league news

Monday 4 July 2011

Hucknall Town Reserves are in need of an away friendly on Wednesday 13th July after an initial cancellation. The club are willing to cover costs of officials. Any clubs interested can email

Thursday 23 June 2011

The constitution of the Precision Training sponsored Notts Senior League's three divisions was voted in by member clubs at the AGM held at Hucknall Rolls Leisure. With a number of clubs leaving the league, the NSL had a number of quality applications to replace them, some of which were accepted whilst four applications were rejected. Current proposals are for three leagues, each with 16 teams. Division One champions Ruddington bounce back into the top flight at the first time of asking, with Vernon Villa, who have much improved facilities at Vernon Park, and ROKO based Magdala, also coming up. Selston, formerly of the Midland Regional Alliance, are bringing two teams in - the first of which will also join the Senior Division

As well as Selston Reserves, NAA outfits Bingham and Burton Joyce both come into Division Two. All have excellent facilities and are sure to add to the overall standard of grounds within the league. West Bridgford Colts, whose set up at Adbolton Lane is as good as anything within the county, including a main pitch with floodlights, dip their toe into the water of men's football after many years as one of the most successful youth set ups in Notts and beyond, with Nottinghamshire and Ruddington also bringing new reserve sides in

Divison Two champions Southwell St Marys jump into Division One alongside Bilborough Town, whose name change from Chilwell Town will see them play at Birchover Park which previously hosted senior football for the now defunct Bilborough FC back in the days of the Notts Alliance. Carlton Town's Academy side also move up into Division One after a strong season, as do Nottinghamshire

'All in all this gives us three strong leagues' said NSL Chairman Kevin Presland. 'We're very pleased with the quality of the applications we received. All the new clubs bring something to the league and we're also very pleased with some of the strides our exisiting member clubs are making to improve both on and off the pitch. Fifteen of our forty eight sides will now have the ability to host home games under floodlights. Clearly we have faced challenges but when we started out, our stated aim was to provide a decent standard of football within Notts for clubs not wishing to incur to financial and infrastructure costs associated with leagues higher up. It's not only some clubs that don't want all the travelling and cost but individual players too. Our members tell me that a good number of quality footballers are choosing to stay local as they don't percieve it's worth it to leave early and get back late on a Saturday as well as face a number of journeys in midweek. We're very happy with our current offering - indeed we've had to turn clubs away and expect this trend to continue. We've had a number of teams who are on the up approach us with a view to coming in once they've secured either the appropriate facilities or a playing record and we will continue to work with our existing population to help develop what they have to offer. We have an excellent Committee and our track record shows we are prepared to sit down and work with clubs to nip problems in the bud before they develop so all in all we're very confident going forward. We'd like to thank those who have stuck with us through the recent choppy waters and we look forward to working with those committed to local football going forward'

Sandhurst's Bob Crawford was presented with the Secretary of the Year award, with Wayne Jones of double winners Boots Athletic voted Player of the Season in the Senior Division. In Division One this award went to Mark Ballard of Southwell City Reserves whilst the Division Two prize went to Chris Walker of Southwell St Marys. Jones' team mate Kevin Walker was top scorer in the Senior Division with Roy Sharp of Clifton Reserves coming out on top in Division One and Chilwell's Liam Webster's 43 goal haul winning the Division Two award

Notts Intermediate Cup winners Attenborough rounded off an excellent season by being voted Fair Play winners in the Senior Division by their fellow clubs. Hucknall Rolls Leisure Reserves excellent disciplinary record was a huge contributory factor in helping them win Division One Fair Play with Sandhurst Reserves reflecting Crawford's sporting approach to the game in Division Two

The NSL season will start this season on Saturday 13th August

Full constitution of leagues for 2011/12:

Senior:

Attenborough
Awsworth Villa
Boots Athletic
Ruddington
FC Cavaliers
Wollaton
Hucknall Rolls Leisure
Linby CW
Selston
Magdala Amateurs
Vernon Villa
Keyworth United
Cotgrave CW
Bulwell
Kimberley MW
Gedling Southbank

Division One:

Notinghamshire Reserves
Boots Athletic Reserves
Clifton Reserves
Basford United Reserves
Wollaton Reserves
Carlton Town Academy
Southwell St Marys
Bilborough Town
Netherfield Albion
Hucknall Rolls Leisure Reserves
Sandhurst
Keyworth United Reserves
Cotgrave CW Reserves
Arnold Town Reserves
Gedling Southbank Reserves
Radcliffe Olympic Reserves

Division Two:

Selston Reserves
Nottinghamshire Reserves
Awsworth Villa Reserves
Kimberley MW Reserves
Linby CW Reserves
West Bridgford
Bingham Town
Burton Joyce
Ruddington Reserves
Calverton MW Academy
Sandhurst Reserves
Underwood Villa
Beeston AFC
Hucknall Town Reserves
Magdala Amateurs Reserves
FC Cavaliers Reserves

Tuesday 21 June 2011

Precision Training NSL side Kimberley MW have secured a 25 year lease on their much improved Digby Street ground. Club spokesman Steve Hobster said 'with Kimberley Miners Welfare Social Club closing down, we've been in touch with the people who ultimately own the ground. They've granted us a 25 year lease, with the option of a further 25 years whilst the ground is being used for football. This is great news for us as a club and will enable us to retain complete control of the ground and push on with a planned programme of improvements'

Monday 13 June 2011

The leagues AGM is on Wednesday 22nd July 2011 at Hucknall Rolls Leisure (7:30pm). Please be reminded that all clubs must send a representative.

