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Wongers Unofficial View Reports 2011/2012
Skegness
Town 1 Horncastle Town 3 Lincolnshire Junior Cup
Round
Four
03-12-2011
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Wongers Unofficial view by Pete Nagle
Town roared through to the next round
of the cup with a comfortable win at bracing Skegness on
Saturday.
Podge made some changes to the side
that lost last week with Lewis in goal Dave and Alco is a
Wonger in the middle of defence with Johno moving to
midfield.
We also saw the return of Chalky on
the left and Will up front with Skilly.
... Town settled quickly and they
looked a more balanced side than the last few weeks with
Chalky causing Skegness problems with his mazy runs and Skilly
and Will linking well up front.
Town took the lead with a thundebolt
of a shot from Johno that hit the net of the underside of the
bar.
Town continued to have the better of
the game and were two up when Ollie curled in a free kick that
Skilly met with his head that gave the goalie no chance
(footage available on the official website, thanks Robin).
So half time and it was off for drink
enjoying the fact that Town were leading and playing well.
In the second half Skegness tried to
get back in the game but the pairing of Alco is a Wonger and
Dave were keeping them at bay along with Matty and Daryl.
Lewis in goal made two crucial saves
in the second half and one with his outstretched right arm
stopped a certain goal.
Skegness did get back in the game but
it was good to see a Town side who  recently would have
panicked get straight back at Skegness and soon restored their
lead with another great strike this time from Daryl.
Town thought they went further ahead
when Skilly lobbed the keeper but it was judged to have not
crossed the line by the Lino who was 20 yards from the line !
Late substitute appearances by Jamie
and Kieron saw Town win the game and progress to the next
round.
So all in all a good all-round display
from Town and now with a week off with no game next week.
Wonger Wally of the Week...........the
Groundsman at Skegness, surely the litter and broken glass can
be picked up with small children playing but hats off to
whoever makes their programme, superb stuff and well worth
50p.
As always.....just a fans view UTW
Hykeham
Town 3 Horncastle Town 0 Lincolnshire League
26-11-2011
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Wongers Unofficial view by Pete Nagle
Town
suffered another defeat on a ground which we always seem to
struggle on. Podge fielded a strong looking team with
Keith back in goal
and Cools and Gaz returning to the team and a change up front
saw Kieran starting the game.
Hykeham
started the stronger and settled well with the best player
being "nobby" (honest) who was causing Town some
problems as he seemed to have a free role on the pitch.
Hykeham
went in front through a soft goal that seem to take ages to
trickle into the net, Town then rallied a bit and tried to get
back in the game with the Hykeham keeper making two good
saves.
But
once
again Town found themselves really up against it when Hykeham
scored again and the Wongers were by now looking forward to
half time.
The second half saw Town have the majority of the play with
Ollie Johnson being the stand out player.
For all their possession Town could manage only one real
chance which saw Cools test the keeper with a curling free
kick.
Hykeham broke away and went three up and the game was over as
a contest.
Now
when choosing Wonger Waly of the Week it was going to go to
the Ref who after a Hykeham player had received treatment let
him play on without leaving the field (silly rule but a
rule,he did this twice). Podge then asked the linesman should
the player have left the field and the Football Association
Official said ......................"I'm not sure"
Step
forward and take a bow Wonger Wally of the Week!
Town
are away this Saturday to Skegness Town in the Lincs Junior
Cup KO 1.30pm.
Cleethorpes
Town 9 Horncastle Town 1 Lincolnshire League
19-11-2011
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Wongers Unofficial view by Pete Nagle
This
was never going to be an easy game against a Cleethorpes side
top of the league with a impressive un-beaten record. Town
were in trouble from the kick off and found themselves 2 down
within 11 minutes.
After
the initial shock Town settled and were seeing alot more of
the ball and had a good 20 minutes or so but found it
difficult to create any goal scoring chances.
Just
as the Wongers were saying it would be good to keep it at 2
nil, Cleethorpes struck again .....twice! The third goal was
clearly off side but the officials thought that Cleethorpes
needed a helping hand......
So 4 nil down at half time and damage limitation but in the
second half the goals kept coming.
Credit
to Cleethorpes they are an excellent side and the best I have
seen play against Town this season, they have quality all over
the pitch and every cross they put in was on target and caused
Town problems.
