4th May 2008 - Chapelfield Colts (H) 1 - 2 (L)

Scorer: Gill.

After some recent lacklustre performances this was a far better display against the side that will probably win the league. It took a superb left-foot strike from 20 odd yards to beat us but at least the boys showed a bit more spirit.

We came into this match three points behind Chaps knowing that a victory was needed to keep our title hopes alive. They opened the scoring after we failed to clear the ball but just before half-time Aaron finished well to draw us level.

The second half was pretty tight with very few scoring chances for either side. The killer goal deserved to win any game. Alex Lacey had his back to goal, swivlled and unleashed a great shot that George had no chance of saving. We battled for the equaliser but Chaps held firm & clinched the win.

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13th April 2008 - Cottage Farm Rangers (A) 4 - 0 (L) Tamworth Invitation Trophy

In all the years this team has been going there have been very few lows but this game probably represented the lowest of the lows. CFR were near the bottom of the Tamworth league & having despatched Dosthill in an earlier round 10-1 we were firm favourites. Notwithstanding that our current form has dipped, we had five players unavailable due to injury & being cup-tied & we took to the field with ten men this result would have been viewed as a bit of a shock.

We started okay, applying pressure, but CFR struck with virtually their first venture into our half. The ball went out to their right & the player hit a superb shot that flew straight as a dye into the goal. As in our previous three games we struggled to pass the ball well. We've almost forgotten how to play football. We still had plenty of possession and continued to put pressure on their goal. But give CFR credit, they battled for everything, seemed hungrier, defended in numbers & had a keeper who was on top form.

As we pushed forward for the equaliser we got caught short at the back & CFR doubled their lead. The confidence & belief that we could win the game was quic kly evaporating.
Half-time 0-2.

The second half was not quite one-way traffic but most of the play was in CFR's half. However, they continued to defend well & their keeper stood firm. Jack Mac did put the ball into the net but it was ruled off-side. Somewhat debatable, maybe. We came close with a couple more chances but our finishing was poor. Their third came as we pushed on more & more. It was a good finish, the player cut in from the right & hit a high shot that beat George.

The fourth came, again, with us pushing forward.
It was hard to pick out any player that came out of this match with any credit but Tom Sharrock put in a great effort, defended well & worked hard.

We now have five league matches left to salvage our season. The league can still be won.

Well done to Cottage Farm & all the best for your semi-final.

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2nd April 2008 - Stockingford A.A. (H) 1 - 1 (D)

Scorer: Baker (Pen):

Report to follow.

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30th March 2008 - Chapelfield Colts Red (A) 5 - 2 (L) Coventry League Cup QF

Scorers: Baker (2).

Report to follow

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9th March 2008 - Kenilworth Wardens (A) 4 - 2 (L)

Scorers: Edwards (2).

Full report to follow.

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2nd March 2008 - Chapelfield Colts Blue (H) 3 - 0 (W) Coventry League Cup

Scorers: Wainwright: Baker: OG.

Full report to follow

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10th February 2008 - Coventry Jaguar Youth (A) 2 - 2 (D)

Scorer: Edwards (2).

Full report to follow

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3rd February 2008 - Pro Santos (A) 0 - 5 (W) Coventry League Cup

Scorers: Winn (3); Baker (2).

The less said about this game the better. We faced opposition from two leagues below us on a cold, windy day & put in one of our worst ever performances. Yes, the scoreline looks comfortable but it should have been double. The weather & the pitch made it difficult to control the ball but that cannot excuse such a lack-lustre display.

Winnie scored a well taken hat-trick, Conner chipped in with another couple of goals. A great piece of goalkeeping prevented him making it three, the only trouble was, this fine piece of work was by one of his own players. Well played Danny!!

We shall consign this match to history.

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27th January 2008 - London Road Lions (H) 6 - 0 (W)

Scorers: Hall; Winn; Baker (2); Pritchard; Wainwright.
Full report to follow

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6th January 2008 - Athletic United (H) 1 - 1 (D)

Scorer: Winn

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16th December 2007 - Caludon Youth (A) 1 - 6 (W)

Scorers: Winn; Baker (2); Rowse (2); Wainwright.

Full report to follow

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25th November 2007 - Coventry Sphinx Juniors (A) 1- 5 (W)

Scorers: Baker (3): Gill (2).

Full report to follow.