Darrell's Refs v Refs Match Report

Monday 23 May 2011

In a game very much under supported, the game kicked off with what can only be described as a scene out of Shameless. This team being managed by Tom O Connor and Chris Moyles. The other team playing in green and white hoops managed by Danger Mouse and Stanley Accrington looked every inch the escaped inmates from a well known secure institution from up the road, with not a dirty bus window in sight.

From the off the game was competitive and well contested with no quarter given, nor none asked, at least for the first few minute before the wind dictated the pace. The match day referee was Tim Bee who revelled in his proudest refereeing appointment.

The game ebbed and flowed and first blood was drawn by Shameless as a disputed handball ended up with the offending player being sin binned for his actions, but the resultant free kick flew high and wide. Shameless edges into a 1-0 nil lead from a fluky shot which I was too far away to see it, Parity was restored when a mis-timed clearance flew into the goal off the knee from RAMPTON FC , the scorer then rejoiced in his celebration, but was then cajoled by the heartless fans watching as Smeegle.....My Precious, Max Branning, Silas the monk all horrible names totally uncalled for and totally against the RESPECT campaign................but funny.

Several other goals were scored resulting in a 3-1 deficit when Shameless turned up the heat by bringing on their secret weapon, Tom O Connor entered the fray in borrowed trainers, shirt and to be fair his own under-crackers, this surely cant be Gary Glitter came a gasp from a horrified women in the crowd.....Oh my god, I dont want chicken today she gasped!! .Unperturbed and focused Tom then proceeded to conduct the fight back but we were still down 3-1 at half time. The team talk was precise and very much out of the Churchill speechs book We will fight them on the beaches and Never in the field of human conflict but with the words useless, Y.E.L next season, And your on the CML next year put the lads heads up and we began the fight for parity again.

This obviously had the desired effect as we lapsed into a 5-1 deficit. The lads began to show there emotion and Smeegle was crudely hacked and assaulted and was injured for several minutes, Both physios were involved, one with a large tub of there, there, there cream and a bottle of Calpol. Shameless physio Des Brown performed a miracle by throwing two bottles of orange juice over him, but with a medical prognosis rarely used these days Get up you mardy Tw** had the desired effect Smeegle got up and ran the missing leg injury off. Des was received back in the technical area and asked what was in the bottles, Lucozade, Gatorade, Isotonic??. Dont know, but its a long walk back to the changing room to use the toilet, I couldnt be bothered..............................Err Sorry Smeegle, but the showers work!!!

Shameless pressed for the equaliser by the use of fresh legs and a cross from the right was misjudged by the Rampton Goalie who called for it and watched as he waved his arms in the air as it sailed into the back of the net 5-2, then another screaming shot made it 5-3, a fluke made it 5-4, Shameless swapped Goalies which made scoring another goal almost impossible, but Rampton scored with a hotly disputed free kick which hit 14 people on the way into the net. In typical manager style the ref was berated. We had conceded 5 goals due to poor play and fitness, but this last goal cost us the game and the ref should hang his head in shame!!!! But we scored again to make it a hard fought 6-6 on the day with the game over both teams shook each other warmly by the throat!!!

Penalties ensued with the shameless team beaten and intimidated by the Rampton team with Al Murray stroking home the winning penalty to seal the game for them, A celebration ensured with noises like a seal sanctuary, shouts like a battle zone all finished with a team photo which I can only describe as the bodies of Baywatch, faces of crime watch. The last time I had seen so many missing teeth was at a gypsy wedding.

Into the bar and a good spread afterwards to much Mickey taking and push starting Matt Pickers car which had developed a flat battery.

The names of the guilty who participated have been protected to save their integrity. Those not in attendance will be expected to donate to the worthy cause (s) at the Refs AGM coming soon to a club near you!!

Many thanks to Sandhurst FC for an excellent venue, with superb people and hospitality.

Thanks

Chris Moyles, John Candy, Fred Elliott, Omellette.

Hucknall Reserves Hunt for Coach

Tuesday 17 May 2011

NSL Second Division outfit Hucknall Town Reserves are seeking to appoint an assistant coach for the 2011/2012 campaign.

The applicant must be fully committed to training Monday and Tuesday evenings (some Saturday mornings pre-season) and be qualified in delivering all inclusive coaching sessions and confident in offering opinions during team selection meetings.

This is a good opportunity to coach within a very professionally run reserve squad with excellent facilities and equipment and staff.

Please email Andy Graves, reserve team manager with CV and interest.

Referees do Charity

Thursday 12 May 2011

The annual NSL Referees Charity Match takes place later this month at Sandhurst FC's Forest Lane Ground with an 11am scheduled kick off on Sunday 22nd May. Two teams of referees & guests will compete with obligatory 'special' penalties after the conclusion of normal time. Donations are welcome with funds raised going to When you Wish Upon a Star & Help the Heroes. The bar will also be open on matchday so all support appreciated.

Awsworth Looking for Manager

Thursday 28 April 2011

Awsworth Villa football club are looking for a reserve team manager for season 2011/12.

The successful applicant would be required work within the present framework of the club. Ideally they will have some experience in armature football but this is not a necessity. The position would suit someone that has managed at youth levels and would like to take the step into adult football.They will also have to work very closely with the first team management. Awsworth Villa first team play in the Notts senior league and the reserves in division two of the same league.

All application in writing and will be treated with confidence to our club secretary at the following address or by phone.

Mr Chris Cliff
5 Broxtowe Ave
Kimberley
Notts
NG16 2HN
Mobile 07792509159

Paul Wilkinson.
Club Chairman.
Awsworth Villa Football Club.