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Hyde Staff XI 3-3 Hyde Supporters

A strong Hyde Staff team was sent to the field which included the likes of the Manager (Scott McNiven) and the assistant manager (Gavin McCann) They were to play a supporters team who played with a freedom and a good passing play. The Hyde Staff XI made the first blow after 34 mins to a game which was end to end with no real chances but the Staff took the lead after a great through ball put their player one on one with the keeper and it could only end up in one place, the Goal. Just before half time the Hyde supporters put the scores level to give themselves a good chance in the second half.

Half Time Score: Hyde Staff XI 1-1 Hyde Supporters

The second half started with some good play from the staff team and they were able to take the lead again through Josh Brizell as he found space to curl it around the keeper into the bottom right corner to make the scores 2-1 (51 Mins). The Staff kept on attacking leaving the defence weak and the supporters capitilised through a counter attack to level the scores (74 Mins). But once again the Staff took the lead through a great goal from the edge of the box from ex-Bolton midfielder Gavin McCann (76 Mins). With just 4 minutes to play the supporters scored the goal needed to send the game to penalties.

Full Time Score: Hyde Staff XI 3-3 Hyde Supporters

Penalties scored as it went into sudden death. The 7th Staff penalty was taken and missed by the keeper giving the supporters the chance to win the shoot-out and they did.

Penalty Shoot Out Score: Hyde Supporters win 7-6.

Wythenshawe Town 0-2 East Manchester

Wythenshawe Town took on Title hopefuls East Manchester FC in what would be the penultimate game of the season. The away team still had a shot at the title and it would come down to this result and Hindsford vs Walshaw Sports. The away team started brightly and their early pressure paid off as they took the lead through a mistake from Wythenshawe's keeper as he sliced it in to his own goal. Then a matter of minutes later the away team went 2-0 up as they continued their pressure. Manchester played well all throughout the first half as they passed well with Wythenshawe looking stunned and struggling to get any chances.

Half Time Score: Wythenshawe Town 0-2 East Manchester

Once again the away team started well and Wythenshawe's
chances were dented another blow as they went down to ten men but they took the game to Manchester after the red card. East Manchester did have chances to put them even further ahead but they couldn't so the game ended 2-0

Full Time Score: Wythenshawe Town 0-2 East Manchester

The away team did not pick up the title after Hindsford won 2-1 against Walshaw Sports. After a tough season East Manchester finished inside the top 2, only a point behind the winners. Roll on next season.

James Lobley,
Match Pictures

Cheadle Town 2-1 Abbey Hey

Cheadle hosted promotion chasing Abbey Hey in a midweek clash hoping to dent their decent run of form. The home team started the game with some good attacking play, having numerous chances to open the scoring but missed the mark, and against the run of play, Abbey Hey got a foot hold in the game and got the opening goal of the game from Martin Pilkington after 17 minutes. The game became more open and the lead   was cancelled out after a cross into the box was flicked on and the ball was headed in from Jordan Walker after 23 minutes. An end to end game filled up the rest of the first half.

HT Score: - Cheadle Town 1-1 Abbey Hey FC

Abbey Hey came out in the second half and show their class but their couldn't put away chance with them coming from every angle. Cheadle had the ball in the back of the net after 73 minutes after the Abbey Hey keeper kicks the ball against Dan Doherty but the referee didn't give the goal. Cheadle didn't have to wait long to get the goal as after 78 minutes as Sherrington finished well to give them a 2-1 lead. Abbey Hey continued to press and had some good chances even an ambitious volley (pictured) from the visitors which failed to get them a goal. An interesting game where the home team took their few chances whilst the away team couldn't put their shots away.

FT Score: - Cheadle Town 2-1 Abbey Hey FC

James Lobley,

Match Day Pictures

Cheadle Town's Park Road Stadium

Next Up: Altrincham vs Bishop's Stortford

PT 3. Peterborough United vs Cardiff City

The last of the Peterborough sports weekend took me to London Road the home of the Posh, who were due to take on Cardiff City in an Npower Championship clash. It was going to be a big match for both teams  on two fronts, Cardiff edging closer to the promise lands of the premier league whilst Posh were trying to rid London road of the prospect of League one football. There was a great atmosphere around the ground, i had the pleasure to hear the Cardiff City fans sitting directly in front of them in the first half whilst wearing a Posh shirt.

