UNLUCKY ALBION IN LAST MINUTE GOAL  !  

United 2-3 Netherfield Albion   (11-12-07)

It was a last minute goal that meant Albion loose again in 2007. With a 2 week break to the end of the year the Albion would of liked to have ended the year with a win after a few heavy defeats in recent weeks. With the new signings of Sean Todd and Ian Draper to the team Netherfield are starting to show some promise and played very well in the cold conditions of the Embankment.

Netherfield started the game much the better side and pressed United back well, they eventually took the lead when good work by Garrett led to him putting in a cross that was tapped home for his 1st goal for the club by Aaron Shelton. Netherfield never looked threatened and went further ahead when new boy Toddy dribbled in to the box and smashed home a great shot. United replied just before half time with what looked to be like an off side goal.

At 2-1 up the Albion should of went on to win this game but United stepped up there game and became more physical. Netherfield tired and although they still played some tidy football they kept giving the ball away. United eventually levelled on 80 min. A draw would of been a fair result for both teams but United cruelly snatched the winner with the very last kick of the game. 

Netherfield looked a better team with the addition of  new boys Draps and Toddy, and will surely be a stronger team when Buckley, Parry and Merrin return.

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Sean Todd and Ian Draper Join !

Netherfield are pleased to welcome and announce that the talented Sean Todd has joined the Albion from Linby CFC. Toddy joined former Matrixgrade team mate Ian (Draps) Draper in putting pen to paper for the Albion. Pates has been a big fan of Toddy and has tracked him for a few years, and had hoped to of signed him some years ago. Draps brings in a wealth of talent to the team and recently had a short spell with our league opposition Boots. The Albion welcome them both. 

These 2 signings show that the Albion is moving in the right direction attracting very talented players to the team. Mark Buckley also returned to the Albion recently. The Albion now boast an 18 man squad. It would be nice if we can get all 18 to turn out for our 1st game back in 2008.

 BUCKLEY BACK HOME  !  

Another new signing and more to follow !!!!

Netherfield welcomed back club favourite Mark Buckley for the game against Santos on 1st of December. Unfortunately it wasn't a great game to come back to as the Albion crashed to a heavy defeat. Buckley showed his talent though bagging the man of the match for Netherfield.

The Albion have been busy since that defeat and hope to sign the talented former Matrixgrade player Ian Draper this Saturday. Ian has recently had a short spell with Boots. Netherfield have approached Boots to transfer the player and they have given us the go ahead to sign Draps as he is known. He should make his debut this Saturday against United FC. Netherfield have also approached another club for the release of a very talented player who should hopefully be available Saturday but will remain nameless until the deal has been done.

Netherfield Albion 1-10 Santos  (1-12-07)

After this result it is clear that Netherfield need to strengthen the team. Santos tore the Albion apart in the 1st half with former Albion player Nana Eneh doing most of the damage. It seamed everything they hit went in. The scoreline was probably unfair on the Albion and not a tru reflection of the game as Netherfield did play some neat football but Santos were just to strong in all departments. Santos who boast no less than 6 former Albion players (only 3 played on the day)  The most notable one being Ben Rowson who served the Albion for many years and also Richard Roundtree who did not play on the day. Richard was part of that 96/97 league double winning team.

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 RIVALS WIN THE LOCAL DERBY  !  

Netherfield Albion 0-2 Burton Joyce  (24-11-07)

Netherfield cant believe how they got nothing from this game. Burton started this game with 10 men and played for an hour with the 10. Although Netherfield had most of the possession they just could not find the break thru, Burton held the ball well and defended solidly and in numbers. The Burton keeper pulled off a great save from an Andy Merrin shot from the edge of the box. Burton took the lead just before half time when a long throw was flicked on and looped into the far corner, Garrett in goal had hardly anything to do all 1st half.

