlando Anderson (Hubble) in the deciding frame to reach the March Hare overcome the Commics 5-4 away from home through former KO cup final. The other semi-final saw double-clashing Colonel Burnaby pairs champion Malc “Patrick Swayze” Marriott (Hare) in the last leg decider. beat second division Queen Adelaide 5-4, thanks to experienced Dave Fifth place Colonel Burnaby went down to a 5-4 defeat at the Basford Hall Watts (Burnaby) taking the tie in the vital last leg. Miners Welfare, ex-pairs champion Mark Snowshall (Basford) done the THURSDAY SUPER 7's KO PLATE – Second division leaders March Hare damage. Sixth place Beechdale had a superb 6-3 away win over the Test stayed on course for league & plate double by beating first division Vernon Match, John Cummins (Beechdale) clinched the match. Bullets 5-3 in the super 7's KO plate semi-final, Cory Whyler (Hare) took the MONDAY DIVISION 1 – The Bank are the new leaders of division one after deciding frame and will now face March Hare's other team Mad Rabbit in beating fifth place Pheasant Inn 6-3 at home, the pairing of Grant Boardman final after they overcome first division-rivals Fairway 5-2 in the other tie & David Harrison (Bank) sealed the victory. Former leaders Bruno lost 5-4 at through the duo of Keith Simm & Shaun Farrar (Rabbit) in the seventh leg to local-rivals Old Volunteer through Jeff McKay (Volo) in the deciding frame. seal their place in the final. Mark Featherstone's Phoenix Reds had a tight 5-4 home win over third THURSDAY DIVISION 1 – First division leaders Hubble Bar had a superb 6-place Queen Adelaide, Anthony Wood (Reds) made sure of the points. 3 home win over fourth place Fairway, the pairing of Clive Greensmith & Bottom-makers Hooters won their first match of the season at local-rivals Darren Millichip (Hubble) confirmed the points. Second place Colonel Hubble Bar 5-4, thanks to Simon Checkley (Hooters) sealing the match in Burnaby overcome third place Riley's Rockets 6-3 at home, the duo of the final frame. Trevor Giles & Darren Hudson (Burnaby) done the damage. Fifth place Mad MONDAY DIVISION 2 – Unbeaten New Station Road Social Club kept up Rabbit lost 5-4 at the Pheasant Inn through Gillie Jouhal (Pheasant) in the 100% record at the top of division two with a close 5-4 home win over fifth last leg decider. Bottom-makers Nottm Irish Centre had a fine 5-4 home win place Oakdale, ex-singles finalist Gary “Boring Boring” Blackshaw (Station) over the Vernon Bullets, the pairing of Tony Molloy & Richard Fitzmaurice took the match in last leg decider. Second place Spot On had a brilliant 7-2 (Irish) sealed their team first win of the season. home win over the Jolly Farmers, the duo of John Fountain & Craig Abbott THURSDAY DIVISION 2 – The March Hare remained at the top of division (Spot) did the damage. Third place Gregory beat fourth place Sycamore inn two on leg difference after beating local-rivals Queen Adelaide 5-4 at home, 6-3 at home, the pairing of Hayden Riley & Michael Francis (Gregory) county player Jason Ward (Hare) took the match-winning frame. Second confirmed the points. Sixth place Top Spot Club went down to a 5-4 home place Marquis of Lorne had a tight 5-4 home win over fifth place Cricket defeat by the L.M.R.C.A Rockets through Gary Storey (Rockets) in the vital Players, thanks to Tim Chambers (Marquis) clinching match in the final last leg. Bottom-makers Nags Head lost 6-3 at the Riley's Rockets, the duo frame. Fourth place Greyfriars Club overcome the Tally Ho 5-4 at home of Nick Lansom & Jas Sammi (Rileys) secured the victory. through Patrick Walsh (Greyfriars) in the sixth leg, while the Westdale MONDAY DIVISION 3 – Third division leaders Building Trades Social Club Tavern cruised to a 8-1 home win over the New Wolds. suffered 5-4 defeat at second place Coopers Arms, thanks to Alan Hutton Report by Cory Whyler(Coopers) sealing the match in final frame. The Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre moved up to joint second place with a brilliant 8-1 home win over fifth place Major J'Oakers with Matt Bowles (Bowls) setting them on their way. Fourth place Vernon Pitbulls lost 6-3 at the Market Side through Ian Durgan (Market) in the fifth leg. The battle at the bottom saw the Castle overcoming the Porchester Arms 5-4 away from home, captain Mick Cockburn (Castle) doing the damage. MONDAY DIVISION 4 – High-flying fourth division leaders Robin Hood had a cracking 7-2 away win at fourth place Carlton Charlie's, Danny Parmar (Hood) clinched the match. Third place Spot On Misfits beat bottom-makers Dunkirk Social Club 7-2 at home, Ben Grant (Misfits) sealed the points. Fifth place Moot lost 5-4 at the Park Tavern through Dave Radford (Tavern) in the final leg decider. MONDAY DIVISION 5 – Fifth division leaders Mad Rabbit went down to a

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shunt them back in the turnaround and take the precious throne. with the top of both divisions in a close battle to take the Meanwhile the relegation zone is dominated by the Robin Hoods promotional slots the match between Riverside and Birchover

Division A faces their last matches of the first half of the season and the Poachers, will they managed to turn their fate around? should prove an interesting tournament as Birchover vie to make with very little difference separating the majority of the table. Anything can happen as each team becomes more seasoned a comeback and are seeking a revenge match from the Victory Club B are in good stead at the top having only lost one against their opponents. punishment Riverside dished out at the beginning of the season.game but are closely followed by five more teams determined to This week sees division B and C move into the turnaround point Report by Paul G. Lacey

Monday Premiership P W L F A Pts Monday Div.1 P W L F A Pts Monday Div.2 P W L F A Pts Monday Div.3 P W L F A Pts

1 Marquis of Lorne 10 9 1 56 34 18 1 Bank 9 6 3 46 35 12 1 New Station Rd S.C 10 10 0 63 27 20 1 Building Trades S.C 9 6 3 48 33 12

2 Ponda 10 8 2 51 39 16 2 Bruno 9 6 3 45 36 12 2 Spot On 10 8 2 58 32 16 2 Coopers Arms* 9 6 3 46 35 11

3 The Masters 10 7 3 56 34 14 3 Queen Adelaide 9 6 3 42 39 12 3 Gregory 10 8 2 57 33 16 2 Nottm Indoor Bowls* 9 6 3 46 35 11

4 March Hare 10 6 4 49 41 12 4 Hubble Bar 9 5 4 44 37 10 4 Sycamore Inn 10 5 5 45 45 10 4 Vernon Pitbulls 9 5 4 43 38 10

5 Colonel Burnaby 10 5 5 49 41 10 5 Pheasant Inn 9 5 4 42 39 10 5 Oakdale* 10 5 5 49 41 9 5 Major J'Oakers 9 5 4 41 40 10

