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Pendle Renegades 5 – 0 Gargrave Reserves

This was the first game of the new season for Reserve team Manager/Player Matty Simpson. Unfortunately it was one for him to watch from the sidelines after receiving some ligament damage to his ankle in a pre season friendly which has also put paid to him finishing a very successful cricket season with Bradley. It was also a debut game for five of Gargraves players with three of them just reaching the minimum age requirement. Pendle were always going to be tough opposition, a good team, well marshalled with some strong players . Gargrave`s first team had played them a couple of weeks previously in a pre season friendly when they had drawn 3-3.

Pendle started strongly and the Gargrave defence did well to hold them for much of the first half, the hosts first goal came from a cross into the box, 1-0 at half time. Pendle scored a second and Gargraves best chance of the game came after substitute Stuart Dollan played a through lob to Andrew Smithson who blasted the ball straight at the keeper. Pendle managed to break a further three times to claim a five goal win. The game was played in good sporting spirit with the better side earning the full three points. Harry Thompson in central defence earned the man of the match award for Gargrave and Matthew Nutter earned the plaudits for Pendle.

Oakworth FC 1 – 3 Gargrave Reserves

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Cowling FC 3 – 2 Gargrave AFC

Ben Brown opened the scoring for Gargrave with a cross come shot which deceived the Cowling keeper. The hosts pushed for an equaliser but Gargrave defended well.However it was their inability to clear a ball which led to Cowlings equaliser and at the half time break it was 1-1.

Gargrave took the lead again when Paul Wilkin scored on the break with a clever lob over the keeper. Cowling replied with a free kick which found the top corner of the net. Gargrave began to tire and it was Cowling who snatched the winner on the break.

Oliver Hirst earned himself the man of the match award with some strong play in midfield.

Next weeks game, away vs Long Lee.

Premier Division League Cup: Gargrave 5 – 3 Waddington FC

Gargrave were never really troubled by Waddington though the visitors were the first on the score sheet. Joel Timmins levelled with what was to be the first of  his four goal feast, adding his second soon after. Waddington did not allow Gargrave the advantage for long and scored to make it 2-2 just before the break. Ben Brown put Gargrave back in front and Timmins showed no mercy as he put another past the keeper to give Gargrave a 4-2 lead. Waddington tried to push forward and in doing so left gaps in their defence and though gaining a third goal they allowed Timmins through for the final goal of the game to give Gargrave a comprehensive 5-3 victory in this the first round of the Premier Division league cup.

Next Saturday Gargrave continue with cup action when they play hosts to Long Preston in the Craven FA Morrison Cup.Will players please note the early kick off time of 1.30.p.m.

The Reserves will be away  vs Chatburn.

Skipton LMS 4 – 2 Gargrave AFC

Gargrave started badly on the boggy pitch. LMS had a goal dis-allowed from a corner after a player was judged to have pushed the Gargrave keeper. The hosts then went ahead when Gargrave failed to clear a cross, a second was added from a corner and a third was to follow. Gargrave  pulled one back when Oliver Hurst shot from close range.

Gargrave improved their performance after the break and Richard Orme`s well placed free kick brought them back into the game. Gargrave pushed hard for the equaliser, missing several chances. LMS increased their lead to 4-2 with a breakaway goal which sealed the points for them. Man of the match for Gargrave was Joel Timmins.

The first round of the Premier Division League cup will be played at home on Saturday ( 12th December ) vs Waddington FC. Will all players please note this is a 1.30.p.m kick off.

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