On
the plus side it was good to see Gaz back, getting 15 minutes
after a few weeks being injured and a first senior goal for
Will Carter with Towns only chance of the game.
Wonger
Wally of the week, the Ref, not that he made 9 bad decisions
for the goals, he just thought It was all about HIM !!
Horncastle
Town 1 Lincoln United Reserves 0 Lincolnshire League
12-11-2011
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Sponsor Ron Short Hairdressers
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Wongers Unofficial view by Pete Nagle
Town
got back to winning ways after a close game on the Wong.
Podge
welcomed back Ollie fresh and ready to go after his holidays
and he was
partnered in
midfield by Captain Johno.
Town are still missing Flash, Gaz and Browny and in
addition there was no Chalky who was doing his Lovejoy bit and
Michael who was elsewhere on a motorbike! In came Shelley at
the back alongside Alco is a Wonger, Dave and Darryl.
Jamie and Matty made up the midfield and Will and
Skilly up front.
The
first half was a tight affair and Town had to work hard
against a resilient United side.
The
second half saw Town have the edge but Lewie was called upon
to make a couple of good saves when United threatened the Town
goal. Town had a decent penalty shout turned down even though
the majority of the crowd thought it was a stonewaller (always
wanted to say that)
The goal came from Matty who gathered the ball on the left and
curled a shot from well outside the area over the keeper into
the net.
That
was enough to win the game and the points were Town's, only
downside in the game was a booking for Ollie for a challenge
that he was lucky not to see red for.
Wonger Wally of the Week ............Matty ! never tell people
when you score a fantastic goal that was being touted as goal
of the season .....that you miss hit the ball ! Just too
honest ....
Town away next Saturday to Cleethorpes, nothing too difficult
there then!
Horncastle
Town 1 Skegness Town 4 Lincolnshire League
09-11-2011
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Wongers Unofficial view by Pete Nagle
The
weekend off did not do Town any favours as they got well
beaten by Skeg on the Wong last night.
Podge
was still without Flash, Ollie , Gaz and Browny but fielded a
side good enough not to get stuffed.
The
first half was a dire affair for Town with a woeful display
with Skeg cruising and to be honest I was glad I did not see
all of the half as the crowd was a thirsty one !
Town
improved a little in the second half and Darryl pulled a goal
back with a fine header, Town had the opportunity to score two
when they were awarded a late penalty but Will hit the
post.........just about sums the evening up.
A
healthy midweek crowd of 107.
Wonger
Wally of the Week or was it Wallies
?
Lincoln
Moorlands 0 Horncastle Town 2 Lincolnshire League
29-10-2011
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Wongers Unofficial view by Pete Nagle
Podge again was without several first
team players including Flash, Dave, Gaz and of course Frank
but will be pleased with coming away from
Moorlands with all
the points, I know this because he told me in the Bull at
way past midnight!
Town returned to Moorlands for the
second time this season after playing previously in the cup.
The first half was a scrappy affair
with Town struggling to keep he ball down and play their
passing game and was to be honest a pretty uneventful 45
minutes of football.
The second half started with Town in a
more attacking mood and were creating openings with Chalky
making several mazy runs at the Moorlands defence.
Podge then was forced into a change
and off came the injured Skilly for Johnny in a like for like
swap up front.
The watching Wongers were getting
nervous and the "grim reaper" (you  know
who you are) was back " Moorlands will get one in a
minute" ! But Michael was having none of that and coasted
over to the left hand side of the penalty box to meet a cross
that put Town one up.
Another injury saw Matty limp off to
be replaced by everyone's favourite, the one the only CHUCKLE
!!!!!!!
Moorlands also made a change bringing
on Wonger Wally of the week
number 12 who sole mission was to go in late in every
challenge he made which really got Michaels back up and wound
him up so much...................... he got the ball on the
right weaved to the edge of the box and curled a great shot
into the top corner of the net and then ran after the Wonger
Wally of the week just to ask him what he thought of his goal.
So all the points were Towns, stand
out performances were of course Michael with his two goals,
Alco is a Wonger was superb at the back and Johnny showed some
great touches when he came on.
Roll on next Saturday when Town are
back at the Wong facing our old friends, Humbertherm in the
cup...................he's shaking hands, he's shaking
hands.............