6 Beechdale 10 4 6 44 46 8 6 White Lion 8 4 4 37 35 8 6 Top Spot Club* 10 5 5 42 48 9 6 Market Side 9 5 4 40 41 10

7 Test Match 10 4 6 36 54 8 7 Phoenix Reds* 9 4 5 39 42 7 7 Riley's Rockets 10 4 6 40 50 8 7 Porchester Arms 9 3 6 40 41 6

8 Basford Hall M.W 10 3 7 40 50 6 8 Old Volunteer 9 3 6 35 46 6 8 Jolly Farmers 10 3 7 38 52 6 8 Castle 9 3 6 36 45 6

9 Commics ** 10 3 7 40 50 4 9 Hooters 9 1 8 30 51 2 9 L.M.R.C.A Rockets 10 2 8 32 58 4 9 Gladstone Lib.Club* 8 1 7 20 52 1

10 Carlton & Dist.C.C 10 1 9 29 61 2 10 Nags Head 10 0 10 26 64 0

Monday Div.4 P W L F A Pts Monday Div.5 P W L F A Pts Thursday Div.1 P W L F A Pts Thursday Div.2 P W L F A Pts

1 Robin Hood 8 7 1 55 17 14 1 Mad Rabbit 7 6 1 44 19 12 1 Hubble Bar 7 6 1 43 20 12 1 March Hare 8 7 1 49 23 14

2 Grey Goose 7 4 3 35 28 8 2 Lord Nelson 7 5 2 33 30 10 2 Colonel Burnaby 7 6 1 42 21 12 2 Marquis of Lorne 8 7 1 47 25 14

3 Spot On Misfits 8 4 4 36 36 8 3 Pride of Erin 7 4 3 32 31 8 3 Riley's Rockets 7 4 3 34 29 8 3 Queen Adelaide 8 5 3 40 32 10

4 Carlton Charlie's 8 4 4 30 42 8 4 Headstocks Headers 6 3 3 24 30 6 4 Fairway 7 4 3 32 31 8 4 Greyfriars Club 8 5 3 38 34 10

5 Moot 8 3 5 35 37 6 5 Windsor Castle** 6 3 3 29 25 4 5 Mad Rabbit 7 3 4 30 33 6 5 Cricket Players*** 8 5 3 45 27 7

6 Park Tavern 8 3 5 34 38 6 6 Riverway 6 2 4 22 32 4 6 Pheasant Inn 7 3 4 25 38 6 6 Tally Ho 8 3 5 34 38 6

7 Cavendish United 7 3 4 27 36 6 7 Lamp 7 0 7 23 40 0 7 Vernon Bullets 7 1 6 26 37 2 7 Westdale Tavern 8 3 5 34 38 6

8 Dunkirk S.C 8 3 5 27 45 6 8 Nottm Irish Centre** 7 1 6 20 43 0 8 New Wolds 8 1 7 18 54 2

9 Lord Nelson 8 0 8 19 53 0

* 1 Pt deducted for non attendance at reps meeting

Games played Monday 12th January

MONDAY - WR PREMIERSHIP DIVISION

Test Match 3-6 Beechdale

Basford Hall M.W 5-4 Colonel Burnaby

Commics 4-5 March Hare

Ponda 5-4 Carlton & Dist.C.C

Marquis of Lorne 7-2 The Masters

MONDAY - EPA DIVISION 1

Old Volunteer 5-4 Bruno

Bank 6-3 Pheasant Inn

Phoenix Reds 5-4 Queen Adelaide

Hubble Bar 4-5 Hooters

MONDAY - EPA DIVISION 2

Top Spot Club 4-5 L.M.R.C.A Club

New Station Rd S.C 5-4 Oakdale

Spot On 7-2 Jolly Farmers

Riley's Rockets 6-3 Nags Head

Gregory 6-3 Sycamore Inn

MONDAY - EPA DIVISION 3

Market Side 6-3 Vernon Pitbulls

Porchester Arms 4-5 Castle

Nottm Indoor Bowls 8-1 Major J'Oakers

Coopers Arms 5-4 Building Trades S.C

MONDAY - EPA DIVISION 4

Carlton Charlie's 2-7 Robin Hood

Spot On Misfits 7-2 Dunkirk S.C

Park Tavern 5-4 Moot

MONDAY - EPA DIVISION 5

Lamp 3-6 Lord Nelson

Mad Rabbit 3-6 Pride of Erin

Games played Tuesday 13th January

SUPER 7's KO CUP SEMI-FINAL 1

Colonel Burnaby 5-4 Queen Adelaide

SUPER 7's KO PLATE SEMI-FINAL 1

Mad Rabbit 5-2 Fairway

Games played Wednesday 14th January

SUPER 7's KO CUP SEMI-FINAL 2

Pheasant Inn 4-5 Hubble Bar

SUPER 7's KO PLATE SEMI-FINAL 2

Vernon Bullets 3-5 March Hare

Games played Thursday 15th January

THURSDAY - EPA DIVISION 1

Hubble Bar 6-3 Fairway

Nottm Irish Centre 5-4 Vernon Bullets

Colonel Burnaby 6-3 Riley's Rockets

Pheasant Inn 5-4 Mad Rabbit

THURSDAY - EPA DIVISION 2

March Hare 5-4 Queen Adelaide

Marquis of Lorne 5-4 Cricket Players

Westdale Tavern 8-1 New Wolds

Greyfriars Club 5-4 Tally Ho

League KO Cup 1/4 finals

Chequers 2 4 Man of Iron

Riverside 4 2 Chequers Allstars

Victory Club B 4 2 Queens B

White Lion 4 2 Pelican A

Halfway KO Cup 1/ finals

Victory Club A 4 1 Birchover SC B

Poachers Tavern 4 2 Robin Hoods

Red Cow 4 1 Inham Nook

Commercial 4 1 Jaguar

D iv is io n A P W L F A P ts D iv is io n B P W L F A P ts D iv is io n C P W L F A P ts

1 V ic to ry C lub B 8 7 1 36 20 14 1 C ricke te rs A 7 6 1 33 16 12 1 Inham N ook 7 5 2 30 19 10

2 V ic to ry C lub A 8 6 2 35 21 12 2 B irchover S C A 7 5 2 28 21 10 2 P e lican A 7 5 2 29 20 10

3 C om m erc ia l 8 5 3 34 22 10 3 Jaguar 7 5 2 26 23 10 3 R ive rs ide 7 5 2 28 21 10

4 Q ueens B 8 5 3 33 22 10 4 H ills ide 7 4 3 27 22 8 4 B irchover S C B 7 4 3 28 21 8

5 Jo lly A ng le rs 8 5 3 31 25 10 5 S herw in A rm s 7 3 4 24 25 6 5 B oat & H orses 7 4 3 22 27 7

6 C hequers 8 4 4 25 31 8 6 C ricke te rs B 7 3 4 22 27 6 6 M an o f Iron 7 3 4 25 24 6

7 W hite L ion 8 4 4 24 31 8 7 Q ueens A 7 2 5 23 26 4 7 P rince o f W a les 7 2 5 16 33 3

8 C hequers A lls ta rs 8 3 5 27 29 6 8 P e lican B 7 0 7 13 36 0 8 R ed C ow 7 0 7 18 31 0

9 R ob in H oods 8 1 7 23 33 2

10 P oachers T avern 8 0 8 11 45 -1

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City Leisure Pool League - THE DALE COME BACK IN STYLE!

