23rd April - Grove Farm(A) 0 - 1(W)

From the whistle the Colts were on the attack and determined to avenge their previous defeat to Grove Farm. Both teams displayed some great football but it was the Colts who came closest to score in the first half. The Colts continued to pressurize Grove Farm and went in at half time with the slight edge.
The second half saw Grove Farm conceed a corner early on. The Colts quickly fired a great cross, from this Nathan converted it into the back of the net, to take a well earned lead. All the boys remained tight to the final whistle to gain the win.
Best team performance to date.
Well done boys and good luck in the next stages of the league cup.

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9th April - Warriors (A) 0 - 2 (W)

Despite all boys being good friends this did not stop the game being competitive. Jason played with a different formation with four across the front, in a bid to gain the edge. The first half went from end to end with chances for both teams, but it was the Colts who broke the deadline with a great strike from Ryan rebounding of the cross bar and Brad struck it into the net. The front four quickly learnt to play as a unit and increased the pressure, but the scoreline remained Colts 1 Warriors 0 at half time.
Derek's Warriors came out determined to equalize in this half and made some good chances but Harry, Mattie W and Leom kept the ball from going in the net. Matty B, Charlie and Nathan all played well and stopped the Warriors from getting a foothold back into the game. The Colts pushed on and from one move with Nathan having a one on one with the goalie, unselfishingly squared the ball to Brad who made the final score Colts 2 Warriors 0.
A great game Well done to both the Warriors and the Colts.

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9th April - Warriors (A) 0 - 2 (W)

Despite all boys being good friends this did not stop the game being competitive. Jason played with a different formation with four across the front, in a bid to gain the edge. The first half went from end to end with chances for both teams, but it was the Colts who broke the deadline with a great strike from Ryan rebounding of the cross bar and Brad struck it into the net. The front four quickly learnt to play as a unit and increased the pressure, but the scoreline remained Colts 1 Warriors 0 at half time.
Derek's Warriors came out determined to equalize in this half and made some good chances but Harry, Mattie W and Leom kept the ball from going in the net. Matty B, Charlie and Nathan all played well and stopped the Warriors from getting a foothold back into the game. The Colts pushed on and from one move with Nathan having a one on one with the goalie, unselfishingly squared the ball to Brad who made the final score Colts 2 Warriors 0.
A great game Well done to both the Warriors and the Colts.

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2nd April - Weddington(A) 1 - 2 (W)

This tight and competitive game was played on a smaller tham usual pitch. Despite less space both teams got up close but it was St Nics who found themselves taking the lead from a corner, which came off the oppostion to make it 0- 1 at half time.
Weddington grabbed the early play at the start of the second half and equalized early to make it 1 - 1. St Nics unfased by this pressed on and were rewarded the match goal . Weddington persivered to get back into the match but it was St Nics who ended on top. Weddington 1 St Nics 2.
Well done boys!

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31st March - Whitestone(H) 5 - 1(W)

Wet and windy conditions were the order of our final league game against our opposition Whitestone. St Nics found their passing boots from the off with some excellent movement of the ball. It was a delight to see the team playing from the back quickly to the front cutting through Whitestone with great accuracy. After a couple of close chances from the boys it was Matty B who opened the score sheet for St Nics to take the lead into half time 1 - 0.
The boys immediately came out for the second half looking to increase their lead. Charlie scored two great goals in quick succession, a fourth by Ryan and a final goal from Harry took the scoreline to 5 - 1, with Whiteston only managing a single goal as strike back. It was an allround team performance from Leom in goal, Mattie W in defence, Sam Nathan and Brad in Midfield all aiding the final score 5 - 1 at full time.
Well Done Boys!

