Grassington Utd 3 – 1 Gargrave AFC
March 7, 2010
There was little to choose between the teams in the first exchanges but a long range shot from outside the area gave Grassington the lead. Gargrave had their chances but just could not find the finishing touch.
The second half of play saw much of the same with both teams having their chances but a thunderous shot from the Grassington centre back gave the keeper no chance and the hosts took a 2-0 lead. Gargrave replied shortly afterwards courtesy of Christian Moon who fired home a shot. The game could have gone either way but unfortunately Gargrave`s keeper Stewart Wilson was forced to leave the field through injury. Gargrave continued to push forwards but Grassington always looked dangerous on the break with Rob Bradley scoring a third. Man of the match for Gargrave was left back James Wilkin.
Division One League Cup – Gargrave Reserves 0-3 AFC Padiham
March 7, 2010
The first round of the Division One League cup against AFC Padiham finally went ahead after originally been scheduled for the 5th December. On paper there was little to choose between the two teams with Gargrave winning an away league fixture back in October and Padiham winning the return game in November. Gargrave were soon in action with a shot from Jodie Lonsdale, Ben Ashby was unlucky with a long range attempt. Padiham sent a lob over the keeper to take a 1-0 lead at half time.
Gargraves work rate never faltered but chances on goal were few. Keeper Adam Hudson denied Padiham a second after a good save. Nick Kendall carrying a recurring injury placed a cool shot toward goal but it was saved by the Padiham keeper. A goal mouth scramble notched up a second for the Lancashire visitors. Kendall headed the ball inches over the bar after a cross from Ben Ashby. Young substitute Ben Wood made a promising debut and came close to scoring .Jonathan Chapman shot just wide of goal whilst at the other end of play Padiham hit the woodwork. A header from Padiham was to seal their victory but once again Gargrave never gave up the chase and it is hoped that their determination and good team discipline will bring in the results that they deserve in the remaining league games of the season.
Gargrave Reserves will visit Skipton Town on Saturday for a league game
Northern Plant Hire Cup – Gargrave AFC 2 – 1 Rolls Royce FC
March 1, 2010
Gargrave knew that their second round draw in The Northern Plant Hire Cup was going to be difficult one against Rolls Royce who had beaten them a couple of weeks ago in a league game and drawn with them at the start of the season. Cup holders Gargrave did however have the advantage of playing on their home ground.
Both teams started the game strongly but it was Gargrave who maintained the greater possession. Rolls were awarded a free kick and a great strike hit the back of the net to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. Gargrave continued to push forwards but could not convert an equaliser. The defence remained solid giving Rolls no options. Excellent teamwork and a superb strike from Joel Timmins drew Gargrave level ten minutes from time. Timmins played a great ball through to Paul Wilkin who made no mistake with another great shot which was a worthy match winner.An excellent all round team performance from the cup holders.
Gargrave play Grassington Utd away on Saturday. Kick off 2.p.m
Chatburn FC 7 – 0 Gargrave Reserves
March 1, 2010
It was always going to be a difficult game at Chatburn, particularly when some players were unable to play at the last moment. Matters only worsened minutes before the game was to start when keeper Adam Hudson was injured in the warm up. Player manager Jimmy McLachlan pulled on the gloves and made a valiant effort in goal. Chatburn played some strong football and the Reserves battled hard against them but they were no match for the home side who were 5-0 up at half time.
Chatburn scored a further two goals in the second half of play. Man of the match for Gargrave was Jodie Lonsdale.
The Reserves will be at home on Saturday when they play AFC Padiham in the Division One League Cup, kick off 1.30.p.m.
Oakworth FC 1 – 3 Gargrave Reserves
February 21, 2010
A welcome three points for Gargrave Reserves who have been thwarted with bad luck for most of the season. Man of the match Paul Wilkin took the lead with a long range strike. The visitors continued to play some decent football but a penalty in the first half of stoppage time allowed Oakworth to level.
The hosts came out strong in the second half but found the Gargrave defence hard to penetrate. A good run from Matt Brown was abruptly halted by an Oakworth defender and a penalty was awarded and duly despatched by Brown. Oakworth began to tire on the heavy pitch and Brown took advantage with a one on one with the keeper to score a third for Gargrave. Man of the match for Oakworth was Joe Slater.
The Reserves will visit Chatburn FC on Saturday for a league game whilst the First team will be at home in the Northern Plant Hire Trophy vs Rolls Royce. The Plant Hire Trophy game will kick off at 1.30.p.m.
