Five Things We Learned - w/e Saturday 24th September 2016
Mon 26th September 2016 | General | By Ian Templeman
Shooting boots needed when facing the Purples
City of Liverpool’s march to the top of the Division One table has been achieved in no small way to their goalscoring ability.
The Purples have the best goal difference of any team in the league, scored more goals than anyone in the league and have the best goals per game ratio, so it takes something special to beat them at the moment.
They had no game on Saturday, but at Charnock Richard last midweek, they kept up their goalscoring form by hitting the net three times – a decent return against a side going well themselves.
The difference this time was that Charnock did what no side has done so far this season, and scored four times against their visitors. The message is clear – anyone hoping to pick up points against the Purples this season will need to be on top goalscoring form.
First win for Eccleshall
A big shout out must go to Eccleshall, who picked up their first league win of the season in fine style with a 5-3 win at Cheadle Town on Saturday.
It’s been a difficult start to the season for Jim Leech and his side, but Saturday’s result, coming on the back of two heavy defeats, could be the boost they need to start climbing up the First Division table.
Many more for the Road
Maine Road’s goalscoring prowess has been in evidence right from the start of the season, and they underlined their attacking threat by hitting six goals in successive games at AFC Darwen in midweek and at home to Squires Gate on Saturday.
In both games, five different Road players got on the scoresheet, and looking at the season as a whole, Chris Hirst’s men have scored in every game and have only scored less than two goals in three of their games.
It’s a fine record, and one that proves the well-established club tradition of playing the game the way it should be played is very much still alive.
Seven up for Barlick
Barnoldswick Town recorded the biggest win of any of our sides in the Buildbase FA Vase on Saturday, with a 7-1 win over Stokesley Sports Club.
It’s the second time this season that Barlick have hit seven goals in a game, and Saturday’s result was achieved without leading scorers Joseph Gaughan and Aaron Hollindrake hitting the back of the net.
Scoring seven goals in any competitive game is no mean feat, and to achieve it twice before the end of September is good going by any standard.
Remy on a roll
Whether it’s league or cup competitions, there’s no stopping Litherland REMYCA at the moment.
Saturday’s win over Vauxhall Motors means it’s now eight straight wins for Phil Stafford’s men, a run that includes a win at high flying City of Liverpool in the FA Vase, and a defeat of Evo-Stik League side Burscough in the Liverpool Senior Cup.
After a couple of seasons finding their feet at this level of football, the signs are that Remy are ready for the challenge of moving on up.
Five Things We Learned - w/e Saturday 24th September 2016
Mon 26th September 2016 | General
By Ian Templeman
Shooting boots needed when facing the Purples
City of Liverpool’s march to the top of the Division One table has been achieved in no small way to their goalscoring ability.
The Purples have the best goal difference of any team in the league, scored more goals than anyone in the league and have the best goals per game ratio, so it takes something special to beat them at the moment.
They had no game on Saturday, but at Charnock Richard last midweek, they kept up their goalscoring form by hitting the net three times – a decent return against a side going well themselves.
The difference this time was that Charnock did what no side has done so far this season, and scored four times against their visitors. The message is clear – anyone hoping to pick up points against the Purples this season will need to be on top goalscoring form.
First win for Eccleshall
A big shout out must go to Eccleshall, who picked up their first league win of the season in fine style with a 5-3 win at Cheadle Town on Saturday.
It’s been a difficult start to the season for Jim Leech and his side, but Saturday’s result, coming on the back of two heavy defeats, could be the boost they need to start climbing up the First Division table.
Many more for the Road
Maine Road’s goalscoring prowess has been in evidence right from the start of the season, and they underlined their attacking threat by hitting six goals in successive games at AFC Darwen in midweek and at home to Squires Gate on Saturday.
In both games, five different Road players got on the scoresheet, and looking at the season as a whole, Chris Hirst’s men have scored in every game and have only scored less than two goals in three of their games.
It’s a fine record, and one that proves the well-established club tradition of playing the game the way it should be played is very much still alive.
Seven up for Barlick
Barnoldswick Town recorded the biggest win of any of our sides in the Buildbase FA Vase on Saturday, with a 7-1 win over Stokesley Sports Club.
It’s the second time this season that Barlick have hit seven goals in a game, and Saturday’s result was achieved without leading scorers Joseph Gaughan and Aaron Hollindrake hitting the back of the net.
Scoring seven goals in any competitive game is no mean feat, and to achieve it twice before the end of September is good going by any standard.
Remy on a roll
Whether it’s league or cup competitions, there’s no stopping Litherland REMYCA at the moment.
Saturday’s win over Vauxhall Motors means it’s now eight straight wins for Phil Stafford’s men, a run that includes a win at high flying City of Liverpool in the FA Vase, and a defeat of Evo-Stik League side Burscough in the Liverpool Senior Cup.
After a couple of seasons finding their feet at this level of football, the signs are that Remy are ready for the challenge of moving on up.