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26th March - Grove Farm (A) 1 - 0 (L)

The top two teams in the league met in the quarter final of the Police Cup with the Grove Farm having the slight home advantage. St Nics opened the game with some quick early chances but it was Grove Farm who converted an early goal from a loose ball straight up the wing and quickly shot into the back of the net, To make the score 1 - 0 at half time.
The teams turned round with both sides competitively giving their all from the second half whistle. St Nics tried to grab an equaliser but Grove Farm defenders remained resolute to keep a clean sheet. As the game moved into the final stages St Nics boys gave it their all but could not find the vital goal and Grove Farm proceeded into the Semi Final.
Well tried boys!

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19th March - Bulkington(H) 1 - 1(D)

The penultimate league game of the season saw Bulkington our visitors. The first half began with the Colts taking the game to Bulkington. We produced many chances but we could not convert them into goals, Bradley coming close a few times only to be denied by Bulkington goalie who was having a great game. It was Bulkington though who made the breakthrough this half with a well taken goal to make the scoreline 0 - 1 at halftime.
The boys lined up for the start to the second half even more determined and pressurized from the whistle. The game progressed but the Colts equalizer eluded them. With only minutes to go on the clock the Colts managed a equaliser converted by Ryan.
Well done boys with a special mention to Leom for continuing the game whilst feeling unwell.

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12th March - St Nic Warriors(A) 0 - 4 (W)

On a white snowy day St Nics Warriors came up against a determined Colts side to claim the points enabling them to retain the league title for the second year running. The game kicked off evenly with only a great strike from Nathan to seperate the teams to make it 1 - 0 to the Colts at half time.
From the second half kick off the Colts passed well between Tom and Charlie enabling Ryan to bag a second goal. Matty W, Harry and Sam remained strong at the back and the Warriors could not find a way through. Matty B was strong in midfield as always and helped with a great lay off to enable Bradley to score with a great shot. Quickly followed by another to take his tally of goals to two on the day. Leom ventured out of goal for the final minutes of the game and looked confident.
Well done to all the boys and a special mention to manager Jase!!!

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27th February - Attleborough(H)2 - 1 (w)

Both sides kicked off the first half in a competitive manner and it was evenly matched. St Nics took the lead after ten minutes after a great cross from Matty B enabled Ryan to strike into the top corner. Our back line Harry and Matty W were called into action on many occasions but helped us keep a clean sheet 1 - 0 at half time.
In the second half the games intensity increased with chances at both ends but it was Attleborough who bought the scoreline level, with an unstoppable strike, which even Leom couldn't have hoped to stop. Any hope of a Attleborough revival were soon dashed after good movement between Nathan and Charlie enabled Sam to score the match winner, with only minutes of the clock remaining.
Final Score 2 - 1. WELL DONE BOYS!

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19th February - Barwell(A) 1 - 2 (W)

It was great to see despite the cold temperatures the boys took little time to warm up on the pitch and St Nics quickly opened the scoreline courtesy of a great strike from Matty B. The boys quickly built on this, Leom remained strong in goal and Sam, Nathan and Charlie passed well which helped Ryan to bag the second. Making the score 2 - 0 at half time.
The second half saw the teams positions changed and the versatile Matty W and Harry played with ease upfront and were unlucky not to score further goals. Barwell kept their team in the game with a goal and looked to increase on this . St Nics remained determined and kept the game tight to leave the final score St Nics 2 Barwell 1.
WELL DONE BOYS!!!!

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12th February - Weddington(A) 1 - 2 (W)

St Nics went to Weddington expecting a close game and were not disappointed. From the whistle the tight pitch proved difficult for the front three Matty B, Brad and Ryan to pass the ball around. The breakthrough in this half came when Matty B was brought down and St Nics were awarded a penalty, which was converted by Ryan. Nathan and Sam continued to pressurize but one goal split the teams at half time.
Weddington came out from the whistle determined to get a equalizer, which came from a corner, a great strike which even Liam couldn't of been expected to save. The boys were not deterred by this.Tom and Harry defended well which made it difficult for Weddington to capitalize on their goal. Charlie and Matty B continued to spread the ball around and enabled Ryan to sneak a late winner to make the final score 2 - 1.
Well done boys!

