Player And Goalkeeper Of The Month Awards - October 2015
Sat 7th November 2015 | League Awards | By Ian Templeman
PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION - MATTHEW BEADLE OF 1874 NORTHWICH
Matty was ruled out of the first two months of the season, after sustaining an unfortunate injury during a pre-season friendly in July. However he worked hard to recover from this and made his first League appearance on 29 September, contributing to an excellent win against in-form Runcorn Town.
During October, Matty played in every one of 1874’s eight games, scoring an incredible eleven times – an amazing achievement for a player who was supposedly short on match fitness.
He started his run by scoring two goals against Padiham, opening up his account on 15 minutes after diverting a cross into the net, and early in the second half he latched on to a chipped ball into his path and made no mistake with a first time shot.
At AFC Blackpool, Matty saw a penalty saved, but was alert to follow up and cut the ball back across the box, which deflected off a defender’s legs and into the net. He then scored an important goal just before half time, to ensure that 1874 went into the break level, and he set up the winner in the 82nd minute.
1874’s Cheshire derby against Congleton Town saw an incredible comeback from the Greens. After trailing 4-1 with 25 minutes to play, they went on to secure a draw and Matty played a massive part, scoring a powerful header early in the game, then adding a second to make it 4-2 and give 1874 a glimmer of hope. Matty very nearly capped off a pulsating game by taking 3 points for 1874 through a superb shot, but it was well saved by the Town Keeper.
In the next game against Barnoldswick, Matty was once again on the scoresheet when he guided a cross into the Barlick net on the hour, and a few days later, a fine team display at Alsager and an accomplished performance along with two goals from Beadle meant it a night to remember for the Greens and for him in particular.
Next up was the Barton Stadium derby in the MEN United Cup and Matty was once again a constant danger for opponents Winsford. He doubled his team’s lead in the first minute of the second half, sweeping home a cross from close range. The game was put beyond doubt when a diverted ball landed in his path, and he drilled a shot into the far side of the net from an acute angle.
In the final game of October, Beadle once again led the way to another victory in a tricky FA Vase tie at Rochdale, scoring a penalty and turning provider in the second half, flicking the ball into the path of a team mate who slotted the ball home.
To start October having played little or no football and then hitting the ground running immediately, has been an outstanding achievement, and Matty fully deserves recognition and praise.
DIVISION ONE – RICHARD WHYATT OF CHEADLE TOWN
Richard has begun his first full season in the League in fantastic form. Glossop based Whyatt had only previously played local football in Glossop until he joined Cheadle Town late last season.
With the loss of Nathan Neequaye, Richard has adopted the unusual position as an attacking midfielder and he has certainly relished this new role as he finished October as leading goalscorer for the club with four goals, and twelve goals overall.
Richard got on the scoresheet with a goal in the victory at Atherton LR, before grabbing the winner in the win at Chadderton. Richard then scored a brace in the fantastic victory over neighbours Stockport Town.
He is a versatile player with goals being scored from an array of positions and with both his feet and head. At this rate, Richard in on course for 20+ goals, which is something that nobody at the club expected following the loss of Neequaye this season.
GOALKEEPER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION - CHRIS THOMPSON OF COLNE
During the month of October Chris played in 7 games, conceding 8 goals and keeping 3 clean sheets, continuing his consistent form from the previous months.
The only blip on Colne’s league form this season was away to Cammell Laird 1907, where they lost 4-0 and Chris was beaten by a first half penalty and three late goals when the team were reduced to 8 players.
At AFC Blackpool, in a game Colne won 4-0, Chris was not overworked he still kept his concentration and produced a couple of good saves in the second half to earn his clean sheet.
The game against Congleton at home ended in a 4-2 win with another good all round team performance. Having raced into a 3 goal lead Colne came under intense pressure from the Bears, and Chris was beaten by a rocket shot into the far corner and by a shot through a crowded six yard box. He however produced two incredible saves to maintain a one goal advantage with Congleton in the ascendancy.
In a 4-0 win at AFC Darwen, Colne dominated the bulk of the game but again Chris maintained his concentration. In the second half when Darwen had their brightest spell, Chris tipped one free kick over the bar and then produced a stunning instinctive save to again preserve his clean sheet.
A goalless draw at home to Padiham was a game of few chances, but Chris again played at the top of his game to preserve another clean sheet including one first half flying save from a free kick.
The month ended with two away wins, first at Ashton Athletic where Chris started the night as he meant to continue. At 0-0 he produced a world class save to tip a free kick arrowing for the top corner to safety. In the second half with Colne leading by a single goal he produced another incredible reactive save to prevent the equaliser, and Colne went on to win 3-1.
In the FA Vase game at Athersley, Chris was beaten by a tremendous free kick to give the home team the lead. In a game largely dominated by Colne, just after half time with the Reds leading by a single goal, he produced a fine save from a close range shot to preserve the lead and allow Colne kick on and eventually win the game comfortably by 5-1.
DIVISION ONE - MATTHEW HODGE OF ST HELENS TOWN
Mathew came into the side late on in the month but could be a key signing after some uncertainty over the goalkeeper’s position which saw three men don the number 1 shirt during the month.
In the games he played, Matthew showed composure well beyond his tender years as his communication is excellent, calming his defenders in front of him and setting a more solid base for the team.
He commands his box well both physically and verbally and has shown some excellent agility as well making some fine saves during his three matches and also showing a keen eye in one on one situations. He was unbeaten by two penalties in his début game against Holker Old Boys in which he earned a man of the match award, and he rounded off the month with another man of the match performance in a victory at Daisy Hill.
