Match Reports

Greasley MW 0 Hucknall Warriors Reds 1

According to manager Mick Burnell Warriors put in their best performance of the season so far, against Greasley MW, in this Young Elizabethan under 14′s division 2 game. Despite only having 10 men available for the game Warriors played with passion and determination for the whole game against a team that had beaten them comfortably only a few weeks ago. Outstanding performances from all players saw the visitors thwart a solid Greasley side and outstanding defending from Andreas Kokkinou, Sam Stewart, Luke Atter and new signing Jac Stevenson meant that goalkeeper Luke Cook was hardly called upon to make a save. Total commitment from all players saw Warriors keep the scoreline 0-0 at the break despite going down to 9 players for the final ten minutes of the half. The best chance in the opening period fell to Alex Galloway whose close range shot just missed the target.

The second half saw Warriors continue to press and were unlucky when Kokkinou connected with an excellent corner from Liam Burley only for his header to just squeeze over the bar. Midfielders Regan Scott and Nyran Wright worked tirelessly to ensure the Greasley midfield were under constant pressure and it was not long before Warriors efforts got the rewards they deserved when  following another  corner Galloway put the ball back into the box for Lucas Elliott to head the ball into the net over the stranded keeper. Despite some sustained pressure Greasley were unable to grab the elusive equaliser which meant that ten men Warriors had pulled off a fantastic victory against the odds. An excellent team effort with special mention for newcomer Stevenson who slotted into the defence with ease and gave a terrific performance on his debut.

Hucknall Warriors U14 Reds 3 West Bridgford Pumas 3

Hucknall Warriors under 14′s Reds gave a much improved performance in this Young Elizabethan division 2 game against West Bridgford Pumas. Starting brightly Warriors soon took the lead when Regan Scott latched on to a flick on to give the home side a much needed boost in confidence. Despite playing some excellent passing football Warriors were unable to add to their tally before Pumas grabbed a soft equaliser. The home side never gave up and were rewarded when Pumas goalkeeper was only able to parry a goal bound shot from Liam Burley and Nyran Wright was on hand to bury the ball into the net.
The second half saw Pumas beat the Warriors defence on two occasions to take the lead  against the run of play but the home team battled  away and were rewarded with a penalty decision when Andreas Kokkinou was brought down in the box. Unfortunately the resulting penalty was not converted and when Lucas Elliott blazed his shot over the bar from close range it looked as if Warriors would be heading for another defeat .Goal keeper Luke Cook made several tremendous saves to keep his team in the game and with Tyler Stafford and Sam Stewart commanding in defence the deficit remained one goal until the final minutes of the game when Man of the match Regan Scott was  brought down in the box and his successful spot kick saw Warriors grab a deserved equaliser to bring their losing run to an end.Warriors Manager Mick Burnell was proud of all the lads adding that this was a performance on which to build and one that could get our season back on track.

East Leake Bantams 4 Hucknall WarriorsU14 reds 1

Warriors recent slump in form continued in this Young Elizabethan under 14′s division 2 game against East leake Bantams. In a game of two distinct halves ,performance wise, Warriors got off to another bad start as they fell foul of the long ball played over the top to see themselves 3-0 behind before the break. Luke Cook  made a couple of excellent stops to give Warriors some hope and combined with resolute defending from Tyler Stafford and Lewis Nixon prevented any further concessions.

The second half saw a glimpse of the real Warriors as they came out fighting. Sam Stewart grabbed a goal back for the away team from just inside the box and  defender Stafford found himself  unmarked in the area but saw his shot squirm past the post. As Warriors pressed forward Liam Burley provided a pin point cross for  Regan Scott who despite an excellent attempt was unlucky not to score.Despite further  attempts  the home goal keeper proved invincible and Warriors were unable to add to their tally.  A much improved second half performance by the Warriors as they attempt to re discover their excellent early season form.

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Hucknall Warriors U14 Reds 0 Greasley MW 4

Warriors suffered another defeat in this Young Elizabethan division 2 game against a strong Greasley side. A sub standard performance saw Warriors under pressure from the start of the game and man of the match Luke Cook was forced to make numerous excellent saves to keep them in with any chance of a point.  Greasley took their chances and were 2-0 up at the half time break to give the home team a second half mountain to climb.
Despite going further behind early in the second half determined performances from Sam Stewart, Tyler Stafford and Lewis Nixon kept the scoreline respectable. Warriors were perhaps unlucky not to reduce the deficit with Andreas Kokkinou, Regan Scott and Liam Burley all spurning clear cut chances before Greasley bagged a final fourth goal to seal victory. Warriors must now look to next weeks game with a view  to recapturing their excellent early season form.

Bingham Town 3 Hucknall Warriors U14 Red 1

Hucknall Warriors under 14′s Reds were unable to get back to winning ways in this Young Elizabethan division 2 game against high fliers Bingham Town despite an encouraging first half display.The visitors started their first game of the new year, short of match practise due to the extended winter break but still played some positive football in an end to end first half. Although chances were few and far between Warriors matched Bingham in all areas of the game and were  rewarded when Liam Burley latched on to a long ball in to the box and drove the ball over the line to take the lead. Moments later a defensive lapse saw the Bingham strikers unchallenged as they burst into the box to secure the equaliser.  Despite further chances from Andreas Kokkinou and Regan Scott, Warriors were unable to retake the lead despite coming agonisingly close.

Warriors lost their way in the second half and were outplayed in midfield by a well organised Bingham side who tested goal keeper Luke Cook on numerous occasions.  Bingham had luck on their side as firstly an own goal gave them the lead and shortly after a shot deflected over goal keeper  Cook to give them a 3-1 advantage.The visitors were unlucky not to get a consolation goal as they applied pressure but despite several close chances, especially from Jack Hutchbys corner kicks, they could not make an impression on the home goal.  Sam Stewart earned the man of the match award for his determined defending.

Hucknall Warriors Reds 2 Netherfield Colts Blue 3

Warriors were looking for revenge after their recent unlucky defeat against table toppers Netherfield Colts in this Young Elizabethan under 14′s division 2 game. In a scrappy game played on a heavy pitch Warriors soon took the lead when Jack Hutchby beat several defenders to leave the keeper with no chance as he blasted the ball into the net. The loss of influential midfielder Hutchby moments later saw Warriors lose their shape and Netherfield soon got them selves back into the game with a somewhat soft goal. Lewis Nixon and Tyler Stafford worked tirelessly in defence as Netherfield applied the pressure.
Netherfield scored a second goal when an excellent corner connected with the head of an unmarked visiting player leaving goal keeper Luke Cook with no chance. Warriors seemed deflated but after making two tactical substitutions midway into the second half they got back into the game when Alex Galloway’s shot was parried by the goalkeeper and Paice Lees was on hand to take advantage of the rebound to bring the score level again.  Moments later Lees was unfortunate not to get a second when the his shot hit the post. Just as it seemed a draw was the likely result Warriors stood still in defence and allowed Netherfield to score a crucial third goal to take all three points. Man of the match went to Regan Scott for his determined play in midfield.

Carlton Town Yellows 4 Hucknall Warriors Reds 2

A below par performance saw Hucknall Warriors Reds crash out in the first round of the under 14′s Young Elizabethan League Sunday Cup to Carlton Town Yellows. The game, played in atrocious weather conditions, saw both teams have chances in an end to end game and unfortunately for Warriors it was the home team who struck first when slow reactions  gave Carlton an opportunity they didn’t miss. Warriors played some attractive football at times with some first touch passing that split the Carlton defence but were unable to make the chances count with clear cut shots on goal. Joint Men of the match were defender Sam Stewart and goalkeeper Luke Cook who both gave their all in ensuring no further concessions were made in the first half.

As the rain continued to pour in the second half it looked like Warriors chances of proceeding in the cup were over when a rare defensive lapse gave Carlton a 2-0 lead . The visitors rolled up their sleeves and grabbed a goal back when Regan Scott’s excellent pass found Lucas Elliott who made no mistake in beating the home keeper. A goalmouth scramble then saw Liam Burley’s powerful shot parried away by the keeper only for Alex Galloway to follow in at the far post and tap the ball in for a deserved equaliser. A lack of concentration from the restart restored the Carlton lead and despite further efforts on goal Warriors were unable to get a further equaliser which would have took the game into extra time.

Arnold Town Maroon 2 Hucknall Warriors U14 Reds 0

A determined display saw Warriors fail to overcome fellow high flyers Arnold Town Maroon in this Young Elizabethan under 14’s division 2 game.  Despite starting brightly Warriors fell behind to a soft goal following a lapse of concentration in a first half that saw both sides have numerous chances mostly coming from outside the box. Defenders Tyler Stafford and Andreas Kokkinou proved their worth with superior defending which led to the home side having a slender if undeserved lead at half time.

Warriors were far the superior side in the second half with Lucas Elliott coming closest to scoring when he forced an excellent save from the home keeper following some smart football from Regan Scott. In a goal mouth melee Warriors were then foiled when a goal bound shot was cleared off the line and although the visitors threw everything at securing that elusive equaliser the Arnold defence remained firm. Man of the match Luke Atter was outstanding in this second half display helping to thwart Arnold’s forward line and Paice Lees responded well as utility player covering a variety of positions.  With minutes remaining Arnold against the run of play broke out of defence to secure a goal that sealed a hard fought victory and left Warriors hearts broken for a second successive week. On a positive note the Arnold manager commented that his side were lucky to secure all three points along with the referee who said the score was not representative of the game itself.

Netherfield Colts Blue 3  Hucknall Warriors U14 Reds 2

Warriors under 14′s Reds went into this Young Elizabethan division 2 game against Netherfield high on confidence aiming for a sixth straight league win. It seemed from early on however that Netherfield had not read the script as this fixture delivered  end to end action with both teams playing excellent football. Warriors dominated the first half and deservedly went in front when an  excellent cross fell to Liam Burley who made no mistake in burying the ball into the back of the net. Taking the game by the scruff of the neck Warriors were then unlucky not to add to their tally with Burley hitting the bar and Lucas Elliott coming agonisingly close with an instinctive shot which went over by seemingly millimetres.Warriors defensive partnership of Andreas Kokkinou, Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon and Luke Atter snuffed out any chances Netherfield created  until against the run of play a controversial off side decision saw Netherfield grab an equaliser. It was hard-working Regan Scott who restored the away sides lead when moments later he took advantage of a loose ball to slot the ball past a stranded keeper and give Warriors a slender lead at half time.

Netherfield came out second half all guns blazing and within minutes had equalised again with an excellent goal that left the keeper no chance. A thrilling second half saw both teams have further chances with both Elliott and Stafford coming close again with shots from outside the area. New signing Sam Stewart impressed in defence with some excellent tackles alongside Man of the Match Kokkinou  and Warriors seemed to be heading towards a deserved draw. However Warriors hearts were broken when a Netherfield strike cruelly deflected off two players to give keeper Luke Cook no chance.  One of the best performances of the season so far against tough opposition  where even the home manager said that Warriors merited a point.

West Bridgford U14 Pumas 1 Hucknall Warriors U14 Reds 3

Warriors continued their excellent unbeaten start to the season with victory over West Bridgford Pumas in this Young Elizabethan under 14′s division 2 game. A dismal first half for Warriors saw them struggle to find any rhythm against a physical West Bridgford side and it was only some solid defending that kept the scoreline level at half time.
The second half saw Warriors burst into life as they began to pass the ball around with aplomb causing Pumas numerous problems . The dead lock was broken when new signing Callum Brown crossed the ball into the box  allowing striker Liam Burley to volley the ball into the net leaving the keeper with no chance. Moments later it was Jack Hutchby who was provider as his pin point pass reached Regan Scott who ran into the box before rifling the ball into the far corner of the net. Warriors confidence was high and they were unlucky not to add further goals to the tally with Paice Lees,Hutchby,Scott and Burley all coming agonisingly close. The visitors then sealed victory when Burley’s cross field pass found Alex Galloway who made no mistake in slotting the ball into the back of the net. An excellent second half display that was only tainted by a late consolation goal for the home team who battled hard until the end. Man of the match went to influential captain Tyler Stafford for his decisive defending and his encouraging attitude throughout a thoroughly entertaining game.

Hucknall Warriors U14 (red)  4 East Leake Bantams 1

Another excellent display gave Warriors their fourth consecutive victory in this Young Elizabethan under 14′s division 2 game against East Leake Bantams. Warriors began the game brightly when Andreas Kokkinou beat several defenders to fire the ball low into the net from outside the box. Bantams were solid in midfield and the home side had to be patient as they looked to secure a second which eventually came when Regan Scott latched onto the ball outside the area and looped his shot past the keeper. Improved defending from Warriors saw the visitors have few clear cut chances to test the keeper and  with man of the match Adam Bishop solid in his defensive role the home team went into the break 2-0 up.
Warriors were soon three goals to the good when Paice Lees’ excellent through ball saw Nyran Wright coolly finish past the keeper and moments later a fourth was added when Jack Hutchby’s long ball fell to Lucas Elliott who finished in style.Keeper Luke Cook kept the Bantams at bay with two excellent stops before the away side grabbed a late consolation goal.

Retford United 2 Hucknall Warriors Reds 0

Warriors under 14′s Reds fell at the first hurdle as they slipped to their first defeat of the season in this FA Sunday Shield first round. The visitors started the game in tentative fashion but soon got into their passing game against a well organised and strong Retford side . An end to end first half saw few clear cut chances with Regan Scott and Andreas Kokkinou coming closest to scoring from long range, however the home team broke the deadlock before half time with a strike from outside the box which gave the warriors keeper no chance. Warriors were then guilty of sloppy play at the start of the second half as they gifted the ball to the home team who made the Reds pay by scoring a second crucial goal and giving them a mountain to climb. Warriors continued to battle hard from that point on and Retford were denied further chances to increase their advantage due to the defensive partnership of Man of the match Lewis Nixon, Tyler Stafford and Luke Atter. Defender Kokkinou came closest to scoring a consolation goal when his powerful header was blocked from crossing the line as the visitors got into their stride in the last quarter of the game.

Hucknall Warriors Reds 4 Keyworth United Green 2

Warriors under 14′s Reds notched up their third victory in succession against Keyworth in this Young Elizabethan Sunday division two game.Starting brightly the Reds played some attractive passing football in a first half that saw  them dominate the half from start to finish . Nyran Wright grabbed the first goal for Warriors when he lobbed the keeper from inside the box and minutes later Wright added a second when his close range shot trickled over the line. Lucas Elliott then connected with a rebound to give the excellent Keyworth goalkeeper no chance before Jack Hutchby added a fourth with a powerful shot from a seemingly impossible angle. The Warriors excellent defensive partnership of Tyler Stafford ,Andreas Kokkinou, Adam Bishop and Luke Atter meant the home keeper was rarely tested during the first half.
The second half saw a rejuvenated Keyworth take the game to the home side as they began to apply pressure and they were soon rewarded when a defensive error saw them pull a goal back with an excellent shot from outside the box.Goal keeper Luke Cook then earned his man of the match award with a string of impressive saves to deny the visitors almost certain goals. Warriors had further chances to add to their tally with Alex Galloway, Liam Burley, Regan Scott and Wright all unlucky not to add further goals. Another goal for Keyworth then gave the home team a nervy last fifteen minutes but Warriors held on for a deserved win.

Pegasus Youth White 3 Hucknall Warriors Reds 7

Warriors continued their good start to the season with a victory over newly promoted Pegasus in this Young Elizabethan division 2 Sunday game. Despite a convincing performance last week Warriors started in nervy fashion and only a magnificent goal line block from defender Adam Bishop  prevented a certain early goal for the home team. Luke Cook in goal also made several top drawer saves to keep the game goalless before Nyran Wright lobbed the keeper to kick start his goal tally for the season. Liam Burley, Regan Scott, Alex Galloway, Paice Lees and Jack Hutchby were all unlucky not to add to the score line and were left to rue missed chances as Warriors were then made to pay the penalty when some disorganised defending  saw Pegasus snatch two goals to take a slender lead into the half time break.

Warriors stepped up a gear in the second half as Liam Burley provided a pin point pass that saw Nyran Wright break through the home defence to slot the ball past the keeper and moments later Wright grabbed his hat trick when a three man move ended with  Lees crossing the ball for Wright to tap in. Despite this improved play and some determined defending from Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon and new signing Luke Atter, Warriors were pulled back to 3-3 when the Pegasus striker left keeper Cook with no chance. The last fifteen minutes saw Warriors play some of their best football of the game as the game opened up with both teams looking for a winner. Liam Burley put the Reds back in front with a strike into the right hand corner before Man of the match Wright grabbed a fourth. Scott then added two goals in the last ten minutes as firstly he beat the keeper inside his left post after a fine pass from Atter before moments later connecting with a loose ball following good work from midfielder  Jack Hutchby to conclude the days scoring.

Hucknall Warriors U’14′s Reds 5 Bagthorpe Athletic U’14′s 3

A depleted Warriors started the season in style with a victory against Bagthorpe in Sundays under 14′s Young Elizabethan division two game. Despite only having 10 players available Warriors played some excellent passing football and were soon ahead when Paice Lees latched onto a rebound to score. Moments later Lees again scored when he managed to intercept a cross from Alex Galloway and squeeze the ball over the line despite the tight angle. Regans Scotts excellent free kick was then parried by the Bagthorpe keeper away from the goal only only for it to fall to Man Of the Match Lees who tapped in from short range. An action packed first half then saw Alex Galloway bundled over in the box and Andreas Kokkinou made no mistake with the resulting penalty to blast the ball past the keeper. Luke Cook made a top drawer save from an excellent free kick before Warriors were  pegged back just before half time when Bagthorpe broke through the Warriors defence  to beat the home. keeper.
The second half  saw the Reds defence work hard to thwart the attacks of the away team with Lewis Nixon, Adam Bishop , Kokkinou and captain Tyler Stafford all giving one hundred percent however it was against the run of play when Bagthorpe scored their second. Nyran Wright then provided a pin point cross for Liam Burley who headed past a stranded keeper for his 150th goal for the team.Wright was unlucky not to score himself moments later when his shot just ran past the far post. Warriors were then unlucky not to be awarded a 6th goal when Stafford scored only for it to be controversially disallowed. Bagthorpe then grabbed a consolation goal to bring an end to an excellent first game of the season.