The Dale hit back this week after losing 8-0 last week by winning 8-0 this week at Home against the Moudlers. A Carter & M Tomlinson set the ball rolling winning the first & second legs to put Dale 2-0 up, duo P Swift & A Baker made it 3-0 to the Dale, A Tomlinson then went on to secure a point at 4 - 0, then A Baker secured the 3 points for the Dale making it 5 - 0, C Smith (Dale) and A Bell (Dale) took the 7th and 8th leg to complete the 8 - 0 win. Spot on went 5 - 3 down at home against Colonel Burnaby, D Hudson (CB) and T Giles (CB) made it 2 - 0 to the Burnaby and teamed up in the 3rd leg to make 3 - 0, Burnaby's M Gilligan won the 4th leg to secure a point at 4 - 0, Spot on struck back in the 5th leg through P Green to make it 4 - 1, duo P Green and K Simm (Spot On) took the 6th leg to make it 4 - 2, on form K Simm then won the 7th leg to keep his team in the game at 4 - 3, Burnaby showed their strength in the final game and captain B Hudson won the leg to secure the 3 points after a great tactical exchange with the Spot on Captain and closed the gap on the Adelaide finishing 5 - 3. T C Headstock won 5 - 3 away from home at the Gladstone, R Westby put Gladstone 1 - 0 up, D Harrison (TC) made it 1 - 1, duo D Harrison and M Briggs put T C Headstock 2 - 1 up, J Armstrong (Gladstone) levelled it up at 2 - 2 in the 4th leg, J Sanders put T C Headstock 3 - 2 up but pairs duo P Green and S Hanson levelled once again at 3 - 3, M Briggs (TC) secured a point on the 7th leg and Captain S Larvin won the 8th to claim 3 points at a 5 - 3 victory to T C

Headstock. Queen Adelaide stay at the top this week after beating the Moot-Ants 7 - 1, I Speak and D Belcher put Addy 2 - 0 up, duo J Morgan and I Speak made it 3 - 0, M Haywood and G Clarke won the 4th and 5th leg to make it 5 - 0, Moot duo A Nunn and D Hooker took a leg in the 6th game to make it 5 - 1, then Adelaide complete the 7 - 1 win through singles R McMath and Captain L Ford. At the meeting on Sunday 18th January all teams received registration form for the new season. All forms and fees must be handed back in at the meeting on 22nd February to register for the new season, 11am at the Queen Adelaide. Any new teams wishing to join our League may contact the League Secretary Anthony Blagg on 07717212958 for more details. I look forward to hearing from you.Report by Anthony Blagg

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Congratulations to Carlton Top Spot on winning the Division 2 title, them. Despite a win for Longbow stalwart, Mick Drury, Jamie placed Empire B . . . to take a leg in their 11-1 drubbing, with Andy in their first season in the league, after beating closest rivals, Major Walker's first leg victory saw him finish just ahead in their team “Behind The Bar” Hayes comfortably securing his first ever Bottom Oak. In a see-saw game, Top Spot found themselves 3-0 up early averages. of the Averages title after setting a new League record of fourteen on thanks to wins by Colin Hardstaff, who easily overcame County In Division 1, The Eagles almost ended their long losing run consecutive defeats. Calverton & Arnold Interleague star, Simon player, Countdown star and former male model, Matt Coates and against Empire Dragons, after a return to form for Andy Brace, who Thompson secured top spot in the Empire's averages and moved also Ady Eames and Trevor Kirby. The match was then turned on won his first game since September, saw them run the new up to second in the overall League standings, whilst even the skills it's head as Oak took the next four legs, thanks especially to ex- champions close. In the end though, the Dragons' class shone of Paul Jones couldn't help Tony McDonald to his first win since county ladies player, Claire Moore, who won both her singles and through with wins for the likes of new county star, Martin Lovett and 1998 in the final pairs leg.doubles. However, Top Spot were not to be denied and a second county reject, Chris Bailey and they took the match 7-5. After this In the relegation 4-pointer at the Victory Club, which is widely win by their in-form captain, Ady Eames, playing with veteran, result, Nobby Clarke for The Eagles and Ashley Radford for the regarded as the true home of pool in Arnold, Ex Service Club Keith Hodgkinson, in the doubles set up Nick Sharpe to take the Dragons, secured their places at the Averages Final Play-Offs. staged an amazing comeback to win the last four legs and virtually glory last leg win. In the race for the Averages Final Play-Off, Top In the match of the night, Cherry Tree A took the honours against secure their First Division status. Ian Day and Ant Wilson were Spot now find themselves in the unusual position of having three Railway Volunteers, after they travelled the short distance down their star performers and remain neck and neck in the averages players all tied with identical records of ten wins from thirteen the A614 to Lowdham and gained a lucky win. During the match, race after both winning two legs each. The glory leg was taken by games and so will need a 3-way play-off to decide the winner. Martin Maltby secured his spot at the Averages Final after his win veteran and everyone's' favourite plumber, Andy Simons who In the other Division 2 match, Calverton Miners Welfare came from saw him finish well clear of second placed Tony Wyatt. The easily saw off the challenge of opposing craptain, Chris Winson, behind to overcome The Longbow, despite being a player short. highlight of the night was the game between the Blackshaw whose typical mistake was seized upon with equally typical gay From 2-0 down they won five of the next six legs to take the match brothers, which, despite Corey having just shot a quick-fire 8- abandon.and have Kev Howard and the evergreen pairing of Robin Rutt and Baller, was won easily by his slightly less scruffy sibling. Report by Trevor ChambersKen Widdowson to thank, after they took all five games between The already relegated Cherry Tree B did well at home to second

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Calverton & Arnold District Pool League - CARLTON TOP SPOT TAKE DIVISION 2 TITLE!Divison 1

Railway Volunteers 4-8 Cherry Tree A

Empire Dragons 7-5 The Eagles

Cherry Tree B 1-11 Empire B

Victory Club 5-7 Ex Service Club

Divison 2

Major Oak 4-5 Carlton Top Spot

The Longbow 4-5 Calverton M. W.