The game started very much end to end with chances for both teams but both teams failing to put any of their early chances away. Dwight Gayle tried to claim an early penalty but the claims were turned down the ref. The game was brought to life when Cardiff city opened the scoring from a corner as Ben Turner flicked the ball on and a scrappy placing of the ball in the net allowed Aron Gunnarson to get the first goal of the game. Posh tried to get the crucial equalising goal before the break but Cardiff following on from their goal seemed more likely to score but they went into the half time break 1-0 up.

HT Score: Peterborough United 0-1 Cardiff City

Luckily this half i was in the London Road terrace and a lively Posh team is what came out in the second half dominating the possession at the start but once again they failed to get a goal. Cardiff were still creating chances but couldn't put them away and they were made to rue these missed chances as they gave away a penalty to the Posh as Don Cowie fouled Mark Little in the area. Substitute McCann had only just came on but stepped up to the spot and coolly converted the penalty, and just a few minutes later Dwight Gayle was tripped by Matthew Connolly to give McCann another chance for a goal and once again he scored. Posh now 2-1 up, the game ended dramatically as Posh had a few more chances to score. But Rudy Gestede had too great chances late on but Cardiff fans were to go home disappointed and wondering how they didn't take home the points. Cardiff have not won at London Road since 1986, the Cardiff fans groans, music to the home fans ears.


FT Score: Peterborough United 2-1 Cardiff City
Peterborough Match Pictures
Attendance: 9236





Peterborough Line-Up
1. Robert Olejnik
3. Craig Alcock
5. Gabriel Zakuani
8. Lee Tomlin
14. Tommy Rowe
17. Joe Newell
18. Kane Ferdinand
19. Mark Little
20. Nathaniel Knight-Percival
26. Jack Payne
34. Dwight Gayle

PT 2. Greyhound Racing

Part 2 of the Peterborough sports weekend saw me at the Greyhound stadium with some members of family and friends. A cheap night out for sure at £1 each with many families taken the chance to come and make or break their bank accounts. Studying the Programme to get some idea on who to bet on just made me even more confused. Names are everything when it comes to this sort of thing. I was able to get one winner, winning me a massive £2.50.

There was an enjoyable atmosphere at the Dogs that night with many Kids happily shrieking their dogs on whilst munching on those burgers and chips, made me hungry though. I thought it was a pleasantly cheap night out for everyone. I may be rubbish at but it still gives a lot of fun to all. I got some pictures from the dogs and they are all free to download as ever from my flickr page (link below).

James Lobley,

Greyhound Pictures

Some of the Winners:

Lady Toni

Memphis Man

Lawlors Pride

Ellie Dan Blue

Watchmaker (My only winner)

Our Daniel

Ringtown Buzzer

Ivy House Zac

Rough Patriot

Last Up: Peterborough United vs Cardiff City

PT 1. Peterborough Panthers

Part 1 of my sports weekend started off at the Speedway match between the Peterborough Panthers and King's Lynn Stars. It was a race which did not live up to my high expectations. This was the first Speedway race which i have seen but i cannot say it was very impressive. £17 for adults to see in the freezing conditions while watching the drivers going around a muddy track.

I now realise that i will not be the biggest Speedway fan there is and that it's not my thing. I did manage to get some pictures at the race which are on my flickr page, all pictures are free to download off there. Next time i would much prefer to watch it at home so i can at least stay warm. It's best i just stick to Football and Rugby, they're a type and i am clearly not it.

I may not like it but as long as it entertains the people who go that surely is the important thing. Peterborough didn't manage to get a win against King's Lynn, losing 40-50 and they play again just a few hours later in the away game.

James Lobley,
Peterborough Panthers' Pictures

Packed stand at the Speedway

£17 Admission for Adults at Peterborough Panthers 

£25 Admission for Adults at Peterborough Utd vs Cardiff City

Peterborough Panthers 40-50 King's Lynn Stars

Next Up: Peterborough, Greyhound Racing, (Am I going to lose all my Money?)