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5th February - Whitestone(A) 0 - 1 (W)

The second round of the Nuneaton Police Cup saw St Nics drawn away to Whitestone. Despite a heavy going pitch, the boys played great football, enjoying a large proportion of posession, stumbling only in finding a way to break down the exceptional goalie for Whitestone, who seemed to stop everything that was thrown at him. The score line was 0 - 0 at half time.
Despite the even scoreline St Nics continued to pressurize straight from the second half whistle. With ten minutes to go St Nics took the lead from a great break down the left from Matty B who then passed it to Ryan to strike it into the net. The final score Whitestone 0 St Nics 1.
Well done boys. We all look forward to the quarter finals.

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29th January - Haunchwood(H) 1 - 0 (W)

From the whistle St Nics went on the attack creating good chances. Nathan was first to convert one of these chances to a goal, to give St Nics the lead. Haunchwood were a credit to themselves and made it difficult for St Nics to increase the lead and forced a great save from Liam to keep the score at half time 1 - 0.
The team was changed round at half time. The boys set out to increase their lead but found Hauchwood well organized. Despite the boys hard work St Nics couldn't find a second goal and the score remained 1 - 0 at the final whistle.
WELL DONE BOYS!

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22nd January - Ambleside Marlins(A) 0 - 5 (W)

St Nics were in great form for their away match with Ambleside Marlins, first off the mark to score for the Colts was Harry closely followed by a second from Ryan. Some great movement of the ball bought about a third from Matty B to make the score 0 - 3 at half time.
The second half started with some fantastic football and it was a delight to watch. Bradley scored a fourth and Ryan a fifth to finish the match off.
Liam, Sam, Mattie, Nathan and Charlie all played their part in acheiving a great final score 0- 5 and their top of the league position.
Well done boys, keep up the hard work!

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15 January - Grove Farm(A) 0 - 1 (W)

The top of the table clash didn't disappoint and it started wih quick pace from both teams. St Nics were determined to take the upper hand against a strong Grove Farm team and the break through came 10 minutes into the first half with a close range goal from Ryan. Grove Farm quickly pushed forward looking for an equalizer, but Mattie W and Harry in defence held strong to take the score 0 - 1 at half time.
In the second half the St Nics boys were called to dig deep as kicking uphill for this half began to test their stamina. Jason made three changes to bring on fresh legs which helped St Nics remain tight to the final whistle.
Final score 0 - 1.
Well done Liam, Matty B, Mattie W, Harry, Nathan, Charlie,Tom, Sam, Bradley, and Ryan a great "Team" performance.

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8th January - Bulkington (A) 0-2 (W)

In the first match after the christmas break we travelled to Bulkington. The team kicked off and they were soon displaying some great movement and passing of the ball. Within the first ten minutes Matty Bird headed straight into the top corner to give St Nics the lead. Despite a few good opportunities the score remained 0 - 1 at half time.
In the second half despite a tricky pitch St Nics again increased their lead with a goal from Ryan. Bradley Stevens struck the post and was unlucky not to score a third. Final score 0 - 2.
Well done boys especially Liam for another clean sheet.

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11th December - Bedworth Eagles Colts(H) 3 - 1 (W)

The first match after a four week break St Nic colts came up against a determined Bedworth side. They defended well and were only broken down by a great goal scored by Nathan (contender for the goal of the season) . The boys played most the football in Bedworth Eagles half but a quick equalizer came from Bedworth Eagles against the run of play to make it 1 - 1 at half time.
St Nics started the second half in a different gear and displayed some great passing and ball control resulting in a great finish by Matty Bird, to gain control of the scoreline at 2 - 1. Jason them made a substitution bringing on Charlie who scored within minutes to make the final score 3 - 1. Well done boys. Keep up the hard work!!!!