Division 1 P W D L F A Pts Division 2 P W D L F A Pts

1 Empire Dragons 20 19 1 0 158 82 37 * 1 Carlton Top Spot 15 12 0 3 83 52 24

2 Empire B 20 13 0 7 134 106 26 2 Balfour Club 14 9 0 5 81 45 18

3 Cherry Tree A 20 10 5 5 144 96 25 3 Major Oak 14 9 0 5 70 56 18

4 Railway Volunteers 20 10 3 7 121 119 23 4 The Longbow 15 6 0 9 61 74 12

5 Ex Service Club 20 7 1 12 117 123 15 5 Calton Liberal Club 13 4 0 9 47 70 8

6 Victory Club 20 4 6 10 114 126 14 6 Calverton M. W. 13 2 0 11 36 81 4

7 The Eagle 20 7 1 12 112 128 13 *

8 Cherry Tree B 20 1 1 18 60 180 3

Games played Thurs 15th Jan

Queen Adelaide 7-1 Moot-Ants

Gladstone 3-5 TC Headstock

Spot On 3-5 Col Burnaby

Dale 8-0 Moulders

P W D L F A Pts

1 Queen Adelaide 11 10 1 0 65 23 31

2 Col Burnaby 10 10 0 0 56 20 30

3 Spot On 12 7 1 4 54 42 22

4 Moot 12 5 3 4 51 42 18

5 Marketside V 11 4 2 4 38 39 14

6 Headstock 11 4 2 5 39 49 13

7 Dale 12 2 1 9 33 62 7

8 Gladstone V 11 2 0 8 29 45 6

9 Moulders 12 1 0 11 25 68 3

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DIVISION 1 Orange in the third frame. The final frame of the evening was full Arnold Civil Defence “A” made the most of their double header of drama as Pegasus's Brooks and Mathers came from behind to against The Peoples Hall this week, winning both matches 5-3 to pip the BCI pairing of Martin and Sam Haugh. The Pegasus pair go two points clear at the top of the table. Team captain Gary were left with a formidable task after Wayne Martin put BCI in the Spencer starred for Arnold as he made his second 70 break of the driving seat with a classy 51 break. Brooks pulled Pegasus back season. James Booth also played well, making a 32 break as he into contention with a 22 break but BCI should perhaps have won defeated Zed Zubair. Peoples Hall's Nav Hussain had a good win the frame with a brown into the middle pocket, which was missed against Chris Winter, which included a run of 35. Arnold's James by Haugh. Brooks punished the miss and ended the frame with a Notman was also on form, making an excellent 47 break. The superb black to give Pegasus an excellent 3-1 home leg win.double defeat for Peoples Hall has really opened things up at the A fantastic 59 break by Barry Stark was the highlight of the match top of the division as they slipped down to third. between Stadium Leisure and Cotgrave Welfare. Stadium won BCI Snooker Centre “A” were held to a 4-4 draw by Pegasus the match 5-3 to cement their place in the play-offs and leave Snooker Club. At BCI, Jason Bettridge made a good 37 break Cotgrave staring relegation in the face.from an initial fluked red from which Pegasus's Chris Piech never DIVISION 2really recovered. Other wins for BCI came from Neil Elliott against City Hospital Leisure Centre continue to suffer as they went down Steve Booth and Tony Collins against Mike Langdon. Chris Piech 2-6 to Lenton Liberal Club. City's only singles win came from pulled off an audacious long double on the blue in the pairs to pull Russ Kirk against Jim Wright. Adam Goodall was on form for a frame back for Pegasus. At Pegasus, Chris Brooks won a close Lenton as he made a good 42 break to defeat Lee Archer on the frame against Kwok Yip whilst Jamie Mathers put in an excellent black.performance as he got the better of BCI captain Wayne Martin to Report by Steve Butlerput Pegasus two up. Jonathan Mason then defeated Andy

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KNOCKOUT CUP Shaun Parkinson. It was Bob Walker who did all the damage to first win of the season away at Sherwood SC 'D'. They had a 49 Sherwood SC 'B' go through to the third round after a 21 point BCI'C's 35 start by beating L. McRay by 93-24. Andy Ball then points start over their opponents and held on to it to go into the win away at Masters SC. They will now play Mapperley CC in made another 40 points by winning a hard fought match against semi-finals. BCI 'B' won in devastating style over Oakleigh the remaining match to be played in the third round. Mapperley Connor Kelliher 74-34. Bob Wright had only to keep the points Lodge. Neil Elloitt started the win by beating Steve Roe by a CC have a 21 point start. Top spot had a walk-over in their score close in his match against Steve Capsey (Junior) for massive 92-17, which included breaks of 30 & 32. Toby Irons match against BCI 'A'. Unfortunately BCI 'A's Wayne Martin Carlton LC to win. Although a close frame Wright was always did a lot more damage to Oakleigh Lodge with an even better was taken ill on the Monday afternoon and Steve Colemans's ahead and managed to win 55-40. BCI 'E' came through 96-19 win over Ryan Cooper. Mick Salmon kept up the scoring wife had a baby. This left BCI 'A' with only 3 players. Going to a against City Hospital LC in a close match at BCI. by beating Paul (Spider) Wilkinson by 70-22, and Ian Campbell-cup match already 147-0 down and giving away a handicap KNOCKOUT PLATE Dawson finnished the rout with a 68-23 win against Adam wasn't a viable option for them. Carlton LC win through to the A re-spotted black decided the outcome of the match at Spot On Robinson. Spot On (Hucknall) also go through after a win semi-finals with a convincing 280-179 win at home to BCI 'C'. (Sneinton). Sherwood SC 'A' were victorious after Brendon against Ruddington CC.Danny Di Folco winning the close first frame by 58-46 against Murtagh potted the final ball. Nottingham Forest SSC had their Report by Robert Wright (NNIA League Secretary)

DIVISION 1

Arnold Civil Defence “A” 5-3 The Peoples Hall

BCI Snooker Centre "A" 4-4 Pegasus Snooker Club

Beeston Snooker Hall 7-1 Arnold Civil Defence "B"

