Mellor Juniors
Will Parry scores number one
Will Parry scores number two
The keeper denies Parry a hat trick
Kieran Malpas fires in number three
MELLOR FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS
Sunday, 27 November 2011
MELLOR JUNIORS
Mellor Juniors beat Cheadle & Gatley 4-0 on Sunday November 27th with goals from Will Parry (2), Kieran Malpas and Fred Keyets.
MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Mellor Firsts chalked up a seventh consecutive Premiership win beating Chorltonians away 3-1.
The win exacted revenge for a 1-2 reverse in the home fixture in August when a Chorlts player kicked in a dressing room door.
This time Dave Whelan, Chris Coram and Matt Jamieson kicked down Chorlts defence to score. The home side's only reply was a Ben Beer own goal which levelled the score at 1-1. Jack Parr was Mellor's Man of the Match. The win puts Mellor second in the Division, six points behind Spurley Hey but with two games in hand. Next up Hazel Grove at home.
The win exacted revenge for a 1-2 reverse in the home fixture in August when a Chorlts player kicked in a dressing room door.
This time Dave Whelan, Chris Coram and Matt Jamieson kicked down Chorlts defence to score. The home side's only reply was a Ben Beer own goal which levelled the score at 1-1. Jack Parr was Mellor's Man of the Match. The win puts Mellor second in the Division, six points behind Spurley Hey but with two games in hand. Next up Hazel Grove at home.
Jack Parr
Mellor Seconds found themselves 0-4 down after 25 minutes away at Castleton Firsts but rallied to end the match losing 6-5.
Andy Kuehl, Matt McNulty(2), Ryan Yates and Luke Jubb were the scorers. James Humphries was Mellor's star man, closely followed by Matt McNulty.
James Humphries
Mellor Thirds top Division C on goal difference after a 4-1 away win at Barton Town Firsts. Man of the Match Sam Healey scored a hat trick and Ian Arnfield added the other.
Sam Healey
Mellor Fourths travelled to the plastic pitch at the Tameside Stadium to take on AFC Oldham Reserves.
Phil Brown in goal was in good form and denied the home side a first minute goal. On four minutes Maciek Sobiegraj had a good run but his shot was high.
Phil Brown was called into action again on 20 minutes tipping over a fierce drive. Eight minutes later he made another save to deny Oldham.
The home side were dominating and Mellor struggled to create chances.
On 32 minutes Oldham hit a post.
But the longer Mellor dug in the more frustrated the home side became and on 38 minutes a mix up in the Oldham defence led to a defender putting through his own goal.
The makeshift centre back pairing of Man of the Match Mike White and Paul Telfer began to steady the ship. They won most things in the air and covered each other well. Rick Monton and Sam Jamieson in general bottled up the flanks.
Matt Mills replaced Shane Cliffe at left midfield on 55 minutes. Five minutes later Nathan Fitzpatrick fired two yards wide from long distance.
The game was opening up now and Mellor were earning more possession in the final third, if still not creating good chances.
On 70 minutes James Robinshaw replaced Andy Given.
On 75 minutes a poor header in midfield led to Oldham shipping the ball forward early and an attacker got a yard of space to fire past Phil Brown for 1-1.
Oldham might have gone ahead but for another good save from Brown, turning away a long range shot.
The turning point of the match came on 79 minutes when Maciek Sobiegraj got away and toed the ball past the on-rushing keeper who brought him down.
The Pole coolly slotted the pressure penalty into the top right hand corner for 2-1.
Thomas Reeve then replaced Nathan Fitzpatrick.
A minute later Sobiegraj scored again, shooting high into the left hand corner from the right.
Jordan Cassidy then replaced Sean Standen
As the rain fell, Oldham were chasing the game and their defence was stretched.
Maciek Sobiegraj
Sobiegraj got away again and his shot was saved but spun away for Robinshaw to head goalwards from five yards. A defender on the line tried to palm the ball away but only succeeded in deflecting it into his own goal for 4-1. But the goal was Robinshaw's.
The win puts Mellor up to sixth in Division D.
Sunday, 20 November 2011
WHERE'S WHALLEY?
Mellor Firsts knocked unbeaten Whalley Range out of the Rhodes Cup in a drama filled 3-2 home win.
Range had three players red carded by the end and were eventually sunk by an 80th minute goal from Danny Leibrick.
Matt Jamieson put Mellor 1-0 up with a penalty after he had been felled by a "last man" tackle which triggered the first sending off.
Cody Wharton saves watched by Craig Frisby and Rob White (far right)
Range then sprang into life and took a 2-1 lead.
But a second Jamieson goal and two further dismissals turned the game in Mellor's favour. Paul Swann was Mellor's Man of the Match.
Danny Leibrick attacks
Rob White clears his lines
Mellor Seconds claimed only their second league win of the season but they did it in style in Brabyns, thumping Gatley Firsts 5-1.
