Words on the week - w/e Saturday 15th September 2018
Mon 17th September 2018 | General | By Ian Templeman
Yet more Yellow cup fever
Over the past couple of seasons, these pages have reported details of Ashton Athletic's cup exploits on numerous occasions, and we make no apology for doing so again.
After a 1-1 draw against Morpeth Town in the Emirates FA Cup, a three hour midweek journey of 177 miles to Craik Park in Morpeth faced the Yellows for the replay last Tuesday, to face a team on their own ground who are top of the Evo-Stik League Division One East table.
But yet again the Athletic lads rose to the occasion with a stunning Marcus Cusani free kick giving them an early lead, which Christopher Bandell doubled before the interval. A late penalty for the home side set up a nerve jangling finish but the Yellows held out for another famous win.
They now have an away tie against York City this Saturday, and another memorable cup day awaits them.
A record breaker for Sandbach
Sandbach United's 7-0 away win at Cheadle Town last Wednesday set several club records.
The result was the biggest win in the club's history, and James Kirby became the first player at the club to score more than three goals in a game, scoring five of the goals.
As an interesting aside, James has scored two hat tricks this season, both in league games and both against teams from Cheadle - he hit a hat trick in United's 3-0 win over Cheadle Heath Nomads on the 7th August.
His goal against Atherton LR in the Vase on Saturday took him to 13 goals for the season, eight in the league and five in cup competitions, with all eight of the league goals being against the two Cheadle teams.
With United's tie in the First Division Cup at home to Cheadle Town scheduled for 6th October, no doubt James has the date in the diary already.
Eleven heaven for Longridge Town
The eye catching score of the weekend was Longridge Town's 11-2 win at Holker Old Boys, that moved them to the top of the First Division North table.
It's the first time that a team has scored 11 goals in a league game since the 28th March 2016, when Barnton beat Whitchurch Alport 11-1, and Saturday's result is the first time in league history that a score of 11-2 has been recorded.
Bradley Wicks and Jason Hart both scored hat tricks for Town, and five other players also scored a goal apiece, one of the few occasions in league history where seven different players have scored for one team in a game.
In nine league games so far, Town have only once failed to score more than two goals in a game, and with that sort of firepower at their disposal they will be a tough test for any defence this season.
Cup away days agree with Hanley
Although their league form will be giving cause for concern, Hanley Town seem to be enjoying cup away days at the moment.
A run of five defeats in six leagues games has seen them drop down the Premier Division table, but solace has been found in the Buildbase FA Vase, with Saturday's 4-0 win at Dudley Town followed on from a win by the same score at Pershore Town two weeks earlier.
The challenge now for Michael Edwards and his men is reproduce their Vase form in league games.
Admirals find their shooting boots
All of a sudden there's been an explosion of goals in the ranks at Nelson.
After a run of four games with just one goal scored, and seven in total from the opening eight games, the last three games have seen a dramatic improvement.
A 3-1 win against St Martins in the cup, was followed by a midweek 1-1 draw at Prestwich Heys and then a 5-2 Vase win over Tow Law Town last Saturday, more than doubling the tally bagged in the season up to the St Martins game.
The currently negative goal difference in the league table will soon turn to a plus if they keep up the present scoring rate in the coming weeks.
Words on the week - w/e Saturday 15th September 2018
Mon 17th September 2018 | General
By Ian Templeman
Yet more Yellow cup fever
Over the past couple of seasons, these pages have reported details of Ashton Athletic's cup exploits on numerous occasions, and we make no apology for doing so again.
After a 1-1 draw against Morpeth Town in the Emirates FA Cup, a three hour midweek journey of 177 miles to Craik Park in Morpeth faced the Yellows for the replay last Tuesday, to face a team on their own ground who are top of the Evo-Stik League Division One East table.
But yet again the Athletic lads rose to the occasion with a stunning Marcus Cusani free kick giving them an early lead, which Christopher Bandell doubled before the interval. A late penalty for the home side set up a nerve jangling finish but the Yellows held out for another famous win.
They now have an away tie against York City this Saturday, and another memorable cup day awaits them.
A record breaker for Sandbach
Sandbach United's 7-0 away win at Cheadle Town last Wednesday set several club records.
The result was the biggest win in the club's history, and James Kirby became the first player at the club to score more than three goals in a game, scoring five of the goals.
As an interesting aside, James has scored two hat tricks this season, both in league games and both against teams from Cheadle - he hit a hat trick in United's 3-0 win over Cheadle Heath Nomads on the 7th August.
His goal against Atherton LR in the Vase on Saturday took him to 13 goals for the season, eight in the league and five in cup competitions, with all eight of the league goals being against the two Cheadle teams.
With United's tie in the First Division Cup at home to Cheadle Town scheduled for 6th October, no doubt James has the date in the diary already.
Eleven heaven for Longridge Town
The eye catching score of the weekend was Longridge Town's 11-2 win at Holker Old Boys, that moved them to the top of the First Division North table.
It's the first time that a team has scored 11 goals in a league game since the 28th March 2016, when Barnton beat Whitchurch Alport 11-1, and Saturday's result is the first time in league history that a score of 11-2 has been recorded.
Bradley Wicks and Jason Hart both scored hat tricks for Town, and five other players also scored a goal apiece, one of the few occasions in league history where seven different players have scored for one team in a game.
In nine league games so far, Town have only once failed to score more than two goals in a game, and with that sort of firepower at their disposal they will be a tough test for any defence this season.
Cup away days agree with Hanley
Although their league form will be giving cause for concern, Hanley Town seem to be enjoying cup away days at the moment.
A run of five defeats in six leagues games has seen them drop down the Premier Division table, but solace has been found in the Buildbase FA Vase, with Saturday's 4-0 win at Dudley Town followed on from a win by the same score at Pershore Town two weeks earlier.
The challenge now for Michael Edwards and his men is reproduce their Vase form in league games.
Admirals find their shooting boots
All of a sudden there's been an explosion of goals in the ranks at Nelson.
After a run of four games with just one goal scored, and seven in total from the opening eight games, the last three games have seen a dramatic improvement.
A 3-1 win against St Martins in the cup, was followed by a midweek 1-1 draw at Prestwich Heys and then a 5-2 Vase win over Tow Law Town last Saturday, more than doubling the tally bagged in the season up to the St Martins game.
The currently negative goal difference in the league table will soon turn to a plus if they keep up the present scoring rate in the coming weeks.