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13th November - Warriors (H) 5 - 0 (W)

This was the "game" of the season so far for both of our St Nics teams and from the whistle the Colts took up the attack and the Warriors were forced to defend. The ball was quickly passed from one team member of the Colts to another and two early goals were finished off by Ryan. Making it 2 - 0 at half time.
The second half mirrored the first for quick pace this was evermore apparent in the quick feet of Matty Bird contributing to a futher three goals, two finished by Charlie and a final one for Ryan,leaving the score at the final whistle as 5 - 0 .
Undetered by todays result I am confident the Warriors are eagerly awaiting the rematch to reverse todays score.
Well done to both teams!

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6th November - Whitestone (A) 0-3 (W)

On the day more suited to water sking then football the game kicked off after a quick change of venue. Sheeting rain accompanied the boys from start to finish but even this couldn't dampen the strong determination of the team. We think all the boys must of been wearing their "passing" boots as their best performance to date in the league was recorded. The first goal came with a deft touch from Bradley to help it on its way and a quick strike from Ryan made it 2 - 0 at half time.
The boys continued to ooze confidence in the second half with Liam in goal then Mattie and Nathan at the back, Matty B and Sam working hard in mid-field and Charlie and Brad up front. Brad scored the final goal to make it 3 - 0. Whitestone battled well in the conditions but St Nics strong will saw them remain on top.
Very well done boys!

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15th October - Weddington (H) 1 - 1(D)

In the top of the table clash between St Nics and Weddington it was St Nics who took the game to Weddington straight from the whistle, attacking their goal from all angles. Weddington managed to hold out, til a well taken goal from St Nics scored by Ryan made it 1 - 0 at the half time whistle.
The second half started as the first, with St Nics boys camped in their half but a second goal elluded them. Midway through this period Weddington was awarded a free kick, which immediately launched into the box and in a scramble the ball ended up in the back of the net, to make the scoreline 1 - 1. Despite vast efforts by the boys the score remained 1 - 1 at the final whistle.
Well Done Boys!

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8th October - Haunchwood(H) 0 - 2 (W)

St Nicolas boys came out determined to keep their unbeaten league record going for the trip across town to Haunchwood. Both teams worked the ball across the pitch well and our defence looked strong with Harry and Matty composed on the ball. St Nicolas passed well and two great goals from Bradley Stevens saw the score 2 - 0 at half time.
Haunchwood Tigers started the second half well and Liam looked great when called upon in goal. A strong team performance by St Nicolas saw no goals conceeded in this half.
Final score 0 - 2.
Well done boys!

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2nd October - Ambleside Marlins (H) 3 - 0 (W)

Gary Wainwright / Chris Bird had the pleasure of being co managers for this game as Jason had gone Xmas shopping in Spain (I mean golfing). St Nics had home advantage and started the sharper and quicker of the two sides. Ambleside tried to match St Nics for movement but this led to themselves constantly defending. A quick succession of goals from Ryan Ball made the score line 2 - 0 at half time.
Ambleside came out for the second half determined to close St Nics down which they found hard to do as another goal was quickly conceeded, a great strike from Sam. Great team performance.
Full time score 3 - 0.
Well done boys and stand in co-managers!

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24th September - Bedworth Eagles (A) 1-2 (W)

Our first away match started at a quick pace with both sides battling well, St Nics opened the score sheet with an excellent early goal scored by Nathan. This saw St Nics gain confidence and a well worked corner by Matty Bird produced another goal. The score line at half time 2-0.
The second half started competitively with Bedworth Eagles scoring to make an interesting second half. Our defence remained tight and despite efforts by both sides the score line finished at 2 - 1.
Our first win of the season. Well done Colts!

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17th September - Grove Farm (H) 1-1 (D)

The first game of the season started with a visit from Grove Farm. The sides were evenly matched with the game flowing end to end with some hard tackles from both teams, the score line at half time was 0-0.
The second half started with excellent passing from all areas and Grove Farm scored early in this half. St Nics increased the pressure and a goal from Tom Barkes evened the scoreline. Final whistle 1-1.
Well done boys!

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