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EVENTS FOR MAY
May 17th 2008
Long Eaton United's Adults 5a-side Mini Tournament
Kick Off time 11:00am
The bar will be open for F.A.Cup final
May 24th 2008
An audience with Kenny Burns
Long Eaton United Presentation night
Price £5.00 including buffet
This is a ticket only event
Tickets on sale in the club house
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Teversal U19’s V Long United U19’s 6/02/2008 |
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Long Eaton:
Ashley Whelehan, Martin Roome, Gareth Northover, Josh Watts {Capt.}, Lynton Francis, Robert Mulonga, Daniel Kilbourne, Simon Gleave, Jack Whieldon, Joe Steed & Sam Hawkins
Subs:
Ashley Foster, Ndricim Krasnigi {Totti} & Darryl Hawkins
In what turned out to be a very entertaining game, high flying Teversal got the early control of the match. The home side passed the ball with great accuracy at speed and Long Eaton‘s in form defence had to be at their best to keep them at bay, with Tev’s captain Adkins proving to be a real handful!
Teversal thought that they had made their superiority count when they converted a left wing cross passed Blue’s keeper Whelehan, but the goal was ruled out as the Linesman had flagged for an earlier infringement, although he did appear to put his flag down. A few minutes later Whelehan was adjudged to have handled the ball outside of his area and was booked. This appeared to galvanise Long Eaton and as the tackles flew in, from both teams, the Blues started to match Teversal. Good efforts from Sam Hawkins and Lynton Francis narrowly missed the target before Simon Gleave weaved his way around the home defence, but hit the side netting with the goal at his mercy. Then a Steed corner was met by the irrepressible Jack Whieldon who slammed home a volley from 10 Yards to open the scoring.
Long Eaton took control of the match and should have doubled their lead, when Steed’s deft flick put Sam Hawkins through on goal with just the keeper to beat, but his shot was saved by the Teversal keeper’s legs. That miss proved to be costly for Long Eaton as Teversal equalised with their next attack.
Half Time 1-1
There were no let up in the action in the second half as the Blues tried to re-assert themselves on Teversal. With Steed and Mulonga being more dominant Long Eaton looked the more likely of the 2 sides to score. Mulonga danced nimbly passed 3 Teversal challenges before his cross was scrambled clear and when Whieldon’s exquisite through ball found Steed bearing down on goal, all the hapless Teversal defenders could do was to bring Steed crashing to the ground. The referee had no hesitation in awarding a penalty kick which steed duly dispatched.
Long Eaton looked good for all 3 points , but with Teversal throwing everything at the Blues defence the home team scored an equaliser in the closing moments of the match.
Full Time 2-2
Blues Manager Leigh Booth was delighted with the teams performance, but having taken the lead twice he was disappointed not to claim all 3 points.
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Long Eaton United Res. V Allestree Town |
Long Eaton:
Danny Graves, Callum Richards, Mark Smith, Liam Howe {Capt.}, Lynton Francis, Joe Steed, David Wilkinson, Jason Hallam, Alex Hooley, Colin Dewhurst & Tom Widdowson.
Subs:
James Collins, Daniel Kilbourne & Tom Booth
With the first team depleted and Dorian Jenas attending a wedding and Leon Jenas out through injury, the reserves were without 6 of there regular starters and so it was an ideal opportunity to reward some of the Academy players plus new signing Joe Steed with a call up for Saturday’s match against Allestree.
On a well worn pitch and with a strong cross wind, conditions were not conducive to free flowing football.
Allestree started the game with more urgency, as Long Eaton started like a team which hasn’t played for a while. Allestree had the territorial advantage and despite the award of several corner kicks, they never tested the Blues keeper Graves, who was resplendent in his tangerine jersey and matching tights!
Mid-way through the first half Long Eaton settled into the match. Academy star Francis should have opened the scoring when he received a Steed corner inside the Allestree area, but his shot lacked any real power and the away team’s defence manage to scramble the ball off the line. Debutant Steed looked menacing every time he got the ball and it was he who created Blues next clear chance, when after some neat work out wide on the right, he picked out Widdowson 8 yards from goal, but his header just went the wrong side of the upright when he really should have scored. The same pairing inked up again 5 minutes later with an identical result. Then with half time looming Steed danced through the Allestree defence, but with just the keeper to beat he placed his shot wide of the target.