The following match reports are from previous seasons:

Hucknall Warriors Reds 1 Burton Joyce 2
Warriors came into this end of season, under 13’s Young Elizabethan division 2 game, against bogey team Burton Joyce hoping to clinch a final three points. Warriors had the best of the early stages as they pressed forward on numerous occasions with midfielder Regan Scott working tirelessly on the left wing and Jack Hutchby bossing the midfield. The Warriors defence, with Andreas Kokkinou and Josh Kitchen outstanding, thwarted the away teams’ limited attacks until cruelly conceding a goal against the run of play. It looked inevitable that Warriors would go into the half time break scoreless until Paice Lees instinctively back heeled the ball over the line to level the score.
The home team came out fighting second half as they matched Burton Joyce on all areas of the pitch, keeper Luke Cook again making a couple of excellent saves and Warriors forwards creating several more chances to take the lead.  Loss of concentration saw the visitors again take the lead as they outpaced the home defence and only heroic defending by Man of the match Tyler Stafford kept Warriors in the game. A final fifteen minutes saw the Reds get back into their stride but despite their best efforts they were unable to get the elusive equaliser. A hard fought game that brings a good season to a satisfactory end…….

West Bridgford Pumas 1 Hucknall Warriors Reds 1
Warriors hoped to extend their recent winning streak in this midweek Young Elizabethan under 13’s division 2 against a resurgent Bridgford side who had won their last two games in convincing fashion. The first half saw Warriors have the majority of the possession as they created numerous chances to take the lead and it was the Reds who broke the deadlock when Liam Burley took advantage of indecisiveness in the home defence to slot the ball into the corner of the net.  It seemed like Warriors had then doubled their advantage when Alex Galloway latched onto a rebound from a Pumas player only for the goal to be controversially disallowed. Lucas Elliott then hit the post from with a thunderous short from a corner and Nyran Wright came close following a good passing move. The wasted chances were made to count in the dying seconds of the first half when Pumas only serious shot on target was parried away by the keeper but a Warriors defender was unable to prevent it from going over the line for a cruel equaliser.
After the break Warriors came out disorganised and were unable to apply further pressure as they attempted to thwart a now confident home side. Luke Cook again made a couple of excellent point blank saves and combined with some good defensive work kept Bridgford at bay. Excellent defensive work by Man of the Match Andreas Kokkinou who also impressed with his tough tackling and skilful play saw Warriors get back into their stride as they bombarded the Pumas goal in an effort to get the elusive winner.  Determined midfielder Regan Scott came closest in the dying minutes but the Reds penultimate game was destined to end with the points shared.

Hucknall Warriors Reds 3 Bingham Town Reds 1

Warriors secured their third victory in a row in this Young Elizabethan under 13’s division 2 match. An end to end game saw the visitors strike the first blow following a rebound in the box and it was not long before the visitors had a sniff of a second goal when they were awarded a penalty after a striker was bundled over in the box. Man of the match Luke Cook who had minutes earlier prevented a certain goal proved to be the Reds hero again with another fantastic save from the spot. Warriors luck then changed as firstly Regan Scott took advantage of mix up in the box to fire home then Jack Hutchby’s powerful shot was parried by the keeper only for Joe Graney to stab it over the line. Despite further Bingham pressure Warriors took a slender lead 2-1 into the half time break.
There were more heart stopping moments in the second half as Bingham pushed forward but the Warriors defence held secure with Andreas Kokkinou , Lewis Nixon and Josh Kitchen all outstanding and with keeper Cook making more outstanding saves to frustrate the away team. Warriors were unlucky not to add further goals to their tally as both Liam Burley and Nyran Wright both hit the post with excellent shots. Tyler Stafford then sealed the victory with minutes remaining as his shot proved too hard for the keeper to hold on as he fumbled it into the net.  A hard earned three points that takes them into the midweek game on the heels of the top teams.

Hucknall Warriors Reds 4 Bestwood Park Rangers 1

Warriors continued their recent good run of form with a deserved victory against local rivals Bestwood in this Young Elizabethan Division 2 match. Warriors played some good passing football and were unlucky not to take the lead early in the game. Jack Hutchby provided a pin point pass to Liam Burley who coolly shot the ball from the edge of the penalty area giving the keeper no chance. The second goal came from the head of hard working midfielder Regan Scott  and it was not long before a third was added by Hutchby with a bullet of a shot typical of Steven Gerrard.
The second half started in the same vein with the home team applying pressure to the Rangers defence. Man of the match Alex Galloway troubled Bestwood with his skilful wing play that provided plenty of crosses for the Reds strikers to get on the end of. Nyran Wright and Lucas Elliott were both unfortunate not to add to the score line before Hutchby added the fourth goal of the game with another cracking shot that the a Bestwood defender could only bundle over his own goal line. Josh Kitchen and Paice Lees were solid in defence as they man marked key Bestwood players out of the game

BINGHAM TOWN RED 1 HUCKNALL WARRIORS REDS 3

Warriors grabbed a vital three points against fellow mid table team Bingham Town Reds in this under 13’s Young Elizabethan division two game. Following last week’s disappointing result the visitors started off in nervy fashion and were tested a couple of times early in the game. Warriors then got into their stride but despite applying pressure to the home goal were unlucky not to go in front. Against the run of play Bingham were awarded a penalty after a striker was bundled over in the box however keeper  Luke Cook pulled off a great save from the spot kick to keep the score level. The resultant corner saw the Warriors defence stand still as the ball was tapped over the line to give Bingham the lead. Warriors came close on several occasions with Liam Burley, Nyran Wright and Paice Lees all forcing saves from the keeper, however it was sheer determination that led to the visitors securing the equaliser as Andreas Kokkinou beat several defenders to slot the ball over the line.
Man of the Match Jack Hutchby then secured a Reds victory as firstly he lobbed the keeper from outside the box and then he added his second with an unstoppable shot from a tight angle. Alex Galloway and Regan Scott impressed with some crisp passing and defenders Josh Kitchen and Adam Bishop held firm to give Warriors a well deserved victory.  On the day a fine all round team performance, that will give Warriors confidence a boost for the final few league games to come.

Hucknall Warriors Reds 0 Bulwell Town Black 6

Warriors crashed back down to earth with a below par performance in this under 13’s Young Elizabethan division 2 game.  Warriors held their own in the early stages, against promotion chasing Bulwell, but eventually fell behind when keeper Luke Cook was unable to prevent the ball crossing the goal line despite  his best efforts. The home side doggedly defended and were tenacious in midfield ensuring they went into the half time break only a goal down despite sustained Bulwell pressure.
The second half told a different story as the visitors soon grabbed the vital goal that gave them a two goal cushion. From this point Warriors heads dropped and despite the determined defending of Andreas Kokkinou, Lewis Nixon and man of the match Josh Kitchen they leaked four more goals to leave the result beyond doubt. Alex Galloway came nearest to scoring a consolation goal for the home team in a game that is best forgotten as a performance not typical of this Warriors team.

Clifton AW 2 Hucknall Warriors 7

Warriors travelled to Clifton hoping to continue their recent good form in this Young Elizabethan division 2 Sunday match. After a bright start the visitors were soon behind when the Clifton strikers outpaced a sluggish away defence to put the home team in front. This was the wakeup call that Warriors needed and they began to apply sustained pressure to the Clifton defence which soon paid off when Liam Burley was on hand to fire the ball over the line following a Nyran Wright cross. Wright then added a second when his sweet strike gave the keeper no chance and leading scorer Regan Scott was on hand to add a third with a shot from inside the box. Joe Graney, Burley and Wright all came close to adding further goals before the half time break. Captain Tyler Stafford was inspirational in motivating his team to a comfortable half time lead.
The second half saw Wright again provide a pin perfect pass that saw Burley secure his second goal of the game and Scott also added his second with a low shot that left the keeper no chance. Clifton gave themselves a lifeline as Luke Cook made an excellent save only to see the ball rebound off the post and be met by a home striker who made no mistake following up. Paice Lees added the sixth with a cracking lob before Man of the Match Nyran Wright finished off the scoring with another unstoppable lob. An excellent all round team performance that will consolidate Warriors mid table position and hopefully give them the platform to aim higher in this league.

Hucknall Warriors Red 1 Carlton Town 3

Hucknall Warriors needed all the determination possible if they were to come out of this clash with table toppers Carlton Town with their reputation intact in this Young Elizabethan League Div 2 match and…. determination  was in abundance as the Warriors proved that they are indeed capable of pushing for promotion as the season moves towards what is likely to be a tense climax over the next 8 weeks. Warriors started the brighter of the two teams and made several attacking moves before a pin point long range cross by Paice Lees was met by Regan Scott who coolly shot in to the top right hand corner of the goal. With renewed confidence, Warriors took advantage and had most of the possession with Andreas Kokkinou coming closest to extending the lead. Carlton, always a threat when they did come forward were well contained by with Lewis Nixon and man of the match Josh Kitchen, both outstanding in defence. Coming out for the second half with a slender lead the atmosphere was electric and when Alex Galloway was brought down in the box it seemed that the lead could be extended but the referee didn’t see the foul and Carlton survived. Scott then gave the referee another critical decision to make as the ball seemingly went off the post and over the line but the decision again went Carltons way. Incredibly, after several fine saves, Warriors keeper Luke Cook made what seemed to be another excellent save only for the referee to give a cruel and somewhat questionable  penalty. Carlton made no mistake with the spot kick and despite Warriors battling on in the driving rain Carlton again scored to make it 3-1 which provided an extremely flattering score line. This performance, despite the score line, showed that the Warriors are able to give any of the divisions high flyers a game they will remember

Arnold Town Maroon 1 Hucknall Warriors Reds 4

Warriors under 13’s Reds got off to a flying start with an early goal against Arnold in this Young Elizabethan division 2 game. From the start of the game they battled for every ball and were soon in front when Nyran Wright lobbed the home keeper from outside the area. Man of the Match Jack Hutchby then made it 2-0 with an excellent long range shot that again left the keeper with no chance. Warriors played some impressive passing football that led to numerous chances on goal and were unlucky not to be further in front at half time
The second half saw Warriors start off in stylish fashion as first Wright outpaced the opposing defenders to slot the ball home and then Man of the Match Hutchby secured his second goal of the game following a goal mouth scramble to increase the Hucknall’s lead further. A shell shocked Arnold fought desperately and eventually secured a consolation goal but were unable to build upon it.

Bulwell Town Black 2 Hucknall Warriors 2
Warriors upped their game against second place Bulwell Town in this Under 13 Young Elizabethan division 2 game.  In a fast paced game, Warriors started off brightly but soon went behind when Bulwell broke through the Reds defence to lob the keeper.  The defence of Tyler Stafford, Josh Kitchen, Lewis Nixon and Andreas Kokkinou all put in excellent performances to snuff out the home team’s chances on goal. Warriors pushed for a deserved equaliser and were rewarded when Regan Scott latched onto a pass in the box to squeeze the ball into the net, taking them into the half time interval all square.
An end to end second half saw Warriors continue to play with passion and determination. Midfielder Jack Hutchbys long range shot just went over the bar and Nyran Wright saw his close range strike saved by the Bulwell keeper.  The away side’s pressure paid off when Liam Burley collected the ball in the box, turned and placed his shot into the far corner to give Warriors the lead.  The final fifteen minutes saw Bulwell pile on the pressure forcing keeper Luke Cook to make several outstanding stops.  Warriors seemed to have the game in their grasp when a lack of concentration saw Bulwell break through the Reds defence to leave Cook with no chance of saving what proved to be the final goal of the game. Man of the match Tyler Stafford epitomised what was another great team performance by a Warriors team who are starting to believe in themselves again.

Beacon FC 1 Hucknall Warriors 1

Warriors under 13 reds started off brightly against high flyers Beacon Youth FC in this Young Elizabethan division 2 game. In a game switched to the main pitch at Hucknall Town FC,  Warriors held their own in an end to end game that saw both sides come close on numerous occasions. Hucknall were soon down to a squad of only eleven players as Keeper Luke Cook who was celebrating his 150th appearance was carried off with only fifteen minutes of the game gone. Substitute goalkeeper Lucas Elliott stepped up to give a man of the match performance with some decisive keeping. Despite some sustained Beacon pressure Warriors took the lead when Nyran Wrights shot rebounded off the bar only for him to latch onto the rebound.  The reds midfield of Alex Galloway and Joe Graney worked tirelessly to ensure the defence were supported at all times.
The second half was closely fought with both teams battling for the all important second goal of the game. Warriors were denied twice when goals were disallowed by dubious decisions and Jack Hutchby came agonisingly close when his shot squeezed past the far post. The Reds defence of Andreas Kokkinou, Tyler Stafford, Adam Bishop and Lewis Nixon held firm despite numerous attacks by the pacey Beacon strikers while Warriors players Regan Scott and Liam Burley were unlucky not to add to the score line.  The Hucknall team were dealt a cruel blow in the final minute of the game when Beacon secured a last gasp equaliser when the ball squirmed past several players into the net. Overall a well deserved point which should give warriors confidence for future games.

HUCKNALL WARRIORS REDS 4 EAST LEAKE BANTAMS 1
Warriors got back to winning ways in their first game of 2009 in this under 13’s Young Elizabethan division 2 Sunday match. The home team impressed with some fine passing as they put the Bantams under pressure from the first whistle. Warriors saw several fine chances go begging before Regan Scott’s fine shot from just inside the box squeezed inside the far post. Warriors were then unlucky not to extend their lead as first Paice Lees and then Alex Galloway saw the visiting keeper cling onto the ball to prevent certain goal scoring chances.  Defenders Adam Bishop and Andreas Kokkinou were particularly impressive, and with midfielder Jack Hutchby’s controlled passing dominating midfield Warriors secured a 2-0 lead at half time following a second goal from determined midfielder Scott.
In the second period Warriors struggled to regain their form of the first half allowing East Leake to fight their way back into the game. Following a goal mouth scramble hard working Man of the Match Nyran Wright managed to net the third goal after his shot deflected in off the inside of the post. East Leake’s persistence then paid off as they grabbed a lifeline goal as the ball squirmed under the home keeper’s body. Scott then secured his hat trick as he latched onto a loose ball to give a final  score line of 4-1 ensuring Warriors got off to their best possible start to the new year.

Burton Joyce 3 Hucknall Warriors Reds 1

A lacklustre first half saw Hucknall Warriors under 13’s Reds slump to defeat against high flyers Burton Joyce in this Young Elizabethan league game. Despite a good opening spell Warriors fell behind after they conceded a penalty which keeper Luke Cook was unable to get his fingers to. Lax defending and an inability to control the ball in midfield saw Warriors concede two further goals before the half time interval.
Warriors showed signs of improvement in the second half with improved passing; however man of the match Cook had to make several outstanding saves to keep Warriors in with a chance of saving the game. The final fifteen minutes saw Warriors burst into life as they pressurised the Burton Joyce defence. Determined midfielder Regan Scott pulled a goal back when he connected on to the loose ball following a corner but despite all their efforts Warriors were unable to reduce the deficit.

NEWARK TOWN CAVALIERS 7 HUCKNALL WARRIORS REDS 1
Warriors went into this under 13’s FA Shield game as underdogs but for the first twenty minutes of the game held their own against the Mansfield first division outfit.  The eleven men of Hucknall worked hard and applied pressure to the home goal before Newark took the lead with a fortunate strike that keeper Luke Cook only just failed to keep from crossing the line. A second goal resulting from a defensive error saw the home team go into the half time break with a 2-0 lead.
Newark took advantage of further lapses of concentration in the Warriors defence to add a further three goals before the away team were spurred into action. Nyran Wright had a golden opportunity to get on the score sheet before Liam Burley pounced to score following  a rebound from a Regan Scott cross to grab a lifeline. Despite determined defending , Newark grabbed two more goals to give the home team a scoreline that definitely flattered them. A great team effort from the Warriors typified by the determination of man of the match Regan Scott.

BESTWOOD PARK RANGERS 3 HUCKNALL WARRIORS U13 REDS 2

Warriors again started off sluggishly in this under 13’s Young Elizabethan League division 2 game. A lively first half saw Warriors 3-0 down within the first half hour as a combination of poor passing and ineffective defending saw Bestwood make the most of their chances. Only when Regan Scott grabbed a lifeline late into the half did it look like the away team could get back into the game.
The second half started off brighter for Warriors as they began to get into their rhythm with some good passing throughout the team. Unfortunately despite several long range shots they were unable to beat a confident Rangers keeper until Paice Lees managed to convert a short range effort  to reduce the deficit.  As Warriors applied further pressure determined defender Andreas Kokkinou raced into the penalty area only to be bundled down. The resulting penalty saw Kokkinou himself step up however his excellent spot kick was matched by a fantastic save by the home keeper. The final minutes saw Warriors fight to the end however they were unable to obtain the elusive equaliser.

YEL under 13’s Sunday cup
HUCKNALL WARRIORS U13 REDS 3 BAGTHORPE ATHLETIC 2

Warriors edged in to the next round of the YEL under 13’s Sunday cup with a thrilling victory over first division Bagthorpe. In an end to end game, Warriors started off confidently having long periods of possession that eventually resulted in a break through when Jack Hutchbys cross come shot beat the visiting keeper to put the home team in front. Liam Burley then scored a second when he latched onto the loose ball after Bagthorpes keeper had parried Paice Lees excellent shot.