Mellor were under the cosh with 20 minutes left, despite leading 2-1 with goals from Mark Oldham and Tom Bright.
They survived a string of goalmouth scrambles and six yard box pressure.
But breakaway strikes from Oldham, Andy Given and Paul Newman (a brilliant chip) sent the visitors
away with glum faces.
Mellor defending with Carl Bradbury and Matt McNulty
The Thirds won 3-0 at Whalley Range in the preliminary round of the Whitehead Cup which they won last season.
It sets up a home tie with Milton Thirds in January.
Rick Axford, Marcus McNulty and Sam Parker did the damage. Pat Boyle was Mellor's star man.
Mellor Fourths hosted Chorltonians Sixth team in the Halliwell Shield at Brabyns and came away with a gritty 1-0 win, their first clean sheet of the season.
The prize is a home tie against Old Strets Fourths in January.
Mellor almost took the lead in the first minute, Maciek Sobiegraj hitting a post and then seeing his follow up shot blocked.
But on five minutes he found the net, latching onto a through ball and running on to beat the keeper inside the right hand post.
Chorlts big centre back was causing Mellor problems from set plays and almost equalised from a corner.
On nine minutes Nathan Fitzpatrick, who had an excellent game in right midfield, crossed for Paul Telfer who shot just wide.
A Chorlts defensive mistake on 11 minutes gave Fitzpatrick a shooting chance but he could not bend his shot enough and missed the top left hand corner.
Another Fitzpatrick effort cannoned back off a defender for Matt Jamieson to try his luck from 20 yards but the shot was saved.
On 20 minutes another Telfer effort with the outside of his right foot brought an exceptional one handed save from the visiting keeper.
Chorlts survived three or four uncomfortable moments with last ditch tackles and interceptions.
But they clawed their way back into the match and began to dominate.
They missed a good chance on 31 minutes and four minutes later Phil Brown had to pull off a block in a one-on-one situation with Rick Monton clearing the loose ball.
Mellor's defence began to come under more pressure but they coped well, with man of the Match Paul Wild outstanding.
At half time Sean Standen replaced Michael White.
Fitzpatrick shot wide from 25 yards on 48 minutes.
Mellor had a couple of half chances but shots were either blocked or flew too high.
On 60 minutes Maciek Sobiegraj was sent clear but as he rounded the keeper on the edge of the box he was sent crashing to the floor.
Referee Richard Makin decided on a yellow not a red card and the resulting free kick was saved.
James Robinshaw was introduced up front on 63 minutes.
In a further reshuffle Telfer went to right back on 70 minutes for Rick Monton whose place was taken by Thomas Reeve operating on the right flank, with Fitzpatrick pushing more central.
The fresh legs seemed to afford Mellor more possession and the influence on the game swung back in the home side's favour.
On 75 minutes an overhead kick by Reeve fell to Sean Standen, six yards out with his back to goal. He spun and connected well but the shot flew high.
Phil Brown made another good save on 76 minutes and two minutes later Standen had another shot blocked as the played yo-yoed from end to end.
Sam Jamieson had an effort brilliantly saved on 88 minutes and as the clock ticked down Mellor survived a corner and two long throw-ins to see the game out for a confidence boosting victory.
In his match sheet notes Referee Richard Makin said of Mellor FC : "Very well behaved team and a credit to the club".
Well done to all the managers, assistants and players for a terrific weekend of results.
The winners of the latest 100 Club draw were:
Russell Cox (number 52) who wins £40 and Care Needs (29) who win £80.
Saturday, 12 November 2011
Three points from 12
THE RACE NIGHT PLANNED FOR THIS SATURDAY IS CANCELLED
Mellor Firsts climbed to fourth in the Premiership after a 3-2 home win against Hooley Bridge. Mellor dominated the first half in which the visitors had a man sent off and led 3-0 at the break.
Hooley Bridge also had to change their keeper in the second period but rallied well to bring the game back to 3-2 and only a last minute save by Cody Wharton prevented the loss of two points. Dave Whelan scored twice for Mellor and Matt Jamieson scored the other.
The Seconds, bottom of Division 2, travelled to Hollingworth Old Boys who now top the table. But the home side were in for a surprise as Mellor had the better of the early exchanges.
In the first minute Tom Bright slipped in Ian Arnfield whose shot was saved with difficulty.
Two minutes later Matt McNulty went on a 50 yard run up the middle of the pitch and curled an excellent shot from 22 yards which missed the top corner by two feet.
On four minutes Marcus McNulty sent a free kick just over the bar.
Hollingworth then forced two corners which Scott Cassidy dealt with at the near post.
But on 22 minutes Hollingworth went ahead when a long diagonal ball found a forward who volleyed home off the crossbar.
