Words on the week - w/e Saturday 8th September 2018
Mon 10th September 2018 | General | By Ian Templeman
New boys on fire
It's often been the case down the years that clubs come into our league and hit the ground running, and that has certainly been the case this season, with most of the new boys well and truly making their mark.
A quick glance at the league tables reveals that six of the top ten places in the First Division North are filled by new clubs, and in the First Division South it's seven of the top ten, with the top four comprising all new clubs.
A tremendous amount of effort has been put in by officials at the new clubs to ensure they met the required standard to join the league, and it's great to see that all the efforts are being matched by their players on the pitch.
A week of FA Cup glory for the Purps
It was a memorable week of Emirates FA Cup action for everyone at City of Liverpool, with two fine results in the space of four days booking their place in the Second Qualifying Round.
An extra time 3-2 win at Evo-Stik League side Glossop North End in a replay on Tuesday night was followed on Saturday by a fine 5-1 victory at Squires Gate, a team who went into the game unbeaten in five games.
It's seven wins and two draws since the season began for the Purps, and on this form Craig Robinson's men will take some stopping.
FA Cup adventure continues for Irlam
Another club enjoying an Emirates FA Cup adventure are Irlam, who are in the Second Qualifying Round for the first time ever after their 3-2 win at Runcorn Town on Saturday.
Previously, an appearance in the Preliminary Qualifying Round in 2012-13- when coincidentally they lost to Runcorn Town - was as good as it got, but now Michael Dodd's men have the chance to write more history.
Their progress to this stage of the competition has been achieved with three away wins, so an another away tie at Dunston UTS will hold no fears for the Blues.
A good day for Rylands
Saturday was certainly a day to remember for everyone at Rylands.
A new record attendance of 172 was set for the game against Abbey Hulton United, and hopefully none of those who turned up at the Recreation Club were late in getting there, because anyone who was would have missed a blistering start to the game.
Incredibly Rylands were 4-0 up after 8 minutes, eventually going on to win 6-0, with joint manager Stuart Wellstead leading from the front with two of the goals.
A performance that will take some beating.
Reds on a roll
One club that have put a bad start to the season very much behind them are AFC Liverpool, who recorded their fifth successive league win with a 2-1 victory over St Helens Town on Friday night.
It's a far cry from mid-August, when the Reds began their league campaign with two 5-3 defeats, but it certainly appears that joint-managers Stuart Keir and Ben Williams have steadied the ship, and more good times beckon for the Reds.
Words on the week - w/e Saturday 8th September 2018
Mon 10th September 2018 | General
By Ian Templeman
New boys on fire
It's often been the case down the years that clubs come into our league and hit the ground running, and that has certainly been the case this season, with most of the new boys well and truly making their mark.
A quick glance at the league tables reveals that six of the top ten places in the First Division North are filled by new clubs, and in the First Division South it's seven of the top ten, with the top four comprising all new clubs.
A tremendous amount of effort has been put in by officials at the new clubs to ensure they met the required standard to join the league, and it's great to see that all the efforts are being matched by their players on the pitch.
A week of FA Cup glory for the Purps
It was a memorable week of Emirates FA Cup action for everyone at City of Liverpool, with two fine results in the space of four days booking their place in the Second Qualifying Round.
An extra time 3-2 win at Evo-Stik League side Glossop North End in a replay on Tuesday night was followed on Saturday by a fine 5-1 victory at Squires Gate, a team who went into the game unbeaten in five games.
It's seven wins and two draws since the season began for the Purps, and on this form Craig Robinson's men will take some stopping.
FA Cup adventure continues for Irlam
Another club enjoying an Emirates FA Cup adventure are Irlam, who are in the Second Qualifying Round for the first time ever after their 3-2 win at Runcorn Town on Saturday.
Previously, an appearance in the Preliminary Qualifying Round in 2012-13- when coincidentally they lost to Runcorn Town - was as good as it got, but now Michael Dodd's men have the chance to write more history.
Their progress to this stage of the competition has been achieved with three away wins, so an another away tie at Dunston UTS will hold no fears for the Blues.
A good day for Rylands
Saturday was certainly a day to remember for everyone at Rylands.
A new record attendance of 172 was set for the game against Abbey Hulton United, and hopefully none of those who turned up at the Recreation Club were late in getting there, because anyone who was would have missed a blistering start to the game.
Incredibly Rylands were 4-0 up after 8 minutes, eventually going on to win 6-0, with joint manager Stuart Wellstead leading from the front with two of the goals.
A performance that will take some beating.
Reds on a roll
One club that have put a bad start to the season very much behind them are AFC Liverpool, who recorded their fifth successive league win with a 2-1 victory over St Helens Town on Friday night.
It's a far cry from mid-August, when the Reds began their league campaign with two 5-3 defeats, but it certainly appears that joint-managers Stuart Keir and Ben Williams have steadied the ship, and more good times beckon for the Reds.