Just as it seemed Warriors were in the ascendency Bagthorpe came out fighting in the second half and soon pulled a goal back after a mix-up in the home defence. The heavy pitch played a major part in this exhilarating encounter and moments later the visitors levelled the game with a shot from an acute angle. Warriors had their backs to the wall as firstly Lewis Nixon prevented a certain goal, Luke Cook made an excellent save and new signing Josh Kitchen made several crucial tackles in what was an excellent first game for his new team. Defender Adam Bishop also ensured the home goal held firm with some determined defending.

With the score 2-2 at the end of normal time the game went into 20 minutes of nail biting extra time. Alex Galloway restored Warriors lead with a cracking shot from the edge of the box. This goal spurred Warriors into life and team spirit and determination saw them hold on to claim a great victory. Man of the Match Nyran Wright worked tirelessly throughout the game and his spirit epitomised the whole Warriors team.
MUSKHAM COUGARS   0   HUCKNALL WARRIORS    19
Hucknall Warriors under 13’s Reds progressed through to the third round of the Notts FA Shield with a very comfortable win over the Newark League team, Muskham Cougars. The opening period of the game saw both teams have chances however it was not long before striker Liam Burley broke the deadlock when he cut inside two defenders to strike the ball into the net. Minutes later Burley secured his second goal following which Alex Galloway then extending the lead with a shot from close range. Defender Tyler Stafford then scored with an excellent left foot shot before Paice Lees got on the score sheet with a sublime overhead kick. Midfielder Galloway netted again from short range, before Regan Scott coolly placed the ball past the visiting keeper while moments later Nyran Wright netted from an acute angle. On the stroke of half time Burley grabbed his hat trick to leave a half time score of 9-0 to the Warriors.
An experimental second half saw key players move positions. Scott grabbed two more goals for a classy hat trick, Stafford added a second goal to his tally, Lees connected well to a Jack Hutchby long range shot for his brace and keeper Luke Cook came out of goal to score a superb second half hat trick. Galloway also bagged his hat trick with a poachers shot with Wright scoring his second from a lob. Man of the Match Liam Burley impressed with some excellent defending before scoring his fourth with a long range shot from within his own half.  A great team performance with some outstanding passing football being played by all.

HUCKNALL WARRIORS  5 CLIFTON AW 3
Hucknall Warriors under 13’s reds got back to winning ways in this Young Elizabethan Sunday division 2 game after two defeats on the trot. The home team again started nervously and were soon a goal down, however Warriors fought back and minutes later Liam Burley equalised with a superb long range volley. Joint man of the match Paice Lees then put Hucknall in front with a fantastic lob and the seasons leading scorer Jack Hutchby then made it three with a powerful shot from short range.
The second half saw Clifton grab a second goal giving Warriors cause for concern and it was only several excellent short range saves from joint man of the match Luke Cook that kept Warriors in front. Andreas Kokkinou made an excellent tackle to deny the visitors a golden chance on goal and Lewis Nixon was dependable in defence. Nyran Wright showed tenacity in front of goal beating the defender to coolly slot the ball to restore a two goal advantage and Hutchby then secured his brace with another excellent goal. Warriors had further chances before Clifton secured a last minute consolation goal.  A much improved team performance that keeps the Warriors towards the top of the table.

CARLTON TOWN 3 HUCKNALL WARRIORS REDS 2
Despite a later kick off Warriors under 13’s reds slumped to a second straight defeat away to Carlton Town in this Young Elizabethan Division two Sunday game. Warriors started off brighter than in their previous two games with several early scoring opportunities not taken. Luck seemed to be on the visitor’s side today when a great shot from a Carlton striker rebounded off the bar to safety but unfortunately midfielder Jack Hutchby then saw his shot rebound off the bar of the home goal with no Warriors player able to take advantage. Warriors gifted Carlton a soft goal when no threat was evident before Hutchby snatched the equaliser to give the away side a deserved boost following an excellent pass from Regan Scott.  Liam Burley, Alex Galloway, Paice Lees and Joe Graney all came agonisingly close to scoring further goals but despite Warriors taking the game to Carlton in the final 15 minutes they then gift wrapped another goal for the home team with another defensive blunder.
The second half saw Carlton soon score a third goal leaving Warriors a mountain to climb if they were going to get back into the game.  The away team seemed low on confidence particularly in defence and Luke Cook had to make several crucial saves to keep them in the game. A frantic last twenty minutes saw Lees lob the keeper to give Hucknall a lifeline but despite intense pressure the Carlton defence held firm.

HUCKNALL TOWN WARRIORS 0 ARNOLD TOWN MAROON 3

Warriors under 13’s Reds crashed to their first defeat of the season against second place Arnold in this Young Elizabethan division 2 game. Warriors for the second week in a row started off sluggish and were soon one goal down following a well taken Arnold goal. Minutes later Arnold took advantage of some poor defending to net a second and the misery was compounded when the visitors were awarded a penalty for a foul in the box that they duly converted. At this point of the game a goal glut for the away team looked on the cards, however Warriors were then spurred into action. Tenacious midfield play from man of the match Regan Scott saw Warriors fight their way back into the game with some attractive passing play that saw them come close on several occasions. Jack Hutchby and Nyran Wright in particular battled hard to reduce the deficit before the half time break.
Luke Cook in goal prevented Arnold from increasing their lead with several excellent saves and combined with solid defending from  Lewis Nixon gave Warriors a fighting chance of getting back into the game. Busy winger Alex Galloway got a number of balls in to the box but as the match continued it became clear that luck would not be with the Warriors today and that despite all their efforts they were destined for defeat. Keeper Cook ensured the final scoreline would remain at 3-0 with a penalty save that followed a handball offence on the line.

REDHILL RANGERS 2 HUCKNALL WARRIORS 2
Hucknall Warriors under 13’s Reds fought back to earn a draw in this Young Elizabethan division 2 Sunday game. Warriors started off sluggish and were soon behind after some dreadful defending. Poor distribution then led to Redhill gaining the ball in midfield and scoring a superb second goal from long range. Warrior’s poor passing saw them give the ball away to the opposition time and time again putting themselves under constant pressure. Combined with numerous missed opportunities in front of the home goal this led to a 2-0 deficit at half time.

The second half started better for the Warriors as they attempted to get on level terms. Nyran Wright gave them hope with a lob from just outside the box that beat the keeper. They then had two close calls as both Andreas Kokkinou and Tyler Stafford cleared off the line to prevent certain goals. The last ten minutes saw Warriors play their best football of the game as they pressurised the home goal. Regan Scott’s fine pass saw the seasons leading scoring Jack Hutchby curl the ball into the goal for a deserved late equaliser. Despite further pressure Warriors were unable to get that elusive winner. Defender Lewis Nixon deservedly got Man of The Match for one of the very few consistent performances on an otherwise off day for the Warriors.

HUCKNALL WARRIORS FC 6 BEACON FC 1

Table toppers Hucknall Warriors under 13 Reds continued their early season goal scoring spree with a fine win over Beacon FC in this Young Elizabethan division 2 Sunday match. Their toughest test so far this season saw Warriors start brightly and it wasn’t long before Liam Burley opened the scoring with a fine left foot shot following a smart stop by the Beacon keeper. Jack Hutchby then scored his first goal of the game following a mix up in the Beacon defence that seemed to give the Warriors a comfortable two goal cushion. Nyran Wright was unfortunate not to be on the score sheet with a smart lob that only just dipped over the bar. Beacon then pulled a goal back before missing the chance to level from the penalty spot. The Warriors defence had to defend resolutely with keeper Luke Cook making several excellent stops to take the home team into the break with a slender2-1 lead.

The second half saw Alex Galloway soon increase Warriors lead with a well hit shot from short range.Hutchby then added his second when he curled the ball in from outside the box leaving the keeper with no chance. Beacon found themselves with fewer scoring chances as Man of the Match Andreas Kokkinou helped to snuff out the threat of Beacons excellent number 10 who had constantly caused a problem with his speed in the first half. Regan Scott then added to his tally with a shot from close range following some fine passing play by the Warriors. Dynamic midfielder Hutchby then bagged his hat trick to seal all the points for the home team.  Another great team performance by the Warriors who had suffered the early loss of Lucas Elliott due to an injury that could see him out of the squad for a few weeks.

Hucknall Warriors 5 West Bridgford Pumas 2

Warriors under 13’s Reds continued their great start to the season with another convincing victory in this Young Elizabethan division 2 game. The first goal came following a push in the penalty area and Andreas Kokkinou converted the penalty with a fierce shot. Jake Haywood then scored from outside the box after a corner ball was cleared. The home side were unlucky not to be further ahead as both Liam Burley and Paice Lees came close on several occasions and the visiting keeper was kept busy.
The second half began with more pressure from Warriors as Nyran Wright lobbed the keeper following some fine passing. Pumas secured a lifeline with a goal as the home defence switched off. Jack Hutchby then secured the first of his two goals with a fine solo goal from midfield that split the Pumas defence leaving the visiting keeper no chance. Warriors stood still as Pumas pounced on lax defending to score their second. Keeper Luke Cook made a great save to deny Pumas a vital goal. Hutchby got on the score sheet again with the best goal of the game as he curled the ball into the far post. Man of the match Tyler Stafford battled hard in defence alongside Lewis Nixon to thwart numerous attacks. Overall another fine team performance in a fast paced, good natured game that was entertaining throughout

East Leake Bantams 0 Hucknall Warriors 6

Warriors celebrated their return to the Young Elizabethan under 13’s league division 2 in style with a resounding win over East Leake Bantams. An early Jake Haywood header from a corner settled the visitor’s nerves and it was not long before Jack Hutchby scored a second from just outside the area. Liam Burley was then unlucky not to add a third with a header that rebounded fiercely off the crossbar. Alex Galloway then did make it 3-0 before the break with a close range header.
The Warriors defence held firm with fine defending from Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon, Andreas Kokkinou and man of the match Adam Bishop which meant that keeper Luke Cook was rarely troubled throughout the game. The last fifteen minutes saw Regan Scott lob the keeper after a fine passing move to secure his 150th goal for the club. Paice Lees battled hard only to see his shot narrowly go past the far post. Jake Haywood then dribbled through the East Leake defence to leave the home keeper with no chance. Joe Graney then secured the final goal of the game with an unstoppable lob. A great start to the season with every player contributing to a fine victory in a game that was played sportingly by both teams.

Charity Shield 2008 – Hucknall Warriors U13 Rd 10 – Bulwell Rangers 1

Hucknall Warriors FC held their annual Stonebridge Fireplaces Charity Shield match on the main pitch of Hucknall Town FC on Sunday 16th August.
This year the club is supporting the Edward Bright appeal. Edward tragically lost his limbs following a severe illness that nearly cost him his life at the tender age of 8. HWFC is holding a number of events in support of this appeal over August and September. The match played between the Warriors U13’s and Bulwell Rangers U13’s and was played on an excellent Hucknall Town playing surface. Despite Rangers taking an early lead, Warriors started to show their domination and equalised soon after when some fine passing from Regan Scott  lead to Liam Burley striking from outside the box. Keeper Luke “the cat” Cook made two class saves and more goals then followed in the first half from Nyran Wright, Jack Hutchby, Jake Haywood and Burley with his second to take it to 5-1 at the break. Lewis Nixon did a fine job in defence and Paice Lees was outstanding in a mixture of roles. In the second half Warriors showed their class with further goals from Haywood and Hutchby who lobbed the ball from 35 yards leaving the keeper no chance. Burley and Wright secured their hat tricks to make the final score 10-1 to the Warriors who took the Charity shield for 2008.

The shield was presented to team captain Lucas Elliott and the amount raised for the appeal was announced as £400 with a signed football from Hucknall Town helping to raise some of the money.

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red – Caister Cup May 2008
Hucknall Warriors under 12’s red celebrated the end of the football season by participating in the May Day bank holiday Caister Cup. Spread over two days Warriors won the 11 a side competition on the Saturday with joint man of the match Alex Galloway bagging two goals in the final which Warriors won 2-1. Adam Bishops excellent defending saw him sharing the man of the match honours. Luke Cook was on form to prevent the game going to extra time.Sunday saw the Warriors squad split into two 6 a side teams as they played in a two league tournament. Both teams played excellently with goals from Alex Galloway and Jake Haywood ensuring that their team in league ’B’ finished top of their league to reach the semi finals and Joe Graney, Lewis Nixon and Nyran Wright all playing well. The other team finished runners up in league ‘A’ with Regan Scott, Liam Burley, Lucas Elliott, Paice Lees and Andreas Kokkinou all netting at least one goal. Elliott was in sparkling form as stand in goalkeeper and prevented several certain goals and Tyler Stafford was as solid as ever in defence.
These results meant that both Warriors teams were to play each other in the semi final. In a tense game Scott and Galloway both scored for their respective teams which meant the score finished 1-1 and the game had to be decided by penalties. Jack Hutchby’s crucial 5th penalty saw the League A team through to the final. Warriors were to meet an excellent Moorgreen Colts team in the final and unfortunately could not reproduce their performance in the qualifying rounds going on to lose the game.
An excellent all round team performance on both days by all players saw Warriors content with their weekend’s efforts adding both a winners’ cup and runners up cups to the trophy cabinet.

Hucknall Warriors FC Reds 6 Pelican Colts Reds 2
Warriors entered this final game of the Young Elizabethan League under 12’s division 3 season knowing promotion was already secured. The game started slowly with few chances for both teams and it was only when Liam Burley placed his shot coolly across the keeper and into the net that the game kicked into life. Pelican were only behind for a few minutes and they equalised with an unstoppable shot from outside the area. Alex Galloway and Lucas Elliott both battled hard on the wings to get crosses into the box. Warriors regained their lead when Jack Hutchbys’ shot from short range beat the visiting keeper.
The second half saw Warriors spurn several chances to score and paid the price when keeper Luke Cook made a fantastic save only to see the rebound put into the net by a Pelican player. Adam Bishop and Lewis Nixon both outstanding in defence kept Warriors in the game at a time when the result could have gone either way.  Nyran Wright then burst over the half way line to beat the keeper and Man of The Match Paice Lees then secured the fourth after beating two defenders and lobbing the keeper. Regan Scott then wrapped the game up with two short range goals in the final ten minutes to leave Warriors convincing winners.

Hucknall Warriors 0 Netherfield Colts Blue 0
This pulsating Young Elizabethan League division 3 game saw Hucknall Warriors seal second place  and promotion to division 2. Playing table toppers Netherfield, Warriors dominated the first half with excellent performances from all players. The defence of Tyler Stafford, Andreas Kokkinou, Lewis Nixon and Adam Bishop kept the Colts forwards at bay with solid defending. Jake Haywood, Paice Lees and Nyran Wright came close to scoring but Warriors best chance came just before half time when Liam Burleys fine strike rebounded off the post to safety.
The second half saw Netherfield battle strongly and with both teams having opportunities to score, only two superb saves from Man of The Match, keeper Luke Cook, kept the score level. Excellent midfield play from Regan Scott, Jack Hutchby, Lucas Elliott, Joe Graney and Alex Galloway meant that Warriors could mount sustained attacks on The Netherfield goal. The home team continued to press to the final whistle but the game finished goal less with both teams guaranteed promotion to the second division. Hardworking Jake Haywood put in an excellent performance on his 150th appearance for the Hucknall Team.

East Valley 1 Hucknall Warriors U12 Red 8

Warriors earned a vital 3 points in their bid to secure second place and thus certain promotion in the Young Elizabethan League Sunday division 3 which is now within touching distance. Warriors applied pressure from the kick off and were thwarted on several occasions by the East Valley keeper who made crucial stops to keep his team in the game. Lucas Elliott worked tirelessly in midfield to stub out the opposition attack. Valley then took advantage of lax Warriors marking to burst through and score with one of their few first half chances. It looked like luck was not going to be with the Hucknall team until a goalmouth scramble saw Liam Burley pounce on the ball and shoot from close range to level. Luke Cook prevented a second East Valley goal with a fine save. The Warriors defence of Andreas Kokkinou and Adam Bishop along with  Lewis Nixon and Tyler Stafford who were both particularly outstanding, held firm to leave the score 1-1 at half time.
The second half saw East Valley overrun by a rampant Warriors attack. Firstly Regan Scott secured the second following some fine passing before Scott again shot past the keeper for the third. Jake Haywood then burst onto a loose ball ahead of the home defence to bundle the ball over the line. Alex Galloway and Joe Graney then came close before Paice Lees secured the sixth with a tight angled shot. Hard working Jake Haywood then netted his second with a close range shot and then bagged his hat trick with a cheeky lob the keeper could do nothing about. Jack Hutchby completed the scoring following a run from the wing into the box ending with a tight angled strike.

Netherfield Colts 3 Hucknall Warriors 3 ( Netherfield win after extra time and penalties 4-3)
Hucknall Warriors travelled to top of the table Colts for this YEL under 12’s Trophy semi-final between division 3’s top two teams. In a pulsating match Netherfield quickly took the lead when they broke through the Warriors defence to score with only minutes of the game gone. Shortly after Netherfield had a chance to double their advantage but saw the shot miss the target by inches. From that point on Warriors found their form to pressurise the home goal in a wave of attacks. Regan Scott forced an equaliser with a fine half volley that left the keeper with no chance. Warriors lost their way towards the end of the half and only an excellent save from keeper Luke Cook kept the score level at the break.
The second half started off poorly for Warriors as they gifted Colts two goals by way of one own goal and a goal from an uncharacteristic goal keeping error. As Warriors struggled to get back into the game it seemed defeat was inevitable as Netherfield continued to press. The Warriors defence of Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon and Andreas Kokkinou held firm to leave a nail biting last 15 minutes.  The away side roared back into life and when a Lucas Elliott free kick was fumbled by the keeper Nyran Wright was on hand to bundle the ball over the line. Jack Hutchby and Jake Haywood  came close before defender Andreas Kokkinou scored to level the score at 3-3 leading to a tremendous nail biting last few minutes.
Extra time saw both sides come close but neither side could break the stale mate. The penalty shootout that took place saw Warriors take the early advantage with penalties scored by Kokkinou , Wright and Elliott but a couple of missed penalties later,  the advantage was handed to Colts who made no mistake in booking their place in the final. A fine team display which saw Warriors take on Netherfield and for most of the game out class them.

