LMS Reserves 2 – 1 Gargrave Reserves
September 28, 2009
There was little to choose between the two sides but it was to be LMS who took the points with just the odd goal advantage. Matthew Hurst opened the scoring in the first half of play with a cool finish on goal. The Gargrave defence held firm with young left back Luke Chapman solid in the midst of the action.
LMS scored twice in the second half of play, both through two free kicks, one an unstoppable shot. Gargrave began to tire but continued to strive for a share of the points and were only denied by the LMS keeper after he made a good save from a strike by Lee Richards .
Centre half Nick Kendall caught the eye of the opposition when they named him as man of the match whilst Richard Osadzenko took the honours for LMS.
Northern Plant Hire Trophy-first round….
September 28, 2009
Gargrave AFC 3 - 1 Embsay FC
Cup holders Gargrave were hosts to Embsay in the first round of the Northern Plant Hire Trophy competition. The two teams met last season in the semi final stages when Gargrave just had the edge to win 2-1.
Embsay opened the scoring but Ben Brown levelled with a superb free kick which curled into the corner of the net. Joel Timmins came close but a cruel bounce just denied the opportunity to take the lead. Greenwoods shot across goal at the other end was just wide whilst the lively Al Tudhope`s header went just over the bar. 1-1 at half time
Gargrave soon pulled ahead at the re-start with a goal of the season from Timmins. The strong breeze continued to cause problems for both sides but neat passing moves from Joel Timmins to Geoff Rotherham gave Christian Moon the opportunity to head in the third and final goal of the game for Gargrave to enjoy a 3-1 win.
Northern Plant Hire Trophy. 26th September..
September 23, 2009
The first team are in the first round of the Northern Plant Hire Trophy on Saturday 26th September at home vs Embsay ( their opponents in last years final). Will all players please note this is an early kick off. 1.30.p.m.
The Reserve team have a league game away vs Skipton LMS. Normal league kick off. 2.p.m.
Craven FA Challenge Cup: Gargrave AFC 1 – 6 Rimington FC
September 22, 2009
Current holders of the FA Challenge Cup, high fliers Rimington were taken by surprise when Gargrave scored just minutes into the game. Ben Brown took his time and neatly placed the goal into the corner of the net. The hosts were in control for much of the next twenty minutes with keeper Stewart Wilson only troubled once and a save at feet kept Gargrave in the lead.
A close range goal from Rimington levelled and this was the catalyst in the game. Indecision in defence led to Rimington increasing their lead by 3-1 at the half time whistle. A goal mouth scramble led to a fourth with a fifth following shortly. Saves from keeper Wilson helped to keep the score at 5-1 but an unfortunate own goal was to increase Rimingtons tally to six.
Fixtures 26th September – 10th October
September 17, 2009
Saturday 26th September. Kick Off 1.30.p.m. PLEASE NOTE EARLIER KICK OFF TIME.
NORTHERN PLANT HIRE TROPHY
Gargrave AFC Vs Embsay FC
Referee: Brian Booth.
Saturday 3rd October. Kick Off 2.p.m.
Gargrave AFC Vs Rolls Royce
Referee: David Helliwell.
Saturday 10th October. Kick Off 2.p.m.
Grindleton FC Vs Gargrave AFC
Referee: Charles Veighey
Fixtures 26th September – 10th October
September 17, 2009
Saturday 26th September. Kick Off 2.p.m.
Skipton LMS Reserves Vs Gargrave Reserves
Referee: Graham Hoggarth
Saturday 3rd October. Kick Off 2.p.m.
AFC Padiham Vs Gargrave Reserves
Referee: Mick Doyle
Saturday 10th October. Kick Off 2.p.m.
Gargrave Reserves Vs Oakworth
Referee: Mark Mercer
Norman Pratt Trophy game-cancelled…….
September 17, 2009
Unfortunately we have had to cancel yet another Reserve team game. The Craven FA Norman Pratt Trophy game, away at Grindleton was due to have been played on Saturday 19th September but due to player unavailablility a cancellation was necassary.
We apologise to both the opposition and the Craven FA for the inconvenience we are causing them and hope that we are soon back to full strength with the Reserve squad. Their next game is on Saturday 26th September away at Skipton LMS Reserves.
Gargrave AFC p-p Cononley FC ….
September 12, 2009
Unfortunately the first team game has now had to be cancelled – home game vs Cononley – 12th September.
Cononley rang early this morning (12th) to say they were unable to raise a side. They have had bigger problems than us and have had to cancel both of their team games due mainly to players still involved with the cricket season.
Our next first team game is the Craven FA Challenge cup , first round, at home vs Rimington on the 19th September. Kick Off 2.p.m.
Referee: W.Naylor. Executive Rep:H.Spencer.
Saturday 12th September – Reserves game off…
September 11, 2009
Skipton Town FC p - p Gargrave Reserves
Unfortunately we have had to cancel another Reserve team game due to player unavailability ( another £25 fine). Hopefully as this is the last weekend for cricket duties we should be back to normal next weekend – roll on the 19th Sept!!
Next weekend is the preliminary round of the Craven FA Norman Pratt trophy competition away at Grindleton.
Gargrave Reserves 1 – 4 Chatburn FC
September 9, 2009
Chatburn dominated the first half of play and keeper Adam Hudson was soon called upon. Chatburn put constant pressure on the Gargrave defence and their first goal was scored within the first fifteen minutes. Gargrave tried to get back into the game but Chatburn scored a second with a tap in and then a third from close range.
Gargrave came back out in the second half of play and looked a different team, turning the tables on Chatburn and putting the pressure on them. Sam Ashby was unlucky not to score after a one on one with the keeper. Gargrave continued to push forward and Matthew Hurst came close but was stopped by the alert Chatburn keeper. The visitors scored a cruel goal on a rare break but Matthew Hurst did score a well earned consolation goal for the hosts in the last fifteen minutes. Man of the match for Gargrave was midfielder Nick Kendall.