The second half was much the same as Netherfield kept switching things around looking for the break thru. Burton Joyce stand in keeper pulled off 2 more fine saves and one great header was cleared off the line. As in most games when you are chasing the game the opposition catch you on the break and that is exactly what happened in the 80th min for Burton to make it 2-0. Credit to Burton as they held out well and played some good Football to deny the Albion.

Well done to all the Albion players as they played well as a team and deserved much more from this game. Also two more players signed on Saturday Kieran Thomas (cousins to Dale and Caine) and Mark Shelton (Aaron's brother) They both had great debuts. Its starting to become a family thing at the Albion hahaha. 

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HEAVY DEFEAT  !  

Beacon 10-0 Netherfield Albion   (17-11-07)

Not worth writing a match report it just wasn't a good day for the Albion it seamed everything Beacon hit went in. Although Netherfield battled well in the second half you no its not your day when you hit the post at 1-0 then later one of your best players limps off after a nasty tackle, you get a penalty only to see the Beacon keeper pull off a tremendous save.

MEZZER STILL GOT IT  !  

 Premium 1-3 Netherfield Albion   (3-11-07)

The numbers were down again but there is a good team spirit at the Albion at the moment and there is a very reliable nucleus of players forming. Premium put up good resistance but the Albion took there chances well.

Andy Merrin rolled back the years bagging 2 in his 1st start up front for Albion in over 2 or 3 seasons. This was another good team performance although Merrin bags the headlines. The game was a tight affair with both teams playing some good football. Netherfield took the lead on 20 when Hickey slotted a lovely thru ball, Cutts ran clear and smashed the ball in via the post for his 1st goal for Netherfield. 10 mins later Premium equalised after Marshall lost his player in the box for him to scramble in the leveller.

The second half started much the same as the 1st. Premium went close when a premium player who was at least 2 yards offside ran clean thru only to see Garrett in goal pull off a great save tipping the ball onto the post and away. Pates changed the formation to 4-3-3 and within minutes Albion were creating chances. Albion re took the lead when Hickey again picked a lovely pass to Merrin on the edge of the box, with time to pick his spot he clipped the ball into the top corner. Netherfield were also denied what looked like a stone wall penalty when Hickey was brought down in the box from behind but amazingly the Ref gave nothing, it took him a minute or so to get up. An if anyone knows Hickey it takes a lot to keep him down. Although Premium had some half chances the Albion looked the better team. As Premium pushed in search of an equaliser Hickey who had a great game ran past his defender and floated a great cross to find Merrin running in, he controlled and went round the keeper to make it 3-1.

Another great performance from Netherfield, Parry and Marshal once again working well at the back, Gallagher looking strong and credit to our latest signing Left back 18 year old Alex Birtwistle who was thrown in at the deep end but didn't let anyone down. Credit to all the lads deserved the win.

ALBION GIVE NOTHING AWAY  !  

 Netherfield Albion 0-0 Bulwell Town  (27-10-07)

Pates decided to change the formation to 3-5-2 for this game and it worked well as the team defended well to earn a point and keep a clean sheet for the 1st time this season. Although the Albion didn't create many chances it was important to stop leaking goals.

Bulwell had the better chances and played the better football but to be fair they were mainly half chances and never really troubled the Albion defence. The 2 clear chances Town had they shot wide. Marshall, Hickey and Parry sweeping at the back looked very solid with the help of Gallagher and Shelton on the flanks getting back to help. Dale thomas played a holding role in midfield and looks to be getting better the more he settles in the team. The best chance Albion had was when a well supported Bone ( his mates were up from Wycombe for a night out and on the touchline ) flighted a ball in the box only for new boy Cutts to head wide. Very late in the game Wolfie had a chance to nick it but was closed down as he ran out of energy thru on goal. Bulwell did have a good shout for a penalty when after Carey replaced Garrett in goal he raced out and looked to have brought down Rielly in or on the edge of the box but the ref gave nothing. Albion also had a shout for a penalty but that wasn't as clear as Bulwells.

