Sunday 17th February - Senior League Cup
Santos 0 Milburn 2 (HT 0-1)
When the Gaffer has to go in goal, something's wrong

I wanted to win this match and put a strong side out, this was again not possible due to players not turning up and late comers.

Jon Campbell and Jacob Nanu turned up 30 minutes after the rest of the squad, Stuart Dawes and George Gillam never even bothered but we battled it out and got a result anyway. I put Wez Clark up front with Jimmy Stutter and I donned the gloves for the first time this season.

We started ok and looked comfortable from the off, I had one early save to make but other than that had little else to do. We seemed to be trying to walk the ball into the net and frustration set in when our right hand side failed to release the ball. Anything that came our way was dealt with very coolly by Sam Tyler and Dean Townsend also made a good start. Our patients were rewarded when a through ball eluded the Santos keeper and Jimmy Stutter chipped calmly over his head, 1-0 Milburn. Shortly after Townsend landed awkwardly on his shoulder and forced me into two half time changes.

At the break I let mine and the strikers feelings known to those who seemed to want to hog the ball and in all honesty if Deano had been able to start the second half they both would have been watching from the sideline. I took Deano off along with Ashzarda then pushed Curtis forward into central midfield and pulled Wez back to centre half. Campbell came on up front, Chamberlain dropped to left back Lee switched to the left and Nanu played on the right.

We looked more composed and Curtis and Charley started to dominate the game, again I had little to do. Stutter then got our second and his twenty-fifth of the season with a drilled shot that left the keeper no chance at all, the game was dead and buried.

It ended there and a satisfying result with the players we had available.

All in all we go into the semis with some good players to come back, well played today everyone.

Player ratings (out of 10): Danny Lee Snr 6, Kurt Lares 6, Dean Townsend 6, Sam Tyler (Star Man)  8, David Curtis 6, Warren Chamberlain 7, Ahmed Ashzarda 6, Charlie Gillam 6, Wez Clark 7, Jimmy Stutter  8, Subs: Jon Cambell 6, Jacib Nanu 6, B.Curtis 6.

Sunday 10th February - Senior League Cup
Green Phoenix Eagles 0 Milburn 2 (HT 0-0)
A tough win in the Cup

As I stated before this side are no mugs, they play decent football and looked well organised. My only criticism is their timekeeping and as I like to get my side at the ground a good hour before kick off our opponents only managed to turn up at quarter to eleven then had to get changed and put the nets up, to be honest they might as well not of bothered putting the nets up as they looked like they had been hand woven by Stevie Wonder.

We started slowly and looked a bit shaky but I’m glad to see that 60% of our team are now listening and doing what is asked. Leading up to the break we looked sluggish and unfocused, our players were getting drawn into slanging matches with our opponents and even stooped as low as whinging at the ref. These are things my sides do not do and as for verbally attacking each other these antics will not be tolerated by ANY PLAYER in my group. We went in at half time looking shocked at why the score was 0-0, well its time for a reality check boys and sometimes you need to pull together as a unit and work for a result. The second half started better although we seemed to be getting out muscled in the middle of the park and to be fair I don’t like to name names but Daniel and George seemed to be struggling for fitness although in fairness they are still quality players even when they are not 100%. The earlier exchange of words affected Jon up top with Sam looking like he was looking for the bar in Walkabout, Stuart let the opposition rattle him while Kurt was playing a game of his own (as I said before there are no personal battles, its all about the group). Ahmad made way for Nick and we started to pressure Green phoenix with some good passing football, and our breakthrough came when a neat Stutter back heel found the advancing Warren Chamberlain who coolly slotted home with about fifteen to go. Our second came shortly after when Stutter drilled home from about eight yards out, the game was dead and buried. It finished at 2-0 but I can assure you we had to battle hard to grind this result out.

All in all I think the game changed when our opponents withdrew what I considered to be our main threat when they went forward, he played just behind the front two and caused us a headache with our midfield and defence wondering who should mark him. I put Nick on as fresh legs knowing he would get amongst it and cause problems, we need to focus on the football and get back on track as we are a good young side.

Player ratings (out of 10): Wez Clark 7, Kurt Lares 6, Dean Townsend 7, Sam Tyler 6, Stuart Dawes 6, Warren Chamberlain 7, George Gillam 7, Ahmed Ashzarda 6, Jon Campbell 7, Jimmy Stutter (Star Man) 8, Subs: Sawyers 6, Ashley Dangerfield (not used).

Sunday 3rd February - Senior League Cup
Milburn 1 Surrey Cricketers 1 (HT 1-0)
Another Draw in the Senior League Cup

Today for us was a non event, a chance to look at some new players and have some pressure free fun. We played an under par ten man Surrey Cricketers side and still managed to make hard work of it just holding onto a draw.

Our top scorer Jimmy Stutter went in goal with club captain Wez Clark still injured and we put Stuart Dawes in the heart of our back four as George Potter let us down AGAIN.

Ahmad Ashzarda continued his run in the side with a gritty performance next to the ever impressive George Gillam while our wide defenders and midfielders started in their correct positions for the first time in what seems ages.

We took the lead with a typically cool Daniel Lee finish, we played some really good football in stages but seemed to lose our way at other times. Both teams shared some good natured banter with my old mate Billy Rivers leading the line, he runs faster now than he did fifteen years ago and if intimidating referees was an Olympic event Bill would be representing England I can assure you of that.

Billy Rivers Jr scored an excellent free kick in the second half to level things up and the game finished 1-1.

All in all a fair result for a game both teams agreed was not a must win, it must have been good natured because our referee Alan Smith said he thoroughly enjoyed his morning (a good thing….I think). 

Player ratings (out of 10): Jimmy Stutter 7, Kurt Lares 7, Dean Townsend 8, Stuart Dawes (Star Man) 8, Sam Tyler 8, Daniel Lee Jnr 7, Ahmed Ashzarda 7, George Gillam 8, Warren Chamberlain 7, David Curtis 7, Jon Campbell 8. Subs: Ashley Dangerfield 6, Sawyers 6, Jacob Nanu 7.

Sunday 27th January - Senior League Cup
Milburn 2 Green Phoenix Eagles 2 (HT 1-1)
Opening draw in Round-Robin stage

With this competition it was perfect for me to reward our loyal players that attend training and show willingness week in week out. We played a straight 4-4-2 with George Potter leading the line on his 18^th birthday, we all signed a card before the game and Wez even gave him the armband for the day (nice one Wez). Soon after the kick off it was obvious that GPE’s league position did not flatter the team that had turned up today. They played good flowing football and got on with the game, they looked far more organised and controlled than the last time we met.