The goal seemed to affect Mellor's confidence. Some good defensive play was undone by poor passing from the back.
Mellor then conceded a free kick in a dangerous spot but the wall did its job.
On 30 minutes Ian Arnfield could not rise high enough to direct a telling cross towards goal.
Five minutes later a mistake at the back put a Hollingworth forward in but Tom Fletcher pulled off a great save.
The game seemed to turn on its head in a bizarre two minutes after the break. On 46 minutes the Hollingworth goalkeeper sliced a clearance into his own goal.
And a minute later a crass back pass sent Tom Bright away and he coolly slotted home to give Mellor an unlikely 2-1 lead
Mellor Firsts climbed to fourth in the Premiership after a 3-2 home win against Hooley Bridge. Mellor dominated the first half in which the visitors had a man sent off and led 3-0 at the break.
Hooley Bridge also had to change their keeper in the second period but rallied well to bring the game back to 3-2 and only a last minute save by Cody Wharton prevented the loss of two points. Dave Whelan scored twice for Mellor and Matt Jamieson scored the other.
Cody Wharton
The Seconds, bottom of Division 2, travelled to Hollingworth Old Boys who now top the table. But the home side were in for a surprise as Mellor had the better of the early exchanges.
In the first minute Tom Bright slipped in Ian Arnfield whose shot was saved with difficulty.
Two minutes later Matt McNulty went on a 50 yard run up the middle of the pitch and curled an excellent shot from 22 yards which missed the top corner by two feet.
On four minutes Marcus McNulty sent a free kick just over the bar.
Hollingworth then forced two corners which Scott Cassidy dealt with at the near post.
But on 22 minutes Hollingworth went ahead when a long diagonal ball found a forward who volleyed home off the crossbar.
The goal seemed to affect Mellor's confidence. Some good defensive play was undone by poor passing from the back.
Mellor then conceded a free kick in a dangerous spot but the wall did its job.
On 30 minutes Ian Arnfield could not rise high enough to direct a telling cross towards goal.
Five minutes later a mistake at the back put a Hollingworth forward in but Tom Fletcher pulled off a great save.
The game seemed to turn on its head in a bizarre two minutes after the break. On 46 minutes the Hollingworth goalkeeper sliced a clearance into his own goal.
And a minute later a crass back pass sent Tom Bright away and he coolly slotted home to give Mellor an unlikely 2-1 lead
Tom Bright wheels away after scoring
But another poor clearance on 54 minutes set up a Hollingworth equaliser.
Josh Wilson then replaced Ian Arnfield and on 57 minutes Hollingworth missed a great chance to take the lead with a close range header which flashed wide.
Josh Wilson
Rob Jordan then replaced Marcus McNulty on 60 minutes.
On 65 minutes another poor ball out of defence was intercepted. Hollingworth switched the play to the ring winger and the ensuing cross was headed in at the far post.
Tim Parker clears
On 75 minutes Rob Jordan made a good run down the left and his dangerous cross was cleared after causing some consternation.
James Humphries then replaced Andy Kuehl. The switch pushed more Mellor men forward and for a while the home side looked edgy.
On 79 minutes Tom Fletcher made another great save but seven minutes later Hollingworth put the game to bed with a whipped free kick from 23 yards which went over the wall and found the far corner.
Matt McNulty might have pulled one back three minutes into injury time but missed the target when well placed eight yards out.
Tom Fletcher and Tom Bright were named as joint Man of the Match.
The Thirds lost 4-2 away against Bury Amateur AFC Reserves. Man of the Man Sam Parker scored twice.
The Fourths lost 1-0 at home to Milton Thirds. Sam Jamieson was Man of the Match.
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Mellor's Stockport Cup dream is over
Mellor Firsts lost 2-4 at home to Cheadle Hulme Villa in the Stockport Senior Cup semi final.
Matt Jamieson fired the first real test of the game after nine miniutes. The Villa keeper fumbled his long range effort but Carl Brindley could not follow up quickly enough.
Villa then began to dominate. On 13 minutes a Villa forward shot inches wide. A minute later a Villa forward was clean through but his lob cleared the bar.
Cody Wharton in Mellor's goal made an excellent save on 16 minutes at the expense of a corner.
But on 17 minutes, against the run of play, Mellor scored, Dave Whelan feeding Jonny Cooke who slotted in Matt Jamieson to shoot low into the corner from 24 yards.
Jamieson was put through again on 32 minutes but slightly overran the ball. He was crowded out.
On 35 minutes Villa swopped their keeper, who was injured kicking the ball away.
Villa made it 1-1 on 42 minutes after a clever one-two which cut open Mellor's defence.
At half time Mellor substituted Jonny Cooke. Steve Smith took over in midfield, Carl Brindley was moved to the right and Dave Moss went up front to support Jamieson.
Villa went 2-1 ahead within a minutes of the re-start. Mellor then survived a downward header on 50 minutes.