Player And Goalkeeper Of The Month Awards - October 2015
Sat 7th November 2015 | League Awards
By Ian Templeman
PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION - MATTHEW BEADLE OF 1874 NORTHWICH
Matty was ruled out of the first two months of the season, after sustaining an unfortunate injury during a pre-season friendly in July. However he worked hard to recover from this and made his first League appearance on 29 September, contributing to an excellent win against in-form Runcorn Town.
During October, Matty played in every one of 1874’s eight games, scoring an incredible eleven times – an amazing achievement for a player who was supposedly short on match fitness.
He started his run by scoring two goals against Padiham, opening up his account on 15 minutes after diverting a cross into the net, and early in the second half he latched on to a chipped ball into his path and made no mistake with a first time shot.
At AFC Blackpool, Matty saw a penalty saved, but was alert to follow up and cut the ball back across the box, which deflected off a defender’s legs and into the net. He then scored an important goal just before half time, to ensure that 1874 went into the break level, and he set up the winner in the 82nd minute.
1874’s Cheshire derby against Congleton Town saw an incredible comeback from the Greens. After trailing 4-1 with 25 minutes to play, they went on to secure a draw and Matty played a massive part, scoring a powerful header early in the game, then adding a second to make it 4-2 and give 1874 a glimmer of hope. Matty very nearly capped off a pulsating game by taking 3 points for 1874 through a superb shot, but it was well saved by the Town Keeper.
In the next game against Barnoldswick, Matty was once again on the scoresheet when he guided a cross into the Barlick net on the hour, and a few days later, a fine team display at Alsager and an accomplished performance along with two goals from Beadle meant it a night to remember for the Greens and for him in particular.
Next up was the Barton Stadium derby in the MEN United Cup and Matty was once again a constant danger for opponents Winsford. He doubled his team’s lead in the first minute of the second half, sweeping home a cross from close range. The game was put beyond doubt when a diverted ball landed in his path, and he drilled a shot into the far side of the net from an acute angle.
In the final game of October, Beadle once again led the way to another victory in a tricky FA Vase tie at Rochdale, scoring a penalty and turning provider in the second half, flicking the ball into the path of a team mate who slotted the ball home.
To start October having played little or no football and then hitting the ground running immediately, has been an outstanding achievement, and Matty fully deserves recognition and praise.
DIVISION ONE – RICHARD WHYATT OF CHEADLE TOWN
Richard has begun his first full season in the League in fantastic form. Glossop based Whyatt had only previously played local football in Glossop until he joined Cheadle Town late last season.
With the loss of Nathan Neequaye, Richard has adopted the unusual position as an attacking midfielder and he has certainly relished this new role as he finished October as leading goalscorer for the club with four goals, and twelve goals overall.
Richard got on the scoresheet with a goal in the victory at Atherton LR, before grabbing the winner in the win at Chadderton. Richard then scored a brace in the fantastic victory over neighbours Stockport Town.
He is a versatile player with goals being scored from an array of positions and with both his feet and head. At this rate, Richard in on course for 20+ goals, which is something that nobody at the club expected following the loss of Neequaye this season.
GOALKEEPER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION - CHRIS THOMPSON OF COLNE
During the month of October Chris played in 7 games, conceding 8 goals and keeping 3 clean sheets, continuing his consistent form from the previous months.
The only blip on Colne’s league form this season was away to Cammell Laird 1907, where they lost 4-0 and Chris was beaten by a first half penalty and three late goals when the team were reduced to 8 players.
At AFC Blackpool, in a game Colne won 4-0, Chris was not overworked he still kept his concentration and produced a couple of good saves in the second half to earn his clean sheet.
The game against Congleton at home ended in a 4-2 win with another good all round team performance. Having raced into a 3 goal lead Colne came under intense pressure from the Bears, and Chris was beaten by a rocket shot into the far corner and by a shot through a crowded six yard box. He however produced two incredible saves to maintain a one goal advantage with Congleton in the ascendancy.
In a 4-0 win at AFC Darwen, Colne dominated the bulk of the game but again Chris maintained his concentration. In the second half when Darwen had their brightest spell, Chris tipped one free kick over the bar and then produced a stunning instinctive save to again preserve his clean sheet.
A goalless draw at home to Padiham was a game of few chances, but Chris again played at the top of his game to preserve another clean sheet including one first half flying save from a free kick.
The month ended with two away wins, first at Ashton Athletic where Chris started the night as he meant to continue. At 0-0 he produced a world class save to tip a free kick arrowing for the top corner to safety. In the second half with Colne leading by a single goal he produced another incredible reactive save to prevent the equaliser, and Colne went on to win 3-1.
In the FA Vase game at Athersley, Chris was beaten by a tremendous free kick to give the home team the lead. In a game largely dominated by Colne, just after half time with the Reds leading by a single goal, he produced a fine save from a close range shot to preserve the lead and allow Colne kick on and eventually win the game comfortably by 5-1.
DIVISION ONE - MATTHEW HODGE OF ST HELENS TOWN
Mathew came into the side late on in the month but could be a key signing after some uncertainty over the goalkeeper’s position which saw three men don the number 1 shirt during the month.
In the games he played, Matthew showed composure well beyond his tender years as his communication is excellent, calming his defenders in front of him and setting a more solid base for the team.
He commands his box well both physically and verbally and has shown some excellent agility as well making some fine saves during his three matches and also showing a keen eye in one on one situations. He was unbeaten by two penalties in his début game against Holker Old Boys in which he earned a man of the match award, and he rounded off the month with another man of the match performance in a victory at Daisy Hill.