Half time 0-0
The second half mirrored the first as Long Eaton kept pushing for an opener. On the hour mark Daniel Kilbourne the first of Long Eaton’s subs was brought on and made an immediate impact. Picking the ball up deep in his own half, he powered forward evading several challenges, but the attack fizzled out. Then the remaining Long Eaton subs James Collins and Tom Booth came on and they too got involved in the action. First Booth latched onto a through ball, he rounded the on rushing Allestree keeper before picking out Dewhurst whose shot was cleared. Then Collins played an exquisite pass to find Steed, but he could not find the net and then in injury time a Booth corner fizzed at chest height across the Allestree 6 yard line eluding everyone.
Result 0-0
Long Eaton manager Leigh Booth was pleased with performance, especially from the 4 Academy boys and with the effort the whole team put in. At times they created some wonderful intricate passing football. I am always happy with a clean sheet particularly with a very young squad which were put together at short notice, but we should easily have had all 3 points.
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Long Eaton United Ladies v Nuneaton Borough 3/02/2008 |
Long Eaton United Ladies played host to Nuneaton Borough this weekend, and starting with a strong wind at their backs, Long Eaton started brightly with Jodie Hancock hitting the bar and perhaps should have scored. Long Eaton took the lead after 20minutes when Aime Brammen knocked a great ball into the box for Hancock to fire past the keeper.
With the strong wind playing havoc Long Eaton went 2 – 0 up when Chloe Madden fired home a free kick from the edge of the area. Just before half time Long Eaton had a chance to go 3 – 0 up when Kirsty Gibbson was brought down in the box, Gibbson took the resulting penalty and hit over the bar.
In the second half Long Eaton started brightly playing into the wind but failed to take any early chances. Nuneaton started to push players forward as they played long balls from the defence for the forwards to chase down. Long Eaton became Nuneaton’s best players when they failed to get to grips with the conditions. The Nuneaton pressure finally paid off on 78 minutes when the defence was none existent and a Nuneaton player slotted the ball home to make 2 – 1. Nuneaton kept up the pressure and squanders several chances to equalise with the Long Eaton defence in disarray.
Long Eaton held on to secure 3 points and to keep their place at the top of the league.
Kevin Hancock said “The wind ruined the game, but we as a side did not adjust to the conditions as we should have, which made us look terrible. Hopefully the injured players will be back soon and give competition for places”
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Selby v Long Eaton United 2/02/2008 |
With a depleted side ravaged by suspension and injury the Blues had the daunting task of having to travel to highflying Selby. Long Eaton were without Mickey Allsop and Matt McCall (suspended) with Adam Holmes, Scott Downie, James Carder and Dave Wilkinson injured and Channon North unavailable through work commitments Manager Craig Weston had to draft in reserve players Kamarny Gregoire and Courtney Bonnick with Ben Burton and Jim Hewson on the bench.
On a uneven pitch the Blues started well with Alex Steadman bringing out a good save from keeper Adam Mitchell after three minutes. Debutant Courtney Bonnick was showing some neat touches but it was Michael Buckley who opened the scoring on ten minutes, side footing home after a good run and cross by Alex Steadman. Tom Matthews shot well wide for the home side when well placed before Michael Buckley again shaved the top of the bar after a clever dummy by Bonnick.
The Blues had had the lions share of the play in the first half hour but Selby went close to equalizing when Bruno Holden clipped the top of the bar. Wayne White made a good double save to keep his goal intact and with seconds ticking away before the break a uncharacteristic error by the outstanding White, palming a harmless cross into the path of Adam Russel led to the home side equalizing.
Half Time SELBY 1 LONG EATON 1
Ben Burton replaced Kimarney Gregoire on the restart and with his first touch went agonizingly close with a shot past the post with keeper Mitchell beaten. At the other end Holden crashed a shot against the post after the ball had dropped kindly for him Twice Alex Steadman worked his way past his marker but shot wide on both occasions in what was now becoming a end to end battle with Josh Watts and Marc Stryzewski outstanding at the back for the Blues. A good performance from the Blues who were unfortunate not to come home with maximum points in a entertaining game.
