Dale Park 2-1 Epworth Town

Dale Park kept their 100% season record in tact and ended Epworth's after a hard fought and controversial win at Winterton, with Nick Wingates late winner deciding the game. In the first half chances were limited and only Artor Johnsons rebound after a powerful Wingate throw in was a decent chance. At the other end Finney was rarely tested as Dale Park held firm at the back. The game livened up after the break, Lewis Clark went close and Epworth forced Ash Finney in to a number of good saves and catches. However with ten minutes to go it looked as if Dale Park had thrown a point when poor marking allowed Epworths captain to head home from a corner. Dale Park then raised the tempo and after Clark was kicked in the face by a defender a penalty was awarded(a good decision from referee Paul Clixby). Some of the Epworth players and fans were unhappy at this decision but there was no doubt it was a clear foul. However Clark still weary and groggy sent the spot kick just over the bar. With the touchline debate still heated, on the pitch Park continued to pressure and after nice build up by Lacey-Hatton, Brown and Rhodes, a superb cross was met by Clark who was unlucky to hit the post. However straight after that a long throw in by Wingate was flicked on and turned into the net by a Epworth defender. Although Epworth looked like they could respond a swift Dale Park counter attack allowed Wingate to break forward. Wingate looked for Clark in the middle but his cross was caught in the wind and lobbed the keeper to make it 2-1 with 5 minutes to go. The goal sparked wild celebrations both on and off the pitch, which again upset some of the Epworth coaches. Dale Park then held out for the last few minutes to claim a memorable victory and send us top of the league.
Wingate was man of the match.
Well done as well to P.Clixby who kept his head well despite some tough words from the touchline.
Dale Park team: Finney, Spencer, Lacey-Hatton, Reeder, Clixby, Johnson(Harvey), Wingate, Ingham, Rhodes, Clark, Durnian(Brown)
unused sub : Merrel

Blogger M.O.M: Nick Wingate

Dale Park V Epworth Town

7 days on from a superb win over Westwoodside we this week face Epworth in a early season 1st vs 2nd clash. Epworth have scored 15 goals and conceded just 4 in their wins over the two crosby sides. Game kicks off 11 30 on sunday, no new injurys for Dale Park and are expected to start with the same side as last week. In news the School team won 2 matches this week after a monday night loss to Fred Gough. They then beat Brumby 6-4, and in the national cup beat Healing 7-1.

Other Fixtures This Week:

Brigg Town V Barton Juniors
Park Tigers V Crosby United

School Team Results:
Winterton 2-4 Fred Gough
Winterton 6-4 Brumby
Healing 1-7 Winterton

Dale Park 3-0 Westwoodside

In our first home game of the season goals from Jack Rhodes, Lewis Clark and a second half header from Ryan Ingham ensured Dale Park went top of the table by Sunday lunchtime. On a sunny sunday in Winterton Westwoodside took the early initiative and Ash Finney had to make some smart saves. Dale Park though soon hit 2 in 2 minutes after another Wingate long throw Laceys header fell to Jack Rhodes to fire on his home debut. A minute later it was two a great move from Winagte and Brown ended with Brown passing to Lewis Clark who placed a neat shot past the Westwoodside keeper. In the 2nd half Dale Park kept it tight at the back and added the 3rd late on through Ryan Ingham, a decent header from Clarks corner. New signing Artor made a debut and battled well on the right side of midfield. Next week we entertain Epworth at Winterton in a 11 30 kick off. Also there are 3 school matches this week. Winterton host Fred Gough in the champions league monday and Brumby on wednesday int he same group. On thursday they then travel to Grimsby to play Healing Hotspurs.

Dale Park team: Finney, Clixby(Merrel), Lacey, Reeder, Spencer(C), Harvey(Johnson), Ingham, Wingate, Rhodes, Brown(Durnian)
scorers: Rhodes, Clark, Ingham.
Ps: table updated when other results are known.