As always only a fans view.
Horncastle Town
0 Grimsby Borough 4 Lincolnshire League
22-10-2011
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Wongers Unofficial view by Pete Nagle
If
Town were given a shock by Ruston's earlier in the week,
Grimsby gave them a nightmare. From the first whistle
Town looked off the pace and struggled against a good Borough
side. Grimsby Borough's keeper was injured in the warm
up but this did not dishearten them as they made the most of a
poor Town display.
Grimsby
took an early lead and really took the game to Town who found
themselves four goals down at half time with Grimsby Borough's
third goal being the pick of the bunch.
Podge
made changes during the second half with all his available
subs being used, those being Ollie, Chalky and Johnny, but to
be honest the game was over as a contest.
Let’s
hope Town buck their ideas up for a rare away game at Lincoln
Moorlands on Saturday.
As
always, just a fan's view.
Horncastle
Town 2 Ruston Sports 2 Lincolnshire League
19-10-2011
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Wongers Unofficial view by Pete Nagle
After
the delights of Saturday Town were quicky brought down to
earth by Rustons at a chilly Wong last night. Podge fielded
basically the same team as on Saturday apart from Andy in goal
and Cools coming in at left back. Within the first few minutes Town found themselves two goals
down and were struggling to put any passes together.
Town
got through the first half without Rustons adding to their
lead.
Stern words no doubt at the break from Podge as Town came out
looking a different side and pressed the visitors from the
whistle.
Town
got back in the game with a goal from Flash which was richly
deserved, Town then saw the return of Ollie into midfield for
Jamie who had an eye injury. Town
drew level by that man Flash again and went in search of the
winner but it was not to be.
A
fair result in the end and Rustons played much better than
their league position suggests.
Nice
to see the younger Wongers enjoying themselves again and
adding another film clip!
As
always this is only a fan's view! :)
Horncastle Town
2 Boston United 1 Challenge Cup
15-10-2011
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Wongers Unofficial view by Pete Nagle
Town
are through to the semifinal of the challenge cup after
knocking out Boston United Reserves for the second year
running. Podge was without several first team regulars and at
11am had only 11
players
and all was looking a bit bad. By Kick off Podge had 13
players with Kieron and Harry stepping up into the first team.
Boston
brought their usual Massive following of ..............none,
but it is a long way from the Fens. Town were up for the
game from the first whistle and ran their hearts out for 90
plus minutes.
For
a team ravaged with injuries and missing players Town took the
lead after a bit of a scramble and it was Kieron that finally
put the ball over the line. Boston
hit back after the Ref really got a decision badly wrong which
gave Boston the chance of getting back into the game.
Ex
Town player of 2010 Tony saw himself booked in the first half
whilst the other ex Town favorite, Jacko was having a quiet
game
and really did not look comfortable facing his old team mates.
Early
in the second half Tony was sent off for his second bookable offence
when he led with his arm catching Johno with his elbow, which
started a bit of pushing and shoving on the touchline between
a Boston player and DJ, there was really no need!
Glen
"Beanie" Maddison, Boston Manager and League
Representative manager then really showed his colours by
clapping Tony off saying "Well played" and
applauding his actions. Beanie then went on to try and
talk his way into the game with the officials being that close
to the linesman you would think they were attached.
Town
got the winning goal after Flash was brought down in the box
being the last man and the Boston defender should have been
shown a red card. Flash scored from the spot sending the
keeper the wrong way and the watching Wongers into dreamland
including the Young Wongers who were dancing in delight.
Town
worked so hard through the whole team from Keith in goal and
the defence of Dave,Alco, Johno, Matty and Harry then the
midfield of  Michael,
Skilly, Jamie, Kieron and Shelley and Flash and Will up front.
Boston huffed and puffed and to be honest were not good
it was a shame watching a class
footballer like Jacko in a team that is over physical and
happy to punt the ball up front, come back home Jacko, you
know you want to.
Glenn
Maddison won Wonger Wally of the week quite easy even Sarge
could not take it off him, but at the end of the game he
clearly was head and shoulders a Wally. Glenn thought it
would be right to have a go at Johno and which started a melee
between the players which resulted in Keith asking Glenn what
his problem was and Glenn..........pooing his pants!
