FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round - 2009/2010

[SteveR]

I went to the Crawley Green v Cranfield game on Sunday afternoon - living in Luton it's only a short drive up to Barton's ground - and was very impressed with CG. Thought they played some good football and thoroughly deserved to win. Friendly welcome from their officials when I arrived too - I wish them all the best for the rest of the season.

[CG1984]

Originally Posted By: Horace

That little no. 14 was good when he came on. Why do so many sides have tricky little subs who only get 15 minutes at the end?

No.14 was Crawley Green's Captain last year, but due to injuries and work commitments, he has not been around as much, hence coming on as sub.
I think in other circumstances its that some managers would rather put strength over skill, but i believe skill will always prevail over strength.

[southmidsfan]

Originally Posted By: HTFCew

Good tackle in this one

http://www.ssmfl.org/crawleycranfield023.jpg

Thanks.

CG1984 - When we played Crawley last year Jim ? (left back ex Brache) was captain both times.

[CG1984]

Originally Posted By: southmidsfan

Originally Posted By: HTFCew

Good tackle in this one

http://www.ssmfl.org/crawleycranfield023.jpg

Thanks.

CG1984 - When we played Crawley last year Jim ? (left back ex Brache) was captain both times.

Yeah Jimbo is captain this year. No.14 did not play in either games against Cranfield last year. But I assure you that he was Captain. Not your most obvious looking captain at about 4ft tall!

[Lato]

Originally Posted By: Rhodes

Quote:

Saturday 15 August 2009
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
Chalfont St Peter 3 Tokyngton Manor 2

Manor opened their FA Cup account at leafy Mill Meadow on a Wembley like playing surface against fellow Spartan South Midlands League outfit Chalfont St Peter from a division higher who finished in a lofty third place last season.
The early skirmishes were lively with Manor giving as good as they got and they took the lead on the 12 minute mark through debutante 'man mountain' Melford Simpson who was perfectly placed at the far post to nod home unchallenged following some excellent work on the left and a deep cross. The goal caught the hosts unawares however they began to up their game and started to cause Manor all sorts of problems with some intricate passing movements that had clearly been well rehearsed on the training ground. Chalfont drew level on 20 minutes when Michael Williams failed to clear his lines on the left touchline and a deep cross was swept into the net by Jerome Okimo at the far post.
Although Chalfont were in the ascendancy Manor's defence were doing well to keep them at bay however on 32 minutes they took the lead when Abishal Spooner gave away a free kick on the right for which he was harshly booked. The free kick was lofted in and Edward Chamlal found himself in space to place the ball high into the roof of the net. Manor were disappointed to go in at the break 2-1 in arrears however could feel proud of their battling first period display against a well drilled Premier Division side.
Following the break, and a seemingly inspirational team talk by Manor boss Matt Oliver, they took the game by the scruff of the neck and a rasping shot from Spooner went just wide. That was a sign of things to come and close to the hour mark Manor equalised from a low drive by Stuart Farrell which caught the keeper unawares. Manor deserved to be level for their endeavours on the day so far and to their credit did not sit back following the goal. Anthony Bayele replaced Ben Tomlinson with the game ebbing and flowing and Simpson was booked by Referee Mr Webb for a tame looking challenge. Manor missed a golden opportunity to take the lead with 15 minutes left on the clock when Andy Watson was sent clear down the right and his precision low cross was hacked clear off the line when only a touch from a Manor forward was required.
Disappointingly Spooner was sent off by an over zealous Mr Webb for a second yellow card offence however his tackle appeared perfectly legal. His brother Meshak Spooner then saved the day by making a superb blocking save to thwart Chris Woods who was bearing down on goal about to pull the trigger. Manor made a double substitution at this juncture with Watson and Williams departing and Simeon Hinds and David Adetule entering the fray at a hugely critical time in the proceedings.
With time nearly up, and a Wednesday night replay looking on the cards, Manor gave away a free kick in a dangerous position just outside the penalty area, the kick was blocked however deflected for a corner with seconds remaining. Disaster and heartbreak then struck for Manor as from the resulting flag kick the ball was headed into the net by Adam Bunce despite a brave attempt by Spooner.
With barely time to restart the game Manor were desperately unlucky to exit the prestigious FA Cup particularly in those circumstances so late in the day however travelled back to London with their heads held high.
Manor now host Cockfosters in a league fixture on Wednesday evening (19 August), rather than deservedly hosting Chalfont St Peter in a lucrative FA Cup replay, before travelling to Stony Stratford Town on Saturday, kick off 3.00.