We started well and our regular players showed maturity looking after the reserve players that had come up for this game.

They took the lead with a thunderbolt of a shot and I would like to say against the run of play but I cant, a well deserved first goal opened the scoring in this tight match.

Not long after Ashzarda picked the ball up in midfield and poked a clever ball through to Campbell who finished with the outside of his right foot, 1-1 going into the break.

At half time we seemed relaxed and I made sure the team knew we had good options available if needed.

We stared to take control of the game and looked good in patches playing the ball around but did not seem to utilise our opportunities, they were young and hungry closing down very quickly and breaking well. We still seem to be struggling to find our form after the Christmas break but I’m we are not far away, our attitude is top notch and I’ve never doubted our ability.

Midway through the second half Campbell flicked the ball onto George Gillam who beat three players and smashed the ball past the GPE keeper and we had the lead for the first time in the match.

Our opponents equalised just before the final whistle and the score finished 2-2.

All in all I am glad that everyone got a game today and I am glad that the game was played with such good spirit with good sportsmanship. Both teams deserved a point and the Ref even told me he enjoyed it. The only down side of the day was that I had to go around before the game and pick up dog s**t !!!!

Player ratings (out of 10): Wez Clark 7, Ashley Dangerfield 7, Dean Townsend 7, Jimmy Stutter 7, Sam Tyler 7, Jacob Nanu 7, Sawyers 7, George Gillam (Star Man) 8, Ahmed Ashzarda 8, George Potter 8, Jon Campbell 8. Subs: Kurt Lares 5, Daniel Lee Jnr 5, Tony Gott 5.

Sunday 20th January - Surrey Senior Cup
Royal Admiral 6 Milburn 2 (HT 2-1)
Out of the Surrey Senior Cup

This was our first game back after the Christmas break and did it show.

We fielded a fairly strong team and should have got something from this game, from the off I knew they had a good mature side that like playing football so if we wanted it we would have to fight. The first ten or so we felt each other out looking for little openings and testing the water, they had a good back four and a solid midfield so we had to raise our game. Our first chance came when Clark cleared long and high, Stutter latched on and lobbed the keeper from the edge of the box with a clever little flick. We drew first blood but unknowingly like a red rag to a bull. Soon after George Gillam unleashed a thunderbolt that whizzed past the top left of the Royals goal and Charley Gillam open their back four up with some clever foot work but could not get a shot off as he was closed down very quickly.

We then conceded two goals in quick succession before the break and looked under pressure.

At the break we knew we were being out muscled but with limited options available we had to get on with it.

Just after the break we conceded another and looked jaded as the opposition took control of the game, we seemed to be pinned into our own half for most of the match and could do little about it. Two more goals went in and we knew the game was out of our control, we played well in stages but were over powered and out played by our opponents. They obviously train well and listen to each other, one thing I would like to say about our side.

We pushed forward and Daniel Lee burst into the box only to be brought down, up stepped Jimmy Stutter to claim his second of the game. We conceded another just before the final whistle which could not have come sooner if you ask me and the game finished there 6-2 and a very comfortable win for the home side.

All in all only a handful of players can go away from this match with their heads held high knowing they gave their all, the rest of the team gave about 65% due to fitness. But thank you all because your effort was much better than the players that let you down all together by not even turning up, good luck to Admiral Royal in both the league and cup.

Player ratings (out of 10): Wez Clark (Star Man) 8, Stuart Dawes 6, Warren Chamberlain 6, George Potter 6, Sam Tyler 6, Kurt Lares 5, Daniel Lee Jnr 6, Charlie Gillam 6, George Gillam 6, David Curtis 6, Jimmy Stutter 7. Subs: Dean Townsend 6, Sawyers 5, Ashley Dangerfield 5, Ahmed Ashzarda (not used)

Sunday 9th December - Surrey Senior Cup
Milburn 2 Ewell Park 1 (HT 2-0)
Into the last 16 in Surrey Senior Cup

I had not spoken to Harry Fox, Scott Dullaway and George Potter. Sam Tyler had the decency to let me know before the game, all be it about an hour before kick off. We also had George Gillam out injured and his brother Charley serving Queen and country. I am very disappointed and have had not as much as a call from the other three, as from Wednesday any players found to be uncommitted and non respondent can leave the club and new players will be drafted in. Before kick off we had just nine first team players and for a team in the position we are in I feel that it was a poor show so well done to my regular and reliable players. Ashley Dangerfield and new signing Ahmad Ashzarda stepped up to the plate and if not for them I am sure we would of crashed out of this competition in our opening round, Just an indicator on how stretched we were I was our only substitute.

The game got under way and I had done my home work on the opposition and knew there would be little to no threat on our goal, that’s not being disrespectful but realistic when you consider their league form. Jimmy Stutter and Dave Curtis slotted into the back four with Townsend and Lares either side of them. We played four in midfield with Chamberlain and Lee taking the flanks with Ashzarda playing alongside Nanu who played in the unfamiliar central midfield position. Dangerfield took his place alongside Campbell leading the line and all eleven men fought for the cause. Maybe we were missing key players and maybe replacement players are not as gifted but if the missing players had the desire and commitment of those who attended today then our group would be unbeatable.

We took the game to the visitors and showed that no Milburn team of mine will lay down for anyone, our opponents underestimated us from the start and a few of the lads heard their players say “lets teach these kids a lesson”. Our first goal came around the twenty minute mark when a Chamberlain throw found Campbell whose strength was once again too much for his opponent and with a drop of the shoulder cut the ball along the edge of the penalty area where Lee picked it up, knocked it past one defender and slotted home neatly with a left foot strike. I may be over critical on Daniel for obvious reasons and on many occasions told him he has to prove himself more than anyone else but with six goals in eleven starts at just sixteen I think he selects himself at this point in time, well done son.

Our second goal again was all down to the pace and strength of Jon Campbell who burst through and brushed aside the challenges from our opponents, rounded the keeper and slotted into the far corner past the defender covering on the line. At this stage I knew their heads had dropped but they had spirit so any complacency would let us down. At the break I commended everyone for their commitment and desire to win this game, I knew we would have a few tired legs and I knew I would have to make an appearance at some stage but for now we stayed the same and came out for the second half with one foot in the next round. In my opinion our senior players set the bar high and our younger players did their utmost to emulate them, and although the comments made before the game inspired us they were right our senior players are only in their mid twenties.

