September Fixtures On Line now.

The September fixtures are now on the leagues fixtures, tables and results site which can be found here:


http://full-time.thefa.com/gen/Index.do?league=3733039

Barsham Bounce Back.

Barsham travelled to lower league side Earsham for their fourth friendly of the season. After a very heavy defeat to Caxton Reserves the week before, Barsham needed to get their confidence back and go back to basics. This was exactly what they did, with some neat one touch Football and some great finishing from Josh Woolnough and Nick Wilson. Jack scored Barshams first with an excellent header, Josh added a brilliant hat trick and Nick scoring the remaining two. Barsham know travel to Spexhall for their last friendly, before the season gets underway.

Cup Draws.

The Knockout Cup threw up some interesting first round ties with three that stand out in particular.

FC Hearts v Hearts of Oak was the first game out and this is probably the most intriguing tie for the sides that were part of the same club last year. These two met a couple of years back which Hearts of Oak narrowly won 5-4 and the tie will be spiced up further with some players crossing the divide to play for the other team.

Last years beaten finalists Norton Athletic have been handed a very tricky tie at home to Kirkley & Pakefield whilst the other big 1st division clash sees Wrentham travel to Waveney Res.

There are several all second division ties with Ellingham taking on Corton Seltic, Tudor FC v Oxford Arms Res and LIFC v Waveney Gunners. There are also some interesting second v first division ties where there could be some shocks as Ole Frank host Pot Black, Crusader v Magpie, Pakefield Re-United v Sole Bay Res and Bungay Town A v AFC Bayfields whilst Corton A go to Caxton Res.

Cup Draws Made.

Following the leagues committee meeting last night we can now reveal the 1st round drwas for the two cup competitions which are scheduled to be played on Saturday November 1st, KO 1.45pm:

League KO Cup:

FC Hearts v Hearts of Oak
Caxton Res. v Corton A
Crusaders v Blundeston Magpies
Ellingham v White Horse Seltic
Pakefield Re-United v Sole Bay Res.
Bungay A v AFC Bayfields
Waveney Res. v Wrentham
Hopton White Hart v O/Broad & Notley's Res.
Tudor FC v Oxford Arms Res.
Norton Athletic v Kirkley & Pakefield A
LIFC v Waveney Gunners
Ole Frank v Pot Black

Byes for:
Spexhall
Norton Athletic Res.
Oxford Arms
Barsham

John Moore Shield:

Kirkley & Pakefield B v White Horse Seltic Res.
Marquis of Lorne v Suffolk Punch
Westhall v Blundeston Magpies Res.
GY Town Hall v Earsham
Factory Arms v Harleston Town Res.

Byes for:

Spexhall Res.
Waveney A
Lake Lothing

Marquis warm up.

Marquis warmed up with a game against Corton White Hart Celtics 1st team in the first half and res in the second half both half were very close with end to end action but White Hart took the lead early on with a well placed cross allowing the attacker to head home however Andrew Howarth soon made it 1-1 when a superb through ball from new signing Glen Russell allowed Andrew Howarth to slot home. However Corton soon made it 3-1 with two quick goals first one from a cross again allowing the attacker to head home and the 2nd with a well place shot leaving the Scott Sayer no chance of saving it. However Andrew Howarth soon made it 3-2 with a well place free kick from Andrew Lockwood allowing Andrew Howarth to head home. Andrew Howarth could have made it 3 a piece but was deined by the post from a close range free kick. Second half saw the reserve team take the field but Marquis soon made it 3-3 thanks to a superb cross from Ben Saunders allowing Lee Cuthbertson to slot the ball home. Marquis soon took the lead with a free kick from Ben Saunders allowing Ricky Woolger head into the back of the net to make it 4-3. The Corton equliser came with 1 min from the end thanks to a defensive error.

Barsham looking good.

Barsham FC travelled to Bungay to take on their Reserve team, which on paper looked like a tricky contest, with Bungay playing a couple of leagues above the boys from Beccles. However, Barsham proved everyone wrong with a very strong performance from all areas of the pitch. Going 2-0 up early on, Bungay then pulled one back, before Barsham wrapped it up late on in the second half to make it 3-1. Barsham hope to keep their 100% winning record when they travel just 100 yards to take on local rivals, Caxton Reserves on Saturday 16th August, 2.30pm KO.

Town Hall lose to odd goal to Pot Black.

Town Hall lost 3-2 to old foes Pot Black at a very wet Rollesby.Hall had the
brighter start but fell behind when the PB striker finished well after
looking third favourite to get to the ball.Darren Beckett used his pace to
get behind the PB defence to bring Hall level.PB regained the lead just
before the break after the ball fell kindly in the box for the PB
forward,Lee Marshall in the Hall goal did well to get a hand to it but the
ball went in off a post.The two sides were pretty well matched, but Halls
shape and organisation were called into question early in the second half,
with PB getting too much joy down Halls left resulting with a well drilled
strike from the edge of the box finding the net for 3-1.Hall battled the
back and made a game of it,the game becoming stretched with both sides
trying to find early season fitness in heavy conditions.Shane Kingdon
reduced the arrears when his cross decieved the PB keeper on his back
post.For all their efforts Hall could not find the equaliser leaving Pot
Black with the spoils 3-2.Not one of Halls better performance, but
pre-season is all about getting back into the routine of good habits and
fitness,a number of us clearly have a bit of catching up to do.Hall's MOM
Lee Marshall....some great saves.
Thanks to our friends south of the border for the game, and also to
referee Dave Bartram for officiating at short notice and having a good
game as well.Tomorrow we are at Rollesby again v Arches,but please note
earlier kick off at 2.30pm,meet ground no later than 2.00pm.Any problems
call Jonno 07915 650790.

New boys start with a win.

New side Town Hall began this seasons campaign with a comfortable 4-1 victory over new side Gorleston Wanderes at Rollesby.Halls goals came from Shane Kingdon,Karl
Barnard (2) and Adam Thompson.Some good possession and movement at times
tempered with some expected rustiness.With respect to a sporting Wanderers
side,sterner tests await in the coming weeks starting this Saturday
(09/08) at Rollesby v Pot Black, who will be hoping to atone a defeat
against Hall in March.With key players returning this week competition
should be hotting up.Meet ground no later than 2.30pm,kick off is 3.00pm

Broad start with a win.

Oulton Broad Reserves started there pre season with a win over Anglia Combination new boys Corton Reserves. Broad found themselves 2-0 down early on with Corton taking there chances well, but broad new boy Chris Hone wasn't in the mood to lose on his debut and took 2 very good goals, Skipper Rigby came in for broads 3rd to complete what turned out to be a good win over a very strong Corton Reserve side. Oulton Broad's Reserve mgr Ean Gooding and his team wishes Andy Zagden and his team at Corton Reserves all the best for the forthcoming season.

Oulton Broad Reserves continue there pre season with a tricky tie away at Spexhall on Thursday 7th Aug KO 6.30pm

Friendly Action underway.

Barsham started their pre season calendar with a 5-2 win over local rivals Ellingham, in their first run out of the season. 3 of the 5 new players who were making their debut, got on the score sheet, and regulars Nick Wilson and Nick Holmes got the other two. All the team deserve a mention for a good first pre season performance.

Barsham have 5 remaining fixtures before they kick off their campaign at the beginning of September. Training continues as usual throughout pre season on Wednesday nights 6.30-8.30.

Meanwhile first division rival started ther pre-seson campaign with a 3-2 victory at Bungay Town Res. Chris Smith with an early brace and Paul Harriman the scorers.