Glenn
Madison Wally of the week, take a bow and you and your tactics
were an embarrassment and apparently the ipod in the Boston
dressing room only has one group on it
.....ELBOW...........UTW
Lincoln
Moorlands 2 Horncastle Town 0 Challenge Cup 1st round
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Wongers Unofficial view by Pete Nagle
17-09-2011
There
is to be no repeat of last seasons cup run after Town went
down with a wimper against a very poor Moorlands side.
Town were without Matty and Dave but welcomed back Tommy
"Lovejoy" Chalk to the side
This
was a very poor display by Town who managed just one real
effort on goal that hit the bar.
To
add to the woes Town lost Daryl during the first half after an
awful
challenge from the Moorlands captain who clearly elbowed Daryl
in the face leaving him poleaxed, did the Ref do anything,
well he had a brief chat with the captain and gave him a pat
on the back ! So you can guess who got Wally of the week.
I
would like to say Town rallied after going behind to two soft
goals but they didnt !
Next
up is a league home game on Wednesday against Heckington.
Horncastle
Town 0 Nettleham 3
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Wongers view by Pete Nagle
10-09-2011
A
disapointing afternoon and result for Town against a Nettleham
side that was well organised.
Town
again were without key players Browny, Chalky and Dave but
welcomed back Matty and Gaz.
Truth
of the matter is Town never really clicked and apart from a 10
minute spell at the start of the first half never really got
going with their normal passing game.
Town
went in at half time 1 nil down with hopes that the second
half would more productive .........but it was not to be.
Nettleham went 2 up with a dubious free kick that was awarded
against Johno and then later added a third adding to Town's
woes.
On
the plus side there was a debut for Rob Rawdon who performed
well when called upon from the bench.
Next
up at the Wong is Swineshead on Wednesday night at 745, surely
we can get back to winning ways to take to Moorlands on
Saturday in the cup.
The first 4 games.
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Wongers view by Pete Nagle
03-09-2011
After some
computer problems hopefully the usual match reports will be
back to normal, so here is a quick summary of the first 4 Town games so far this
season.
The first home match was a night game with Town playing hosts to Louth
Town
and coming out worthy winners with a 3-1 scoreline. Goals came from Flash
with 2
and an Ollie penalty. Town debuts from Daryl who had a great game and
Keith
between the sticks who both impressed the watching Wongers,there was also
a welcome back to the Wong for Skilly who took his place alongside Flash up
front.
The next game was again on the Wong against Hykeham Town a team we
never
have much luck against but Town thankfully did not have to rely on
Luck.Town again had a comfortable win with Flash putting away
all four goals, I would like to describe the goals but missed them all as the Wongers were thirsty
and I was on bar duty !
The next two games saw Town away from home the first being at Swineshead
with Podge with selection issues with key players
Alco,Gaz,Matty and Chalky all missing
so we saw the introduction of Harry, Jonathon and Jamie starting.Town
really should have come away from the game with another hatful of goals with the
chances that went begging but lady luck was not shining.The game ended one each
with Ollie again converting a penalty after Flash was fouled but Town could not
hang on and conceded a penalty with three minutes to go.
Saturday saw us travel to Grimsby Borough with fantastic facilities and a
little shock
for Closey who was told it would cost us £4 to watch ....£4 !!!!! But no
that was the
first team, Town were playing a five minute walk away on common ground not
the
plush surroundings of the first team.
Again Podge was without key players but Town started well and took the
lead
through Michael after a great team move. Town had the better of the play
but found themselves level at the break.
Things got worse when the home side went into the lead but to their credit
Town
rallied and equalised through the impressive Kieron.
Town had four minutes to hold on for a point but it was not to be and
Grimsby won
the game in the last minute.
Wonger Wally of the week for this week goes to the Ref and his very very
young linesmen who made some strange decisions.
Overall the first games have shown that Flash is still lethal in front of
goal and Skilly
seems to be linking up well with him, good displays by the old firm of
Johno, Browny, Ollie and Dave with Daryl looking an excellent addition. Good to
see Podge
still having faith in the younger players with Kieron, Harry and Matt all
featured in
the opening games.
Next up is a tough test at the
Wong on Saturday when Nettleham are the visitors.
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