The second half was a non event until the Gaffer made his appearance and drastically raised the average age of the team, Dangerfield made way and I slotted in up front. I would like to say twenty years ago I would have had a hat trick but I should stick to the fact that I was not much better then. The Ref indicated one minute of stoppage time so everyone bombed on and like I have stated before “You must keep your shape at all times”. With literally seconds on the clock they got a well deserved goal as our team were seriously exposed at the back and the game finished 2-1.

All in all I must say I am very proud of the players that showed up today and if not for the quality of the committed players this club would be in the bottom half of the table and not chasing three more trophies to add to the Lombard cup.      

Player ratings (out of 10): Wez Clark 8, Kurt Lares 8, Jimmy Stutter 8, David Curtis 8, Dean Townsend 8, Warren Chamberlain 8, Daniel Lee Jnr 8, Jacob Nanu 8, Ahmed Ashzarda 8, Jon Campbell 8 (Star Man), Ashley Dangerfield 8. Subs: Danny Lee 5 (for Dangerfield).

Sunday 2nd December
Santos 0 Milburn 6 (HT 0-2)
A '10' Mark for Stutter hat-trick

I made sure everyone knew what was at stake and everyone knew what was expected by every individual. I changed the side to suit the players available and went with a 4-3-3 formation putting Dave Curtis as the anchor in the centre of the park allowing Jimmy Stutter, Jon Campbell and Daniel Lee the freedom to interact at the top end of the field. With George Potter coming in for the ever-present Scott Dullaway we had a young but very hungry back four.

Santos are a decent side and can play football, with Kevin McGourty leading the line it’s obvious that they should play to their strengths. The long ball game can be unattractive but Santos utilise it well mixing good fluid football with route one and can hit on the break, my system was set out to eliminate any threat. The game started and as always I made sure the group could hear my instructions, our midfield started quick and set the bar for the game, Jacob Nanu and Warren Chamberlain worked very hard as the silk to Dave Curtis’s steel.

Our first goal came from a long George Potter throw on the twenty minute mark. Stutter flicked the ball to Campbell’s feet and a quick trademark turn and shot opened the scoring. The second goal came from some stunning one touch football that saw a Jimmy Stutter shot from about fifteen yards out parried into an advancing Dave Curtis who fired home from close range.

At the break I commended the defence who played beyond their years showing glimpses of brilliance closing down anything that threatened our goal, the midfield and attack also seemed to stroll through the half. My instructions were clear and as a unit we all knew we had to solider on and put the game beyond the reach of the home side, no changes.

The second half got under way and the weather got progressively worse. We took the bull by the horns and a long ball was flicked on by Lee to Campbell who controlled and laid a perfect ball to Stutter who curled a first time shot past the Santos keeper. Our forth came soon after when Lee played a quick one two with Stutter, after the return Lee dropped his shoulder and ghosted past the on coming defender then slotted home with a left foot drive into the top corner. Campbell then used his strength on the left wing then cut the ball inside to Lee who in turn found Stutter on the edge of the area and another first time strike doubled his tally and the score was 0-5.

At this stage I felt it time to reward the loyalty of Ashley Dangerfield who had run the line for the entire game, he replaced Chamberlain. Five minutes later I came on for Dean Townsend and slotted straight in to the back four, and if not for the other three we could have conceded as my pace was not up to par. After some very good fluid football Lee Jr was scythed down about thirty yards out and even though I screamed that I wanted to take it Stutter made it very clear that he was going to have the honour, some choice word were muttered. One step and the ball rocketed into the Santos net leaving the keeper no chance. Stutter had got his hat trick and a well deserved one at that. It finished there and I must say our defence was impeccable showing the group that they were every bit as important as our strike force. Nanu, Campbell and Lee played some breathtaking football along with Stutter, Chamberlain and Curtis who put in a dogged performance. Tyler, Potter, Lares and Townsend have shown their desire to stay in the team, we have four quality players to come back into the side and I can assure you this, if we play like we did today I hope they are very very patient.      

All in all on the day we played as a unit and I would have backed us to beat anyone, and I mean anyone.

Player ratings (out of 10): Wez Clark 7, Kurt Lares 7, Dean Townsend 7, George Potter 8, Sam Tyler 7, David Curtis 8, Warren Chamberlain 7, Jacob Nanu 8, Jon Campbell 8, Daniel Lee 8, Jimmy Stutter 10 (Star Man). Subs: Danny Lee 5 (for Townsend), Ashley Dangerfield 5 (for Chamberlain).

Sunday 25th November (report by Wez Clark)
Milburn 5 Santos 2 (HT 2-1)
Campbell double too good for Santos

Why cant we defend properly, we say this every week and it winds me up. A long ball over the top one bounce past our defence and tucked into the bottom corner 2-1. Both teams created chances but only for a double save from Wez Clark kept the score at 2-1 half time.

2nd half started and Santos had an early chance but missed thank God. I made a change ten minutes into the half with Daniel Lee making way for Jon Campbell and he sure made an entrance by scoring within 5 minutes with a cool finish. 3-1 Milburn. They didn't know what hit them and Jon was a real threat upfront and took his tally to 2 after slotting home for 4-1. Santos never once gave up especially when they pulled another back to 4-2. It should've been 4-3 but a fine one on one save from Wez Clark kept it 4-2. Scott went off injured so I brought Jacob Nanu on who played right back, Geo was ever dangerous when he played a one two with his brother Charley and then hit well taken shot; bang 5-2 Milburn. Good goal Geo and about time. Full time and I must say to the team great attitude and well played. Thank you too Kurt for running the line.

Player ratings (out of 10): Wez Clark 7, Dean Townsend 7, Scott Dullaway 7, Sam Tyler 7, Harry Fox 7, Warren Chamberlain 7, Charley Gillam 7, Daniel Lee 7, David Curtis 7, George Gillam 7, Jimmy Stutter 8 (Star Man). Subs: Jon Campbell 7 (for Lee), Jacob Nanu 6 (for Dullaway), Kurt Lares (unused).

Sunday 18th November
Milburn 1 Thornton Rovers 0 (HT 0-0)
Stutter strike settles Super Sunday clash

We had a few last minute changes but the team we put out was a strong one. Wez donned the gloves in Fishers absence once again and what a game he had. Rovers play good attacking football and over the years I have watched them it was easy for me to pick out what I would call key players, players I wanted us to keep a close eye on. This all went out of the window as soon as the starting whistle was blown, with the wind blowing and the drizzly rain setting in the scene was set for an all out battle.