FINAL SCORE SELBY 1 LONG EATON 1
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Under 19’s Shield Group G - Tuesday 29th. January 2008 |
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Long Eaton, Matlock Town & Mickleover Sports
MATLOCK TOWN 0 V 2 LONG EATON UNITED
Teams Long Eaton United Ashley Whelehan, Martin Roome, Gareth Northover, Josh Watts {Captain}, Lynton Francis, Rob Mulonga, Simon Gleave, Nrdem Krasnigi, Ashley Foster, Tom Booth & Danny Chambers.
Substitutes Darryl Hawkins, Sam Hawkins, Brett Hayes, Daniel Kilbourne & Jack Whieldon.
Matlock Town Jason Stanley, Andrew Roberts, Leigh Hicklin, Stuart Baker, Luke Boden, Darren Cartwright, Andrew Roome, Jack Odare, Daniel Bridlie, David Kirk & Wayne Hudson
Substitutes Georgie Walker, Daniel Gregory, Grant Boden, George Whittaker & Sam Meek
A fantastic performance by the Long Eaton Under 19’s. In a thrilling match in which both teams must take credit for entertaining the crowd with some excellent passing football on a wet and tacky pitch.
Matlock had the numerical advantage in midfield, but any attacks on the Long Eaton goal was immediately snubbed out by their outstanding defence, particularly Watts and Francis who completely dominated the Matlock strikers. It was Long Eaton who looked the most likely to break the deadlock and Booth issued an early warning when his right foot shot from distance just whistled passed the post. His strike partner
Chambers was a handful for the Matlock defence throughout the match with his powerful runs and it was taking more then one Matlock defender to halt his progress. After another Matlock attack was cut short by the Long Eaton defence, the ball was played to Gleave in midfield whose pass found Booth who unleashed an unstoppable left foot shot from 25yards into the roof of the net to give Long Eaton a deserved lead.
Long Eaton kept the pressure on and was unlucky not to extend their lead when the impressive Chambers raced onto a through ball, but his shot was well saved by Stanley and the unfortunate Chambers hit the post with the re-bound.
The second half brought more Long Eaton pressure. Mulonga on the right wing was slicing through the Matlock defence at every opportunity and it was his aggressive wing play which earned Long Eaton a corner. Matlock could only partially clear it and when it landed at the feet of Gleave, he swivelled before lashing a right foot shot from the edge of the area into the Matlock net. Long Eaton continued to dominate and ran out worthy winners.
This was another excellent team display. Whelehan in goal was never under threat, but he looked very organised, communicate clearly and concisely, he distributed the ball intelligently from his hands and both feet. Full backs Martin Roome and Gareth Northover both defended well and passed the ball well, midfielders Gleave, Krasnigi {Totti} and Foster worked tirelessly supporting defence and attack. Mulonga was effervescent on the right wing, strikers Booth and Chambers were a constant threat, the subs used on the night Sam Hawkins Darryl Hawkins and Brett Hayes all made useful contributions, but the outstanding pairing of Watts and Francis were rightly named men of the match by the Matlock team manager.
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Long Eaton United Ladies v Rushcliffe Ladies 13/01/2008 |
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Long Eaton struggled to break down a strong Rushcliffe defence and in the first half which saw Long Eaton camped in the Rushcliffe half but not managing to create any clear cut chances. Long Eaton took the lead on the half hour mark, when a cross from Lisa Jones found Kirsty Gibbson’s head which she placed neatly into the back of the net from a tight angle.
Long Eaton continued to dominate to half time but could not break down a stubborn defence. The second half started the same as the first, but with 20 minutes to go Rushcliffe pushed more players forward and started to create problems for the Long Eaton defence. Long Eaton goalkeeper Ciro Hopewell was brought into the action having to make her first saves of the game. A disappointing game for Long Eaton was confounded when Carly Hayes was carried off the pitch on a stretcher with a suspected knee injury.
Kevin Hancock said “Long Eaton created a couple of half hearted chances late on but were relived to win 1 – 0. Rushcliffe came and put players behind the ball and defended well, we did not have the imagination to break down the Rushcliffe defence. This was disappointing but at least this was another 3 points.”
Long Eaton United 1 v Rushcliffe 0
Chole Maddan ws awarded Player of the Match.
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