Gargrave Reserves 1 – 8 Skipton LMS Reserves
February 15, 2010
Gargrave started brightly with the first chance of the game going to Jonathan Chapman after some good interplay between Nick Kendall and Stuart Dollan. LMS went just wide and then a free kick was sent over the bar. The visitors best chance was thwarted by some excellent defending by Aidie Eyles. A goal mouth scramble created the first goal for LMS when the ball just trickled over the line inches away from a defenders extended leg. Gargrave continued to attack with a lob from Jodie Lonsdale saved and a shot from Lonsdale just wide. Stuart Dollan was on target but again the shot was saved. Michael McLoughlan tried a shot but again the Gargrave luck or seasons lack of it was against them. likewise a long range effort from Lonsdale. An easy shot from LMS gave them a 2-0 lead and a defensive error gifted them a third. Gargrave cricket legend Ed Stanley weaved his way into the box and scored a well taken goal to lift the hosts spirits and keep them in with a chance. 3-1 at half time.
Gargrave came out in the second half the stronger of the two squads but their chances just lacked the finishing composure. Any attacks from LMS seemed to result in a goal and the visitors were soon 6-1 to the good. To Gargraves credit they never relented in their play and continued to pressurize LMS throughout the half. A long range shot from defender Ben Ashby went over the bar but LMS came back scoring a further two against the run of play. Ben Ashbys free kick was on target but was headed out by an LMS defender. A game where LMS deserved the points but perhaps not by the margin. Nick Kendall made a welcome return to the squad after injury and was awarded the man of the match award.
The Reserves are away at Oakworth next Saturday.
Rolls Royce FC 6 – 3 Gargrave AFC
February 15, 2010
Gargrave took the lead against a well organised Rolls Royce side when Paul Wilkin scored from a one on one with the keeper. Rolls equalised and then created a couple more goals. Joel Timmins scored the visitors second with a close range header and Ben Brown added a third from a free kick but it was not enough to take any points from the game with Rolls having a final tally of six goals. Man of the match for Gargrave was defender Matt Brennand.
Bradley FC 2 – 1 Gargrave Reserves
February 8, 2010
Gargrave`s run of bad luck continued even though they had much of the play but the ball would just not go in the back of the net. The Bradley keeper was on good form and saved numerous chances from the visitors over the ninety minute period. Play was difficult for both teams on the heavy pitch but Bradley scored a couple in the first half to give them a good advantage at half time.
Gargrave had the upper hand in the second half and Paul Wilkin pulled one back with a good finish. Despite the visitors best efforts an equaliser was not to be and the score remained at 2-1 in Bradleys favour. Another disappointing day when at least a share of the points would have been fair but there is much to play for yet and time for some good luck to return.
Gargrave Reserves 0 – 4 Skipton Town FC
February 1, 2010
This was an important game for the two sides lying at the bottom of the table and there was little to choose between them in the first half of play. Man of the match Jodie Lonsdale was the first to have a shot on goal. Skipton were awarded a free kick and the shot was headed off the line by defender Aidie Eyles. The visitors had a chance to take the lead with a one on one with the keeper but they just lacked the finishing composure. Good work from Michael McLachlan stopped Skipton Town as another foray on goal was attempted. Jon Christie had a shot but it lacked any power, the Skipton Town keeper easily saved a strike from Lonsdale. A lob went so close and it looked as if Gargrave had gained the advantage but it was deemed that the ball had not gone over the line. Skipton Town were spurred into action by the call and immediately went up field and scored to take the lead. A good shot from Jonathan Chapman was saved just before the half time whistle.
A long range effort from Ben Ashby went just wide and a header from Jodie Lonsdale went tantilisingly close. A good strike from Skipton Town gave them a 2-0 lead and as some of the Gargrave players began to tire, a third was added and then a fourth from close range. A welcome win for Skipton Town but a disappointing day for Gargrave.
Long Lee Juniors 2 – 1 Gargrave AFC
February 1, 2010
Top of the table Long Lee Juniors took the lead when a corner was cleared and the ball fell at the feet of a player who volleyed the ball into the top corner of the net. Minutes later they gained a second when a free kick evaded everyone. Gargrave battled hard as the half continued but the elusive goal was hard to come by.
The second half saw player manager Matt Brown pull one back for the visitors through a free kick. Gargrave played well but were just unable to find the equaliser in a game which saw the sides well matched. Joel Timmins was man of the match for Gargrave.