Carlton Town 4 Hucknall Warriors U12 Red  2

Warriors started slowly against mid placed Carlton Town in this Young Elizabethan division 3 game and were soon behind to a goal; squeezed in from a tight angle that keeper Luke Cook was unable to stop. Clinical tackles from Lewis Nixon prevented the home team from further attempts at goal. The visitors then adapted to the pace of the game and drew level when Nyran Wright lobbed the Carlton keeper from inside the box. Soon after, Warriors took the lead when Paice Lees’ instinctive lob left the keeper with no chance. Warriors then spurned several chances to enter the break 2-1 up.

The second half saw Warriors lose their shape enabling Carlton to mount attack after attack. It was only a matter of time before the home team scored and despite excellent defending from Nixon, Adam Bishop and Andreas Kokkinou the equaliser came following a goal mouth scramble. Bishop and Kokkinou then cleared twice off the line to keep Warriors in the game. Carlton then scored two further goals before Warriors mounted a late rally with Regan Scott coming closest to reducing the deficit.

RADCLIFFE OLYMPIC 2 HUCKNALL WARRIORS Under 12 Red 8
Warriors played Radcliffe for the second week running in this Young Elizabethan League division 3 game and following last week’s win were in an optimistic mood. Despite the wind and rain Warriors started brightly and took the lead when Nyran Wright slotted home confidently to beat the keeper. Warriors then had numerous chances before Paice Lees shot from short range to double the advantage. Hard working Man of the Match, Wright then scored his second of the game after battling well. Alex Galloway came off the substitute’s bench to lob the Radcliffe keeper with his first touch of the game but the home team continued to battle bravely but were denied by Keeper Luke Cook.
The second half started off with Radcliffe having the better of the opening moments before defender Andreas Kokkinou scored the 5th from inside the area. Lees then tapped in his second shortly before Galloway also poached his second of the game. The home team then scored two goals against the run of play following a lapse of concentration in defence. Liam Burley then finished the scoring off with a close range shot. It could have easily been more goals as Wright, Lees and Galloway all came close and Burley hit the post in the dying minutes. A more confident performance marshalled by Captain Jake Haywood who worked tirelessly alongside Jack Hutchby and Regan Scott in midfield.

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red 4  V Radcliffe Olympic 1
Hucknall Warriors U12 Reds got off to the best possible start, against Radcliffe in this Young Elizabethan division 3 fixture when Man of the match Lucas Elliott put them in front with a fine shot from well outside the box in the opening  few minutes. Liam Burley then came close following his run past 3 defenders only to be denied by the keeper.  Regan Scott was then on target but denied by the keeper   before Nyran Wright secured the second of the game from short range after an attractive build up from midfield. As Warriors dominance prevailed it looked like a rout of the bottom of the table team was on the cards, however wasted chances, fine saves and bad luck kept Radcliffe in the game. Warriors then went to sleep in defence and gifted Radcliffe a goal to give them hope of an upset and Warriors wondering how the score was only 2-1 at the break.
The second half started off poorly as Warriors struggled to regain their shape and enabled the away team to give the home defence more of a severe test. Tyler Stafford, Adam Bishop, Lewis Nixon and Andreas Kokkinou coped but then fortunes turned for Warriors as Jake Haywood beat the keeper to the ball to slot home following an excellent pass from Paice Lees. Haywood then secured his second of the game as Warriors got back in to their stride. Warriors continued to apply further pressure with Alex Galloway on target in the dyeing minutes and a number of other shots unfortunately being fired straight at the solid Radcliffe keeper.

BURTON JOYCE 3 HUCKNALL WARRIORS U12 Red 1
Burton Joyce under 12’s overcame their mid table position in the Young Elizabethan League division 3 to do ‘the double’ over the Warriors. Warriors started brightly enough and dominated the first 20 minutes. Both Regan Scott and Liam Burley came close to opening the scoring on more than one occasion but were thwarted by the keeper who had a busy first period. In a game that was spoiled by a strong wind Burton Joyce took the lead with a shot that the Warriors keeper could do little about. Warriors  then battled hard but were unable to secure a deserved equaliser before the break.
The second half saw Burton Joyce take advantage of the wind as they applied further pressure to the away goal. Only fine defending from Tyler Stafford and Andreas Kokkinou in particular kept the deficit to one goal. Lucas Elliott in midfield played a key role in keeping Warriors in the game with several crucial tackles to deny the home team, whilst Jack Hutchby came close when a 30 yarder narrowly missed the target. Warriors were then given a lifeline when Nyran Wright broke into the penalty box and drove the ball home. Burton then took advantage of a mix up in the Warriors defence to regain the lead and moments later they secured victory with a fine shot that left the Warriors desolate in defeat.

YEL TROPHY QUARTER FINAL

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red 3 Bestwood Park Rangers 2

Hucknall Warriors U12 Reds came out giant killers in this feast of competitive football against Div 2 Bestwood Park Rangers in the quarter final of the YEL Trophy, a competition that the Warriors went all the way to the final in last year, narrowly losing to Arnold. Warriors started nervously and it was Bestwood that got the better start resulting in an early lead 10 minutes in to the game. This propelled Warriors in to some of their best football of the season and when marksman Liam Burley collected the ball in the box, he held off two defenders to then turn  and fire in to the top of the net. From this point onwards Warriors played with confidence and flair and it was Burley again who fired them in to the lead, with a lob that gave the keeper no chance at all. Nyran Wright was menacing before being taken off through injury. With Jake Haywood battling for every ball in midfield and Paice Lees, Lucas Elliott and Alex Galloway all sharp in midfield Warriors showed their class. Regan Scott then fired a left footer that hit the bar before Jack Hutchby fired in a true Gerrard type shot  from a Warriors corner to make it 3-1.

In the second period Bestwood made several substitutions and pushed hard having several shots on goal. However Luke “the Cat” Cook was outstanding in goal making several crucial stops and defenders Tyler Stafford, Adam Bishop, Andreas Kokkinou, Lewis Nixon and Joe Graney in midfield all closed down well Eventually Bestwood broke through and secured a second which lead to a nail biting final 15 but in the end the sheer determination of the Warriors ensured their ticket to the semi finals.

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red 6 East Leake Bantams 1

Hucknall Warriors U12 Reds returned to table topping form in this Young Elizabethan League Div 3 match with a second half lesson in attacking football that Keegan or Cappello would die for. It was an unorganised Warriors in the first half who never really gelled and after Bantams broke through a nervous defence they were gifted with a ball that bounced off the post to give them the lead. This lead continued until the dying seconds of the first half when Alex Galloway, came off the bench to play on  the right wing and made a superb run down the flank and Coolly crossed with a precision ball which was met by the head of Regan Scott for the equaliser. The second half saw Warriors with a much more organised formation playing with flair and using the width of the field well. Early on Jake Haywood chipped the keeper to make it 2-1 and Scott secured his second with a fine run down the flank and finished with a sweet left footer. Warriors battled for every ball with man of the match Joe Graney particularly potent in midfield. Whenever Bantams did break through  they were met with a fortress defence of Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon and Andreas Kokkinou who were all outstanding. Lucas Elliott defended resolutely and fed the ball down the flanks well. The goals then kept coming when striker Liam Burley got hold of the ball at 12 yards, turned and volleyed home the fourth and soon after Burley lobbed the ball from 6 yards where Paice Lees was there to run the ball over the line for the fifth. Luke “the cat” Cooke made two vital stops outside his box and Jack Hutchby was denied by the woodwork. It seemed only a matter of time before Warriors would score again and that came after the keeper spilled the ball allowing Nyran Wright to connect for goal number 6.

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red 2 Quarrydale 4

Warriors entered this Young Elizabethan league Div 3 under 12’s game hoping for a further 3 points to further consolidate their 2nd place after a fine display last week. After the usual nervy first 10 minutes of the game it was a close fought contest with both sides coming close to scoring. Excellent defending from Lewis Nixon, prevented Quarrydale from taking the lead and it was Warriors who struck first when Regan “mosquito” Scott scored his 30th goal of the season with a peach of a left footer midway through the first half. The home side were unlucky to take only a one goal lead into the second half as a reward for their hard work.The second half started brightly for Warriors who were soon awarded a penalty for a foul on Andreas Kokkinou. The resulting spot kick from Adam Bishop was smartly saved by the keeper and Bishop was unlucky not convert the rebound. Disaster then followed with Quarrydale scoring twice within a few minutes, following some pedestrian defending. Jake Haywood then collected the ball in the 6 yard box and keeping his cool slotted in the equaliser. Moments later Quarrydale had a shot cleared off the line by Tyler Stafford but the home side were unable to maintain their concentration and conceded two more goals to slide to a third defeat of the season.

West Bridgeford Pumas  3 Hucknall Warriors U12 Red 5
Both teams were charged up for this Young Elizabethan League 3RD division game between Warriors currently 2nd in the table and 3rd placed Pumas. With only 3 points separating the teams this was a six pointer for Warriors. From the start Warriors were put under extreme pressure and only desperate defending from Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon and Adam Bishop in particular prevented Pumas taking the lead. Warriors then began to take charge with Regan “mosquito” Scott scoring with a fierce shot from outside the area against the run of play. The lead didn’t last long as Warriors were guilty of some slack defending and an equaliser followed when a  Pumas player was allowed to break too easily into the area and score from short range. But it was all Warriors in the closing stages of the first half as Nyran Wright scored from short range followed by a goal from Jack Hutchby, whose quick reactions enabled him to beat the last defender.
The second half started off brightly for Warriors who should have been further ahead with shots from  Wright and Scott hitting the bar and the post respectively. Scott then scored his second with a smart shot that beat the keeper at the near post. Striker Liam Burley then celebrated his 150th consecutive Warriors game getting on the end of an excellent cross from man of the match Alex Galloway to make it 5. A nervy last 10 minutes saw Warriors concede 2 more goals as they tried to defend their lead. Resolute defending from Paice lees  and Andreas Kokkinou meant that Warriors secured the 3 points to further consolidate  their second place position in the league.

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red 8 – Wollaton Hall Green  2

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red showed their class in this YEL trophy cup match against a gallant Wollaton. Warriors, confident from the start didn’t have to wait long before Regan “mosquito” Scott scored the opener after the keeper saved his first two attempts at close range. Shortly after, Nyran Wright struck well from 18 yards to beat the keeper to make it two. Wollaton continued to battle but a resolute defence of Tyler Stafford, Adam Bishop and Lewis Nixon closed them down every time. Warriors striker Liam Burley then collected the ball just inside the box and blasted in the third before a mix up in Wollaton’s defence resulted in an own goal. An ever busy midfield of Lucas Elliott and Alex Galloway kept the pressure on Wollaton.
In the opening minutes of the second half  Paice Lees collected a rebound off the bar to make it 5-0 with an instinctive header.  Wollaton were again lively, giving the Warriors a couple of scares and deserved to secure their first of 2 consolation goals. An exceptional Andreas Kokkinou cleared off the line before Scott secured his second getting on the end of super cross. Paice Lees then secured his second with a great header before Jake Haywood lobbed the keeper to make it 8. Warriors go through to the next round after a fine display of youth football which was played in a sporting manner by all

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red 8 Pegasus Youth White 2

Hucknall Warriors U12  started the new year in style with an avalanche of goals in this Young Elizabethan Div 3 match. Warriors started brightly and quickly took the lead when Nyran Wright struck the ball well after a good build up through a confident midfield. However the lead was neutralised after Pegasus broke through the defence all too easily, and minutes later  the same poor defending cost Warriors as they went behind. However just before the break Jake Haywood sliced through the defence and shot  to equalise.

In the second period it was all Warriors. Lewis Nixon and Regan Scott held the defence firm before man of the match Jack Hutchby put the Warriors ahead with a fine strike. Soon after Wright secured his second with a superb volley from 6 yards. Stand in captain Lucas Elliott then thundered in from 20 yards before Hutchby secured his second with a quality strike from well outside the box. Joe Graney and Alex Galloway played some neat football in midfield feeding the forwards on a number of occasions and then after initially being given off side by the linesman  Paice Lees strike was rightly allowed by the referee to make it seven for the Warriors. Andreas Kokkinou blasted the eighth just before the final whistle to get the Warriors off to a flying start to 2008.

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red 5 Pegasus Youth White 0

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red showed their form in this Young Elizabethan League Div 3 match by crushing Pegasus and maintaining second position in the table.

Warriors started brightly with all of the early possession and when Jake Haywood and Alex Galloway linked up well, Liam Burley made the keeper pay for his mistake by thundering the ball in to the net to take the lead. The pressure was then kept up as Haywood’s  fine shot was squeezed between keeper and post to make it two. Jack Hutchby secured the third with a penalty after Regan Scott who was busy in midfield was brought down in the area.Midfielder Joe Graney was unlucky not to be on the score sheet with no less than three shots in succession being saved by the keeper. Warriors were then awarded their second penalty after Hutchby was fouled inside the box and Liam Burley secured his second of the game by converting the penalty kick. In the second half Pegasus had a little more possession and came close but man of the match Tyler Stafford helped keep a clean sheet with some passionate defending with fellow defenders Andreas Kokkinou, Lucas Elliott and Lewis Nixon also performing well.Playing up front Paice Lees was a constant danger whilst keeper Luke “the cat” Cooke made two important stops. Pegasus kept out what could have been a stream of further goals, their keeper saving shots from both Scott and Nyran Wright until Hutchby secured his second and Warriors fifth with a powerful shot that the keeper failed to deal with effectively.

HUCKNALL WARRIORS REDS 3 BEACON F.C 1

This 3rd round tie of the FA Shield saw Hucknall Warriors U12 Red field a depleted team leaving them no substitutes. For the first time in recent weeks Warriors took the lead when Jack Hutchby’s unstoppable shot from outside the area left the Beacon keeper with no chance. Excellent midfield play from Regan Scott, Lucas Elliott and Joe Graney saw Warriors create further chances which they should have taken before the visitors clawed their way back into the game following indecision in the Hucknall defence. A see-saw first half then saw defender Lewis Nixon clear off the line, along with fine defending from Andreas Kokkinou and Adam Bishop keeping Warriors in the game. Hutchby then cut through Beacons defence with a long ball from midfield allowing striker Liam Burley to collect the ball and drive past the visitors keeper to put Warriors in front.

The second half saw Warriors have further chances to increase their lead with Wright, Burley and Hutchby all coming agonisingly close but it was Regan Scott who gave the Warriors a two goal cushion  when he lobbed the Beacon keeper. Beacon applied sustained pressure to the Warriors defence in an effort to reduce the deficit, but were unable to beat keeper Luke Cook who made several crucial stops with Tyler Stafformd again clearing off the line in the final moments.

NETHERFIELD COLTS BLUE 7 HUCKNALL WARRIORS 5

Warriors once again found themselves down an early goal in this pulsating top of the table YEL 3rd division clash. The first half saw Warriors dominant as Lucas Elliott scored with a magnificent long range shot to equalise and  Nyran Wright coming close. But against the run of play Warriors again found themselves behind when a Colts striker split the defence to leave the keeper no chance. Striker Liam Burley then netted the equaliser from a tight angle achieving his 100th goal for the club before Paice Lees put Warriors in front with a sweet lob. It looked like Warriors would still be in front at half time but Netherfield were then given a gift of a goal to equalise virtually on the whistle.

Warriors had a brief period of ascendancy at the start of the second half before Colts began to take control. The home team scored 3 more goals to take the score to 6-3 before Warriors began their fight back. Regan Scott scored following a goal mouth scramble and Jack Hutchby coolly slotted home from inside the box. Alex Galloway was unlucky not to score following some fine passing football by Warriors, however Netherfield then secured a 7th goal to secure a victory that was somewhat flattering and now sees them four points clear at the top with Warriors holding second place.

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red 3 East Valley 2

YEL Trophy

Warriors went in to battle against East Valley in the driving rain and wind with a determination to match last year, when they were cup finalists. It was East Valley who took the early lead after Warriors seemed to take a while to find their stride in the driving wind and rain. However after some fine passing work, Regan Scott found the target to equalise. In an end to end first half it looked like it would be even at the break,  but when striker Liam Burley collected the ball after again some fine passing, he slotted the ball at a tight angle to beat the keeper. The second half got off to the worst possible start as Valley punished Warriors again for some lax defending. From then on it was all Warriors. Tyler Stafford and man of the match Lewis Nixon kept command of the defence and Warriors pushed on with some fine passing football. This eventually paid off when a busy Alex Galloway collected a rebound just inside the six yard box and coolly slotted home the winner.

HUCKNALL WARRIORS RED 5 – 2 CARLTON TOWN

For the second week running Warriors got off to a slow start in this Young Elizabethan League Division 3 U12 match. Carlton got off to a flying start when they were gifted a goal after a mix up in the Warriors defence.  The home team were then stirred into action with Nyran Wright having a goal ruled offside before Lucas Elliott netted the equaliser, midway through the first half. Jack Hutchby then put Warriors into the lead with a blistering Gerrard like free kick from outside the area.  An end to end first half saw both sides have chances to score with Regan Scott coming closest for Warriors. Brave defending from Lewis Nixon and Andreas Kokkinou  frustrated Carton as they continued to threaten.