Blogger M.O.M: Brown

Match Preview Vs Westwoodside Rangers

Tommorow we have our first home game of the 09/10 season against Westwoodside who last year finished 5th after been promoted. They won their opening game last week 2-1 the same time we won 6-3 at Crosby Wasps. It will be our first ever match against Westwoodside, although the closest we came to paying their 11 was when Winterton met South Axholme in last years champions league semi-final. That time Winny came out on top 3-1 after coming from behind. As for sundays team news, Clark has overcome a back injury and Harvey has won his fitness race after injuring his foot last sunday. Artor has not trained in weeks so he is doubtful to appear. Rhodes and Wingate should start on their home debuts. Westwoodside have no new injurys.

Home Squad Numbers

The home kit numbers have been named for 09/10
they are as follows:
1. Ash Finney
2. Kieron Spencer
3. Nick Wingate
4. Ryan Reeder
5. Connor Durnian
6. Ell Brown
8. Artor Johnson
9. Ryan Ingham
10. Jack Lacey-Hatton
11. Jack Rhodes
12. Matty Harvey
14. Lewis Clark
15. Jordan Merrel
16. Jack Clixby

Recent Result

Messingham 8-4 Crosby United

Results From Jack Kalson Div.1 Opening Day

Westwoodside 2-1 Barton
Crosby Wasps 3-6 Dale Park
(Jordan Kean 2, Danny Hall) (Jack Lacey-Hatton 2, Lewis Clark, Jack Rhodes, Nick Wingate, Connor Durnian)
Crosby United 1-10 Epworth
Bottesford 6-1 Park Tigers
(Pearson, Ellerton, Potter, Toplass, Walker, Pell) (Jacklin)
Brigg Town Juniors 1-0 Messingham
(King)

Team Picture

Top: Ryan Reeder, Lewis Clark, Jack Lacey-Hatton, Ash Finney, Nick Wingate, Ryan Ingham, Jack Rhodes.


Bottom: Jordan Merrell, Jack Clixby, Kieron Spencer, Elliott Brown, Connor Durnian, Matty Harvey.

Crosby Wasps 3-6 Dale Park

Dale Park came from behind to win their first game of the season 6-3 against Crosby Wasps. Both sides had new look line ups going into the season opener and it was Crosby who started well forcing a few corners and some decent chances in the first 20 minutes. Dale Park struggled to control the midfield, and it was no suprise when Crosby took the lead after some nice wing play and good finishing. Park however kept Crosby out from then on, with some great defending and good tackling from wingers Matty Harvey and Jordan Merril. New signings Jack Rhodes and Nick Wingate were then brought off the bench and made a good impact. Quick play down the left wing resulted in Lewis Clark sneaking in for a well placed header. With half time approaching Dale Park rallied and new boy Nick Wingate turned and superbly fired home to give Park the lead. Dale Park started the second half much better and Wingate was once again involved in the next goal. His accurate long throw allowed Jack Lacey-Hatton to head home his first of the season. The Barmy Army then took control with Ell Brown superbly winning a penalty and Connor Durnian converting a re-taken penalty. Another great throw from Wingate allowed Lacey-Hatton to get his 2nd after Inghams flick on. Late on Crosby fought back with 2 counter attacking goals. Lacey had the chance to get his 3rd but could not convert a penalty that Wingate had won and seal the match. That job was left to Jack Rhodes who finished well after good build up by Lacey-Hatton and Clark. Towards the end of the match Ash Finney made some top saves to keep the score comfortable for Dale Park. A special mention to Paul Clixby(A.K.A SMART) who made some great linesman decisions.

Dale Park team:
Finney(Gk), Spencer(C), Clixby, Lacey-Hatton, Reeder, Ingham, Merrel, Clark, Harvey, Brown, Durnian. subs: Rhodes, Wingate.

DP scorers: Clark, Wingate, Lacey-Hatton(2), Durnian, Rhodes.
mom: Ash Finney.