Stadium Leisure 5-3 Cotgrave Welfare

Arnold Civil Defence “A” 5-3 The Peoples Hall

DIVISION 2

BCI Snooker Centre "B" 6-2 Oakleigh Lodge SC

Sherwood Social Club 6-2 Mapperley Com Centre

Lenton Liberal Club 6-2 City Hospital LC

Phoenix Cue Sports 4-4 Wollaton RBL

Division 1 P W D L F A Pts Division 2 P W D L F A Pts

1 Arnold Civil Defence "A" 12 8 4 0 64 32 20 1 Sherwood Social Club 13 10 3 0 74 30 23

2 BCI Snooker Centre "A" 12 7 4 1 65 31 18 2 Mapperley Community Centre 13 9 1 3 59 45 19

3 The Peoples Hall 12 8 1 3 64 32 17 3 BCI Snooker Centre "B" 13 6 5 2 57 47 17

4 Pegasus Snooker Club 12 5 5 2 58 38 15 4 Lenton Liberal Club 13 6 3 4 56 48 15

5 Beeston Snooker Hall 12 6 2 4 53 43 14 5 Phoenix Cue Sports 13 5 3 5 53 51 13

6 Stadium Leisure 12 3 2 7 37 59 8 6 Oakleigh Lodge Social Club 13 4 2 7 48 56 10

7 Cotgrave Welfare 13 1 3 9 35 69 5 7 Wollaton Royal British Legion 13 2 3 8 44 60 7

8 Arnold Civil Defence "B" 13 0 1 12 16 88 1 8 City Hospital Leisure Centre 13 0 0 13 25 79 0

Games Played Mon 12th JanDivision 1 P W L F A Pts Division 2 P W L F A Pts

1 BCI Snooker Centre 'A' 8 7 1 18 14 25 1 BCI Snooker Centre 'B' 8 5 3 23 9 28

2 Sherwood Social Club 'A' 8 5 3 20 12 25 2 BCI Snooker Centre 'C' 9 6 3 21 15 27

3 City Hospital Leisure Centre 8 6 2 18 14 24 3 Sherwood Social Club 'B' 9 7 2 21 15 27

4 Top Spot 8 5 3 19 13 24 4 Oakleigh Lodge Social Club 9 5 4 19 17 24

5 BCI Snooker Centre 'E' 7 4 3 17 11 21 5 Mapperley Community Centre 9 5 4 18 18 23

6 Spot On Hucknall 8 3 5 14 18 17 6 Spot On Sneinton 9 5 4 18 18 22

7 Carlton Liberal Club 7 3 4 13 15 16 7 Ruddington Conservative Club 9 3 6 18 18 21

8 Sherwood Social Club 'D' 8 1 7 12 20 13 8 Nottingham Forest SSC 8 0 8 2 30 2

9 Masters Snooker Club 8 1 7 9 23 10

KNOCKOUT CUP

Sherwood SC 'B' bt Masters SC

BCI 'E' bt City Hospital LC

Top Spot w/o BCI 'A'

Carlton LC bt BCI 'C'

KNOCKOUT PLATE

Nottingham Forest SSC bt Sherwood SC 'D'

Sherwood SC 'A' bt Spot On Sneinton

Spot On Hucknall bt Ruddington CC

BCI 'B' bt Oakleigh Lodge

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fiercely but sportingly fought contest the Queens were determined to place themselves closer to that championship title and are now level on legs but with the Boat & Horses still retaining top slot by a two point lead. Birchover also start their comeback trail despite being a man down they still managed a good 6-3 victory over Wollaton to move back to fourth place. Meanwhile division B's Chequers remain the only unbeaten side in the league with a tidy 7-2 victory. Newbie side the Nook still stay close at heel looking for that promotion zone and the division champions. Boat and Horses B are the dark horse side at the moment moving silently up the table with that misleading odd points score. They are determined to give the Nook team a good run for it when they face them next week.NOTTINGHAM CENTRAL DARTS LADIES: Division A's Strelley took a hard knockback by losing against Pride and ruining their chances of slipping into top slot. Meanwhile a good win form CBI sees the newly promoted gals slip into second place pushing Strelley into third, leaving a joint battle between Strelley and Cambridge as both push to move back up. Both Clifton Welfare and Poets are gearing for a competitive change of fortunes in the second half of the season as they struggle to avoid

BEESTON, CHILWELL & DIST. DARTS relegation. Division B's Park Tavern attempt to further cement their seat LADIES: In what can only be described as a turnaround that reversed the position with a brill 6-1 victory but are closely chased by Nuthall as the two fortunes of the top of the leader board this week as both the Pelican and the jostle for first slot and a guarantee of promotion.Boat take close defeats. When they last met the Boat all but annihilated the MIXED: No Mixed leagues report this week as the first round of the pairs were Chequers in a 6-1 victory that moved them from the bottom of the table to the played. More next week.halfway stage. This time round was sweet revenge for Chequers taking the MEN'S: As Beechdale take a bye this week the Queens use it to their Boat out with a close 4-3 win. A similar situation occurred at the Boat & Horses advantage to square the points and move to first slot on leg difference. who lost 4-3 to Pelican last time but turned it round to a 4-3 victory on their Meanwhile both the Clifton teams face relegation unless they can come back home turf slipping the Boat & Horses into second slot on leg difference. with a vengeance this half of the season. Division B's Birchover and Horses Meanwhile the Chequers, Nook and the Pelican are still in the race and, and Jockey both hot up the pace as solid wins put them back joint level with despite Pelicans defeat this week, will prove good contestants to the title if the Lion with just a few legs separating them. All change now as, gloves off, they continue their winning form. they all take each other on over the next few weeks and neither wanting to give MEN'S: Boat & Horses take their first tumble in the league losing their any quarter in that promotions push.unbeaten status as league champions in a 6-3 thrashing from the Queens. Report by Paul G Lacey.

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Division A

Wollaton SC 3 6 Birchover SSC

Boat (Lenton) 5 4 Pelican

Charlton Arms 4 5 Jaguar

Boat & Horses A 3 6 Queens

Division B

Nags Head 2 7 Chequers

Festival 4 5 Boat & Horses B

Inham Nook 5 4 Victory Club

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Hop Pole 7 0 Greyhound

Birchover SC 5 2 Queens

Chequers 4 3 Boat (Lenton)

Boat & Horses 4 3 Pelican

Inham Nook 4 3 Jaguar

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Division A

Pear Tree 5 4 Duke Of Camb

Oakleigh Lodge 5 4 Arnold Lab. Club

Park Tavern 5 4 Clifton Com Cen

Clifton Welfare 4 5 Top Valley SC

Queens Hotel 6 3 Bestwood Rd SC

Division B

Birchover S.C. 9 0 Nags Head

Horse & Jockey 5 4 Clifton Bridge

Poets Corner 7 2 King Billy

Boat & Horses 9 0 Grey Goose

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Division A

Poets 3 4 Coopers

Pride of Erin 4 3 Strelley SC

Cambridge 6 1 Madhouse

Builders 2 5 March Hare

Beacon 4 3 Southchurch

Clifton Bridge 5 2 Clifton Welfare

Division B

Old General 2 5 Newcastle

Chase 3 4 Nuthall

Park Tavern 6 1 Oakdale

Sun Valley 6 1 White Horse

Gladstone 1 6 Earl Howe

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Division A P W L F A Pts Division B P W L F A Pts