The second half saw Carlton quickly get back into the game when they broke through the home defence to secure the equaliser. Keeper Luke “the cat” Cook then made two excellent saves including one from the penalty spot, this brought Warriors back to life with a Jake Haywood goal following a goalmouth scramble and Man of The match Jack Hutchby getting his second goal. With minutes to go Warriors secured a fifth when Haywood tapped the ball over the line following some fine play from Alex Galloway.

FA SHIELD

HUCKNALL WARRIORS 1 EAST LEAKE BANTAMS 1 (WARRIORS WIN 4-1 ON PENALTIES)

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red secured their place in the next round of the FA Shield after a nail biting battle with East Leak Bantams. Warriors got off to the worst possible start after Bantams found the Warriors defence and keeper a sleep after 3 minutes, taking advantage of a goal mouth mix up.

However after that it was all one way traffic with Warriors playing some of their most attractive football of the season. Alex Galloway and joint Man of the match Regan Scott worked the flanks extremely well and created a number of good chances. Lucas Elliot and  Jack Hutchby were dangerous in midfield and the back four of Tyler Stafford, Andreas Kokkinou, Adam Bishop and Lewis Nixon closed down well. When striker Liam Burley latched on to a good through ball he calmly collected and shot to the keepers right to give Warriors the equaliser.

The second half was a different story as the Warriors seemed to lose shape and concentration  allowing Bantams to take control and come close on 2 or 3 occasions with Warriors being saved by joint man of the match keeper Luke “the cat” Cook. In the dying minutes Warriors came close to securing the win when Galloway narrowly missed his connection at the far post and Bantams had a the last kick of the game with a lob that just cleared the bar.

The game was settled after an even period of extra time when Warriors secured a win on penalties thanks to Kokkinou, Elliot, Hutchby and Nyran Wright.

HUCKNALL WARRIORS UNDER 12 RED 3 BURTON JOYCE 4

After a run of five wins from five in the Young Elizabethan League Div 3, Warriors U12 Reds great run came to an end in this disappointing performance.Burton made their presence felt right from the start as they broke through twice in the first few minutes and caught the Warriors defence unaware.And after a long shot lobbed the Warriors keeper, Burton were unlucky not to take the lead. With Warriors lacking any width, shape or creativity in the first period, it was against the run of play that Jack Hutchby’s scorcher from outside the area broke the deadlock. However it was not long before Burton pushed forward again and when a penalty was given for a foul in side the area,  Burton equalised. Jake Haywoods strike before the break gave the Warriors some confidence going into the second period and when Haywood again struck early in the second period,  Warriors were looking like getting the 3 points. However, Burton battled hard and were gifted another 3 goals to take all the points and leave a frustrated Warriors dropping from the top of the table.

Hucknall Warriors U12 2 East Valley 0

The march just goes on for Hucknall Warriors U12′s in the Young Elizabethan League Div 2 as they notched up their 4th win from 4 games against a useful East Valley. Warriors, flying high and confident played some of their best football of the season with Nyran Wright and Liam Burley both coming close to breaking the deadlock. Warriors continued the pressure and really ought to have been ahead at the break, whilst keeper Luke “the cat” Cook made two crucial stops.

In the second period the stalemate was broken immediately when Jake Hutchby’s fierce shot from the centre circle was fumbled by the keeper allowing Jake Haywood to tap in from close range. Warriors maintained their dominance up front and closed down well at the back with man of the match Tyler Stafford and Andreas Kokkinou particularly outstanding. Meanwhile Lucas Elliott and Alex Galloway were menacing in midfield. A fine Regan Scott strike from the edge of the box sealed the game in what was a workman like performance by the whole squad.

Hucknall Warriors Red 3 Quarrydale FC 1

Warriors maintained their unbeaten start to the season with 4 wins from 4 games in Div 3 of the Young Elizabethan League with this latest defeat of Quarrydale FC.

Although the early period was an even affair, Warriors soon began to take command. With an already controversial goal disallowed Warriors fell foul of another poor decision when Alex Galloway headed in a fine goal, clearly on side but given off by the linesman. (the linesman was subsequently replaced at the break) Neither side found the back of the net in the first period although both had a number of chances. Early in the second period Warriors got their just reward with a fine strike from Paice Lees and it wasn’t too long before the joint man of the match, Lees, got his second with a sweet lob which left the keeper stranded. Warriors defended well with joint man of the match Adam Bishop  doing particularly well and both Andreas Kokkinou and Tyler Stafford making important contributions in defence. In the dying minutes Lucas Elliott beat the keeper with a powerful free kick whilst Quarrydale got a late consolation.

Hucknall Warriors Red 2   East Leak Bantams 1

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red maintained their unbeaten start to this years campaign in the YEL Div 3 with a 2-1 win in an exciting feast of end to end football. Warriors riding high in the league started confidently with several early chances. But when Warriors broke from midfield, Nyran Wright thundered down the right flank and struck a peach of a shot from the edge of the box which left the keeper no chance at all. Bantams continued to threaten and Warriors struggled to contain their danger man who was menacing throughout.

In the second period Bantams continued to battle and Keeper Luke “the cat” Cook made two vital stops, meanwhile Lewis Nixon and man of the match Andreas Kokkinou were outstanding in defence. Lucas Elliott was brought on to quieten Bantams danger man which he did well and Alex Galloway opened up opportunities when he moved in to a wide position going forwards. The closing period was end to end before Liam Burley collected a fine pass just inside the area and cooly slotted the ball home to make it 2-0. Bantams set the nerves racing towards the end with a goal after a mix up in defence but in the end Warriors held out for a well deserved win to stay joint top of the table.

PELICAN COLTS 1 HUCKNALL WARRIORS RED 8

Warriors sent out a challenge to the rest of Div 3 by securing their second victory of the season with a comfortable win against Pelican Colts. Regan Scott kicked off the scoring with only 5 minutes gone when he fired in from the left hand side of the goal and Nyran Wright soon joined him on the score sheet with the second from just inside the box. Warriors continued to dominate but in a run against play Colts struck to make it 2-1 at the break.

The second half became a rout for the Warriors with Jake Haywood heading in from a goal bound lob, Jack Hutchby producing two cracking individual goals from outside the box and Liam Burley tapping in  from Nyran Wright’s fine cross. Excellent defending from Lewis Nixon and Andreas Kokkinou meant that Pelican did not have a single shot at goal in the second half. Man of the match Lucas Elliott then added a 7th when he struck an unstoppable shot from well outside the box. Paice Lees came close for Warriors in the dying minutes before Regan Scott then added his second to complete a Warriors win that will no doubt be the talking point of the days Division 3 fixtures

Hucknall Warriors U12 Red 3 – West bridgford Pumas – 2

It was a fine start to the season for the Warriors U12 Reds in this YEL Div 3 match against West Bridgford Pumas.

After a nervous first 10 minutes by both teams Warriors broke the deadlock when Regan Scott lobbed the keeper from outside the box after some fine passing play. Warriors continued to press forward before Jack Hutchby converted again from outside the area to make it 2-0. As play resumed with the Warriors defence still celebrating, they were punished with a breakthrough from midfield to reduce the deficit.Warriors had other chances with Tyler Stafford coming closest with a header just clearing the bar.

The second half saw Warriors bombard the Pumas goalmouth, firstly with striker Liam Burley, blasting from outside the area only to see the goalkeeper turn the ball onto the post and secondly when Nyran Wright forced a save from close range. Alex Galloway increased the lead for the Warriors with a fine single handed run and shot but as the game looked over, pumas continued to fight and were rewarded with a goal.Warriors looked purposeful in this 3-2 thriller. Man of the match Luke “the Cat” Cook celebrated his 100th appearance with some stunning saves.

FILEY CUP – Hucknall Warriors FC V Durham County – 7- 6 win for Warriors on Penalty’s

Warriors put Hucknall on the map as they took the top prize at the 2007 UK Filey Tournament.

Hucknall Warriors Under 11′s who won the Filey Plate at last years event did one better this year by winning the Filey Championship Cup, beating 8 teams from all over the UK in the process. What’s more they played nearly four and a half hours of football which included the final itself without conceding a single goal, putting them in the record books for this major UK tournament. It was thanks to the two keepers, Luke “the cat” Cook and Joe Graney together with the fortress defence comprising of  ”Captain” Tyler Stafford, Adam Bishop, Lewis Nixon and Andreas Kokkinou that not a single goal was scored against the Warriors. Alex Galloway and Regan Scott were commanding in midfield. In a sea of goals over the 9 games, Jake Haywood hit the target 5 times, Liam Burley three times and Paice Lees, Luke Cook and Jack Hutchby got two a piece, with Nyran Wright and Lucas Elliott getting a goal each. The final finished goalless against Durham County and the resulting penalty shoot out was won by Warriors 7- 6.

YEL TROPHY FINAL

ARNOLD TOWN BLUE 2 -0 HUCKNALL WARRIORS - 22nd April 07

The eagerly anticipated YEL trophy final saw Hucknall Warriors FC Under 11’s take on a strong Arnold Town in what was to be a proud day for Hucknall’s finest still in their first year since being formed. The first half produced a tight defensive game with few chances for either team. The Warriors back four of Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon, Andreas Kokkinou and Jack Hutchby held firm against a pacey Arnold strike partnership. In the closing stages of the first half Warriors took control of the game  but were unable to break down the Arnold defence.

The second half saw Arnold start in a more positive manner as they began to put more pressure on the Warriors defence. Luke Cook, commanding in goal, made several fine stops including one from a well taken free kick.  Always end to end, Warriors again bounced back with Regan Scott and Lucas Elliott working tirelessly in midfield but it was Paice Lees who came closest to breaking the deadlock, with a shot comfortably saved by the Arnold keeper. With extra time looming Arnold split the Warriors defence to leave the striker with a simple tap in. Despite late Warriors pressure, Arnold secured victory in the dying seconds with a lob from the edge of the area. Warriors picked up another trophy for their bulging cabinet as YEL Trophy finalists.

HUCKNALL WARRIORS 0-1 ARNOLD TOWN BLUE – 15/04/2007

A close fought game between two teams at virtually opposite ends of the YEL Sunday division 2 table saw Warriors get off to a lively start against Arnold Town Blue. An even first half saw both teams go close to breaking the deadlock. Regan Scott, Lucas Elliott, Jake Haywood and Alex Galloway all worked hard in midfield as well as assisting  the makeshift defence which was depleted. However Warriors defence was broken just before half time when the defence failed to deal effectively with Arnolds winger who was allowed to sweep the ball across the goal to an unmarked striker who made no mistake scoring the opening goal.

The second half started brightly for Warriors with Paice Lees having the best chance to equalise before Luke “the cat” Cook made a diving save to keep the game level. Tyler Stafford then shot from long range to test the keeper. Warriors defence held firm with Adam Bishop particularly strong and man of the match Tyler Stafford putting in another tenacious performance . Despite several late goalmouth scrambles an equaliser was not forthcoming with Arnold running out 1-0 winners for the second time this season. Interestingly the two meet next Sunday for the FINAL of the YEL Trophy where a full Warriors squad could see a different result.

1st March 2007 – Holgate

Hucknall Warriors 1 – Long Eaton UTD 1

Hucknall Warriors under 11′s earned a well deserved point in this Young Elizabethan League Div 2 match against Long Eaton UTD.

Warriors started the brightest and had plenty of the early possession. Jake Haywood frustrated Long Eaton dominating the midfield. Joint man of the match Lucas Elliott and front man Nyran Wright were a continuous danger down the right flank and UTD found their pace difficult to contain. However as UTD got more and more in to the game they always looked like breaking through and when a forward ball was not dealt with UTD  pushed on to lob the keeper from some 18 yards to make it 1-0 before the break. The second period was a more even affair with Warriors handling any pressure well. Joint man of the match Adam Bishop made some crucial tackles and along with Andreas Kokkinou stood firm at the back.

Warriors equaliser came after a goal mouth scramble with the ball being first cleared off the line twice but Paice Lees made no mistake in poking the ball over the line with determination. In the final minutes Luke Cook made a goal line clearance for the Warriors and a fine run by Alex Galloway nearly hit the mark.

25th March 2007 – Holgate

Hucknall Warriors 4 – Sutton Town 3 (after extra time) – YEL Trophy SEMI FINAL

Hucknall Warriors Under 11′s  put on their finest display of the season and came back from almost certain defeat with only seconds to go to clinch a place in the Final of the YEL trophy. After a convincing win over Carton Town to secure their place in this semi final, Warriors got off to a fine start when lively Jake Haywood lobbed sweetly to beat Sutton’s keeper and when minutes later Regan Scott slotted in the second it seemed that the final was in sight for the Warriors. A lively Lucas Elliot took command of the left flank and Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon, Jack Hutchby and Andreas Kokkinou held firm at the back.But Sutton battled hard and Warriors lost their shape somewhat when before the break Sutton forced the equaliser with two strikes in quick succession.

In a tense second half with a place in the final to play for, it was Sutton who took command with a super goal from long range. Warriors continued to battle hard with Alex Galloway coming close. Luke “the Cat” Cook made two superb saves to keep the deficit to a single goal but Warriors could not put the ball in the back of the net. With seconds to go and defeat looming, Nyran Wright took the ball on a 35 yard run, skimming the ball across the box for Liam Burley to collect, turn, score and force extra time. Extra time was a hard fought battle, with the Warriors taking control.With minutes to go a fine cross from a busy Paice Lees found Liam Burley whos header re bound from the cross bar only to find man of the match Regan Scott who made no mistake in securing the winner, putting Warriors in to the final in april. Yet another all round team performance to be proud of.

EATON UNITED  0- 0  HUCKNALL WARRIORS

A hard fought game saw Hucknall Warriors under 11’s up against high flyers Long Eaton United in the Young Elizabethan League Division 2 at  Long Eaton United’s stadium. The game started brightly for Warriors who played the opening 10 minutes with confidence. However it was the home team who struck first – only for the goal to be disallowed for off side. Moments later Joe Graney made a fine save to prevent a certain goal following sustained Long Eaton pressure. Warriors then created chances of their own with man of the match Liam Burley coming closest after some fine passing football.

The second half started brightly for Warriors but Long Eaton soon dominated creating several chances on goal. Outstanding in defence, Tyler Stafford, Andreas Kokkinou, Lewis Nixon and Adam Bishop kept the home team at bay with Regan Scott making a superb goal line clearance. In the final stages of the game Warriors regained the upper hand with Jake Haywood twice coming close. However no team was able to break the deadlock and Warriors came away with a well deserved point.

YEL Trophy

Hucknall Warriors 3 Carlton Town 0

Hucknall Warriors thundered in to the semi finals with a workman like display against Carlton Town in the YEL Trophy. After absorbing some early attacking play by Carlton, Warriors soon commanded the first half as the driving rain made for a difficult game. It was Lucas Elliot who nearly broke the deadlock only to be denied by some fine keeping, but when Alex Galloway proved too much for Carlton’s defence, getting a fine ball in to the box; Jack Hutchby firing Warriors in to the lead. With a renewed confidence Warriors played some of their most determined football of the season with Jake Haywood outstanding in midfield. Just before the break Warriors stormed the Carlton goal mouth time after time before striker Liam Burley was on hand to get the second from close range. The second half belonged to the Warriors defence with Adam Bishop, Andreas Kokkinou, man of the match Lewis Nixon all resolute and Tyler Stafford producing no less than 3 goal line clearances. Keeper Joe Graney had a convincing match with several fine saves including a penalty stop keeping a clean sheet.  5 minutes from the end Warriors sealed their semi final place after Regan Scott slotted over the line following some good build up work from a busy Paice Lees.

February 11th 2007 – Hucknall Warriors 6- WestBridgeford Colts 0…..(yep you read it correctly !!)

Hucknall Warriors under 11′s went to war in the Young Elizabethan Div 2 and won a convincing battle with their best display of the season by far. Warriors dominated the first half with some excellent passing football and when a Gerrard like Jack Hutchby early shot on goal kicked off the riot, the keeper was left with no chance at all. Lively mid fielder Alex Galloway made it 2 half way through the first half with an excellent lob. Warriors continued to dominate up front equalled by exceptional performances by joint man of the match Adam Bishop , Andreas Kokkinou, Lewis Nixon and Captain Marvel Tyler Stafford.
In the second half, back to form Warriors pressured from the start and when Liam Burley fired a thunderous shot at goal first time saved by the keeper and then being denied by the post, midfielder Jake Haywood was on hand to slot the ball in from the rebound. Liam Burley got his just reward minutes later firing in the fourth after excellent work from a lively and dangerous Paice Lees. Warriors continued to pressure with the defence soaking up any counter attacks and a confident midfield particularly Luke Cook and Lucas Elliott dominating and Nyran Wright’s pace up front proving a menace. Keeper Joe Graney made several crucial stops in his best performance of the season. Regan Scott secured a well deserved fifth and joint man of the match Haywood got his second to make it 6 after some excellent build up work. A fantastic all round team performance!

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February 4th 2007 – Hucknall Warriors 1- Netherfield Colts 1

Hucknall Warriors Under 11′s were held to a draw in this important 6 pointer against Netherfield Colts in the Young Elizabethan Div 2 league. Playing on a pitch that was extremely slippery, this match was a tussle from start to finish. After some good early work from Warriors it was Netherfield who went ahead after a Warriors clearance went wrong leading to an own goal. Warriors pressed ahead again when Tyler Stafford came close after good build up work in midfield. Continued pressure paid off when Paice Lees struck the ball inside the box and the resultant ricochet went in off a Netherfield player.

