Five things we learned - w/e Saturday 9th December 2017
Mon 11th December 2017 | General | By Ian Templeman
It's beginning to look a lot like Widnes....
One club who have delivered some early Christmas cheer to their supporters are Widnes, who had a good week last week.
First of all, a thumping 5-1 win over Southport in the Liverpool Senior Cup clinched a place in the semi-finals for the first time in their history. Then, they followed that up with a 2-0 win over Barnoldswick Town which moved them into fourth place in the Premier Division.
It's beginning to look a lot like recently appointed joint-managers Ste Akrigg and Kev Towey are settling nicely into their managerial roles.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for the Reds
At this time of the year, men dressed in red attire capture the attention of many, and continuing that theme, AFC Liverpool are certainly worth a look at the moment.
A poor run of form in September and October saw them plummet into the relegation zone, but in recent times things have started looking up, and Saturday's win over Bootle means it's just one defeat in five games and 10 points from 15 for Chris Stammers' men.
As a statement on the club website said after Saturday's game: "A first half to forget versus Widnes aside, it’s pretty much safe to say this side looks to have turned a corner".
Fairytale of New Sirs
A few short weeks ago, it was looking like it might be a bleak midwinter for Daisy Hill. Bottom of the league, no away wins all season, and without a win since early September, it wasn't looking great.
But all of a sudden, things are looking up. A cracking 5-1 win at New Mills brought back the winning habit, and on Saturday they proved that was no fluke by chalking up a 3-1 win at St Helens Town, even missing a penalty in the process.
It's a marathon not a sprint, but all of a sudden it's looking like there's some momentum building down at New Sirs.
Mistletoe and all fine for Charnock
At this time of year, seasonal songs from Cliff Richard are often difficult to avoid, and Cliff's namesake Charnock Richard are also capturing attention at the moment with the form they are showing.
Although the wintry weather has meant they have suffered a few postponements in recent weeks, it's just one defeat in nine game for Andy Westwell's men, and the latest win, a 3-1 win at Padiham in the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy, clinched a place in the semi-final of that competition for the first time in their history.
Throw in the fact that ace striker Carl Grimshaw has just won the Premier Division Player of the Month award, and it's certainly looking good for everyone down at Mossie Park right now.
Blue Christmas looking good for Gate
One team who spectacularly ended a bad run of form on Saturday were Squires Gate, who beat Barnton 6-4 in a ten goal thriller.
Coming into the game on the back of three successive defeats, in which they scored just one goal, Gate rediscovered their shooting boots in fine style, hitting six goals in a game for the first time this season.
If they can keep up that sort of form it will be a Happy Blue Christmas in the best possible sense down at the Brian Addison Stadium.
Five things we learned - w/e Saturday 9th December 2017
Mon 11th December 2017 | General
By Ian Templeman
It's beginning to look a lot like Widnes....
One club who have delivered some early Christmas cheer to their supporters are Widnes, who had a good week last week.
First of all, a thumping 5-1 win over Southport in the Liverpool Senior Cup clinched a place in the semi-finals for the first time in their history. Then, they followed that up with a 2-0 win over Barnoldswick Town which moved them into fourth place in the Premier Division.
It's beginning to look a lot like recently appointed joint-managers Ste Akrigg and Kev Towey are settling nicely into their managerial roles.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for the Reds
At this time of the year, men dressed in red attire capture the attention of many, and continuing that theme, AFC Liverpool are certainly worth a look at the moment.
A poor run of form in September and October saw them plummet into the relegation zone, but in recent times things have started looking up, and Saturday's win over Bootle means it's just one defeat in five games and 10 points from 15 for Chris Stammers' men.
As a statement on the club website said after Saturday's game: "A first half to forget versus Widnes aside, it’s pretty much safe to say this side looks to have turned a corner".
Fairytale of New Sirs
A few short weeks ago, it was looking like it might be a bleak midwinter for Daisy Hill. Bottom of the league, no away wins all season, and without a win since early September, it wasn't looking great.
But all of a sudden, things are looking up. A cracking 5-1 win at New Mills brought back the winning habit, and on Saturday they proved that was no fluke by chalking up a 3-1 win at St Helens Town, even missing a penalty in the process.
It's a marathon not a sprint, but all of a sudden it's looking like there's some momentum building down at New Sirs.
Mistletoe and all fine for Charnock
At this time of year, seasonal songs from Cliff Richard are often difficult to avoid, and Cliff's namesake Charnock Richard are also capturing attention at the moment with the form they are showing.
Although the wintry weather has meant they have suffered a few postponements in recent weeks, it's just one defeat in nine game for Andy Westwell's men, and the latest win, a 3-1 win at Padiham in the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy, clinched a place in the semi-final of that competition for the first time in their history.
Throw in the fact that ace striker Carl Grimshaw has just won the Premier Division Player of the Month award, and it's certainly looking good for everyone down at Mossie Park right now.
Blue Christmas looking good for Gate
One team who spectacularly ended a bad run of form on Saturday were Squires Gate, who beat Barnton 6-4 in a ten goal thriller.
Coming into the game on the back of three successive defeats, in which they scored just one goal, Gate rediscovered their shooting boots in fine style, hitting six goals in a game for the first time this season.
If they can keep up that sort of form it will be a Happy Blue Christmas in the best possible sense down at the Brian Addison Stadium.