1 Boat & Horses A 8 7 1 43 29 14 1 Chequers 7 7 0 42 21 14

2 Queens 8 6 2 43 29 12 2 Inham Nook 7 6 1 38 25 12

3 Boat (Lenton) 8 5 3 34 38 10 3 Boat & Horses B 7 4 2 38 24 9

4 Birchover SSC 8 4 4 36 36 8 4 Victory Club 7 3 4 35 28 6

5 Jaguar 8 3 5 35 37 6 5 Festival 7 2 4 33 29 5

6 Pelican 8 3 5 35 37 6 6 Nags Head 7 1 6 17 46 2

7 Wollaton SC 8 2 6 32 40 4 7 Nottingham Uni 6 0 6 12 42 0

8 Charlton Arms 8 2 6 30 42 4

Division A P W L F A Pts Division B P W L F A Pts

1 Queens Hotel 10 9 1 62 28 18 1 White Lion 9 7 2 56 25 14

2 Beechdale 10 9 1 54 36 18 2 Birchover SC 9 7 2 53 28 14

3 Top Valley S.C. 'A' 10 7 3 51 39 14 3 Horse & Jockey 9 7 2 45 36 14

4 Park Tavern 10 6 4 50 40 12 4 Duke Of Devonshire 9 6 3 43 38 12

5 Pear Tree 10 5 5 47 43 10 5 Boat & Horses 9 5 4 46 35 10

6 Duke Of Cambridge 10 5 5 44 46 10 6 King Billy 9 4 5 39 42 8

7 Oakleigh Lodge 10 5 5 38 52 10 7 Clifton Bridge Inn 9 3 6 39 42 6

8 Arnold Labour Club 10 4 6 43 47 8 8 Poets Corner 9 2 7 34 47 4

9 Bestwood Rd S.C. 10 3 7 38 52 6 9 Nags Head 9 2 7 28 53 4

10 Clifton Comm. Centre 10 2 8 39 51 4 10 Grey Goose 9 2 7 22 59 4

11 Clifton Welfare S.C. 10 0 10 29 61 0

Division A P W L F A Pts Division B P W L F A Pts

1 Cambridge 8 8 0 37 19 16 1 The Shed 10 10 0 51 19 20

2 Nuthall B 8 7 1 33 23 14 2 Plainsman 10 8 2 45 25 16

3 Madhouse 8 5 3 31 25 10 3 Catchems 10 6 4 37 33 12

4 Grey Goose 8 3 5 30 26 6 4 Sheriff SC 10 5 5 41 29 10

5 Headstocks 7 3 4 21 28 6 5 March Hare 9 5 4 33 30 10

6 Park Tavern 7 2 5 24 25 4 6 White Lion 9 4 5 32 31 8

7 Beacon 8 2 6 21 35 4 7 Old General 9 4 5 31 32 8

8 Hillside 8 1 7 20 36 2 8 Nuthall A 10 2 7 21 48 5

9 Vine 10 2 8 25 45 4

10 Vernon Hotel 9 1 7 19 43 3

Division A P W L F A Pts Division B P W L F A Pts

1 Pride of Erin 11 10 1 51 26 20 1 Park Tavern 10 9 1 48 22 18

2 Clifton Bridge 11 9 2 46 31 18 2 Nuthall Inn 10 8 2 42 28 16

3 Strelley SC 11 8 3 50 27 16 3 Sun Valley 10 6 4 36 34 12

4 Duke of Cambridge 11 8 3 44 33 16 4 Chase 10 5 5 36 34 10

5 Beacon 11 6 5 39 38 12 5 Oakdale 10 5 5 35 35 10

6 March Hare 11 5 6 41 36 10 6 Newcastle Arms 10 5 5 34 36 10

7 Building Trades 11 5 6 33 44 10 7 Vine 10 5 5 32 38 10

8 Madhouse 11 4 7 39 38 8 8 White Horse 10 4 6 36 34 8

9 Southchurch SC 11 4 7 33 44 8 9 Old General 10 4 6 33 37 8

10 Coopers Arms 11 4 7 32 45 8 10 Earl Howe 10 3 7 33 37 6

11 Clifton Welfare SC 11 2 9 29 48 4 11 Gladstone Liberal 10 1 9 20 50 2

12 Poets Corner 11 1 10 25 52 2

Beeston Chilwell & Dist. Ladies Ind'

Division A P W L F A Pts

1 Birchover SC 11 10 1 48 29 20

2 Boat & Horses 11 8 3 46 31 16

3 Boat (Lenton) 11 8 3 44 33 16

4 Pelican 11 7 4 43 34 14

5 Chequers 11 6 5 37 40 12

6 Inham Nook 11 5 6 41 36 10

7 Queens 11 4 7 37 40 8

8 Jaguar 11 3 8 34 43 6

9 Hop Pole * * 11 3 8 35 32 4

10 Greyhound * 11 1 10 20 57 1

Beeston Chilwell & District Men's

Nottingham Central Mens

Nottingham Central Mixed

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RugbyMidlands 2 East P W D L PF PA Pts