After the break Warriors had the better start with Liam Burley, Jack Hutchby and Regan Scott all coming close and Jake Haywood and Alex Galloway commanding the midfield. Netherfield continued to gain confidence and pressure the Warriors back four and always looked dangerous. Warriors keeper Joe Graney made several fine saves to keep the match level.

The match looked to be settled minutes from time when Warriors put together a series of passes only to be denied by a controversial decision as the Netherfield keeper fumbled a close range shot and went down hurt.

Hucknall Warriors 2 Ernhale Colts 0  – YEL trophy Cup – Church Lane Arnold

Hucknall Warriors Under 11′s put in one of their best displays of the season out classing Ernhale in a game that sees them in to the quarter final of the YEL Trophy. Warriors, always looking in command dominated the first period and had a few chances on goal before a loose ball was collected by joint man of the match Regan Scott who single handedly took the ball past two defenders before coolly sweeping the ball into the net for one of the best goals of the season.

Soon after Lucas Elliott came close in a goalline scramble only to be denied. Moments later Elliott thundered down the wing where his excellent cross was met by a colts defender who could only deflect the ball into his own net.

In the second period Warriors surprisingly were unable to extend their lead despite good chances by Nyran Wright and Liam Burley. Colts continued to battle but solid defending by Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon, Adam Bishop, Jack Hutchby and joint man of the match Andreas Kokkinou ensured a clean sheet.

BASFORD UNITED 7 HUCKNALL WARRIORS 1 (14/1/07)

Warriors began this Young Elizabethan Div 2 match brightly against high flyers Basford United who have recently trounced their opponents with double figure goal scores ! .The first 15 minutes saw both teams playing some good football. However Basford took the lead with an unstoppable volley from a corner kick. Luke Cook then made a superb save when it looked inevitable that the Basford striker would score. Controversy  then followed when a penalty was given, somewhat harshly by the referee for pushing in the box by a Warriors player. A third goal then followed after some indecisive defending. Then moments later Cook was in action again when he was fouled whilst making a brave attempt to stop a Basford attack. The resulting goal was allowed to stand and Cook played no further part in the game due to injury.  Two further goals followed as Warriors struggled to regroup.

In the second period Warriors put on a fantastic and determined display of football, with man of the match and stand in keeper Joe Graney making two outstanding stops.  Jack Hutchby came close with a Gerrard like free kick that ricochet against the bar. Warriors continued to dominate this period of the game when against the run of play Basford got a further goal. Nyran Wright  grabbed a well earned consolation goal taking the ball around the keeper to score.

Hucknall Warriors 2 Bestwood Rangers 2 (7th Jan 07)

Hucknall Warriors Under 11′s were back to form in their first Young Elizabethan Div 2 match of the new year and were denied a win by a controversial goal. Warriors played some fine football in the opening first half. Regan Scott broke through midfield to cross the ball to man of the match Nyran Wright who struck the ball from 20 yards leaving the keeper no chance to take the lead. The controversy surrounded Rangers equaliser when the linesman had flagged for the ball being out of play but the equaliser was allowed to stand. In the second period it was much more of an even game with Rangers coming close on a couple of occasions. Some fine defending by Andreas Kokkinou and a class save from Warriors Luke “the cat” Cook denying them early in the second period.  Warriors continued to press and after a couple of attempts striker Liam Burley scored from short range to put the Warriors back in command. Warriors were unlucky to concede towards the end of a nail biting second half when a long shot effort lobbed the Warriors keeper. In the end a draw capped what was a fine performance by the whole Warriors squad

Hucknall Warriors 4 West Bridgford Pumas 4 – Holgate

Hucknall Warriors under 11′s came away with a valuable point in this Young Elizabethan League Div 2 eight goal thriller.

Warriors ran the show for the first 20 minutes with Pace Lees finding the net first after some good work up front. Warriors were unlucky not be 2 up after Nyran Wright was brought down in the box but he made sure the lead was maintained with a fine finish minutes after Pumas had equalised.Tyler Stafford made it 3 as Warriors went in to the break with a slender lead but nevertheless a confident stance. It all looked over in the second half when Jake Haywood fired in the fourth for Warriors who seemed in command with some solid defending from Jack Hutchby and fine midfield work from man of the match Lucas Elliott. But in the final minutes Pumas took advantage of some complacency in defence to force the draw.

Past Match Reports

Bestwood Rangers 6 Hucknall Warriors 2

Warriors failed to capitalise on a half time lead after Nyran Wright and Tyler Stafford scored to set up what looked like a certain win for the under 11′s in this Young Elizabethan Div 2 match. Yet despite Pace Lees hitting the bar from long range and some good work by Regan Scott and Andreas Kokkinou, Warriors fell foul when Bestwood sliced through on a number of occasions after the break to seal the points in a somewhat flattering scoreline.

Clifton AW 3 Hucknall Warriors 2 – Clifton

Hucknall Warriors under 11′s paid the price for some defensive mistakes in this Young Elizabethan Div 2 clash with Clifton AW. Warriors showed their qualities in the first half having the majority of the play but despite this they failed to capitalise until just before the break when Nyran Wright broke through from midfield and coolly lobbed the keeper to put Warriors in the lead. In the second period Warriors lost their shape and succumbed to 3 simple goals after Clifton broke through and twice scored through an un marked player. In the final stages of the game it was all Warriors again. Andreas Kokkinou was as reliable as ever in defence and Jake Haywood frustrated the home side to the point where he was brought down in the box and was able to convert the resulting penalty kick. It was a nail biting end as Warriors again found their form but in the end time ran out and the Warriors had to wonder how they came away from this game without a point after dominating so much of the match.

YEL TROPHY CUP 19th Nov 06

BURTON JOYCE 2 HUCKNALL WARRIORS 5

This YEL Trophy game played at Burton Joyce proved to be an end to end game with both teams having numerous chances throughout the match. Warriors took the lead early in the first half when Jake Haywood scored from close range after the Burton keeper had made a good save from Joe Graney’s fine strike.Soon after the home team levelled with an excellent shot from just outside the area. Warriors soon regained their lead when a free kick, resulting from a foul on Nyran Wright who was on goal, saw Jack Hutchby powerfully strike the ball into the net. Moments later Liam Burley battled past the defence and when his shot rebound, Paice Lees fired in the third  for the Warriors.

The second half started brightly for Burton Joyce and they soon got their second goal. For a while it was backs to the wall for Warriors with man of the match Luke Cook making several outstanding stops.

Regan Scott then added a 4th with a cracking header, from a long cross provided by Tyler Stafford. Warriors then made the win a certainty when Liam Burley, who was celebrating his 100th appearance for the Warriors, blasted the ball in to the net following a fumbled catch from the keeper.

Dunkirk Colts 5 Hucknall Warriors 0

Hucknall Warriors U11′s recent fine league form came to an abrupt end when they faced Dunkirk Colts in the Young Elizabethan League Div 2. Warriors started brightly playing some excellent football against top of the table Dunkirk but after 10 minutes a cruel deflection saw the home team take the lead. A mix up at the back cost the Warriors a second before half time. Warriors continued to battle and hold their own and were unlucky to go in at the break 2 down.

In the second period Dunkirk showed why the are the high flyers in this league punishing the Warriors on 3 more occasions. Man of the match Regan Scott was kept busy in midfield but it was noticeable that the Warriors hardly had a shooting chance in the second period such was the discipline and pace of the Dunkirk squad. Warriors battled on to the end and will take consolation that Dunkirk have turned over other teams by a greater goal difference than this.

Hucknall Warriors 6 East Leake Bantams  4  Holgate sunday 29th October 2006

Hucknall Warriors put themselves back on the map in this Under 11 Young Elizabethan Div 2 league match with 6 class goals in what became a 10 goal thriller. From the very start there was a confidence and discipline about the Warriors and after just 5 minutes Lucas Elliot fired in a cracker having been released down the flank. Regan Scott got the second before Liam Burley took the ball past his defender to fire in the third. Man of the match Jake Haywood headed in to make it 4 before East Leake secured a consolation just before the break. In the second period Warriors sat back and were punished twice in quick succession after some lapse defending. East Leake continued to press but excellent defending by Andreas Kokkinou in particular restricted their chances on goal. In the closing period it was end to end action with East Leake securing another goal before Jake Haywood fired in twice for his hatrick to maintain the deficit.  Keeper Joe Graney had possibly his best match of the season making 3 excellent stops and saving a penalty. In the end the 6-4 score line flattered the visitors.

Netherfield Colts Blue 3 Hucknall Warriors 4

A breathtaking come back in the second half saw Hucknall Warriors snatch a well deserved win in this crucial under 11 Young Elizabethan league Div 2 match. Warriors as usual started strongly but paid the price for some fundamental defensive mistakes, finding themselves two down within 15 minutes. Lucas Elliott fired a superb long range shot to make it 2-1 before Netherfield again opened up the Warriors defence to go in at the break 3-1 up.

In the second period it was the Warriors who did all the pressing and when Paice Lees fired home at short range the Warriors found that confidence missing in recent matches, with Regan Scott being particularly effective. Man of the match Jack Hutchby converted a free kick from well outside the box to put the Warriors back on even terms and then fired in the winner from a rebounded penalty strike. In a nail biting final 5 minutes Netherfield hit the woodwork and Warriors missed a second penalty but it didn’t matter as all the points were bagged by the Warriors in a fine spirited performance.

Hucknall Warriors 2 Stapleford Villa 4 – Holgate Sunday 15th October

Frustration is getting the better of this talented Hucknall Warriors side who again lost at home in this U11 Young Elizabethan League Div 2 game against Stapleford Villa. Warriors started brightly but were dumbstruck when Villa broke through to make it 1-0 with hardly 5 minutes on the clock. Some poor defending was to blame for a further two goals and Warriors found themselves 3-0 down at the break and wondering how it had all happened!

After the break Warriors were again punished for some lethargic defending before Nyran Wright broke free down the left flank and chipped the keeper. Regan Scott re found his form to claw it back to a respectable 4-2 scoreline and some resolute defending from Andreas Kokkinou and man of the match Tyler Stafford kept it to a 2 goal deficit. You cant help feeling that Warriors are close to trouncing the opposition soon which may lead to a change of fortunes for this quality group of players.

Hucknall Warriors 0 – Basford United 1

Despite another match in which at times Warriors displayed some fine football,  they failed to take any points from this game. Warriors had started brightly with some excellent passing football against a physical Basford but it was the visitors who took the lead in the first half with a well placed shot from the edge of the area beating the Warriors Keeper after the defence failed to close down. In the second period Warriors had two golden chances to steal all the points with Regan Scott coming close. Basford continued to pile on the pressure but resolute defending by Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon, Adam Bishop and Man of the Match Andreas Kokkinou ensured a nail biting game right to the end.

Arnold Town Blue 1 Hucknall Warriors 0   – Arnold sunday 1st oct

Warriors went in to this Young Elizabethan Div 2 league game with confidence running high after last weeks performance and certainly ran the show in the first half with some excellent passing football, although Towns keeper was never seriously tested apart from a fine long range shot from Jack Hutchby. Warriors moved the ball through midfield well with man of the match Alex Galloway being a constant threat, but at times maybe Warriors could have been a little less precise and used the long ball a little more effectively.After the break it was all Arnold who played route one football with a large degree of success, bypassing midfield and creating 2 or 3 shots on goal before a direct free kick from the edge of the box was converted to make it 1-0. Warriors lost their shape and throughout most of the second half found themselves camped in their own half. Keeper Luke Cook denied Arnold a second goal and Alex Galloway cleared off the line with Andreas Kokkinou and Tyler Stafford putting in  confident performances in defence. Warriors put in a determined last 10 minutes but in the end struggled to get balls in to the box and consequently failed to take any points.

Warriors 6 – Heathfield 0

Hucknall Warriors jump started their season with a convincing win over Bulwell rivals Heathfield F.C

After 10 minutes of Warriors pressure the Heathfield defence finally cracked as Regan Scott opened the scoring followed quickly by goals from Paice Lees and Liam Burley. As the first half drew to an end Warriors struck twice more with a well taken penalty by Andreas Kokkinou  and Nyran Wright outrunning all the Heathfield defence to score the fifth goal

The second half was not so eventful with Warriors only scoring once as Tyler Stafford rifled home to make the final score 6-0

Man of the match was Jack Hutchby with a Steven Gerrard like performance.

East Leake Bantams  3  Hucknall Warriors 2

Defensive blunders cost the Warriors under 11′s dearly in this end to end tightly fought contest in Div 2 of the Young Elizabethan League match. Warriors started brightly dominating the early stages before poor defending allowed the Bantams to take the lead against the run of play. Within minutes Warriors were two goals behind after again failing to clear their lines.  In the second half a controversial third goal put the Bantams clearly in command from what was a clear offside position.

Warriors continued to fight back and after Liam Burley raced to the by line crossing a low ball in to the box, Lewis Nixon made no mistake firing into the right hand corner.

Warriors commanded the closing stages with man of the match Andreas Kokkinou instinctively lobbing the keeper from 25 yards to make it 3-2 however the Warriors ran out of time.

HUCKNALL WARRIORS 1-2 CLIFTON AW WHITE 2   10/9/2006

Warriors expected a tough game for their first match of the new season which was  played at their new home ground - Annie Holgate Junior School . The match started with intense pressure from Clifton who were well disciplined in defence and midfield.

A hard fought first half by both teams saw Clifton have several attempts on goal and only good defending by the Warriors kept the score at 0-0 at half time.

After the break Liam Burley and Regan Scott both came close early in the half for the Warriors with several  good stops made by keeper Joe Graney before he was unable to hold on to a good strike and the loose ball was bundled over the line.  Warriors stepped up a gear to try to secure an equaliser which came with about 5 minutes of the game left when Luke Cook lobbed a ball into the box and Liam Burley controlled well and placed the ball inside the right hand post. As a draw looked like a fair result Warriors were dealt a cruel blow when Clifton secured the winner with an unstoppable shot with seconds left of the clock.

PELICAN COLTS 7 -5 HUCKNALL WARRIORS

A last minute friendly against Pelican who are promoted to first division status this coming season proved to be a real challenge. Against a very physical side Warriors were a daunting 6-0 down after just 30 minutes. A lack of mental discipline from most of the team meant they were slow to get into the pace of the game. The fight back began just before the end of the second twenty minute period when Paice Lees scored from close range.

The final twenty minute period was all warriors with all players at last gelling to reduce the deficit. Firstly Regan Scott added a second for the Warriors after some fine passing play, then Liam Burley raced down the centre of the pitch to lob the Pelican goalie before Regan Scott added his second of the game to bring the score to 6-4. Just as it looked as if Warriors could close the gap further, Pelican scored against the run of play due to some slack defending. Paice lees then added his second just before the final whistle to give a final score of 7-5 to Pelican.

ROLLS ROYCE TOURNAMENT 27/08/2006

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A long afternoon with both of the Warriors teams playing 10 games each with out any substitutes saw Warriors gain an unexpected victory against some very tough teams. Both teams gave their all on the day to get some fantastic results.

Warriors black match results;

Carlton Town 1-1 Hucknall Warriors Black – scorer Regan Scott

Hucknall Warriors Black 1-0 Hucknall Sports – scorer Regan Scott

Hucknall Warriors Black 1-0 Toton -scorer  Liam Burley

Hucknall Warriors Black 2-0 Rolls Royce- scorer Jack Hutchby (2)

Heanor Lions Yellows 0-1 Hucknall warriors Black – scorer Regan Scott

Hucknall Warriors Yellow 0-3 Hucknall Warriors Black- Regan Scott (2) Jake Haywood

Basford United 3-0 Hucknall warriors Black

Rolls Royce Yellow 1-0 Hucknall Warriors Black

Heanor lions Blue 0-2 Hucknall warriors Black – Liam Burley,Jake Haywood

Hucknall Warriors Black 1-0 Netherfield Colts – scorer Regan Scot

Warriors Yellow Match results

Rolls Royce Blue 0-0 Hucknall warriors Yellow

Hucknall Warriors Yellow 0-0 Netherfield Colts

Hucknall Warriors Yellow 0-0 Heanor Lions Blue

Hucknall Sports Red 0-1 Hucknall Warriors Yellow –scorer Nyran Wright

Hucknall Warriors Yellow 0-0 Rolls Royce Yellow

Hucknall Warriors Yellow 0-3 Hucknall Warriors Black

Basford United 1-0 Hucknall Warriors Yellow

Carlton Yellow 3-0 Hucknall Warriors

Toton FC 1-0 Hucknall Warriors

Hucknall Warriors Yellow 1-1 Heanor Lions Yellow –scorer Paice Lees

SCAMPTON 2  HUCKNALL WARRIORS 6

An away outing to Lincoln saw the return of both Andreas Kokkinou and Tyler Stafford. In a match played in a stiff breeze, Warriors started brightly with Luke Cook scoring early in the game with a fine shot the Scampton goalkeeper was unable to reach. Soon after Scampton equalised after some weak Warriors defending. Nyran Wright then scored to restore Warriors lead with Alex Galloway scoring soon after to bring the score to 3-1. In a see-saw first half Scampton again closed the gap before Nyran Wright saw his shot go off the head of a Scampton player, into the goal, for his second of the game. First half score 4-2 to Warriors.

The second half belonged to the Warriors with Scampton having fewer shots but also the partnerships of all Warriors players working well to stifle the Scampton attack.

A further goal from Jack Hutchby and then a final goal from the excellent Regan Scott saw Warriors get their sixth goal of the match. Warriors were unlucky not to finish with a higher score as Liam Burley and Jake Haywood were both unlucky not to get at least one goal. Final score 6-2 to Warriors.

