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Silsden Whitestar 2 – 0 Gargrave Reserves

Gargrave Reserves were slow out of the starting blocks on Saturday. Silsden Whitestar took advantage and scored a couple of goals in the first twenty minutes of play. A change of formation in the second half improved the visitors game but Silsden were the more physical side and it was hard to break through their defence. Adam Hudson in the Gargrave goal had another solid game whilst a good performance from Jonathan Chapman earned him the man of the match accolade.

Craven FA Norman Pratt Trophy:Grindleton Reserves 5 – 3 Gargrave Reserves

Gargrave Reserves were only just able to raise eleven men for their game on Saturday with players unavailable through either work, leisure , injury or cup tied. Numbers were further hindered by some  unforeseen circumstances which had left one player hospitalized the previous evening and another searching for his lost eagle.

However there was a good team spirit on the day and Lee Richards opened the scoring with a well taken goal from a tight angle. Grindleton equalised but Jonathan Chapman gave Gargrave the lead again with a quality finish. A clever free kick fed Nick Kendall who neatly slotted home to give Gargrave a 3-1 half time lead.

Gargrave began to tire in the second half and Grindleton brought on all three subs at once which did not help the visitors tired legs. The home side went on to score a further four goals despite the best efforts of the Gargrave defence.

A great effort by Gargrave who entered the game on the day in very difficult circumstances.  The team return to League activity next week when they visit Silsden Whitestar.

Gargrave Reserves 0 – 1 Oakworth FC

Oakworth attacked from the off, first hitting the post and then the bar. Mark Webbs well placed free kick into the box looked dangerous but failed to find a Gargrave head. Oakworth continued to attack and the Gargrave defence had to work hard. Keeper and man of the match Adam Hudson was in the thick of the action putting in some great saves. Sam Ashbys pass to his brother Ben saw the shot go just wide,Stuart Dollan came close and a speculative long range lob from Jodie Lonsdale was tantalizingly close.

Gargrave came back into the game in the second half of play with improved passing moves and Oakworth began to loose some of their composure. Cricketer Ed Stanley and Scott Eggleston both put in good performances on their debut. Hudson continued to put in some great saves but a last minute ( literally) foray by Oakworth saw them take the lead. A cruel blow for the hosts after a mammoth defensive performance. Man of the match for the visitors was Andrew Tanner.

The Reserves will be in action in the Craven FA Norman Pratt Trophy on Saturday, away vs Grindleton Reserves. The winners of this game will meet Skipton Town Reserves in the next round.

AFC Padiham 1 – 2 Gargrave Reserves

Gargrave Reserves were delighted to take the full three points at their game vs AFC Padiham on Saturday.

The Lancashire hosts were the first to score but Gargrave levelled through a superb strike from Mark Webb on his first outing of the season. The wind was making play difficult for both sides but the Gargrave defence held well, marshalled by the experienced Adrian Eyles and Nick Kendall and aided admirably by young Luke Chapman and ex Rugby player Michael McLachlan. Gargraves winner came after man of the match Harry Thompson weaved his way from midfield into the box, cutting back to Jonathan Chapman who scored from close range.  A welcome three points.

LMS Reserves 2 – 1 Gargrave Reserves

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.

Gargrave Reserves 1 – 4 Chatburn FC

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.

Reserve team game cancelled…

The Reserve team game due to have taken place this evening ( Thursday 3rd September) at home vs Silsden Whitestar has unfortunately had to be cancelled.

Despite the atrocious weather the pitch has held up well and with some work in the goal mouths prior to the game it would have been playable. However the game has had to be cancelled because the Silsden manager had not been notified about the fixture from his club.

The Reserves have no game on Saturday but the first team may need some extra players for their home game against Long Lee Juniors. Please contact Matt Brown if you are available.

Gargrave Reserves 0 – 3 Bingley Town

Gargrave started the game the much brighter of the two sides and totally dominated the first twenty minutes of play, passing the ball well and having numerous forays on goal. Nick Kendalls free kick from just outside the box was parried over by the keeper. Rob Barkers long low shot and a neat tap in from Sam Ashby were saved by the alert Bingley keeper. Bingley broke free on the half hour and scored, a second closely followed, a long range unstoppable shot. A run through the defence created their third. Gargrave were awarded a penalty but luck was against them as the shot cruelly hit the post. Their bad luck continued when keeper Adam Hudson was forced to leave the field at half time with a recurring ankle problem.

Phil Cooke replaced the injured keeper and was soon called upon to produce some saves. Jodie Lonsdale was making a fine debut for the club and a great shot from him was saved by the Bingley keeper. Gargrave pressured for the last ten but could just not find that vital touch. A good performance from all their players particularly man of the match Jonathan Chapman who was always in the thick of the action.

Reserves first game of the season..

Settle Utd 8 – 1 Gargrave Reserves

The Reserves travelled to Settle to meet the same opponents they were up against in the first game of the season last year. Fortunately this year the result was kept in single figures!

Gargrave started the game well with several of their players making their debut for the club. Settle took advantage of some errors in play and were 2-0 up at half time. Gargrave continued to battle bravely against a strong Settle contingent who notched up a further six goals before the    final whistle blew. The visitors did not allow Settle a clean sheet, a good passing move from Robert Barker to the lively Matthew Hurst then gave Jonathan Chapman the opportunity to claim a good goal. Man of the match for Gargrave was Martin Eyles.

Gargrave AFC Reserves 3 – 2 Bingley Town FC

This was the Reserves last league game of the season and initially it looked like it would be the hardest. The Craven Leagues new ruling which deems a player ineligible to play in the Reserve Squad if they have played in six or more games for their first team combined with some last minute cry offs meant the squad facing Bingley Town comprised of just ten men. Bingley Town needed a win to keep them out of relegation and so keeper Adam Hudson was warned he could be in for a busy day! Manager Jimmy McLachlan joined the defence alongside rugby player/fell runner Matthew Hurst with the experienced defender Aidie Eyles acting as their mentor.

The opening moves of the game were scrappy with neither side looking particularly settled though Hudson looked confident in goal despite his earlier warnings. Mattie Simpson came close but it was a close range power shot from Bingley which opened the scoring. Was this the opening of the floodgates?

Gargrave pushed forwards and Jonathan Chapman almost levelled, Simpson played through to Richard Scott but the whistle was blown for offside. Lone ranger Simpson had goal in sight when he faced a one on one with the keeper and a brave lob levelled. Bingleys frustration began to show as Gargraves ten men began to play as a unit despite some of the players inexperience.

The second half opened with Richard Scott playing a long ball through to the pacey Simpson who again had only the keeper between him and the goal, he expertly rounded him to place the ball in the corner of the net. Scott almost had goal in sight himself but over ran the ball and then a longe range shot from him just skimmed the bar. A diving header from Bingley levelled the score at 2-2.

Despite the heat of the day the Gargrave players gave their all and continued to push forwards, Bevan Bolland had a good game, passing the ball with composure and at times playing a defensive role too but it was to be Mattie Simpsons day as he notched up a hat-trick, yet another  one on one with the Bingley keeper.  3-2 to the hosts.

A great result for Gargrave with the ten men squad gaining in the circumstances their finest result of the season.

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