1 Ampthill 13 12 0 1 489 185 24

2 Scunthorpe 13 10 0 3 387 208 20

3 Newark 13 9 1 3 369 134 19

4 Dunstablians 13 9 1 3 348 219 19

5 Syston 13 9 0 4 263 144 18

6 Paviors 13 9 0 4 239 202 18

7 Mansfield 13 5 0 8 214 293 10

8 Market Bosworth 13 4 0 9 194 281 8

9 Leighton Buzzard 13 3 1 9 163 429 7

10 Matlock 13 3 0 10 199 268 6

11 Derby 13 2 1 10 148 346 5

12 Wellingborough 13 1 0 12 196 500 2

Midlands 3 East (N) P W D L PF PA Pts

1 Ilkeston 13 11 1 1 509 166 23

2 Spalding 12 11 0 1 426 101 22

3 Melton Mowbray 13 9 1 3 351 176 19

4 Ashbourne 13 8 1 4 210 213 17

5 Loughborough 12 5 1 6 277 203 11

6 Bakewell Mannerians 12 5 0 7 237 296 10

7 Lincoln 13 4 1 8 286 380 9

8 Grimsby 12 4 0 8 149 433 8

9 Nottingham Moderns 13 3 0 10 222 382 6

10 Sleaford 13 2 0 11 185 452 4

11 West Bridgford 13 1 0 12 105 417 2

12 Coalville 13 10 1 2 469 207 -1*

Midlands 4 East (N) P W D L PF PA Pts

1 Market Rasen & Louth 12 12 0 0 528 114 24

2 Belgrave 12 10 0 2 329 121 20

3 Mellish 12 9 0 3 305 158 18

4 Ashby 13 8 1 4 313 211 17

5 Nottingham Casuals 13 8 1 4 326 254 17

6 Boston 13 8 0 5 333 231 16

7 Oakham 13 5 2 6 252 352 12

8 Kesteven 13 4 2 7 147 240 10

9 Barton & District 12 4 0 8 179 270 6*

10 Southwell 13 2 1 10 171 354 5

11 Amber Valley 12 1 0 11 119 329 2

12 Ashfield 12 0 1 11 86 454 -1*

Midlands 5 East (N) P W D L PF PA Pts

1 Worksop 9 9 0 0 190 81 18

2 Melbourne 10 8 0 2 234 70 16

3 Rolls Royce 10 8 0 2 247 109 16

4 Chesterfield Panthers 9 6 0 3 246 128 12

5 East Leake 10 3 2 5 128 143 8

6 East Retford 10 4 0 6 100 174 8

7 Belper 10 3 1 6 130 138 7

8 Leesbrook 10 3 0 7 97 154 6

9 Nottinghamians 10 2 1 7 87 213 5

10 Castle Donington 10 1 0 9 66 315 2

Midlands 6 East (NE) P W D L PF PA Pts

1 Cleethorpes 4 3 0 1 79 46 6

2 Keyworth 5 3 0 2 79 71 6

3 North Hykeham 5 3 0 2 76 80 6

4 Skegness 5 2 0 3 151 98 4

5 Ollerton 5 1 0 4 69 159 2

Midlands 6 East (NW) P W D L PF PA Pts

1 Dronfield 8 7 0 1 275 82 14

2 Nottm Boots Corsairs 8 7 0 1 251 58 14

3 Uttoxeter 8 6 0 2 317 59 12

4 Tupton 8 5 0 3 212 127 10

5 Long Eaton 8 4 0 4 125 155 6*

6 All Spartans OB 8 2 0 6 94 209 4

7 Meden Vale 8 0 0 8 66 297 0

8 University Of Derby 8 1 0 7 54 407 0*

Midlands 2 East

Ampthill 67, Leighton Buzzard 14

Derby 10, Scunthorpe 11

Dunstablians 22, Matlock 24

Market Bosworth 14, Mansfield 16

Newark 43, Wellingborough 0

Paviors 27, Syston 25

Midlands 3 East (North)

Ashbourne 10, Melton Mowbray 10

Coalville 22, West Bridgford 11

Lincoln 10, Ilkeston 34

Sleaford 35, Nottingham Moderns 26

Midlands 4 East (North)

Ashby 11, Nottingham Casuals 11

Belgrave 48, Ashfield 0

Mellish 48, Southwell 0

Oakham 43, Boston 3

Midlands 5 East (North)

East Leake 20, East Retford 5

Leesbrook 3, Rolls Royce 23

Melbourne 73, Castle Donington 0

Nottinghamians 22, Belper 10

Midlands 6 East (NE)

Ollerton 14, Skegness 29

Midlands 6 East (NW)

Dronfield 30, Long Eaton 3

EDF I'mediate Cup Rd 4 Midlands

Burton 6, West Hartlepool 10

Luton 23, Dudley Kingswinford 17

Newport (Salop) 19, Maidenhead 15

EDF Senior Vase Rd 5 Midlands

Loughborough 8, Bridgnorth 7

Old Laurentians 13, N'pton Old Scouts 15

Spalding 13, Bradford Salem 20

St Albans 13, Towcestrians 16

Worcester W'derers 20, Barkers Butts 18

EDF Junior Vase Rd 6 Midland

Chesterfield Panthers 30, Cannock 3

Harbury 34, Stamford 0

Worksop 12, Redditch 17Midlands 1 P W D L PF PA Pts

1 Luctonians 13 10 0 3 290 126 20

2 Broadstreet 12 9 1 2 357 148 19

3 Kenilworth 13 8 1 4 325 206 17

4 Newport (Salop) 12 7 3 2 326 214 17

5 Chester 13 8 0 5 340 185 16

6 Peterborough 13 8 0 5 285 209 16

7 South Leicester 13 5 2 6 195 240 12

8 Hinckley 12 5 2 5 186 246 12

9 Kettering 13 4 1 8 163 335 9

10 Longton 13 2 2 9 114 338 6

11 Malvern 12 2 0 10 171 296 4

12 Bedford Athletic 13 2 0 11 155 364 4

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before half-way Juri Golicic scored his first goal for the Panthers before Bison broke the shut-out 42 seconds later. Dan Tessier restored the cushion just before the second break and James Ferrara, Bruce Richardson and Brendan Cook (2nd) added further goals in the third. Juri Golicic played on defence in the final period.

GMB Panthers Charity DriveSunday's game also sees the launch of another charity drive by the GMB Panthers. Fans can book a meal at the CornerHouse at which the players will act as waiters as we raise funds for the Nottingham Hospice which has been hit hard by the credit crunch. There will also be an auction of game worn gold shirts in the near future.

Nottingham Panthers 2Hull Stingrays 3Visiting Hull Stingrays came from two goals down to take the points with a dramatic penalty-shot game winning goal in the last two minutes on Sunday night. Depleted Stingrays were trailing to Matt Myers and Juri Golicic goals at the end of the first period but it was the big former Panthers contingent now at Hull who ended the game with the big smiles and the points. Stingrays worked their socks off in the second and third and got back on level terms in the middle period with goals from Kalmikov and Cooke. As overtime loomed a big blast from Corey Neilson came off the backboards and back down the ice. Michel Robinson made a rare mistake in the corner and with the empty-net looming behind him threw his stick along the goal line to try to intercept the puck. At any time a thrown stick in the defensive zone results in a penalty shot and the referee duly raised his crossed arms above his head to signal a dramatic outcome. Kalmikov converted through the five-hole and despite pulling the keeper on a late, late powerplay for a six skaters against four last minute the GMB Panthers failed to equalise and the gap at the top of the standings is back to seven points.In a brief statement the club said simply that coach Corey Neilson will be given every resource possible, as ever, and that no-one is giving up on anything. Elsewhere, Belfast won in Manchester (2-8), Edinburgh had their noses in front against Coventry but a big third period saw Blaze home (3-5) and the game between Cardiff and Newcastle was tied goalless until Devils won on penalties (1-0).

Basingstoke Bison 1Nottingham Panthers 7GMB Panthers are half way towards their target of four points on the weekend after a 1-7 victory at the Bison on Saturday night. With leaders Sheffield beating Manchester on Friday and also winning at Hull on Saturday (0-4) its vital that second placed Panthers keep pace with the Steelers. Coventry beat Newcastle on Saturday (7-3). Hull expect to have import defenceman Stuart Kerr back in their line-up for Sunday's game. Saturday night opponents Basingstoke have proven to be a thorn in the Panthers side earlier in the season but not this time in Hampshire. Two goals, 38 seconds apart, either side of the seven minute mark from Brendan Cook and Kevin Bergin set us on our way. Just

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10 at the break. And the visitors grew in confidence the longer the game went on, a yellow card for Dan Montagu effectively handing them the initiative. While Monty was in the bin the visitors ran in two tries to edge in front again. The first came when they took a scrum against the head in the home 22. As they drove on from there they forced a penalty, followed by a second scrum, from which replacement Scott Riddell crashed over. Minutes later a couple of missed tackles allowed impressive full back Andrew Fenby to spring clear from deep inside his own half to touch down, with Rayner making it 22-19 the visitors just before the hour. Far from sitting back on that lead Blaydon continued to have the upper hand. Until, that is, they too had a man yellow carded. Nottingham eventually forced their way back in front six minutes from the end of normal time with Elphinston's try, which Tonks converted. And on the stroke of eighty minutes Jacko again in down the left wing, Tonks completing the scoring with the conversion to make it 33-22. But it was