Don’t get me wrong it wasn’t handbags and tantrums but it was a good clean physical show of what the game should be. It had its moments but with Jimmy marshalling the game, football was top of the agenda. We had to dig deep and so did they, plenty of chances were had but I felt unlucky to go in at half time with the scores tied at 0-0.

The second half opened up with George Gillam going close for us and Joel Allen hitting the wood work for Rovers. Some good one touch passing saw Dave Curtis cleverly finding Jimmy Stutter on the edge of the box and with a fierce shot Stutter put Milburn ahead with his sixteenth goal of the season,1-0.

I’d like to say we cruised to victory from this point but in all honesty if not for the two keepers the game could of any another day ended six or seven all. Three points well earned and a lesson for anyone who gets complacent, all in all I was pleased with the character of the side and very pleased with one or two individuals in particular, next week Santos for yet another tough test.

Player ratings (out of 10): Wez Clark 8, Kurt Lares 7, Dean Townsend 6, Scott Dullaway 7, Sam Tyler 7, Warren Chamberlain 6, Daniel Lee 6, David Curtis 7, George Gillam 9 (Star Man) , George Potter 6, Jimmy Stutter 8. Subs: Fox (unused), Nanu (unused).

Sunday 11th November
Milburn 7 Kurdish United 3 (HT 5-2)
Captain Fantastic fires 4 first half goals

We found ourselves two up after a Wez Clark cross found Daniel Lee at the back post, a spectacular looping header eluded the keeper and found the far top corner, 2-0. Clark was back on the score sheet on the ten minute mark with a thunderous shot into the bottom corner that the keeper struggled to deal with,3-0. Clark then got a well deserved hat trick when Stutter slotted him through to slip the ball past the keeper from about 10 yards out, 4-0. Kurdish pulled a goal back but watched in amazement as Clark met a cross from the right hand side and executed a scissor kick with perfection that found United’s top corner, four goals for our skipper inside the twenty minute mark, 5-1. Just before the break United pulled another one back and I must say looked very dangerous going forward, the only downside to their game is that they cannot defend.

At the break we had to settle things down a bit as United had kicked lumps out of my men, they play the innocent card very well and you can see why some referees would buy it. Wez had done his job up front and made his way into the back four giving George Potter a chance to show what he can do leading the pack, Nanu replaced Lee and Dullaway replaced Townsend. Potter met a Dave Curtis free kick with a bullet header that gave the United keeper no chance, three goals in four starts for young George Potter but can he score with his feet? Scotty sat on the bench for the first half because he had missed training and obviously felt he had a point to prove when he dribbled the ball from left back around three United players and fired his shot across the keeper into the top right hand corner, 7-2.

Now the controversial bit, before the game I saw Fish talking to one of the opposition who he latter told me was his barber. United attacked and fired an optimistic shot from around thirty yards out, we all watched in amazement as the ball seemed to knock the ripped six times a week in the gym Fish clean off his feet. That’s not the amazing bit, he then pushed the ball into his own net, got up and I’m sure I saw him wink at the Kurdish bench……..mmmmmmmm free haircut this week Fish.

All in all a good performance and some good goals by both teams, things we can learn from this game are, always continue your runs into the box even after one of your team mates has had a shot on goal, you never know. Secondly if the opposition kick you consistently this means you are a threat and you should consider it a compliment and not lose your cool when you are obviously out classing you opponent. Finally if someone calls you names let it fall on deaf ears as this is the lowest form of abuse anyone can stoop to. What ever colour race or creed you may be the important things are what your team mates and friends think of you, what you can do for the team and most importantly the self respect to pity people that think name calling can affect you.     

Sunday 4th November
Milburn 4 Surrey Cricketers 0 (HT 4-0)
Milburn back to winning ways

It was not long before we found ourselves 1-0 up with a well worked Jimmy Stutter goal. George Gillam pushed up from full back and slotted the ball through to Warren Chamberlain who cut inside and cleverly dribbled the ball past two or three of the Cricketers defenders and passed to Stutter to do the rest. Not long after Jimmy Stutter cut the Cricketers back four to shreds with a ball out toward our right wing where Daniel Lee took it to the by-line then cut in breezing past four defenders before coolly slotting past the Cricketers keeper. Our third goal came from a Jimmy Stutter cross that was met by a George Potter header. Jimmy Stutter himself made it four when a defensive error gifted him the chance to slot into an open net, 4-0 leading into the break.

Half time was interesting as I had refereed the first half, all I made clear was that we should continue to play the football we had in the first half but cut out the banter. We had been drawn into a slanging match with the opposition and it was getting to one or two of my men. Nobody likes to lose but our opposition seemed to whinge for fun, every tackle every decision and every opportunity possible I faced someone moaning about something even as far as how much air was in the match ball.

Jimmy marshalled the second half and the scoreline stayed the same which gave me the opportunity to use all my subs including Ashley Dangerfield who was rewarded for his loyalty and determination to stay with the fantastic group of players we have at the club, well done Ash.

All in all a well deserved win and let that be a lesson for anyone that thinks my team is a walk over.

Player ratings (out of 10): Wesley Clark 8, George Gillam 9 (Star Man), Scott Dullaway 8, Tyler 8, Harry Fox 7, Warren Chamberlain 8, David Curtis 8, Charlie Gillam 8, Daniel Lee 8, George Potter 8, Jimmy Stutter 9.  Subs. Dean Townsend (for Tyler) 6, Jacob Nanu (for Chamberlain) 6, Ashley Dangerfield (for Lee) 6

Sunday 28th October (report by Wez Clark)
Thornton Rovers 3 Milburn 1 (HT 1-1)
Milburn suffer 1st League loss

With all the hype going into this game, seeing as last time half our team played Rovers they got spanked 5-0 revenge should be on the cards, due to the fact that 4 players dropped out 2 hours before the game meant it gave Harry Fox a chance too shine in midfield and Daniel Lee upfront.

