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Written by Ian
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Tuesday, 30 March 2010 21:08 |
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Welwyn Garden City 2 Saints 9 (Spartan Premier Division) On a wet night Saints took advantage of postponements elsewhere to stretch their lead at the top of the table to five points. They thumped bottom club Welwyn and in so doing passed the 100 league goals mark. The win was all the more remarkable as, with goalkeeper Mark Oliver limping off after only 7 minutes and with no replacement on the bench, Saints played out the rest of the game with John Carroll between the posts. Led by a hat trick from Barry Brosnan, the other goals came from Remmell Clarke, Daniel Hughes (2), Charlie Strutton (2) and Ray Walsh. Team: Oliver (Payne), Yala, Louth, Walsh, Carroll, Hedley, L Williams (Roe-Brown), Hughes, Strutton (Clarke), Brosnan, Stack. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 March 2010 06:54 |
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Saints Frustated Saturday |
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Written by Ian
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Saturday, 27 March 2010 20:42 |
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Dunstable Town 1 Saints 1 (Spartan Premier Division) Saints came up against Dunstable Town for the second time this month but could not take the easy win they had enjoyed at Mill Meadow. Saints started brightly enough with the forwards working well together, but due to either the strong breeze or the tired, scruffy playing surface, they contrived to over-hit their passes. As a result, other than a good opportunity which Daniel Hughes blasted over, there were no real chances in an indifferent first half. With the change of ends, Saints started to look more dangerous but their inability to find a decent first touch ruined their chances to dominate. On the hour, however, the hard working Charlie Strutton was brought down in the box. John Carroll stepped up but his spot kick hit the bar. Within minutes, Dunstable were again penalised, this time for handball and Saints' captain had the opportunity to redeem himself and his second penalty hit the target for a Saints lead. This didn't last long as, within five minutes, they failed to defend a corner and Neal Perrin rose unchallenged to head an equaliser for Dunstable with their first on target effort of the game. Saints had to push forward more and more with the clock running out as they chased the vital win. Lee Togwell continued his stand-out performance form the first half and Ray Walsh dominated the centre of defence. Ultimately, this was a game that the hosts had no interest in winning. They achieved their limited ambition and frustrated Saints, who now have Aylesbury breathing hard on their back. Lineup: Oliver, Togwell, Louth, Walsh, Carroll, Hedley, Stack, Williams (sub. Bunce), Strutton, Brosnan (Roe-Brown), Hughes. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 29 March 2010 15:58 |
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Written by Benny
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Sunday, 21 March 2010 10:39 |
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CHALFONT ST PETER (2) 3 HAREFIELD UNITED (1) 1
Daniel Hughes 2m Jack Reader 23m
Charlie Strutton (2) 7m, 48m
Saints did not intend to have the same trouble as last week and came
out of the dressing room firing on all cylinders. Daniel Hughes struck just
after 2 minutes and Charlie Strutton scored with an excellent long range
shot five minutes later.
The Hares hit back when lax defending let in Jack Reader.
Chalfont continued press and created several more good chances in
the second period and Charlie, during that time, scored his second.
The match was played in a good spirit and and did not justify a sending
off (a Harefield player) and seven cautions by referee Mr Crawford. With Aylesbury, Dunstable and Royston also winning, the league table, reflecting games in hand, remains tight. Saints have their noses out in front, but there is still a long way to go! Come on the Saints!! The up-to-date league table cvan be found under the "Team News" section. The Reserves won 5-4 away at Hartley Witney |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 21 March 2010 10:51 |
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Written by Ian
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Saturday, 13 March 2010 22:11 |
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Haringey Borough 1 Saints 1 (Spartan Premier Division) A goal deep into stoppage time rescued a point from Saturday's game at basement strugglers Haringey Borough. On a pitch that defined how the game would be played, Saints got off to the worst possible start, conceding a goal on 12 minutes to a fine strike by Adam Scotcher. They failed to come to terms with the rutted and bumpy surface and were out-muscled by a side that were fighting for their own survival in the Premier Division. Barry Brosnan fluffed the only chance of the very disappointing half. Saints were much more competitive after the break and, although failing to trouble the home keeper dominated most of the play. Still, it looked as though all three points were slipping away until Daniel Hughes converted a free kick from close range to steal a draw. With Tring losing to a late goal, Saints extended their lead at the top of the table. They entertain In form Harefield United on Saturday in a crucial game. |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 13 March 2010 22:22 |
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Written by Ian
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 22:44 |
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Saints 3 Kingsbury London Tigers 2 (Spartan Premier Division) Saints always seem to struggle against Kingsbury and Tuesday night was no different as the Tigers arrived pumped up for the challenge. Saints found it hard to settle as they tried to match their visitors pace but it was against the run of play when Tigers took the lead on 15 minutes as Paulius Olisaukas hit a sweet free kick. Five minutes later they scored again when Hardy Pinto Moreiro cut in from the right and scored with a wonderful shot from distance. Tempers began to fray as Saints struggled to impose themselves and it was only just before the interval when when they finally broke through. A free kick on the half way line was struck exquisitely by Ben Stack. Was it a shot? It felt like it and with the keeper flailing for it, Saints were back in the game. Three excellent goals and it was only half time. Saints came out strongly and with 10 men behind the ball, Tigers fought hard to hold on to their lead. Laying siege to the goal for long periods, Saints did everything but score, hitting the post and going close several times. The equaliser came on 75 minutes when an excellent cross by Adam Louth was converted by Barry Brosnan. With just minutes to go, Saints got their reward when Charlie Strutton, who had an outstanding game, rose high to head across the goal where Adil Salih could not get out of the way and put into his own goal. These are the games that mark out champions and Saints fully deserved the 3 points which keeps them 8 points clear at the top of the table on a night when rivals Tring won and Aylesbury could only draw. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 23:11 |
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Written by Ian
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Sunday, 07 March 2010 00:30 |
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Saints 5 Hillingdon Borough 1 (Spartan Premier Division) Local rivals Boro were sent packing after being overwhelmed by a powerful Saints display on Saturday. A powerful header by John Carroll rising above the pack to meet a Ben Stack free kick put Saints in front on the half hour and minutes later a delicious volley by Charlie Strutton from an Adam Louth pass increased the lead. Mark Oliver was in dominant form between the sticks for Saints as Boro tried to force a way back. Aaron Lansicott pulled a goal back with a breakaway goal, somehow springing the Saints offiside trap. But just before the break it was Saints again, with Adam Louth bundling home a Stack corner with a good header. It was Louth again on the scoresheet on the hour with a fine shot after Alan Hedley had been fouled. This knocked much of the stuffing out of Boro but Saints couldn't extend their lead until stoppage time when substitutes Barry Brosnan and Jude Eboji combined brilliantly with the former volleying home after a great run and cross by the latter. With both rivals Tring Athletic and Aylesbury dropping points, Saints strengthened their position at the top of the table. The latest table can be seen on the Team News page. |
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