A great team performance by all as Bulwell Town are a very good side and hard to beat. Albion need to build on this result and things look like they are getting better on the pitch as well as off it. The recent signings of Aaron Shelton, Leon Pelham and Joseph Cutts have added competition for places. The squad has grown to 17 with 5 in the wings that will help out every now and again.

TRIDENT GIVE A LESSON IN FINISHING!  

 Netherfield Albion 2-7 Trident  (20-10-07)

Netherfield put a poor performance in after such a great display the week before. Trident prepared better and looked a better team on the pitch. It didn't help with Netherfield having to make changes again to the starting line up with 4 missing from the week before. But it was poor defending and missed opportunities that cost the Albion. 4-1 down at half time with 2 of the Trident goals being gifts from the Albion defence. The only highlight was a stunning Garrett shot from the edge of the box.

Netherfield started the second half a much better side after Pates re shuffled the team and for 20 mins tore in to Trident but couldn't finish. They paid the price when Hickey unluckily scored an home goal to put Trident further ahead. At 5-1 it was game over and although Sessions pulled one back the team just gave up and let Trident run out easy winners at 7-2.

ALBION EDGE IT !  

Nottinghamshire 1-2  Netherfield Albion  (13-10-07)

The Albion Just got the better of Nottinghamshire. It was a close game as the scoreline indicates and could of gone either way with both teams going close in the 1st half. Netherfield took the lead on 20 when a Parry free kick was drilled in to the danger area, a Notts player jumped and glanced the ball in to his own net with Parry claiming the goal. Notts soon replied 10 mins later when it looked like Gallagher was brought down Albion stood still and the ball fell kindly for Notts who gave stand in keeper Garrett no chance. Garrett saved well from a long range shot just after.

The second half was an even encounter with both teams playing well. It was Netherfield that took lead on 70 when Nicholas raced clear, the advancing keeper fluffed the clearance and Nicholas scored in to the empty net. Notts 5 mins later thought they had scored when a crashing shot hit the crossbar to the line then clear. Notts pressed but could not break down a rigid Netherfield defence with Parry and Merrin pairing well. You could see Parry didn't  want to concede as he chased and won just about everything. A great team performance and much improved than the previous 2 matches.

SHOCK SIGNINGS !  

 Dale Thomas and Leon Pelham From Winning Post.

It is announced today that the talented lively character Dale Thomas from our league rivals Winning Post has contacted the club expressing has desire to join the Albion. Pates has known Dale for a few years now and is ecstatic to have such a dedicated talented player coming on board. It is a bit of a shock as Dale is the Secretary for W.P.F.C. and has been instrumental in their climb up the league but he has been disappointed with the lack of help in recent months at W.P.F.C. Also Leon Pelham will also be joining. Leon has not played a game for W.P.F.C. he is also the brother of Nathan Wolfe and although lacking fitness Leon will add more talent to the ever growing squad. 

KNOCKED OUT !  

 Middleton Villa 6-0 Netherfield Albion  (6-10-07)

Netherfield Albion are dumped out of the cup in the 1st round. Once again it was a week with to many changes to the starring line up. Only 5 players started this game that started the week before. Although new faces are arriving we need to get a settled team so as to form some sort of consistency. Netherfield signed on 2 players that will help out when they can but they had to be thrown in at the deep end which does not help. A couple of players had work commitments but it seams to be far to easy for some players to just turn up as and when. This does not help when you are trying to build a settled side. 

Middleton took the lead within 30 seconds of the start when a ball was punted forward Garret tried to clear but it bounced off a Middleton player kindly to his team mate, he ran clear and scored giving the stand in keeper Murphy no chance. After that Netherfield played some good football and looked the better side but couldn't finish. They paid the price in the last few minutes of the half when the ball flew into the top corner of the Albion goal from a speculative shot.

