Bottesford Town 1-3 Dale Park

Bottesford Towns unbeaten home run is over. Dale Park became the first side to win at Birch Park in nearly two seasons after producing a simply astounding performance to win 3-1 with Goals coming from new signing Kris Collins, Lewis Clark and Jack Rhodes. However on a wet Sunday in Bottesford things could not have started worst as we learnt only at the last minute that Ryan Reeder, Connor Durnian, and Artour Johnstone all were not available. Despite this however Jordan Merrill came in to start at right back and looked solid early on. However Bottesford started the better and rattled the woodwork with the game only a couple of minutes old. Botty then took the lead ironically from a corner which for most of the afternoon Dale Park defended brilliantly. If one thing is certain with this team its that they never gave up and after creating some good chances finally got the deserved equalizer through Kristian Collins in his first game since rejoining. Lacey-Hatton then found Rhodes with a long ball and the lone striker nearly scored after getting in between the defenders. Clark also went close and Dale Park went into the break much the better side, with Collins and Ingham not allowing Bottesford any space. Although in the second half a lot of pressure had to be withstanded Park made some fantastic clearances and last ditch tackles, with Merrill slotting neatly into a solid back four and keeper. It was always going to take something special to win and as he has done before Lewis Clark became the hero with a superbly taken goal after going past two Bottesford players. After some more superb defending Dale Park hit Bottesford on the counter attack again Ash Finney's long goal kick found Rhodes who slotted calmly past Bottesfords keeper. Dale Park won in the end comfortably. This win shows how far the team has come since Bottesford beat us 6-1 at our place only a few months ago. Maybe, just maybe this is our year.

DP Team: Finney, Spencer, Merrill, Lacey-Hatton, Dawson, Collins, Ingham, Wingate, Harvey, Clark, Rhodes.

DP Goalscorers: Collins, Clark, Rhodes.
No m.o.ms this week at all. Everyone played the part and deserves recognition.

Bottesford V Dale Park

Tomorrow we go to Bottesford Town in a potential title decider despite the early stage of the season. We have no injury concerns and also welcome back Kris Collins who is set to play in his first game since rejoining us from Barton Juniors. Bottesford however could be missing three players. The introduction of Kris Collins to the squad, as well as Connor Durnian pushing for his first start of the season, gives Spencer a healthy selection problem ahead of tomorrows huge game. Kick off is an early one, quarter to ten at Bottesford. Hopefully some pictures and/or video from this game will be added at some stage.

Dale Park 8-3 App-Frod Juniors

No full match report this week, but Dale Park did beat App-Frod Juniors 8-3 after an early two goal lead was thrown away, Park came out an dominated the second half to score an extra 6 goals to move second in the table. Next week we face Bottesford in a crunch game when there will be a full match report and preview.

DP Goalscorers: Reeder(4), Clark, Dawson, Rhodes, Wingate.
DP MOM: Ryan Ingham
DP Blogger MOM: Ryan Reeder

Messingham 1-4 Dale Park

We started our season in the best possible way on Sunday by destroying bitter rivals Messingham by four goals to one. Park started at an extremely high tempo and Nick Wingate scored our first goal of the new season with the game barely 15 minutes old. Park dominated much of the rest of the half Jack Rhodes and Lewis Clark both going close after Lacey-Hattons flick on from Wingates throw in. Despite being in control Messingham did manage to equalize after Jake Crosslands long range effort deflected in off the post. Nick Wingate and Jack Rhodes went close not long after but Park went in level at half time. The tempo stayed high in the second half with Finney doing well from Messinghams set pieces. For a while the game looked like it was going away from Dale Park but then Jack Rhodes came alive to score a blistering hat trick in 15 minutes. Rhodes first scored after lobbing the Messingham goalkeeper from just outside the area. 5 minutes later Rhodes had his second after great play from Lewis Clark and Dale Park looked like they were heading for only a third away win this season. He then completed the hat-trick with a smart finish after turning the defender and firing home to seal the points. We had to ride out a bullish assault during the closing minutes at which time the ref looked like he may lose control of the game, with Ryan Reeder in particular targeted by some of the Messingham players. We had the last laugh though and Clark nearly made it 5 in the final minute producing a great save from the Messingham keeper. A great start to what looks likely to be an entertaining season. New signing Andy Dawson was awarded the club man of the match after a solid display during a tough debut.

DP Team: Finney, Spencer, Johnstone, Lacey-Hatton(C), Dawson, Ingham, Reeder, Clark, Harvey(Merrill), Wingate, Rhodes(Durnian)

DP Scorers: Wingate, Rhodes(3)
Blogger MOM: Jack Rhodes

Messingham V Dale Park

We face Messingham Sunday in our opening game of the season, with Ryan Ingham set to return to face his former club. Kris Collins will miss Sunday as he has other commitments while Ell Brown will not be signing on this season. Apart from that full team expected, with Andy Dawson making his Dale Park debut. K.O Sunday half 1 at Messingham.

Dale Park Tournament 2010 Review

Brigg Town walked away from Winterton with the Dale Park Tournament Trophy for the second year in the row. They beat Crosby Wasps 1-0 in the final after both Dale Park teams were knocked out in the semi-final. Dale Park Colts earlier in the day won the group while the Dale Park Boys finished 3rd meaning they met Brigg in the semi, while Colts faced Crosby. Earlier in the day the two Dale Parks met in the group stage and despite an entertaining game, the match finished goalless. Crosby ended the Colts run in the semi-final winning 1-0 after extra time with one of the last kicks of the game. Eventual winners Brigg beat the Greens in the other semi also 1-0. We start our season proper next week with a tough looking trip to Messingham. Summer signing Kris Collins will miss the first two games and Ash Finney could also miss the first home game against App Frod Juniors. However optimism is still high ahead of the season opener, a full preview will follow.

Dale Park Tournament Preview

Our own annual tournament takes place Sunday, and our squad will be desperate to get some extra playing time on the pitch before next Sundays opening game against Messingham. We will be entering two teams Sunday, full squad list below, with Paul Finney managing the Colts team. Our opponents include Brigg Town, Messingham, Brigg Colts and Crosby Wasps. Follow the links below to watch some classic Dale Park Tournament action. KO is 10 am Newport Park

Squads

Dale Park A (home kit) : Dale Park Colts (away kit) :
Finney(GK) Merrill(GK)
Dawson Lacey-Hatton
Reeder Spencer
Durnian Ingham
Clark Wingate
Rhodes Harvey
Johnstone Brown

Mangers: Reg Spencer(DP) + Paul Finney(Colts)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXZcI5yyPsc

Summer News 2010

The blog is back for the 2010/11 season and Dale Park are ready for another campaign in the Jack Kalson League kicking off the season next week against Messingham away. Since the Messingham Tournament we have also being busy in the transfer market re-signing Ryan Ingham from Messingham and also Kris Collins after he left Barton Juniors. With the former Barton no longer in the premier division, Andy Dawson has joined us to add title winning experience to our ranks. We have the bulk of our squad from last season, giving us a real chance of top three challenge. This Sunday the seasons traditional curtain raiser, the Dale Park Tournament will take place and a full preview fill follow.