BAGTHORPE TOURNAMENT 13/8/2006

Hucknall Warriors returned to this tournament for the second time in two years and once again finished up as cup winners after beating five other local teams. Last years sunshine was replaced by wind and driving rain during the morning games. All the matches were hard fought, low scoring games. The Warriors first game finished with a 1-0 victory against Greasley MW with Regan Scott scoring the only goal of the game.

The next two matches were goalless draws against both Ernhale teams. Match four was against a very good Bagthorpe Athletic side. After going down 1-0 to an early penalty Warriors fought back with two further goals from Regan Scott to win the match 2-1. Excellent defending from Lewis Nixon and Jack Hutchby enabled Warriors to keep there lead.

The final group match saw Hucknall beat Carlton Town 1-0 with an excellent strike from Alex Galloway.

The tournament final was between Warriors and Ernhale Colts. Warriors took the lead when Scott again connected with a well taken corner. Although Ernhale tried to fight their way back into the match the final score was 1-0.

An all round team performance from all players on the day and another proud moment for all concerned as the Warriors lifted the trophy..

ROLLS ROYCE 7 HUCKNALL WARRIORS 6    SAT 29/7/2006

This rematch again proved to be another close game with both sides at times having the upper hand during the match. The first blow was struck by Warriors when Liam Burley scored with a shot from just inside the edge of the box. The lead was short lived however and Rolls soon got an equaliser to make the game 1-1. Rolls keeper then made a fine finger tip save from Burley, but minutes later Mitchell Cassidy hit a fine shot from the left to put Warriors back in front. Warriors then went 3-1 in front when Liam Burley got the better of a Rolls defender to score his second.

Rolls again pulled one back with a cross from the right going straight in to make it    3-2. Regan Scott then made it 4-2 for the Warriors with a short range shot. The first half definitely belonged to Warriors with good defending from Lewis Nixon, Jack Hutchby and Shannon Garlick.

The second half found Warriors lacking when Rolls hit back with a good strike from inside the box. Minutes later Rolls were awarded a penalty after a player was brought down in the box. Joe Grainey, who had made some fine stops, stood no chance with the penalty shot and Rolls got on equal terms at 4 a piece. Two further goals took Rolls into a commanding lead. Warriors then began to get back into the game when Paice  squeezed in a half volley from a very tight angle. Lewis Nixon also came close after a fine run and Alex Galloway dominated in midfield.  With only a couple of minutes to go Lucas Elliott ran one third of the pitch to score and bring the goal tally to 7-6 to Rolls. It was another exciting game between the two teams but again Rolls finished just on top.

SUNDAY 16th JULY 2006 – Toton Tournament

The Warriors first tournament of the summer took place at Beeston on Saturday 15th July. A very well run tournament saw Warriors in a qualifying league alongside four other local teams.

The first match was against Sneinton Town who started the match strongly. However Warriors came back into the game and created several good chances but were unable to take them and were level at half time. The second half again mostly belonged to Warriors, however a goal against the run of play meant a defeat in the first game.

Match 2 was against Gedling Town Black. Warriors were in control from the start and took the lead in the first half when Nyran Wright completed a fine solo run from the half way line with a cracking shot from the edge of the box.

The second  half again belonged to Warriors who took a  2-0 lead when Liam Burley volleyed from close range. Warriors were unlucky not to win by a greater margin as shots from Regan Scott, Jack Hutchby and Liam Burley were all saved by the keeper.

Match 3 was against Radcliffe Olympic who had won all their previous three matches. Another display of fine defending by Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon and Andreas Kokkinou meant that few attempts were made on the Warriors goal.Warriors again took a one goal lead in the first half when Liam Burleys strike went in off the post after a good run by Lucas Elliott.The second half saw great defensive and midfield work from Regan Scott and Jack Hutchby. The win was sealed when Nyran Wright once again scored with a fine strike from just inside the area.

Match 4 was now crucial if we were to progress to the Quarter Final stage as Toton,our opponents, were level on points but had scored one more goal than Warriors. Warriors gave everything they had but were unable to break down the Toton defence despite two fine strikes by Alex Galloway which were saved by the Toton keeper in the first half. The second half belonged to Toton who forced two very good late saves from Joe Graney who tipped both shots over the bar. Final result 0-0.

Despite missing out on a quarter final spot a great afternoon was had by all  and it was a great team performance by all the Warriors players

Guest Tournament reporter  S. Burley

Hucknall Warriors FC - 6   East Valley United – 1   Sunday 9th July 2006  – Southglade

The summer round of friendlies and tournaments got off to a great start for the new Hucknall Warriors FC with a comprehensive 6-1 win over East Valley United. Warriors hit the target early when Luke Cook lobbed the keeper from short range and after some good build up play in midfield Alex Galloway hit his first goal of the season after coming off the bench.  Further excellent passing football allowed Jake Haywood to fire home the third for the Warriors just before the break. In the second half, after earlier hitting the woodwork, striker Liam Burley blasted from the edge of the box to make it 4 following a fine run and pass from Lucas Elliott. The second half passing play in midfield from Jack Hutchby and Regan Scott was a joy to behold and the back three of Lewis Nixon, Shannon Garlic and Andreas Kokkinou created a solid wall in front of the untested Joe Graney. East Valley pulled a goal back after a fine single handed run from within their own half but after Burley was fouled inside the box, Warriors were awarded a penalty.Liam Burley stepped up and made no mistake in driving the ball home for his second. In the closing stages Nyran Wright came close twice before Jack Hutchby made it 6-1 with minutes to go.All in all a fine display of football by the Warriors.

Warriors 7 Rolls 9 MAY 2006

It was an end to end game in this match against local rivals Rolls held at Kimberley Temple. Harriers took an early lead with Regan Scott scoring in the first two minutes of the game. However Rolls stormed back to be 3 –1 up midway through the first half. Fine mid field work from Luke Cook and Liam Towle and solid defending from Tyler Stafford enabled Harriers to stem the tide and get back into the game. Regan Scott  then added a further two goals to his tally to get his first half hat trick.  With the game evenly poised Liam Burley scored from close range to make the half time score 4-3 to the Harriers.

The second half started brightly for Harriers with Liam Burley lobbing the keeper for his second.  However Rolls bounced straight back to reduce the deficit to one goal again. Almost immediately Jack Hutchby scored with a powerful shot before Rolls pounced again after some lax defending from a free kick. Regan Scott then got his fourth of the game with a cracking shot from well outside the box. At this point Harriers were leading 7-5. The rest of the match belonged to Rolls who then went on to score four further goals to seal the victory. Although Harriers lost out, there were some promising performances and some good learning points in what was, in the end as thrilling as the FA Cup final that followed that afternoon.

28/29/30/04/2006 SCARBOROUGH TOURNAMENT

A larger trophy cabinet will be required for Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s soon as the their 2006 successes continued with the UK Football Tours tournament weekend at Scarborough. This tournament which includes sides from all around the UK was well attended with around 50 teams playing each other over the bank holiday weekend.

Harriers got off to a slow start on the Saturday losing 1 game and drawing 3, all of which they could have and should have won with Liam Burley coming closest. But it was the Sunday that secured the silverware with Harriers winning all 4 of their games including the Plate Trophy final.The damage was done by Jake Haywood, Regan Scott and Lewis Nixon, with the defensive partnership of Tyler Stafford, Lucas Ellliot, Lewis Nixon and keeper Joe Graney keeping clean sheets in all of the games. Nyran Wright and Alex Galloway showed their versatility by playing in  various positions as Harriers commanded most of the matches. The trophy was presented by double European Cup winner and ex forest player John McGovern and Ex Forest and Derby hero Archie Gemmill.

09/04/2006 PELICAN COLTS

A spirited performance from Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s  saw them give a great performance against title winners Pelican Colts in the Young Elizabethan league Div 2 .

Although Colts started brightly it was Harrier who took the lead against the run of play after some fine work from Nyran Wright eventually found Regan Scott who fired home to break the deadlock. Skilful Colts continued to apply the pressure and demonstrated why they have been sitting at the top of the table for so long with two fine strikes to go into the break in the lead. In the second period Harrier stepped up a gear and came close on several occasions with Liam Burley firing just above the bar, Jake Haywood narrowly missing the target and an energetic Alex Galloway causing Colt problems both in midfield and up front. Man of the match Andreas Kokkinou commanded Harriers defence with real determination along with Lewis Nixon but in the final minutes Colts clinched the game and the title with an unstoppable half volley from outside the box.

02/04/2006 VERNON COLTS

Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s were determined to get at least a point in this physical battle against AFC Vernon White in the Young Elizabethan league Div 2. Fired up Harriers with two games to go knew they needed a win to finish mid table this season. However the tension showed as despite a very physical game neither side were able to make it count in the first half. Harriers defended well as usual with Stafford, Nixon and Elliott holding firm together with substitute Andreas Kokkinou. Vernon broke the deadlock in the second period when Harrier lost composure at the back and allowed an un stoppable shot to hit the target. Man of the match Regan Scott commanded the midfield for Harriers battling away to release striker Nyran Wright who lobbed the equaliser from outside the area, leaving the keeper stranded.

19/03/2006 KIMBERLEY MINERS WELFARE

Off form Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s  went down 3-1 to Kimberley MW Black in the Young Elizabethan league Div 2 .

Starting brightly Harriers found themselves behind to an own goal despite having had several chances to clear the ball. Harriers struggling to find their form in recent games, failed to test Kimberley’s keeper in the first period and were lucky to go in to the break only a goal down. In the second period Kimberley piled on the pressure and despite some tough tackling from Andreas Kokkinou eventually broke through the defence to drive in their second.  Harrier came close with man of the match Lucas Elliott forcing a fine save and Regan Scott scoring a solo effort consolation goal. However Kimberley made sure they went home with all three points minutes from the end with their third goal scored on the break after Harriers had thrown all men forward in an attempt to secure an equaliser.

12/03/2006 PELICAN COLTS

Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s were denied 3 points by a controversial  single goal against Pelican Colts in the Young Elizabethan league Div 2. Playing in driving sleet and rain conditions Harriers battled in an evenly fought first half where both teams had few scoring chances. Harriers came close with a well worked move in midfield by Regan Scott who produced a fine ball to  Liam Burley who struck for the only shot of the half on target for Harriers. Pushing forwards Pelican looked dangerous on a few occasions before a long ball from midfield seemed to hit the forearm of the striker prior to him firing in to the net  to make it 1-0.

In the second half, Harriers using several substitutes seemed to loose their shape and allowed Pelican to push forward.Only the determination of Lewis Nixon and man of match Tyler Stafford prevented more damage. A lively Alex Galloway threatened up front on a couple of occasions but in the end Harriers paid the price for a dubious refereeing decision and came away without any points

05/03/2006 STAPLEFORD VILLA BLUE

Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s gave away two points in a 2-2 thriller against Stapleford Villa in the Young Elizabethan league Div 2. Harrier went behind in the first period after some very sloppy defending against the run of play then after some good build up work in midfield Liam Burley collected the ball in the box and after turning fired home the equaliser. Harrier seemed determined to extend their lead with Alex Galloway coming close. In the early stages of the second period Harrier were confined to their own half as Stapleford piled on the pressure but were denied by keeper Joe Graney. Then with Harriers coming more and more in to the game a  fine pass from Nyran Wright in midfield  found Liam Burley in the box with a clear scoring opportunity but he elected to provide a pin point pass to man of the match Jake Haywood who fired home to make it 2-1. In the dying minutes Harrier failed to close down quickly enough and paid the price as Villa were allowed too much space enabling them to hammer in the equaliser.

26/02/2006 ERNHALE COLTS

Getting back to winning ways, Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s achieved a comfortable 3-0 win over Ernehale Colts in the Young Elizabethan league Div 2 at Watnall Road . Harrier took the lead when Nyran Wright fired home after some fine build up play from midfield involving man of the match Jack Hutchby.Harriers made it 2-0 before the break when Liam Burley was on target with his first touch of the ball after coming off the bench.In the second period Harriers displayed some fine passing play leading to several shots on goal. Ernehale continued to push forward and on occasions looked likely to get themselves back in to the match but Jake Haywood sealed it for Harrier giving them a convincing win and an all round excellent team display.

19/02/2006 KIMBERLEY MINERS WELFARE BLACK

A below par Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s  battled their way to a  1-1 draw over Kimberley MW Black in the Young Elizabethan league Div 2 . Harriers struggled to match their recent fine form in the first period with very few chances on goal in what was a scrappy game played on a heavy pitch. After a couple of half chances Kimberley finally broke the deadlock with a long range shot just before the break. In the second period both teams had a few chances with Kimberley being denied by three fine saves from keeper Joe Graney and the tough tackling of Tyler Stafford. With 10 minutes to go  Lucas Elliott fired the ball into the net for Harriers only to be disallowed by the referee in what was one of a few questionable decisions. Harriers continued to push forward and were rewarded minutes from the end when Regan Scott got hold of a loose ball and fired home the equaliser.

12/02/2006 WEST BRIDGEFORD PUMAS

Hucknall Town Harriers Under 10′s sent out a warning signal  to the rest of the Division 2 Young Elizabethan league after drawing 2-2 with top of the table West Bridgford Pumas in a match that they really deserved to win. Harriers started the stronger of the two sides playing some excellent passing football, something that has figured more and more in recent matches before Liam Burley broke the deadlock with a left footed blast from short range. Harriers losing their shape somewhat in the later stages of the half allowed Pumas to break clear and equalise just before the interval. In the second period Pumas had a couple of chances but were denied by keeper Joe Graney and the ever dependable Lewis Nixon. Harriers applied more pressure with Jake Haywood commanding the midfield before Pumas broke free once again to take the lead completely against the run of play. Tyler Stafford cleared off the line for Harriers who continuing to battle in the driving rain were rewarded when Liam Burley got the equaliser with a fine left footed half volley. Harriers were unlucky not to take all the points after creating several  chances in the closing minutes. Man of the match was awarded to the whole team after such a fine display of football made it impossible to single anyone out.

PAUL

05/02/2006 HUCKNALL SPORTS RED

Hucknall Town Harriers Under 10′s battled their way to a 0-0 draw in a thrilling and highly charged local derby against Hucknall Sports Red in Division 2 of the Young Elizabethan League. Harriers started brightly with shots on target from Jake Haywood and  Man of the Match Regan Scott but the strong Hucknall Sports defence did well at quickly closing down further play as well as testing the Harriers back three on a number of occasions. In a closely fought second half both sides had a number of chances with Alex Galloway testing the keeper at short range for Harriers. Hucknall Sports pushed forwards but were denied by tireless defending from the back 3 of Tyler Stafford, Lewis Nixon and Lucas Elliot . In the dying minutes Harriers came close to taking all the points with Liam Burley hitting the woodwork but in the end this hard fought battle and excellent display of football ended with the points being shared.

29/01/2006 ARNOLD TOWN

Flu hit Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s  battled their way to a  2-1 win over Arnold Town Yellows in the Young Elizabethan league Div 2 . Harriers with a number of recovering players went behind to an early Arnold goal when they failed to clear a loose ball.  Harriers then came close after Lucas Elliot shot from well outside the box narrowly missing the target before a neat pass from Nyran Wright reached Jake Haywood who slid the ball underneath the keeper to even the match just before the break. In the second period Arnold piled on the pressure but failed to make it count after some fine saves from keeper Joe Graney and tough defending from Lewis Nixon, Tyler Stafford and new comer Andreas Kokkinou. In the closing period man of the match Liam Burley scored the winner with pin point precision placing the ball between keeper and near post to secure all 3 points.

22/01/2006 HEATHFIELD

Hucknall Town Harriers Under 10′s threw away a 2 goal lead to take only a point against this seasons bogey team Heathfield in Division 2 of the Young Elizabethan League. Harriers took command in the first half when Jake Haywood secured his 50th goal for the team with a well placed shot from near range and Tyler Stafford unleashed a volley for what must be a goal of the season contender. However Heathfield took advantage of some careless defending after the break scoring 2 late goals and denying Harriers all three points.

15/01/2006 CARLTON TOWN YELLOW

Hucknall Town Harriers Under 10′s continued their excellent new years form with a 3-2 win over Carlton Town Yellow  in Div 2 of the Young Elizabethan league. .

Carlton went in to the game unbeaten in their last 4 matches but it was Harriers who piled on the pressure in the first half and when Carton’s keeper tried a short pass down the wing, Regan Scott pounced on the ball to give Harriers the lead. Jake Haywood made it 2-0 before the break, getting on the end of a well taken corner.

Carlton camped out in the Harriers half after the break and after several chances snatched a goal back before man of the match Lucas Elliott struck from outside the box to ease the tension. Carlton scored a late consolation goal but it was Harriers who took all the points and continued their climb up the table.

PAUL

08/01/2006 QUARRYDALE F.C

Hucknall Town Harriers Under 10′s new year got off to a flying start with a 2-0 win over Quarrydale FC in Division 2 of the Young Elizabethan league. In what was arguably Harriers best display of the season against a physical Quarrydale, the first half was an end to end feast of quick paced play and despite both sides having chances it remained goalless at the break.  Early in to the second half Jake Haywood got on the end of a fine corner heading in to the top left and leaving the keeper stranded to break the dead lock. Quarrydale had several chances but they were denied by keeper Joe Graney and some fine defending from the back three of Lucas Elliott,Lewis Nixon and make shift defender Regan Scott. Harriers came close with Liam Burley hitting the woodwork twice and also testing the keeper from close range. Quarrydales keeper made consecutive stops from Haywood and Burley before Regan Scott picked up the loose ball and hit a screamer from outside the box to make it 2-0. Harriers could have had more goals with man of the match Nyran Wright also hitting the woodwork but in the end this was a comprehensive win.