Netherfield were struggling to get back in the game and went 3 down within 10mins of the second half. Albion new it wasn't their day when a goal bound effort from Sessions was cleared of the line. Middleton made it 4 with what looked like a well offside goal and it was game over as Netherfield fell to pieces allowing Middleton to make it 5 then 6 with a late penalty.

If we can get all the players to turn up every week then looking at what we have onboard the team should get better and start to gel, but if we have to keep making so many drastic changes from one week to the next it will only spiral out of control and the quality players that we have will get pissed off and leave. That is not a good sign as I have been here before.

ALBION EMBARRASSED !  

Netherfield Albion 0-6 Boots (29-09-07)

Netherfield struggled to field a full eleven sparking echoes of my last time in charge. Its just not good enough and its not fair on myself and the players that are willing to turn up and play for the club. Credit goes to the 11 that went out and did their best for the club on Saturday. Pates had potentially seven subs on Friday night that whittled down to being 1 short half our before kick off. Although some let me no that they were injured or away before Saturday some did not and on behalf of the players that did turn up Pates is asking those who let us down not to bother if they are not committed. They also missed an opportunity to claim a place in the starting line up.

Veteran 41 year old and loyal club friend Ian Wilkinson who came down to Ref the game had to sign and play carrying an injury. Phil Schofield also suffered an injury very early on which effectively put the team down to 9 men. Also Netherfield were lucky enough to sign Danny Sessions on the day.

I wont take credit away from Boots as they looked well organised and played some nice football with their new recent signing from last seasons Matrixgrade team. And if you give a player like Alan Avery in midfield time to on the ball he will hurt you with his passing game. Netherfield looked a bit casual from the start and with Boots recent results probably thought they would win without much effort but as I mentioned in the pre match that a result has to be earned no matter who you come up against. Glyn Handsford opened up the scoring for Boots and Netherfields shaky defence looked like they would concede every time Boots attacked. It was 4-0 at half time.

Pates re-organised with the injured Phil Schofield having to play in goal forcing Carey to play out who is also struggling with a past injury. Unfortunately Netherfield missed a few chances to get back in the game and although battled well they let another goal in on 55 and Boots made it 6 with the very last kick of the game.

Devon Graham won our man of the match for the second week in a row and Steve Parry and Luke Dixon the 17 year old never stopped running deserving a mention. Although all players may admit they didn't play well they can all hold their heads up high as they turned up and put up a brave effort in the second half.

I have been re-assured that I will have at least 3 more definite certainties available for next weeks cup game. As for them that do not contact me to let me no they are not coming or who are not committed enough then don't bother as they are wasting my time and letting the Club and their team mates down.

CLUB LEGENDS ANSWER THE CALL  

Netherfield Albion 4-2 winning Post (22-09-07)

Familiar faces where back in the Albion colours for the start of a new era at Netherfield with Pates taking control once again. The call was put out and 4 players that have been so loyal to Pates and Netherfield came. These four players have served the club well over the years Andy (Mez) Merrin has been associated with the club for as long as Pates has, Stef Carey the passionate club man and  96/97 cup winner, Schofield who had played for Pates for about 8 years and the still very talented and skilful player that did and still can turn defences on the heads Steve Brodsky. Former player Devon Graham who has had 2 short spells with club also made it a winning start with a goal on his debut. Pates also welcomed lively cant shut him up (hahaha) former Matrixgrade player Daz Marshall. Also making a scoring debut was Paul Nicholas who actually scored carrying an injury late on. It was so pleasing to bring a group of players together who hardly no each other and see them gel so well and wear the Netherfield shirt with pride and passion. All 13 players deserve great credit. Netherfield would also like to thank a good Club friend who has helped in talking a few players into coming to the club he shall remain nameless but many thanks.

With so many changes it was going to take time to settle and Winning post looked the better team to start. They took the lead with a set piece corner that was met with a free header. Netherfield pulled one back thru Kriss Garrett before half time the game was evenly balanced. 