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18th November 2007 - Dosthill Colts (H) 10 - 1 (W) Tamworth Invitation Trophy

Scorers: Winn (3): Gill: Rowse (2): Edwards (2): Baker (2).

Dosthill had proved to be a bogey team for us over the last 3 years. Our matches with them had always been close but they had prevailed in all of them. They put us out of the Tamworth Invitation Trophy this same round last season with a 1-0 win. To say we wanted to redress the balance was an understatement.

The weather was foul, continuous rain and a strong cross wind were not the most inviting condtions to play in. Fortunately, St. Nics seemed oblivious to the elements as they put on a superb display of attacking football that, in the end, simply blew Dosthill away.

We struck within the first 3 minutes. There was a scramble in Dosthill's penalty area before Winnie lashed a low drive home. We continued to press but Dosthill started coming back into the game. They mounted a series of attacks and we were starting to look a bit shakey at the back. They were given a free kick some 20 odd yards out, the effort bounced off the crossbar and George managed to grab the rebound. The pressure was maintained and it came as no surprise when they finally equalised. We struggled to clear the ball and allowed Colts to get a shot in. George half stopped it but the strike was still strong enough to find the net.

This seemed to galvanise the Boys. We stepped up a gear & began passing the ball round well. Conner and Aaron up front were putting their defenders under continuous pressure & Rowsey & Winnie were winning the midfield battle. The defence of Lewis, Ben & Jack were looking more self-assured. Our second came courtesy of some good work down the right by Conner. He beat his man then put in a lofted cross to Aaron who was loitering in the penalty area. He neatly plucked the ball down with his left foot then lashed home.

The third goal was a cracker. Slick passing took the ball from the left to the right as Rowsey found Conner with a long diagonal ball. Conner squared the ball to Aaron who then laid it off to the on-rushing Winnie to belt it low into the corner of the goal. Simple but effective.
Half-time 3-1.

Dosthill knew they needed the next goal to keep the match live but Rowsey delivered a real hammer blow early into the second half. He fired home a great strike from outside the box that gave their keeper little chance. From this point on there was only going to be one winner. The Colts were struggling to live with our speed, power and passing.

St. Nics virtually laid siege to Dosthill's half and the game was put beyond doubt in comical fashion. The ball had been cleared and as it bounced into our half Lewis pumped it back towards their goal. Dosthill's keeper allowed the ball to drop in front of him only for it to clear him with one bounce and roll into the net.

Goals continued to flow. Winnie clinched his hat-trick when he chipped in from the left & Rowsey got his second with a low drive that the keeper failed to hold on to. Lewis made it 8-1 with a fine solo effort. He brought the ball out of defence and just kept running with it. He must have beaten 4 or 5 men before he shot home.

Conner, for once had not scored but he had made at least three of the goals. However, he finally got himself on the score sheet with numbers 9 & 10. This was the last straw for Dosthill's manager who called a halt to the game with five minutes left.

This was as emphatic a win as you could get against the team who had been champions of the Tamworth League for the last two seasons. Every player gave his all and showed great desire. I'm told Gary never stopped grinning for the rest of the day

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11th November 2007 - Coventry Jaguar Youth (H) 3 - 1 (W)

Scorers; Baker (2); Gill.

Full report to follow.

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4th November 2007 - Brinklow Juniors (H) 6 - 0 (W) Coventry League Cup

Scorers: Winn; Baker (2); Sharpe: Gill; Wainwright.

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28th October 2007 - London Road Lions (A) 3 - 4 (W)

Scorers: Baker (2); Hall (2).

Full report to follow/

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21st October 2007 - St. Nicolas Sporting (H) 4 - 0 (W) Tamworth Invitation Trophy

Scorers: Gill (2); Baker (2).

Full report to follow.

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7th October 2007 - Athletic United (A) 0 - 5 (W)

Scorers: Baker (2); Gill (2); Wainwright.

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30th September 2007 - Caludon Youth (H) 7 - 2 (W)

Scorers: Gill (2); Baker (3); Winn; Edwards.

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23rd September 2007 - Kenilworth Wardens (H) 5 - 1 (W)

Scorers: Baker (4); Winn

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16th September 2007 - Christ The King (A) 1 - 0 (L)

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9th September 2007 - Coventry Sphinx Juniors (H) 5 -2 (W)

Scorers: Winn; Baker (2); Gill

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