AFC West End

AFC Golden Eagle 2-2 AFC West End

afcwestend — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:30:35 +0000

AFC West End struck late on to claim a point against table topping AFC Golden Eagle. James Smith returned to the side in place of Harry Rickels, whilst Dan Arden and James Dewhurst replaced Harry Martin and Stephen Pearce as full backs.

It was Jack McDonnell who opened the socring with a fortunate effort as a defenders clearance struck Jack and rebounded stright past the Eagle keeper. An opputunistic strke but a confidence boosting one for Jack McDonnell his second in as many games.

Whilst the goal gave West End breathing space and an opportunity to get a foothold in the game. Golden Eagle responded brilliantly and with two goals either side of halftime, both exposing the fragile West End defense, this gave them a 2-1 lead and a comfortable position in the game.

With time slipping away it looked most likely that AFC would again be defeated by the odd goal, this was until referee Ian Stephenson awarded a controversial free kick to West End around 20 yards from goal. James Smith stepped up and although assisted by a deflection, the pace and force of the free kick gave it a chance. The deflection favored the team in blue as the Eagle keeper was wrong-footed, with one of the final kicks of the game West End had rescued a largely undeserved point. The despair was evident on the faces of the Eagle players.

AFC West End - John Purdy, Dan Arden (Pally Dhindsa), James Dewhurst, Joe Harper, Ady Gray, Dave Capps, Mike O’Keeffe, Glenn Sellors (Lee Matsell), James Smith, Jack McDonnell, Sam McDonnell

Man of the Match - James Smith

Dick of the Day - Joe Harper/Sam McDonnell/Jack McDonnell

AFC West End 2-3 Branston Homeguard

afcwestend — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:20:43 +0000

AFC West End suffered last gasp heartache as their attempts to kick start their season lead to a narrow defeat at the hands of Branston Homeguard. West End fell behind in the first half after a period of early dominance, and with the wind out their sails they were unable to have any impact on the first period.

In the second half they came out with renewed vigor and equalised with a goal of exceptional quality. Jack McDonnell’s free kick from just outside the box found the top corner leaving the Homeguard goalkeeper clutching thin air. Jack was obviously delighted with his goal, not only for its quality but it was also his first strike of the season.

The teams then traded goals with Homeguard regaining the lead before Harry Rickels struck a sweet dipping shot which drew the teams level. The game calmed and looked to be heading towards a draw, but Homeguard proved their metal when in the final few minutes a looping header crept under Christian Sales’ bar leaving AFC absolutely dejected. FT 2-3

AFC West End – Christian Sales, Stephen Pearce, Harry Martin (James Whittingham), Tom Cole, Ady Gray, Dave Capps (Joe Harper), Mike O’Keeffe, Glenn Sellors, Harry Rickels, Jack McDonnell (Lee Matsell) , Sam McDonnell

Man of the Match – Harry Rickels

Dick of the Day – Joe Harper

Bassingham FC 0-1 AFC West End

afcwestend — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:15:31 +0000

AFC West End heaped misery on Division One strugglers Bassingham by dumping them out of the Ron Eaglen Challenge Cup. James Dewhurst took charge as stand in manager with John Purdy away on hockey duty.

Harry Rickels scored the only goal of the game in the first half as West End progressed to round two. The game sadly was marred by a referring performance both teams agreed ruined the match as a spectacle. Nothing though could take the shine of a good cup victory and a welcome distraction from league woes. Man of the Match went to Rob Davies who played his last game before returning home to Nottingham.

AFC West End – Christian Sales, Stephen Pearce (Harry Martin), Pally Dhindsa (James Madden), Joe Harper, Ady Gray, James Smith, Mike O’Keeffe (Sam McDonnell), Rob Davies, Harry Rickels, Glenn Sellors, James Dewhurst

Man of the Match – Rob Davies

Dick of the Day – Sam McDonnell

Joiners Arms 3-1 AFC West End

afcwestend — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:10:49 +0000

AFC West End took on leaders Joiners Arms with an under strength team due to numerous cancellations. West End took an early lead when Rich Dungworth making his last appearance for the club, strangely at centre half lofted a free kick into the opposition box. Sam McDonnell’s header at full stretch flew in off the underside of the bar giving West End the lead.

AFC grew in confidence whilst Joiners began to boil over. Their goal against the run of the play just before half time was the games turning point as they came out in the second half and scored twice more. A valiant effort from West End but in the end beaten by a better side on the day.