Winning Post looked much the better side for the 1st 15 of the second half and took the lead again when Hickey brought a player down in his own box. The big talented Dale Thomas smashed home the penalty. The game looked to be drifting away from Netherfield so Pates brought on young Matt Brown and Steve Brodsky and put 3 strikers up front. This turned the game as Brodsky went past 3 defenders to set up a goal for Graham to level things. Brown was sent clear and a mix up between keeper and defender allowed Brown to stick out a leg and poke the ball in from the edge of the box. Brodsky went close with a swivel shot before setting up Nicholas to score late on. 

All the players played very well. Luke Dixon deserves a mention as the 18 year old got better and more confident as the game went on. Steve Parry playing his 1st game for Pates also looked very solid. Pates although on crutches at the moment enjoyed the win and is looking forward to making progress with this new team. 

With Richard Gallagher, Gary Bone, and the pacy Nathan Wolfe who has decided to team up with Pates again and return, things look very bright at the Albion. It is also hoped that Dale Raynor and possibly another player will sign in the coming weeks. 

THE CLUB ROLLS ON !

Pates and Hickey to Re-Build ! (20-09-07)

Pates has been in talks with several players over the last few days and is pleased to announce that the response is good. Only 3 players from Saturday's bad result are staying with the club. The Captain Dennis Hickey, Kriss Garrett and the very talented Steve Parry. Pates will also welcome back previous Albion Players in Richard Gallagher a strong defender, Phil Schofield that tricky winger and also subject to a transfer the passionate strong utility player that is Stef Carey. There is also an attempt to bring in 2 other former players that are being chased by Pates at the moment as well as a few other players from NAA teams that are being contacted as they are not playing for any clubs at the moment. The very talented attacking midfielder Gary Bone will also be re-Joining the club in early October when he returns to the city from his home town Wycombe to continue his studies at the University.

Also all the former Netherfield Colt under 18s players are also being asked to return to the club and help build a strong competitive team to compete in the Premier division. 8 from 16 signed on at the club but left last week refusing to play as they were very unsettled. With Pates and Hickey now running things their way it is hoped that the majority will come and play for Netherfield Albion and continue with their success and progress that they have had under John White at Netherfield Colts. 

Any Player wishing to Join the Club please contact Pates at : shaun.pates@hotmail.co.uk .

UPDATE : (21-09-07)

I am pleased to announce that we have secured the capture of the pacy talented player Devon Graham to play for the Albion once again.Matt Brown and Luke Dixon from the Colts have made themselves available for Saturday game versus Winning Post. Also its great news that former Matrixgrade players Dale Raynor and Daz Marshall have also decided to come on board

PATES BOWS OUT WITH A SMILE AND YES A GOAL !

STANTON ILKESTON 6-2 NETHERFIELD ALBION

Pates had thought he had played his last game last week but with only 10 of us turning up for his last game in charge he once again donned the gloves. Pates also decided to skipper his last game in charge and what a day he had. When Netherfield won a penalty all the Albion players demanded Pates took it as Pates has never scored a competitive goal in 23 years of playing local football. Although it took an age for the big man to get to the other end, he smashed the ball cleanly into the bottom left corner sending the keeper the wrong way. The Pates smile had never been so wide as all the players celebrated. Also a nice moment as his son Callum who was there to witness it.

The game itself was played in very good spirit with both teams playing well and with a smile on their faces. Even the referee joined in with the banter. Stanton scored 4 very good goals and a couple of easy ones due to Pates not as he used to be. Devon Graham got the other Albion goal.

As well as being quite an emotional day for Pates it was also big Kieran Edwards last game for Stanton and he also deserves a mention, a lively character with a heart of gold good luck in the future from the Albion. 