But on 55 minutes came the biggest drama of the game, when Villa's substititute keeper appeared to drop the ball behind him and over the line.
The ball was cleared and the referee waived away Mellor's appeals for a goal.
On 65 minutes Villa made it 3-1 after a poor defensive header set up a shooting chance. Cody Wharton made a good full length save but a Villa forward followed up to score.
Wharton then made another excellent save on 67 minutes.
But two minutes later Villa went 4-1 up.
Jack Parr and Luke Jubb replaced Carl Brindley and Dave Moss.
On 75 minutes Jack Parr was upended in the area and Matt Jamieson blasted home the penalty for 2-4.
Mellor pressed and Craig Frisby, in the six yard area, only just missed an 81st minute free kick from Jamieson.
On 86 minutes Jamiseon slashed wide from 16 yards and Villa saw out the match to progess to the semis.
Meanwhile in the Premiership basement side Hazel Grove did local rivals Mellor a favour by beating AFC Oldham 2-0 at Torkingtton Park, recording only their second win in 12.
Mellor could leapfrog AFC Oldham if we win our game in hand.
Mellor Seconds lost 0-2 at home to Ardwick.
Alex Wood missed a penalty at 0-1.
Lewis Jeffs was Man of the Match and Andy Kuehl also put in an exceptional performance.
The Thirds won 4-2 at home against Chorlts who stay in second spot in Division C, just ahead of Mellor in third.
Terry Wilson, Si Moores, Sam Parker (pen) and Rick Axford scored.
The Fourths lost 1-4 away to Moston Brook. Mike White scored. Adam Somerville was Man of the Match.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE A TICKET FOR THE RACE NIGHT ON NOVEMBER 19th AT THE MARPLE TAVERN.
Matt Jamieson fired the first real test of the game after nine miniutes. The Villa keeper fumbled his long range effort but Carl Brindley could not follow up quickly enough.
Villa then began to dominate. On 13 minutes a Villa forward shot inches wide. A minute later a Villa forward was clean through but his lob cleared the bar.
Cody Wharton in Mellor's goal made an excellent save on 16 minutes at the expense of a corner.
But on 17 minutes, against the run of play, Mellor scored, Dave Whelan feeding Jonny Cooke who slotted in Matt Jamieson to shoot low into the corner from 24 yards.
Jamieson was put through again on 32 minutes but slightly overran the ball. He was crowded out.
On 35 minutes Villa swopped their keeper, who was injured kicking the ball away.
Villa made it 1-1 on 42 minutes after a clever one-two which cut open Mellor's defence.
At half time Mellor substituted Jonny Cooke. Steve Smith took over in midfield, Carl Brindley was moved to the right and Dave Moss went up front to support Jamieson.
Villa went 2-1 ahead within a minutes of the re-start. Mellor then survived a downward header on 50 minutes.
But on 55 minutes came the biggest drama of the game, when Villa's substititute keeper appeared to drop the ball behind him and over the line.
The ball was cleared and the referee waived away Mellor's appeals for a goal.
On 65 minutes Villa made it 3-1 after a poor defensive header set up a shooting chance. Cody Wharton made a good full length save but a Villa forward followed up to score.
Wharton then made another excellent save on 67 minutes.
But two minutes later Villa went 4-1 up.
Jack Parr and Luke Jubb replaced Carl Brindley and Dave Moss.
On 75 minutes Jack Parr was upended in the area and Matt Jamieson blasted home the penalty for 2-4.
Mellor pressed and Craig Frisby, in the six yard area, only just missed an 81st minute free kick from Jamieson.
On 86 minutes Jamiseon slashed wide from 16 yards and Villa saw out the match to progess to the semis.
Meanwhile in the Premiership basement side Hazel Grove did local rivals Mellor a favour by beating AFC Oldham 2-0 at Torkingtton Park, recording only their second win in 12.
Mellor could leapfrog AFC Oldham if we win our game in hand.
Mellor Seconds lost 0-2 at home to Ardwick.
Alex Wood missed a penalty at 0-1.
Lewis Jeffs was Man of the Match and Andy Kuehl also put in an exceptional performance.
The Thirds won 4-2 at home against Chorlts who stay in second spot in Division C, just ahead of Mellor in third.
Terry Wilson, Si Moores, Sam Parker (pen) and Rick Axford scored.
The Fourths lost 1-4 away to Moston Brook. Mike White scored. Adam Somerville was Man of the Match.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE A TICKET FOR THE RACE NIGHT ON NOVEMBER 19th AT THE MARPLE TAVERN.
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Race Night - November 19th
Fourth Team manager Jamie Philp is getting so excited about the forthcoming Race Night on November 19th at the Marple Tavern...it has really gone to his head.
Bring all your friends and NEIGH-bours! First Race 7.15pm
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