Dale Park Blogger M.O.M : Matty Harvey

Match Preview Vs Crosby and Gunness Wasps

Sunday we open up our new season against Crosby Wasps. With new signings Nick Wingate, Jack Rhodes and possibly Artor as well all making the debuts sunday we will look to have fresh optimism for the return to league 1. Although it is worth noting we have not won at Foxhills against the re-named Gunness side. However last time we did go there in April we ran out 4-0 winners against Crosby United in the div cup semi-final a cup we went on to win. Lewis Clark has been passed fit to play. As for the new away squad numbers its all new. The main points are that Lewis Clark will where the number 9 shirt with Matty Harvey wearing the 7 away shirt. Jack Lacey-Hatton and Jordan Merrel have swaped from last years numbers, this year they will be 4 and 5 respectivly for all away games. In the other games Barton go to Westwoodside, Epworth face newly promoted Crosby United and Brigg Town meet Messingham.
Before Sunday Ash Finney has found time to talk to the blog.
Ash a few weeks ago i asked you who would start against Crosby Wasps and you said you thought new signing Jack Rhodes would partner Connor Durnian up front, do you still think that?
Yeh, although Ell Brown will maybe be brought on at half-time.
Any guess on 1st goalscorer?
Connor Durnian.
Can you keep a clean sheet?
depends how well we play defensivly.
Who do you think will be man of the match?
depends how well i play but either me, the new boys Clarky or Lacey.
thanks ash.

Squad numbers for away 09/10
1: Ash Finney
2: Ryan Ingham
3. Nick Wingate
4. Jack Lacey-Hatton
5. Jordan Merrel
6. Artor
7. Matty Harvey
8. Ryan Reeder
9. Lewis Clark
10. Jack Rhodes
11. Elliott Brown
12. Kieron Spencer
14. Jack Clixby
17. Connor Durnian

Expected Squad:
Finney, Spencer(C), Lacey-Hatton, Reeder, Clixby, Artor, Wingate, Clark, Rhodes, Durnian, Brown, Harvey, Merrel, Ingham.

Dale Park Tournament Review

Last Sunday we hosted our annual Dale Park Tournament with 9 teams involved. In the group stage our green team made it through with relative ease but colts despite a good effort didnt make it into the final four. In the semi we met a messingham side who we play in a few weeks in division 1, and despite taking the lead the reat of the match was hard fought and with the the score 1-1 aet. This lead to yet another penalty shootout for the 3rd time this summer. However this time it was us who came out on top, after Jack Lacey-Hatton, Lewis Clark, Jordan Merrel and Jack Rhodes all scored perfect penoes to send us to a 3rd straight Dale Park tourno final. once there we again met Brigg Town who took the lead after just 2 minutes, Jack Rhodes one of the days top performers equalised superbly. However Brigg Town re-took the lead in an instant through James Hannabuss.
Despite a heroic late charge Jordan Merrel's header was the closest we came to forcing extra-time.
We will be keen to fight back in div.1 later this season.

Dale Park Greens results:
Dale Park Colts 0-0
Pheniox Rangers 2-0
Messingham 0-0
Bottesford 1-1
Trent Valley 3-0
Brigg Colts 1-0
Pheniox Colts 0-0
Brigg Town 1-1

Semi-Final:
Messingham 1-1 (AET)
4-1 on penalties

Final
Brigg Town 1-2

Dale Park Tournament Preview

This weekend we host our annual tournament and like last year we will enter 2 teams, joining the other 8 making it the largest team tournament Dale Park has ever hosted. For the two teams, the Green team will be managed by Paul Clixby and the Blue team managed by Reg Spencer. Some of the other teams turning up are Crosby United, Trent Valley, Bottesford Shires and 2 Brigg Teams. The Greens are the same team that went to Brigg apart from the change in goalkeepers with Ash Finney coming in and Jack Clixby moving into the blue team. Ryan Ingham will also join the Blue team which includes new signings Artor and Nick Wingate. Ryan Reeder, Elliott Brown and Connor Durnian make up the new look side.
1st game kicks off at 10am Winterton Playingfields.

Dale Park Greens:
Finney(Gk)
Spencer(C)
Rhodes
Merrel
Lacey-Hatton
Clark
Harvey

Dale Park Blues:
Clixby(Gk)
Reeder
Artor
Durnian
Ingham
Brown
Wingate