The weather was bad rain wind really didn't really help the start off the game but we started OK. We was showing we was the better team by putting pressure on the Rovers goal making the defence work, Mark Pemberton pulled two top saves one from Jimmy Stutter who hit a crisp volley only for Mark to tip over the bar, even with all the pressure we still let the Rovers through too attack our goal, they hit a feeble shot only too be majorly deflected off Wez Clark's leg into the Milburn goal sending George Gillham the wrong way 1-0 rovers. We knew they never deserved this so we pilled the pressure on again and won a corner which was whipped in by Daniel Lee and was met by Wez Clark too volley home from 6 yards out 1-1 back on level terms. We created more chances but missed more chances, we started passing the ball about nicely and neat but it was a little too late cause the whistle blew for half time.

2nd half started slow for us, we gave the ball away in silly places, we looked real bad then 10mins into the half Rovers had a corner which was headed cleared only to hit a Milburn player and bounce to Andy Vince who blasted home from 4 yards, 2-1 rovers another gifted goal, we got back into the game and was looking good, we made a change Kurt came off for our new signing Tyler who went centre back and Wez Clark went up front and Daniel Lee went right midfield where he was a menace. Tyler fitted in well and looked good, as the half went on we was getting annoyed but 12 mins from the end Daniel Lee broke through the rovers defence only too be brought down in the box,,, penalty.... up stepped Stutter and the outstretched Mark Pemberton to save it, gutted as we dwelled on the missed penalty rovers took advantage on a poor back pass to go round the keeper and tapped in but it was cleared off the line, cause the ref see the defender who cleared it off the line touch the net he gave the goal, when he gave the goal he was on the half way line how could he see from there, 3-1 Rovers that's how it finished.

Player ratings (out of 10): George Gillam 7, Dean Townsend 7, Les Gillam 7, Scott Dullaway 7, Wez Clark 7, Kurt Lares 7, Warren Chamberlain 7, Harry Fox 8 (Star Man), Charlie Gillam 7, Daniel Lee 7, Jimmy Stutter 7. Subs. Ashley Dangerfield (not used).  

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Sunday 21st October
Kurdish United 3 Milburn 4 (HT 1-2)
Never a dull game with Kurdish

We took the bull by the horns and attacked like a team on a mission with Ben and Wez on the sideline organising the pack. I let a few things go and tried to be as fair as I could although both teams said I was brilliant and a cheat all in one breath, John and Alan you can keep the job. Daniel Lee broke down the right and burst into the box only for the Kurdish left back to hack him down for a blatant penalty, Daniel stepped up and coolly converted to put Milburn in the driving seat, 1-0.

We gave George Potter a chance up front and he did not disappoint scoring a bullet header from close range off of a Daniel Lee cross, 2-0 with only twenty minutes on the clock. Kurdish still pushed forward and looked dangerous when doing so. They beat the offside trap and their centre forward went through one on one, he knocked the ball one way then promptly collided with our keeper. In my eyes this is a penalty so I asked the advice of my linesman and with him agreeing with me I gave the spot kick, at this stage the Kurdish players surrounded me demanding the keeper be sent off so I reminded them of the earlier incident involving the left back and that he had been the last man, they disbanded very quickly. The spot kick was taken and the deficit was reduced, 2-1 and halftime followed very soon after.

I stayed out of our team talk and took the very lonely position at the centre spot. I took the moment in and looked over at both camps, I did not understand the language in one camp and cringed at the language in the other. Our two goalscorers made way for club captain Wez Clark and top scorer Jimmy Stutter. The second half started and much of the same with plenty of miss hit passes and even more mistimed challenges. I think it was about four minutes before Clark fired a ferocious first time shot past a statuesque Kurdish goalkeeper, 3-1 and we looked very strong. Kurdish pulled one back with a spectacular free kick from well outside the box only for Warren Chamberlain to extend our lead with a persistent run and finish, 4-2. With the game almost over Kurdish got a late consolation goal but by that stage the game was well won.

All in all I felt both sides had chances and both sides dramatised 80% of any challenge made. A fine display from Captain Dave Curtis and a cracking goal for late arrival Clark. If we want to win this league we must perform better and show a little more dedication.

Player ratings (out of 10): Perry Walker 6, Dean Townsend 6, Les Gillam 6, Scott Dullaway 6, Harry Fox 6, Daniel Lee 6, Warren Chamberlain 6, David Curtis 7 (Star Man), George Gillam 6, Kurt Lares 6, George Potter 6. Subs. Wez Clark (for Lee) 6, Jimmy Stutter (for Potter) 5, Dan Dempster (for Dullaway) 5, Ashley Dangerfield (not used).  

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Sunday 14th October - Sunday Carlsberg FA Cup 1st Round
Quested 3 Milburn 2 (HT 2-1)
Milburn's dream ends

We had plenty of time to talk through the job at hand and the players seemed to be in the right frame of mind to cope with the situation, my only trouble spot was on the right hand side where I have two very young and very raw players. Curt Lares and my son Daniel Lee have massive potential and a great attitude, both players turn up to training week in week out and with the right guidance could go a long way. Both players have a lot of positive points but need to work on one or two things that could improve the way they play the game but that will come with experience.

I decided to play a system that suited the players available with two wingers and two defending midfielders playing with one forward and a player covering the area behind the lone striker. As the match got under way I felt we held our own against very good opposition. Quested took the lead after about 15 minutes with a well worked goal and heads went down. Quested had a very good central midfielder and two or three other talented players that showed confidence and cool heads. Not long after we found ourselves 2-0 down, my system was not working so we had to revert to the good old 4-4-2 formation.

After the change we got back into the game and looked good value for money, we pushed on and came close on a couple of occasions. The ball was well worked down the left hand side with both Stutter and Chamberlain involved before the ball broke to Charley Gillam on the edge of the box who then unleashed one of the best shots I have ever seen, half volley into the top corner. With the score at 2-1 I felt we could get back into this game, the half time whistle went and a well deserved break for all involved.

I took this opportunity to tell the players that I was proud no matter the outcome and if they wanted to win then the game was in only the hands of the eleven that took the field for the second half. After about ten minutes the obvious change was Lares for Lee and my change proved to be just as Lares turned on a sixpence and scored from the edge of the box with his first touch, 2-2 and game on.

The game was very well balanced with both sides going close, both sides finished the game looking jaded but with five minutes still to play Quested broke down the left and scored, Milburn’s FA cup dream was over but I was very proud of the character and passion we showed and I would like to thank Quested for a very good day out, shame the scoreline did not favour us.

All in all we learnt a lot from this adventure, most valuable lesson learnt was DON’T BUY ANYTHING FROM A MOTORWAY SERVICE STATION !!!!!