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11/12/2005 KIMBERLEY MINERS WELFARE RED

Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s were dumped out of the YEL cup by division one Kimberley Miners Welfare in a highly competitive game. After some good early defending by Harriers in an evenly fought opening, Kimberley pounced on a loose ball late in the half  to make it 1-0 going in to the break. Harriers had few chances in the second half with only Jake Haywood coming close. Kimberley piled on the pressure scoring two in quick succession after some questionable defending before getting the fourth late on to send them through to the next round.

Paul Burley

04/12/2005 GEDLING TOWN F.C

Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s crashed out of the FA Shield cup in a 4-0 defeat by Division 1 high flyers Gedling Town.

Harriers went behind in the first half to a loose ball after keeper Joe Graney had made a good stop and Nyran Wright came close to an equaliser after hitting the woodwork.

An own goal made it 2-0 in the opening spell of the second half and after Regan Scott come close for the Harriers with their only shot on goal,Gedling took control of the match.

Despite some good defensive work from man of the match Alex Galloway, Gedling made it two more in quick succession to seal the game leaving Harriers to focus on the league and hopefully continue their recent good form.

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27/11/2005 A.F.C VERNON COLTS WHITE

Hucknall Town Harrier under 10′s did the double over high flying AFC Vernon Whites in a 2-1 victory in the YEL league Division 2. After beating them 7 days ago in the cup, Harriers still went in to this league match as underdogs. Despite falling behind in the first half Harriers showed their usual defensive resilience with some fine work from the ever improving keeper Joe Graney and forceful  defending from man of the match Tyler Stafford. Jake Haywood  levelled the match in the second half and midfielder Regan Scott fired from well outside the box to seal the match and continue Harriers climb up the table.

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20/11/2005 A.F.C VERNON COLTS WHITE

Hucknall Town Harrier under 10′s were underdogs going into this YEL cup tie against top of the table AFC Vernon White, but came out 2-1 winners in a thrilling match. Harriers came close in the first half through some excellent passing play and a short range shot from Regan Scott, whilst Vernon also hit the post. After a goalless first half, Harriers took the lead with a Jake Haywood shot piercing  the defence. Two minutes later man of the match Regan Scott eased the tension with a second for the Harriers before Vernon scored a late consolation, setting the game up for a thrilling final 5 minutes. But the Harriers held on with some excellent defending to go through to the next round.

Match reporter Paul Burley

13/11/2005 STAPLEFORD VILLA

Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s gave another sterling performance against top of the table Stapleford Villa in 1-1 thriller in the Young Elizabethan league.

Villa went ahead mid way through the first half with a rocket fired from outside the box piercing the top of the net. Harriers battled for every ball and came close to being on equal terms before the break with a low strike from man of the match Jake Haywood. After the break a number of saves from keeper Joe Graney and great  work by the defensive partnership of Elliott, Nixon and Galloway kept the deficit to one goal before Harriers top scorer Liam Burley netted a well placed shot in to the bottom left hand corner to make it 1-1. In the closing stages this end to end game delivered a number of match winning opportunities with both sides hitting the woodwork, but in the end the Harriers secured a well earned draw.

06/11/2005 STAPLEFORD VILLA

Hucknall Harriers under 10′s stormed through to the next round of the FA Shield cup in  a 9 goal thriller against Stapleford Villa played in driving rain. Harriers were 1-0 down after some sloppy defending in the first minute but pulled it back with a goal from Jake Haywood 5 minutes later. Going behind again Harriers were then on level terms by halftime with a goal from Regan Scott after playing some of their most attractive football this season in a 15 minute spell that saw them take control of the match.

The second half saw Harriers soak up the pressure before Jake Haywood made it 3-2 and Regan Scott fired home a loose ball to make it 4-2. Man of the Match Joe Graney kept the Harriers ahead with a number of fine saves before the lead was reduced to 4-3 with five minutes to go. In a tense final 5 minutes Tyler Stafford and Lewis Nixon commanded the defence with real determination before Haywood slotted home for his Hat trick followed by a late consolation goal for the visitors with the match ending 5-4.

Match Reporter Paul Burley

30/10/2005 WEST BRIDGEFORD PUMAS

Hucknall Town Harriers under 10′s went down 3-1 against West Bridgford pumas in a tough match played in torrential rain.

Pumas went a goal up after only 2 minutes and were two up before the break. In the second half the Harriers put together a string of chances with man of the match Jake Haywood hitting the post and Regan Scott hitting the bar. Liam Burley bagged his 20th goal of the season with 5 minutes to go making it 2-1 and it seemed like a draw was on the cards. In a tense final 5 minutes with the Harriers having more chances the game was put to bed by a solo run and unstoppable shot to snatch a win for the Pumas.

16/10/2005 HUCKNALL SPORTS F.C

In the match of the day in Y.E.L division 2 under 10 league two Hucknall giants Hucknall Sports and Hucknall Town Harriers clashed in a thrilling nail biting draw.

First blood went to Hucknall Sports after a nervy start as they converted a well taken penalty after a Sports striker was pushed in the box. The game flowed from end to end with some magnificent football witnessed by a sizeable crowd, a scout from Derby County and Hucknall Town Vice Chairman Dave Gamble. Harriers pressed and Harriers hit back when Regan “Owen” Scott hit a loose clearance straight back in the direction it came from and into the back of the Sports net to add to his amazing record of 53 goals in 53 games.

The second half was stale mate as shots rained in from both sides a great advert for Hucknall youth football played in a sporting manner. Man of the match for Harriers was defender Lewis “psycho” Nixon for his fierce tackling and determination.

09/10/2005 ARNOLD TOWN YELLOWS

Hucknall Town Harriers under 10S traditional rivals Arnold Town were overcome by Jake Haywood the baby faced assassin who was a thorn in their side as Harriers went on to win 6-2.

Lightning striker Nyran Wright opened the scoring by taking on two Arnold defenders with his pace and slotting the ball home. Jake Haywood and Lucas Elliott joint men of the match both scored before half time to make it three nil .

After the break Arnold rallied with a goal after Harriers keeper Joe Graney had clashed with the crossbar but Harriers stepped up a gear and top scorer Liam Burley restored the three goal cushion with a strike straight from a corner.

Arnold then scored again giving Harriers a few nervous moments but Jake Haywood put the game beyond reach with two more goals celebrating his hat trick with a magnificent cartwheel.

02/10/2005 HEATHFIELD

After the absence of three key players and with no substitutes Hucknall Town Harriers under 10s earned a very creditable draw against high flying Heathfield F.C

Joe Graney once again starred in the Harriers goal and midfielders Alex Galloway and Nyran Wright stepped in to the defence with admirable performances.

Harriers rocked Heathfeild as the took the lead with a Headed goal by Man of the Match Jake Haywood with his 40th career goal Then Lucas Elliott doubled the lead with a pile driver from the edge of the box. Leading striker Liam Burley poached the third from short range but just before half time Heathfeild pulled one back after confusion in the Harriers defence. During the second half Harriers tired and Heathfield pressed to bring the game level. But when the Harriers are under pressure they are at their best as the rallied in the last 10 minutes with Regan Scott rattling the woodwork from long range.

25/09/2005 CARLTON TOWN

Hucknall Town Hariers Under 10 got back to their winning ways with a hard earned 3-1 victory at Carlton Town. The first half was a stale mate with both sides needing a win Harriers hit the bar twice and Joe Graney had a strong performance in the Harriers goal deputising for Luke Cook. Early in the second half Harriers were rocked by a Carlton goal straight in from a corner. But this only stirred a positive reaction and a beautiful triangular passing movment led to Regan “eggy” Scott bagging the equaliser. Harriers pressed on and top scorer Liam Burley gave Harriers the lead pouncing on the loose ball. To finish of the win Captain and Man of the match Lucas Elliott ran the whole length of the pitch to hammer home the 3rd goal.

18/09/2005 QUARRYDALE UNITED

Hucknall Town Harriers Under 10s suffered a rare defeat at the hands of Quarrydale United on Sunday at Watnall Road. It was a physical encounter with both teams battling for every ball.Shortly after half time Quarrydale United went ahead when an unmarked striker blasted the ball home.

But straight from the kick off Harriers attacked and a crossed ball left the Quarrydale keeper stranded and Regan “eggy” Scott headed in at the near post.Both teams battled on but seconds before the final whistle Quarrydale snatched a winner.

Man Of The Match for Harriers was stand in Keeper Joe Graney who never put a foot wrong.

11/09/2005 EARNHALE COLTS

On opening day of the season Hucknall Town Harriers U-10 met fellow champions Earnhale Colts in a thrilling encounter that ended in a 3-3 draw. Harriers took the lead after 10 minutes when skipper Lucas Elliott led the way and blasted home from 25 yards but a lack of concentration let Earnhale back into the game to make it 1-1 at half time, Early in the second half leading Harriers goalscorer Liam Burley restored the lead and then with an early contender for goal of the season Jake Haywood rose above the crowded area like a “Harrier” and headed the ball home. But the second division is going to be tough as Earnhale did not give up and levelled the game with two further goals. Alex Galloway made a steady debut after his transfer from East Valley United and Luke Cook was awarded man of the match for his heroics in the Harriers goal.

08/09/2005 ROLLS ROYCE

Another impressive performance  Rolls Royce in a freindly before the season kicked off

Rolls were 3 up by half time but 0 out came the fighting spirit with Regans 50th goal for the club followed by Lucas 3rd of the season

The Rolls woodwork was rattled four times but the eaqualizer would not come

29/08/2005 ROLLS ROYCE TOURNAMENT

Hucknall Town Harriers put up another impressive performance at the Rolls Royce Tournament but their slow start meant that they did not progress to the quarter final

Highlights of the morning were  a 0-0 draw with the eventual winners Gedling Town and a 1-0 win against Vernon Colts with a goal from Liam Burley

21/08/2005 BAGTHORPE TOURNAMENT

It was fun in the sun as Hucknall Town Harriers U-10s won their third major trophy of the season.The competition was played at Dixies Arms Park home of Bagthorpe Athletic F.C,It was well organised and brought together six of the top local under 10 teams.Harriers were boosted by new signing Alex Galloway from East Valley United

First game was against Kimberley Miners Welfare which we lost 1-0 but it would be unproffesional of me to comment on the circumstances.

Second game was against hosts Bagthorpe Athletic which was settled by livewire Jake Haywood 1-0

Third game was a stalemate 0-0 against Awsworth Villa

Fourth game was against Hucknall Sports White afeirce game that ended 1-0 to Harriers with Regan Scott scoring his 49th Harriers goal

Harriers only needed a draw to get to the final which they got against Hucknall Sports Red

Harriers met Kimberley Miners Welfare in a tense final which they won with a goal from deadly striker Liam Burley.

The whole performance was epitomised by gritty defender Lewis Nixon,s performance they wanted to win that trophy

A great day was had by all a great advert for local junior football

17/08/2005 HARRIERS U-9

What can I say apart from apologising to the boys for getting a bit irate.It was a poor performance but we can have one now and again ,Goals from Kyler Brooks,Liam Burley and Jake Haywood helped towards respectability

14/08/2005 EAST VALLEY UNITED TIGERS

Hucknall Town Harriers U-10s warmed up for the new season with a comfortable 8-3 win against East Valley United Tigers U-10 After a shaky first ten minutes Harriers broke the deadlock with a gift from the East Valley defence as Nyran Wright made no mistake in front of an open goal. In the second of three periods Harriers turned up the heat as Luke Cook in his unusual out field position slotted home from a tight angle. Captain Lucas Elliot was the next to score forcing his way through and powering the ball into the net. Top scorer Liam Burley blasted home goal number four but then as everyone pressed forward East Valley shocked the Harriers defence and pulled a goal back. The third period soon brought more goals with Regan Scott and Jake Haywood both finding the net but once again East Valley broke away and made the score 6-2 The reliable Liam Burley made it seven but Harriers didn’t learn their lesson because East Valley kept coming and scored their third goal of the morning. Kyler Brooks finished off the game with Harriers eighth. Great scoring game but Harriers need to be more aware in defence when pushing forward.

24/07/2005 KIMBERLEY MINERS WELFARE

Yet another stern test for Hucknall Town Harriers U-10s when they went down 6-2 to first division Kimberley Miners Welfare

The scoreline flattered the visitors but that was the last of the toughening up series and I belive we are ready for the second division now

Goals for Harriers Under 10s were scored by Kyler Brooks and Jake Haywood

21/07/2005 HARRIERS U-11

The second of the two match series with the under 11 team ended in narrow defeat 3-1 with Regan Scott netting for the under 10 side

Once again Damon Harrison did all the damage for the visitors but this was just another in the run of toughening up games,another positive performance

17/07/2005 HARRIERS U-11

Hucknall Town Harriers U-10s had a well deserved draw againt the new Harriers under 11 side a tremendous fightback that showed guts and a fantastic team spirit.Early on  the boys failed to cope with the U-11 number 3 who took them into an early 2-0 lead after Luke Cook had saved a penalty, but not to be out done Under 10s sruck back when Regan Scott beat the Under 11 defence to make it 2-1 at half time.

After the break Under 11s took a 3-1 lead and you would have thought the game was over,but not these boys they were fired up and when Kyler Brooks scored the second for the Under 10s they went for the win .Jake Haywood equalised but the Under 10s ran out of time

10/07/2005 SANDIACRE TOWN

Hucknall Town Harriers U-9s won their 4th game of the season in bright sunshine against a strong Sandiacre Town side. Liam Burley netted twice in the first half to settle the game down and scored twice again after the break before returning to a midfield slot. Jake Haywood finished the scoring after he latched onto a goal bound Regan Scott shot Final score Harriers 5 Sandiacre Town 0

26/06/2005 MANSFEILD TOURNAMENT

Our first group match was against Ravenshead Reds which we made hard work of Liam Burley did the damage and the defence held tight

Second match was against our old freinds East Valley United where we suffered to injuries to Lucas Elliott and Tyler Stafford but the team battled on and right at the death Liam Burley once again snatched the winner.

The final group match was a real battle but by this time we had one foot in the semi final and took our foot of the gas for a bit and went down 1-0 to Quarrydale United

Now we were in unknown teritory the 1/4 final of a major tournament and drawn against Mansfield Athletic who had already won four games convincingly.Luke Cook was outstanding as usual and stemed the Mansfeild onslaught but 6 minutes into the game they scored.

Harriers heads didn,t drop and after a 50-50 chalange between the Mansfeid keeper and Regan Scott the ball ran loose and Liam Burley slotted home the equalizer.Just as the game was heading to penalties the Mansfield centre forward unleashed an unstoppable shot that won the game 2-1.

19/06/2005 BAGTHORPE ATHLETIC F.C

It was one of those days for Hucknall Town Harriers as try as they might couldnt finish in front of goal with three players missing they were 2-0 down by half time

Liam Burley,Nyran Wright and Kyler Brooks all went close as Harriers were so unlucky not to score

Just before the final whistle Regan Scott scored his 46th goal for Harriers but it was too late final score 1-2

STAPLEFORD VILLA BLUE

Hucknall Town Harriers overcame their meedweek blip and put in a magnificent performance to beat Stapleford Villa Blue from the first division.

With ten minutes on the clock Regan Scott stunned Villa with a stunning left foot shot into the top left corner.

Villa are a very good side but could not break through the awsome Harriers defensive line of Lewis Nixon,Tyler Stafford and the very impressive Shannon Garlick.

The second half was dominated by the Harriers midfeild and Jake Haywood finished the job with his 4th and 5th goals of the season

Once again Luke Cook was magnificent in the goal and was only beaten by an unfortunate own goal.

09/06/2005 GEDLING TOWN FREINDLY

Back down to earth with a bump for Hucknall Town Harriers U-9 as they went down 5-1 to the Second Division Champions Gedling Town.

Harriers started well and after 10 minutes found themselves ahead through livewire Jake Haywood but Gedling grew stronger and equalized before half-time.

The second half belonged to Gedling as they scored four more but a penalty save by Luke Cook was the highlight for Harriers.

Many lessons were learned in this game as Harriers continue their pre-season baptisim of fire against quality opposition.

05/06/2005 EAST VALLEY UNITED FREINDLY

It was fun in the sun as Hucknall Town Harriers U-9 sent out a warning to the YEL second division after a convincing 8-1 win over East Valley United

The game was played in good spirit as Harriers dominated as Jake Haywood opened the scoring after 10 minutes.Lucas Elliott rifled home the second shortly after and by the time Regan Scott slotted home the third before half time the game looked all over.

But East Valley rallied and shortly after the break they grabbed a goal back and started to come back but Luke Cook was outstanding all day and pulled off a number of outstanding saves.

Kyler Brooks netted the fourth for Harriers and then Liam Burley found his scoring form and bagged himself a second half hat-trick.

Jake Haywood finished off the scoring with his second of the day.

15/05/2005 COTGRAVE TOURNAMENT

First match V first division Cotgrave Blue we were caught napping as they stormed into a 3-0 lead but after a while the team got themselves together and stemmed the tide

Second match V second division Arnold town was a closer affair but Arnold stole the ball from the kick off and scored after 10 seconds this fired Harriers into action and the game ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat

Third match V first division Keyworth ended up in a 0-0 draw with Harriers dominating but failing to score

Fourth match V first division Woolaton Hall was  evenly matched but also ended in a 0-0 draw

03/04/2005 STONEBRIDGE FIREPLACES TOURNAMENT

As part of the StoneBridge Fireplaces Charity Sheild Hucknall Town Harriers U-9 palyed two short games against Quarrydale F.C

The first was a tense affair and ended in a 0-0 draw

The second game was exciting as Harriers took controll with a goal by Nyran Wright followed up by a second from Regan Scott,but not to be outdone Quarrydale hit back with a late goal to make a nail biting last few minutes.

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