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Another less than convincing performance almost saw Nottingham dumped out of the EDF Energy National Trophy. Division Two side Blaydon came within minutes of causing an upset, and few could have begrudged them had they held on for the win. With five minutes of normal time they led by three points, but despite fighting like demons they finally succumbed as Ashley Elphinston crashed over for his first try for Nottingham. A second for David Jackson put the result beyond doubt, but this was not a performance Nottingham players or supporters will wish to dwell on for too long. A fine start from Blaydon almost saw them take the lead when an interception on halfway saw winger Simon Barber weave through the home defence before being brought down. They kept play in the Nottingham half though and forced a penalty, but Charles Rayner's effort was just wide. But a minute later they deservedly took the lead as the ball was hacked through the middle. Barber just got there ahead of Rohaan Nirmalendran to touch down, with Rayner adding the conversion. Nottingham were back in it from the restart though as Jackson broke clear down the left, although Greig Tonks was just wide with his conversion attempt. Nic Rouse then put Nottingham in front with a try in the right hand corner as the ball was moved quickly down the line, stretching the Blaydon defence. Tonks made it 12-7 with the conversion midway through the first half. Nirmalendran then sent Andy Savage clear for the try that looked to have put Nottingham in control, with Tonks' conversion making at 19-7. But Blaydon rallied late in the half to win a penalty for Rayner to make it 19-

d i f f i c u l t n o t t o sympathise with the v i s i t o r s . T h e i r greater desire and c o m m i t m e n t deserved better – a n d s o n e a r l y succeeded.

N o t t i n g h a m : Savage (Barnard); N i r m a l e n d r a n , Cobden, Tonks, J a c k s o n ; Thompson (Hayter), Pilgrim (Davies); Fowkes (Duffey), Duffey (Parr), Harris (Cole), McDonald, Rouse (Morley), H a m m o n d (Wilmott), Montagu, Elphinston.

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National Trophy Round 4

Nottingham 33Blaydon 22

National League 1 P W D L F A BP Pts

1 Leeds Carnegie 19 19 0 0 797 225 13 89

2 Exeter 19 16 1 2 731 273 15 81

3 Nottingham 18 14 0 4 540 304 12 664 Doncaster 19 13 1 5 550 358 11 65

5 Bedford 20 13 0 7 577 336 12 64

6 Plymouth Albion 19 11 2 6 411 372 6 54

7 London Welsh 18 11 0 7 438 360 8 52

8 Cornish Pirates 19 10 1 8 492 365 9 519 Rotherham Titans 19 8 1 10 522 521 8 38

10 Coventry 17 8 0 9 339 370 6 38

11 Moseley 17 7 0 10 405 415 10 38

12 Esher 18 4 1 13 299 506 6 24

13 Sedgley Park 18 4 0 14 281 675 6 2214 Newbury 18 3 1 14 236 635 4 18

15 Otley 19 2 0 17 249 701 5 13

16 Manchester 19 1 0 18 247 698 6 10

bmibaby Elite League GP W WOT L LOT Pts

1 Sheffield 36 22 4 3 7 59

2 Nottingham 36 21 4 9 2 52

3 Coventry 34 23 2 8 1 51

4 Belfast 34 21 4 8 1 51

5 Manchester 36 16 3 15 2 40

6 Cardiff 35 11 6 13 5 39

7 Newcastle 35 9 5 18 3 31

8 Edinburgh 36 9 1 21 5 25

9 Hull 37 7 2 23 5 23

10 Basingstoke 37 5 3 27 2 18

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Middlesbrough had both failed to win mid-week games, which meant Forest won promotion in 1997/8.Funniest footballing moment: Our goalkeeper, Richard Hoy, playing as an emergency striker, scoring in the final minutes of an 8-2 defeat and celebrating like he's won the World Cup. And then asking his dad for money as a reward!Worst footballing moment: Seeing our midfield hard man, Des Oldham, crying on TV after Forest lost in the play-offs to Sheffield Utd in 2002/03. I hadn't seen him like that since Princess Diana died.Best trainer: The Marshall brothers, Daz and Lee. At their age they need to train properly.Worst trainer: The Smith brothers, Matt and Jamie. Amazingly on holiday half the time and 'injured' the other half.Worst haircut: Probably me, but only because it's so thick and luscious that I just can't do anything with it.Team jokers: Richard Hoy makes us all laugh; I'm not sure if he means to though.Worst dressed players: Ian Wilkinson – Just like David Beckham, but spotted in Primark.Biggest moaner: Pat O'Hara and Ray Oldham; they're guaranteed to have a row every game.Toughest opponent: AFC Bridgford's left winger from last season. He ran me ragged and I ended up being replaced at right-back by Lee 'I'm a striker' Bodill, who's now made the position his own.Best team played against: We didn't win many points last season but the only team that really played us off the park (twice) was Meds Redz.

Nam: Steve BestNickname: Scarecrow Team: Arnold Victory ClubAge: 29Job: Civil ServantPosition: Linesman, Winger or Super StrikerPrevious clubs: NoneSupports: Nottingham ForestFootballing hero: Brian CloughBiggest influence: Jason Lee – no matter how crap you might be, effort counts for something.Best footballing moment: Out on the piss when I heard Sunderland &

Balls around the World!It's becoming nail biting for RamosYouTube footage has shown that new Real Madrid boss Juande Ramos is that captivated by his Galaticos that he's resorted to cutting his nails during games! The camera caught Ramos during their match against Villareal and he simply explained “I had a damaged nail and there were scissors handy so I cut it off.”

Who is all the fuss about?A number of national newspapers have been hyping up a Moldavan stiker by the name of Masal Bugduv – one claiming he's no. 30 in their list of the hottest talents around, whereas Goal.com claimed the player was receiving interest from Arsenal of all places! Well they will be surprised to find out that the player actually doesn't exist.

Wife videos her husband to save careerAn English footballer stuck in the states has secured a six month contract with Scottish club Queen of the South after his misses posted a 10 minute video of his career on YouTube. Martyn Lancaster who previously played for Chester City and his wife took matters into her own hands after his club Atlanta Silverbacks went bust.

Milan forced to increase security over Kaka saleAC Milan Vice President, Adriano Galliani has been forced to employ security after threats against him from the Italian club's fans. There are fears the supremo - who oversaw the deal that took David Beckham to Milan - could be attacked or worse should the sale of Kaka go through!

Ribery is taking his mates for rideBayern Munich's French midfielder, Franck Ribery, jumped behind the wheel of the team's bus (with all the players on board) and took it for a joy-ride around the team's hotel in Dubai. Laughing and joking to the amazement of Bayern officials, the French star only managed to demolish a couple of hotel signs and flowerbeds!

Viagra used to improve performances on the pitchA doctor at a Brazilian football club is planning on giving a new meaning to feeling stiff after a match by plying his players with Viagra. Gremio quack Alarico Endres reckons the sex drug could be used to improve players' performance in games at altitude. The doctor hinted he has a lightbulb moment while reading one of his favourite dirty mags. It’ll probably stop opposing strikers from backing into Gremio defenders, that’s for sure!

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