Dale Park 1-2 Gunness and Crosby Wasps

This was the defeat that surely ended any hope of winning the title in our first year back in the top league. Unless our remaining six games are won, it is likely we wont finish in top spot. On a rainy winter Sunday two Crosby Goals both early in each half ended our 100% home record, despite a late goal from Jack Rhodes. Crosby didn't start strong but a well timed move set up the onrushing striker only for Ash Finney to tip away an accurate shot. However Crosby in the green took the lead after a lucky shot rebounded off the post, setting up an easy tap in. Park in their changed kit of claret then turned up the pressure Lewis Clark forced a good save before Connor Durnian missed a huge chance to level the game. Jack Lacey-Hatton then forced two quality saves from the Crosby keeper in two minutes. The second half started poorly, Reeder gave the ball away immediately from kick off and, after another good Finney save, Crosby tapped in the rebound. Dale Park then through the kitchen sink at Wasps and after chances through Wingate and Clark they then got their reward when Jack Rhodes finished well for his seventh of the season. However disappointment followed as Park struggled to get out of their own half and created only half chances. The full time whistle soon followed. One bright spot was an impressive performance by debutant Tate. Something has to be done if we keep performing like this, a position inside the top four let alone the title is in doubt. It is simple win the four home games, beat Park Tigers away and get a point at Botesford, then the league title will be ours. Can we on this form? No we cant.
We have no confirmed fixture for next week as are cup tie will be played at a later date. We are planning to re-arrange a postponed league game for next week.

Dp Team: Finney, Tate(Clixby), Reeder, Lacey-Hatton, Spencer(C), Harvey, Wingate, Johnstone(Brown), Rhodes, Clark, Durnian(Merrill)

Managers man of the match: Matty Harvey
Blogger man of the match: Ash Finney


Table has been updated.
Other Results

Jack Kalson Carousel League 1:
Barton Juniors 5-4 Westwoodside Rangers
Messingham 4-1 Brigg Town Juniors
Local Friendly:
Bottesford 3-2 Messingham Rovers Un16s