AFC West End - John Purdy, Harry Martin (James Madden), Pally Dhindsa (James Whittingham), Rich Dungworth, Tom Cole, Tom Lackey, Mike O’Keeffe, Rob Davies, Lee Matsell, Jack McDonnell, Sam McDonnell

Man of the Match – Rich Dungworth
Dick of the Day -

AFC West End 2-0 Red Lion Dunston

afcwestend — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:10:21 +0000

AFC West End recorded a welcome victory, their first in five weeks, since they beat the same opposition Red Lion Dunston in the cup. Dunston arguably gave a better account of themselves than the did in the cup but fell to the same scoreline as the previous fixture 2-0, both West End goals coming from Rich Dungworth.

AFC West End – Christian Sales, Stephen Pearce, James Dewhurst, Dan Arden, Ady Gray, Joe Harper, Mike O’Keeffe (James Whittingham), Rob Davies (Lee Matsell), Rich Dungworth, Glenn Sellors, Sam McDonnell (Pally Dhindsa)

Man of the Match – Joe Harper
Dick of the Day – Mike O’Keeffe

AFC West End 0-1 Birchwood Leisure

afcwestend — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:10:04 +0000

AFC paid for missing a number of decent first half opportunities as they were beaten 0-1 by Birchwood Leisure to end their participation in this seasons Jock Mitchell Memorial Trophy.

AFC West End – Christian Sales, Dan Arden, Stephen Pearce, Rich Dungworth, Ady Gray, Lee Matsell, James Smith, Rob Davies, John Purdy (Sam McDonnell), Jack McDonnell (Elliot Denby), Harry Rickels

Man of the Match – Dan Arden/Stephen Pearce
Dick of the Day – John Purdy/Lee Matsell

AFC Harpars 4-4 AFC West End

afcwestend — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:05:56 +0000

West End travelled to Horncastle for a difficult away dual with AFC Harpars. The game was another entertaining one and another in which the two teams couldnt be separated, another 4-4 draw.

West end’s goals came from runaway top scorer Ady Gray, the central defender scoring his sixth goal of the season. Rich Dungworth was also amongst the goals getting a double, the second of which was disputed by Harry Rickels who later did manage to score his first West End goal, AFC’s fourth. All in all a good away point.

AFC West End – Mike O’Keeffe, Joe Harper, James Dewhurst (James Whittingham), Tom Cole, Ady Gray, Dave Capps (John Purdy), James Smith, Rob Davies, Rich Dungworth, Jack McDonnell (Pally Dhindsa), Harry Rickels

Man of the Match -
Dick of the Day -

AFC West End 0-2 Evolution FC

afcwestend — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:50:59 +0000

AFC West End lost more ground on the league leaders with a very disappointing 0-2 loss to Evolution FC. The first half was all West End with the game being played entirely in the oppositions half. AFC though again paid for not turning their possession into goals when in the second half they were hit by two Evolution goals. A forgettable game for all concerned.

AFC West End – Christian Sales, Dan Arden, James Dewhurst (Stephen Pearce), Joe Harper, Ady Gray, Dave Capps, Mike O’Keeffe, Rob Davies (John Purdy), Rich Dungworth (Sam McDonnell), Jack McDonnell, Harry Rickels

Man of the Match -
Dick of the Day -

Hykeham Harrows 2-2 AFC West End

afcwestend — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:41:02 +0000

AFC returned to league action with an away trip to strugglers Hykeham Harrows. After initially dominating AFC were punished for their inability to take the lead, when the Harrows scored twice in quick succession.

With Rich Dungworth substituted due to injury and Sam and Jack McDonnell failing to test the keeper it was left to skipper Ady Gray to led from the back, scoring both goals in a late comeback. His first a well dispatched penalty and the second a header earning AFC a point in a game where they really should’ve picked up all three. FT 2-2

AFC West End – Christian Sales, Joe Harper, Pally Dhindsa (Elliot Denby), Marcus Elliott, Ady Gray, Dave Capps, Mike O’Keeffe, Rob Davies (James Whittingham), Rich Dungworth (Sam McDonnell), Jack McDonnell, Harry Rickels

MotM – Pally Dhindsa
DotD – Rob Davies

AFC West End 2-0 Red Lion Dunston

afcwestend — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:41:58 +0000

AFC began their assault on the Jock Mitchell Memorial trophy with a home tie against fellow Division Five side Red Lion Dunston.

A much changed West End line up ran out 2-0 winners with both goals being scored by Man of the Match Dave Capps.

AFC West End – Sven Schiltz, Dan Arden, Pally Dhindsa (James Dewhurst), Marcus Elliott, Ady Gray, Dave Capps, Mike O’Keeffe, Rob Davies (John Purdy), Rich Dungworth, Elliot Denby (Rich Vickers), Harry Rickels

MotM – Dave Capps
DotD -