With Pates stepping down as Manager but offering to run the club in the background as secretary its an uncertain future at the moment for Netherfield Albion. There are one a two options on the table at the moment and one reliable person has stepped forward to offer to take the managers job on and run things on match days. Netherfield are keeping all options open at the moment but need somebody to come in and build on what we have so as to compete in the 07/08 season. 

OLD BOYS SWAN SONG !

NETHERFIELD ALBION 5-3 BOTTESFORD

Netherfield were once again down to a bare 11 and it was old boys Pates and Wilkinson that stepped in to make up the numbers. Both club legends vowed that this was defiantly the last ever time that they will play Saturday football and wear the Albion colours. It was nice that the 2 old mates from school could play together in their last game. Wilko was named as Skipper for the day and was like a man reborn actually bagging a hat trick.

The game started with Netherfield looking the brighter and took the lead with a Graham header. A penalty was awarded to Netherfield and it was Wilko who pulled rank and slotted the ball in. Pates 5 min later made a blunder letting the ball thru his legs not for the 1st but defiantly the last time Ha ha ha allowing Bottesford to pull 1 back. They levelled 3 min later after some sloppy defensive errors. Another penalty was awarded to the Albion and that man Wilko stepped up and smashed the ball in for 3. Bottesford were fired up though and once again levelled after a shot deflection went in the top corner.

Netherfield took control in the second half and the defence looked more solid largely down to Wheat and especially John Harris who had a superb game. Wheat hit a long pass that Let in Rowson, he raced clear and coolly slotted the ball pass the advancing keeper. That man Wilko Made it 5 and his hat trick when he rose from a corner and headed in. What a great way to bow out for the 43 year old.

Credit to both sets of players putting in a lot of effort on a very hard pitch in the blazing sunshine with nothing to play for. Also many many thanks to Ian Wilkinson who has been a great servant and character at the Albion.

EARLY BLITZ STUN THE ALBION !

TRIDENT 4-3 NETHERFIELD ALBION

Netherfield were hit by 3 goals in 12 mins by a well up for it Trident. The game started at a frantic pace and with the wind at their backs Trident punished the Albion for some sloppy defensive errors in the early stages. The Albion settled after 15 and were denied by 2 great saves and a couple of shots going wide. The game became even harder for the Albion when Nixon was sent of on the half hour mark for apparently abusing the Referee who happened to be the Trident manager as the allotted referee never shown. That decision was made a bit too quick as Nixon like many others were just annoyed at the Referees decisions and it could of ended the game as he was not controlling the game at all and tempers were mounting.

With ten men the Albion grew stronger and were pushing Trident all the way but on 50 a cross was not dealt with and was nodded in to make it 4 and you might of thought game over. But the Albion are quite resilient these days and fought back well forcing back Trident in to a defensive manner. When the Albion attacked they always looked like they might score and score they did. That man Nana Eneh doing the damage he hit another stunning hat trick to make it 4-3. Trident were now panicking every time the 10 men of Albion attacked. Netherfield nearly grabbed a very late equaliser but it wasn't to be. Netherfield if not for those early shock 3 goals and the dismissal  of Nixon may well of won this game but credit to Trident for the way they attacked the Albion and defended so well.

A NIXON HAT TRICK STUNNS BJ !

NETHERFIELD ALBION 5-2 BURTON JOYCE 

It was the man that never stops running that stole the show on Saturday Mark Nixon with a great hat trick. Netherfield fielded probably their best team out against Burton Joyce and came away with their best result of the season.

The game started well with both teams playing some good football. the 1st goal came with Jackson nipping in the box and getting the goal. BJ equalised but the Albion soon replied after good work from Eneh in the box fed Nixon to slot home. Nixon headed a third and BJ looked stunned, they probably came into the match underestimating the new Netherfield.