Manor Team: M. Spooner, Chandler, Hellmut, Williams, Tomlinson, Owen (Capt), A. Spooner, Farrell, Watson, Simpson, G Sufi
Subs: Bayele, Adetule, Hinds

Bosman08 - Really, where did you hear that from, do you have friends at Chalfont St Peter. This is a fairly accurate description of the proceedings on Saturday.

Where did you lift this report from rhodes?

[Rhodes]

LATO - Was it necessary to copy the entire report again as a quote, for your information it is Tokyngton Manor's official press report from Saturday. Why do you ask.

[Lato]

just curious..as the report from one club of a game is never going to be a truely objective account as this one proves. Therefore I don't think you can really say it's (and I quote) a "fairly accurate account"

 

 

[Horace]

Originally Posted By: Rhodes

LATO - Was it necessary to copy the entire report again as a quote, for your information it is Tokyngton Manor's official press report from Saturday. Why do you ask.

I wonder who wrote it?

[Rhodes]

LATO - I looked on Chalfont St Peter's Website but couldn't find their version of events which I think is a poor show for one of the top three or four Premier Division Club's who reached an FA Vase Semi Final last season. Anyway you should have come to the game instead of 'staying local' and you could have made your own mind up.

[Lato]

had better things to do Saturday morning and so a tube friendly ground was always likely. Plus as I said before FoRM only go to games that are of interest to them and Chalfont v Tokyngton wasn't.

[Rhodes]

LATO - Although you papport to not having an interest in Tokyngton Manor I think the exact opposite is true and the so called three Musketeers have an obsessive interest even though you wouldn't admit to it. I also think it rankles that your old buddy The Saint is still very much part of the Club and helping out behind the scenes, I gather he will be attending our FA Vase fixture with Cockfosters on 5 September.

[Lato]

well you can of course read me like a book so it MUST all be true.

 

"papport" not a word I'm familiar with, what does it mean.

[Rhodes]

Two results hot off the press from this evening:

 

Hoddesdon Town 2 Potton United 0

Southend Manor 0 Hatfield Town 3

[Rhodes]

This evening's FA Cup Replay results, no surprise at Coles Park then:

 

1 3 Haringey Borough v Harefield United

2 0 Hoddesdon Town v Potton United (at Hertford Town)

0 1 Hullbridge Sports v St Margaretsbury

0 3 Southend Manor v Hatfield Town

[Loose]

Originally Posted By: Lato

well you can of course read me like a book so it MUST all be true.

"papport" not a word I'm familiar with, what does it mean.

May I be of assistance in offering a translation?

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purport

[Rhodes]

LATO - Yes apologies for that, I got the spelling wrong as I was too lazy to consult a dictionary, it has been a long day what with producing Saturday's match report which you commented on earlier as well as the three pages of programme notes for tomorrow evening's fixture with Cockfosters.

[Rhodes]

Originally Posted By: Rhodes

1 3 Haringey Borough v Harefield United

A report from Coles Park last night:

http://www.haringeyboroughfc.com/index.php?p=games&s=details&ID=80101&conf=&div=

[Rhodes]

Originally Posted By: Bemused

2 3 Hillingdon Borough v Kentish Town

I see Kentish Town are all over the Islington Gazette like a rash today following their surprise win at Hillingdon:

http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/content/islington/gazette/sport/

[Rhodes]

Originally Posted By: Rhodes

The final result from this afternoon was Stansted 2 Royston Town 5 as far as I'm aware, and no Craig Hammond to be seen.

A report from the Royston Crow:

http://www.royston-crow.co.uk/content/crow/sport/default.aspx