Player ratings (out of 10): Wesley Clark 7, Dean Townsend 6, Les Gillam 7, Scott Dullaway 7, George Potter 7, Daniel Lee 7, Warren Chamberlain 6, Charley Gillam 7 (Star Man), David Curtis 7, George Gillam 7, Jimmy Stutter 6.  Subs. Kurt Lares (for Lee) 6, Harry Fox (for G.Gillam) 5, Louis Ssebwese (not used).  

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Sunday 30th September
Green Phoenix Eagles 1 Milburn 4 (HT 0-3)
Strong 1st half sets up win!!

I wanted to start with the same starting eleven in the same system as we played in the FA cup, two midfielders sitting deep and George Gillam dropping short of the front line.

From kick off I felt confident and it was not long before Charley Gillam opened the scoring from a pin point Ssebwese corner that he met at the back post to power his header past the Eagles keeper. We played some decent football and seemed to adapt to the new found system well, Jimmy Stutter made it two with a well crafted move that he finished off by stroking the ball past the Eagles keeper, and at just twenty he shows confidence and class beyond his years, well done. A long ball from the back found Stutter who flicked it on to Charley Gillam who had burst through from midfield and chipped the keeper from the edge of the box, a well taken goal by any standard to make it 3-0 going into the break.

We had taken some abuse and watched the opposition argue amongst themselves so I knew we had been doing our job. It was down to me to tell the players to not get involved and to continue to play the way we had, two changes at half time, Daniel Lee and Warren Chamberlain made way for Jacob Nanu and Kurt Lares respectively. Eagles pushed on and the Ref awarded them a penalty when one of their forwards was hacked down in the box, Clark pulled off an excellent save keeping the score at 3-0, I would like to say it was the only save he had to make during the game but three or four classy saves previous to this had kept the score line in our favour.

With the game in the bag we started to move the ball around and change our shape slightly, Charley Gillam pushed on to get the hat trick he deserved along with Nanu hitting the flank like roadrunner. A deflected shot found Gillam at the back post, his header rolled toward the goal marshalled by Jimmy Stutter who I though was going to nick it on the line but gentleman Jim let it roll over the line for Charley Gillam to claim his first hat trick in Milburn’s colours. At this stage gaps were appearing all over the park as everyone wanted to get in on the scoring action, this proved to be disastrous as Eagles broke the off side trap and scored past an exposed Clark in the Milburn goal, lesson learnt DON’T PLAY THE FLAG, PLAY THE WHISTLE.

1-4 and a fair result in my opinion, all in all I’m sure Eagles will be happy to of conceded just four goals. Next week we are holding an intense training session and everyone who wants to be involved in the FA cup tie against Quested I’m sure will attend, new signing George Potter made his debut for Ssebwese when he came on in the second half and slotted in very well. We now have competition for places with cover in every position, DON’T GET COMPLACENT.

Well done to Wez for not getting lobbed this week !!

Player ratings (out of 10): Wesley Clark 8, Dean Townsend 7, Les Gillam 7, Scott Dullaway 7, David Curtis 7, Louie Ssebwese 7, Charley Gillam 9 (Star Man), George Gillam 7, Daniel Lee 7, Warren Chamberlain 7, Jimmy Stutter 7.  Subs. Jacob Nanu 7, Kurt Lares 7, George Potter 7, Harry Fox unused.     

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Sunday 23rd September
Lashings 2 Milburn 3 (HT 2-1)
FA Cup preliminary triumph ... eventually!!

Daniel Lee burst into the box only to be brought down for the Ref to award us an early penalty, Jimmy Stutter picked the ball up and confidently placed it on the spot. On any occasion Jimmy is the coolest head under pressure and he took the penalty well only to see it hit the post, well taken but not on target. Shortly after Dave Curtis tried to control the ball only for the Lashings forward to steel it and slot home the easiest chance he will have all season, 1-0 Lashings. Two minutes later we attacked down the left flank and Chamberlain tried to whip a ball in forcing the Lashings full back to handle it in his own penalty area, our second penalty. I hoped Stutter would have the confidence to try again from the spot and he did coolly converting to draw the game level. I said before the game that men behind the ball when defending would make it hard for anyone to score against us and I expected nothing less than a freak shot to be the only thing that would penetrate our defence, bring on the freak goal. Our back four seemed slow to close the attack down and the result was a twenty five yard optimistic strike thundering into our top corner leaving big Wez no chance at all. After a mistimed tackle Dave Curtis went into the book, moments later Curtis got his marching orders for kicking the ball away and although harsh I cannot disagree with the Ref as the rules are the rules.

With only twenty six minutes on the clock I was forced into my first change. Harry Fox came on and slotted into the back four and Daniel Lee made way, I pushed George Gillam out on the right and went 4-4-1 with Big Jim leading the pack. The lashings full back looked relived to see the back of Daniel as he hade been put through his paces by our talented right winger. We started to look good and looked even better when Lashings went down to ten men when their centre back limped off injured. Half time and a well needed break, I tried to calm the boys down and explain where we could improve and what we needed to do to win this game.

The majority of the second half I felt we had control although a few half chances squandered by the opposition were well received in our dugout, not so well received were the chances we wasted. George Gillam made way for Jacob Nanu in a straight swap and an excellent bit of skill along with a ferocious shot followed, well done Jacob. We turned it up a gear pushing Lashings back, Louie Ssebwese and Charley Gillam marshalled the midfield and Chamberlain, Stutter and Nanu caused problems for their defenders. Dullaway, Les Gillam along with Fox and Townsend held the back line with a fearless display and we pushed for a second goal. Stutter and Chamberlain linked up well with some clever one touch passing resulting in Chamberlain getting us a well deserved second goal in the seventy fifth minute, 2-2 and game on.

We pushed on and our fitness levels proved to be too much for a jaded Lashings team, an awesome power header by Charley Gillam put Stutter clean through and believe me Jim don’t miss these, 3-2 with ten to go.The last ten I felt confident and we played some good football pushing them back and attacking with pace, Wez Clark finished off an excellent display with a trio of top class saves, the whistle blew and we were through to the next round.

All in all a fair result against a well balanced team that showed sportsmanship and character. The officials also had a good game and I hope we were a fair team to oversee, no animosity and no real incident to report on. Players were asked to play in unfamiliar positions and some were asked to sacrifice themselves for the team, not one decision I made was questioned and not one player failed to adapt to the changes, well done to all.