Both teams were working hard in the second half but the Albion always looked the more threatening with Nixon and Eneh looking like a great partnership up front. What chances came BJ 's way Jackson, Turner Key and Wheat at the back dealt with very well. Danny Smith took the roll as Captain on the day and him and Graham in the centre of midfield worked very well together. You felt there were more goals in this game and Nixon notched his hat trick on 75. BJ replied 5 mins later with a good set piece goal from a corner the BJ player thumped a header that gave Regan no chance. 4-2 soon became 5 when the talented Eneh made space for himself in the box and slotted home for his 10th in 5 games.

A great result for the Albion that lifts them 1  place, now above Boots. A great team performance that was great to watch for the spectator. If this team started the season it makes you wonder what position they would of been in now with only loosing 2 out the last 11 games since xmas what a turn around. Kriss Garrett and all the players that are sticking with it deserve a pat on the back.

THE WOLFE IS BACK TO EARN 10 MEN ALBION A WIN !

BOOTS ATH 'A' 1-3 NETHERFIELD ALBION 

Nathan Wolfe got back to what he does best and bagged 2 goals to earn the Albion a hard fought win. Netherfield once again only just managed to field 11 players and paid the price when skipper Andy Richardson limped off after 15. 

NANA ENEH ON FIRE AND HITS 4 !

NETHERFIELD ALBION 4 - 0 PREMIUM

Netherfield came out on top of this vital game versus Premium. That was largely down to the superb finishing by Nana Eneh who just cant seam to stop scoring. 9 goals yes that's 9 in 3 games now.

The Albion didn't have it all their own way though as Premium looked the more dangerous in the early stages. It was a thru ball by Garrett that started the scoring Nana slotted in off the post. A long Garret throw earned Nana his second as he leapt the highest to nod in. Another Long throw caused panic and Nana smashed the loose ball home. Amongst those goals Regan did make a good save from a long Premium shot.

The second half was a dull affair as both teams cancelled each other. Regan pulled off another good save and lived a charmed life as Premium hit the post. Nana Eneh wrapped up the scoring with his 4th goal when he was sent clean through and hit a tame shot that some how went under the advancing keeper. Not a great game to watch but a clean sheet for the 1st time this season and jumping above premium in the league made the win more enjoyable.

NANA LAST GASP WINNER !

 NETHERFIELD ALBION 4-3 BEACON FC

For the neutral watching this was a great game of football to watch as both teams played some quality football. This game could of been 8-8 at the final whistle instead of 4-3. In the end it was a great solo goal by new boy Nana Eneh in the dying minutes that won the game. Thats 5 goals in 2 games now for Nana.

The game started at a fast pace and Netherfield took the lead in the 1st 2 minutes. Nana Eneh was played a lovely ball that split the defence he raced clear and slotted the ball under the advancing keeper. The game was end to end and beacon levelled when a shot on the edge of the box took a deflection and nestled into the bottom corner of John Harris's goal. Nixon made it 2-1 when he latched on to a thru ball by Eneh and once again beat the keeper 1 on 1. Chances where missed at both ends Beacon hitting a couple shots wide when clean thru as well as Harris pulling of a superb one handed save. The Beacon keeper was also in fine form as he pulled off 2 great saves to deny Eneh and Nixon. Netherfield ended the half thinking they should of been at least 4-1 up.

BULWELL WIN CONVINCINGLY !

BULWELL 3-0 NETHERFIELD ALBION 

Netherfield short of key players struggled to get to grips with a strong Bulwell outfit. Although defending well Bulwel were always in control of this match and had several good chances in the 1st half. It took nearly an hour though before they broke the deadlock after a ball was laid back by the impressive Fuller for Spencer to hit a great shot in to the Netherfield net. Bulwell made it 2 just before the Albion had their 1st good chance, Devon Graham went clean thru but the keeper pulled off a great save.

Bulwell made it 3 on 80 mins and it was game over, a game that Netherfield were never really in. Netherfield passed it well and battled well but never really created many chances and cant complain about the result, were as they could as well as Bulwell complain about the Referee who was never in control of this game.