Player ratings (out of 10): Wez Clark 8, Dean Townsend 9 (Star man), Les Gillam 7, Scott Dullaway 7, David Curtis 4, Louis Ssebwese 8, Charlie Gillam 8, Warren Chamberlain 8, Daniel Lee 6, George Gillam 7, Jimmy Stutter 8. Subs : Harry Fox 7, Jacob Nanu 7   

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Sunday 16th September
Surrey Cricketers 2 Milburn 2 (HT 1-1)
Milburn open League season with a point!!

The first league game of the campaign and we fielded a skeleton team, Louie Ssebwese and Charley Gillam both absent with Jon Campbell who has now joined up with Waddon Community.

The game took its time getting going and both teams looked a couple of players short, Billy Rivers started up front for them and although aged seventy four looked dangerous as a marksman never loses his touch. Cricketers went one up and deserved the lead with some persistent play, we were lucky not to be two down before Jimmy Stutter pulled one back for us before the break.

Anthony Williams came off at half time, George Gillam dropped back into the midfield while Jacob Nanu took Jimmy’s side in the front line. Kurt Lares took his chance replacing Williams by exposing the cricketers full back and constantly causing him trouble, Jimmy and Jacob were unlucky not to of had a hat trick each with more squandered chances than I have ever seen us have in one game. Cricketers scored a well taken second before Stutter converted from the spot to tie the game, 2-2 and our first draw.

All in all I must say for the sides we put out it was an enjoyable match with both teams happy for a point, the next game will be very interesting if we are both at full strength and a game I look forward to.

Player ratings (out of 10): Wesley Clark 7, Dean Townsend 6, Les Gillam 6, Scott Dullaway 6, Kevin Bray 6, Jacob Nanu 7, Warren Chamberlain 7, Anthony Williams 5, David Curtis 7, George Gillam 7, Jimmy Stutter 8 (star Man). Subs. Kurt Lares 6

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Sunday 9th September
Milburn 3 Golden Lion 1 (HT 2-0)
LIC Champions & first silverware for Milburn

We felt each other out for the first five or so minutes and I felt we had the lions share, pardon the pun. We looked good and played some really attractive football against the best team we had faced in this competition. They held out until Moore and Stutter put us two up respectively in quick succession around the twenty minute mark. They had some key players missing but so did we and chances were had by both teams. Half time came and I had my chance to cool the lads down, although we are now best of enemies both of us hate to lose.

The second half started with pace and we pushed on time after time with our forwards causing them problems, Jack Vass held their back four together with a superb man marking display on Jon Campbell while Fennessy caused us problems with quick feet. When they attacked us I felt we held together very well and showed unity from front to back, Lion also played the game with a settled unit and matched us man for man. I felt we had sixty percent of play but I’m sure Neil would say the same although we did have slightly more chances. Jimmy Stutter put us three up and I felt the game was in the bag. Terry Fennessy got a consolation goal but it was not enough, 3-1 and Milburn are the LIC champions.

People will say it’s only the LIC trophy but you were all in it to win it so that sort of talk does not bother me in the slightest. The new Milburn has started well and with six straight wins, four games without a booking, 29 goals scored and 8 goals conceded and I am very happy. All in all I think we need to strengthen in certain positions but I’m sure with the quality we have we can do well this season, one down and four to go.

Player ratings (out of 10): Wesley Clark 7, Dean Townsend 8 (star Man), Les Gillam 7, David Moore 7, Scott Dullaway 7, Kurt Lares 7, Charlie Gillam 8, David Curtis 8, Warren Chamberlain 7, Jimmy Stutter 8, Jon Campbell 7.   Subs. Daniel Lee 6, Kurt Lares 5, Dean Walker unused

Sunday 2nd September
Milburn 9 Golden Lion II 0 (HT 4-0)
Next stop Cup Final showdown with Golden Lion

The Lion started well and to be fair were unlucky not to capitalise on the pressure they put on us early on, they played the ball around and caused us some problems with some well worked moves. We took the game by the scruff of the neck and were rewarded when Warren Chamberlain broke through and started the scoring for us. As I said before we had four first team players out and the disadvantage of me playing up front but it was me that won us the penalty for the second goal. As the ball came to me in the area I controlled it and showed some amazing agility turning on a sixpence, and no Wez I was not auditioning for Riverdance. I turned the defender inside out and he had no option but to scythe me down, some might say I went down easier than a Polish prostitute but I was nether the less brought down. Charley Gillam stepped up and easily converted the spot kick to make it 2-0 to us. Jon Campbell opened his account for the day twice before half time to make it 4-0 Milburn.

Another mild half time team talk and the boys were ready for the second half, Dean Walker replaced me up front and Ashley Dangerfield replaced Warren Chamberlain on the left hand side. Shortly after the restart Kurt Lares scored to start us on our way again, Anthony Williams and Kurt Lares worked the right hand side brilliantly with some breathtaking football and linked up like they had been playing together for years. Dean Walker up from the reserves opened his account shortly after, Jon Campbell notched his hat trick on about 60 minutes then Dean Walker scored his second to make it 8-0. Jon Campbell got his fourth with just minutes left on the clock and drew another step closer to the golden boot. 9-0 and the game was over, Lion played some decent football in patches and with a few more players could be a good side. Joe Clayton impressed me with cool head under pressure.

We look now to next week and hope that everyone enjoys what should be a very interesting match.

Sunday 26th August
Milburn 7 North Kent Rangers 1 (HT 4-0)
Lack of oxygen and a swollen ankle for the Gaffer in his first start for Milburn

We knew from the start that we could score goals against this team and if not for their keeper we would have been well into double figures (at one stage I wanted him drug tested). Our first goal came on the twenty minute mark with some excellent work from the usual suspects, JC and Warren putting Jimmy through to do what he does best. Moments later Stutter found his way through again to get his and our second in a matter of minutes. Warren Chamberlain notched up his second goal for Milburn with a solid strike that gave the keeper no chance, 3-0 Milburn. Jon Campbell opened his account just before half time, we went in 4-0 up so the team talk was a mild one. As I was playing Ben took the team talk, what he said was enough as we had played well throughout the first half and everyone was doing a job.

JC quickly got his second shortly after the restart and ten minutes later I made way with Louie for Anthony Williams and Kurt Lares. A few moments later George Gillam made way for Louie Ssebwese who came on and slotted in at right back. NK Rangers pulled one back as Wez cot caught cold with the only thing he had to do all game, I think the shock of them getting into our half surprised him. The scoring continued when the injured Jimmy Stutter completed his hat trick. The ever impressive Dave Curtis limped off with a hamstring injury and Stutter filled in at the back, this was my chance as I took the reins up front. At this stage I had turned my ankle and was breathing from the wrong place but I held out and even set Kurt up for his first goal in Milburn colours, 7-1 and there it finished. All in all I felt this game was a mismatch but NK Rangers never lost their spirit and were a joy to play against, this was a good spirited game with no real incidents to mar, could it be we are turning the corner???

Sunday 19th August
Milburn 2 The Flames 0 (HT 0-0)
With everyone looking at us for the wrong reasons it was time to show people that we are a good football team.  

We started the game a bit stretched as we had key players missing, this allowed others in the club to show me what they have got. Les Gillam played up front and we brought Kurt Lares up from the reserves after hearing some good reports. Before we kicked off I spoke to the players and made it clear that we had no room for errors as all eyes were on us and we had got people talking about us for the wrong reasons. With two sending off’s in two weeks an outsider would be thinking that we were a team of thugs and bullied our way through games, although I can understand if people did think this but would have to disagree. We have been very unfortunate with the situations at hand and although I agree with the decisions the situations was somehow unsympathetic as in both games, our players were subject to some seriously mistimed tackles that seemed to go unnoticed by our match day officials.

But today was different and we started like a team with something to prove. With the bonus of new signing Dave Curtis from Mitsubishi starting and dropping into the back four we looked solid. The first half came and went with a hatful of chances for our lads but no breakthrough. The Flames never looked like scoring with Dullaway and Curtis like a brick wall at the back until about a minute before half time when their striker beat the offside trap and went through one on one with our skipper, needless to say Wez never let us down, (after being lobbed on his line last week he daren’t). at the break I commended the players on all fronts and told them to go and finish the job, they knew nothing less than victory would be good enough.

Our breakthrough came when Stutter broke down the line and whipped the ball into the Flames box, the defender beat Les Gillam to the ball but could only put it into his own net. With the score in our favour we pushed on and at stages our football was almost machine like with solid performances all over the park. Our second goal was a moment of genius from our number ten. After turning on the edge of the box he controlled and fired his shot into the top corner. Kurt Lares came on and done well with the rest of the team looking sharp in the last quarter of the match, all in all our performance was faultless with some breathtaking passing. Our first clean sheet and not one booking, I wonder what will be the subject of conversation this week????

Player ratings (out of 10): Wez Clark 7, George Gillam 7, Scott Dullaway 7, David Curtis 7, Townsend 7, Louis Ssebwese 6, Harry Fox 6, Charlie Gillam 7, Warren Chamberlain 7, Les Gillam 6, Jimmy Stutter 8 (Star Man). Sub: Kurt Lares 5

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Sunday 12th August
Lombard Phoenix 2 Milburn 3 (HT 2-2)
Another entertaining game and another victory. Beating the hosts was as sweet as it gets although another mild mannered referee who seemed to be bullied around by our opposition resulting in Milburn losing another player for the duration of the tournament marred our victory.

The game started cautiously as would be expected, both sides seemed cagey and from what I could see our opposition were weaker than I had anticipated. Some good build up play saw David Cele dart into the box early on only to go over as if he had been shot by a sniper, was the referee fooled? The answer YES. Rich Crozier converted from the spot, 1-0 Lombard.

Justice was done shortly after when the ever impressive Charley Gillam split the entire Lombard team in two with a pin point perfect ball for Jon Campbell to slot past the Lombard keeper,1-1 and Lombard were still chasing shadows while we waiting for them to re-start the game. A few moments later JC and Jimmy Stutter along with Warren Chamberlain tore Lombard to shreds with some amazing one touch passing allowing Jimmy Stutter to claim his second goal in as many starts for his new team.2-1 Milburn.

With my side firmly in control we raged Lombard around like a Lion toying with its prey, pushing the ball around at almost a canter. Another dive, thankfully outside the box this time allowed Lombard to level the score with what can only be described as a freak goal. Wez and the defence had everything covered only for a miss hit cross to somehow find the net, against the run of play Lombard were back in it, 2-2.

Again Milburn pushed the ball around as Lombard seemed to be out of their league. Now I can see that this may be very frustrating but what Lombard’s so called captain done next was horrific by any standards. Charley Gillam as a player has been nothing but fair for the six or so years I have seen him play contrary to any other opinion you may hear went in to a tackle that he won and the result of this was a frustrated Lombard captain purposely stamping down on him and from the angle I saw it, it was on his face. Luckily for Charley the studs of the other player missed his face but left a twelve inch gash across his arm and back putting him out of work for the next three days. I understand that the referees have been asked to keep their cards in their pockets but surly behaviour like this must be dealt with severely. Gary Reed saw the incident from the angle I saw it from and reacted by running onto the pitch, I followed to pacify the situation as my players reacted and rightly so to this cowardly challenge. Gary received a straight red card, the referee claimed he saw the incident and saw nothing wrong but booked the Lombard captain anyway. If the challenge was deemed legitimate why did the referee show him the yellow card???

At the break I could see my players were riled and it was my job to appease the situation, as a manager I always set a good example and I always promote football rather than the kick them because they are too good policy we have had to deal with from the lesser sides we have played.

The second half started and we seemed comfortably in control with JC and Jimmy Stutter going close on numerous occasions but the deadlock was broken when Jon Campbell fired a shot that hit the post and went in, 3-2 Milburn.

Again I will reiterate my thoughts, our opposition seem to be hell bent on winding us up when they know they have no chance of competing and that is sad, my boys play good football and I will admit at times we are physical but that is the mentality of champions and champions we will be.

Player ratings (out of 10): Wez Clark7, Paul Griffiths 6, Les Gillam 7, Gary Reed 6, Scott Dullaway 6, Louis Ssebwese 6, George Gillam 6, Charlie Gillam 6, Warren Chamberlain 7, Jimmy Stutter 8 (Star Man), Jon Campbell 7.  Subs: Kevin Dalrymple 7, Grinham 7

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Player ratings (out of 10): Wez Clark 7, Louis Ssebwese 6, Gerald Etheridge 6, Scott Dullaway 7, Kevin Dalrymple 8 (Star Man), Jacob Nanu 5, Warren Chamberlain 7, Harry Fox 6, Charlie Gillam 8, Jon Campbell 8, Jimmy Stutter 7. Subs: Daniel Lee 6, Gary Read 4, Paul Griffiths (unused).

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