SEASON ENDS IN DEFEAT |
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Sat 26:04:08 Coventry Sphinx 3 v The Lane 2 |
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ON A BRIGHTER NOTE Congratulations to the U18's who last night beat Lough Dynamo in the County Cup Final. Nick Brett's side recovered from going a goal behind inside 30 seconds but fought back to win with goals from chris Jerrison and Henry Trier in a battling performance, played in torrential rain almost throughout. Hopefully Alan Brett can take the Westerby Cup for a great family double. Well done to the lads from everyone connected with Friar Lane & Epworth. |
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LAST HOME GAME DISAPPOINTMENT |
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TUE 22:04:08 The Lane 1 v Westfields 3 |
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| The final home game of the season ended in dissapointment when the Lane went down 3-1 to Hereford based Westfields. The Lane dominated proceedings for most of the first half although trailing to a Hibberd goal after 15 mins following a mistake by Lynch. At half time it seemed only a matter of time before the Lane pulled level, but disaster struck when conceding a soft sec ond goal only 2 mins in. After Danny Gibbons headed over the bar from 6 yards, worse was to follow with the outstanding Hibbard getting a second.Westfields then strolled to victory despite the Lane huffing and puffing and Phillips grabbing a late consolation. |
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PHILLIPS BRACE SEALS VICTORY |
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Sat 19:04:08 The Lane 3 v Racing Club Warwick 2 |
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Two goals from top scorer Kelvin Phillips helped the Lane to a well deserved victory over MFA opponents Racing Club Warwick. The Lane took the lead early on through Lewis Gibbons and then promptly allowed RCW back into the game, but as on many occasions this season The Lane came out for the second half looking more determined and soon took a 3 - 1 advantage. RCW did pull one back towards the end of the game, but by then the points were in the bag. |
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THE LANE DRAW FINAL REHEARSAL |
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Tue 15:04:08 The Lane 1 v Oadby Town 1 |
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The game was enjoyable with the Lane having the edge but Ryan Robins scored for Oadby in the 45th minute. The Lane came back strongly and equalised on 68 minutes through Andy Almond heading home a Danny Gibbons cross. Danny had one disallowed for off side and Mark Shelock was inches away from the winner. Oadby did hit the bar 4 mins from the end against the run of play. On a down note Andy Smith (pic right) dislocated his shoulder after 15mins and went straight to the Royal Infirmary, where they x - rayed, gave him 2 injections and then popped it back in. he is off work for 3 weeks and misses the Westerby Cup Final. On behalf of the club we wish him a speedy recovery. |
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THE LANE LET THREE POINTS SLIP |
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Sat 12:04:08 The Lane 2 v Biddulph Victoria 3 |
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This was a case of how did we lose that with the Lane certainly having the Lions share of chances on a muddy pitch at Apex Park. Biddulph took a two nil advantage into the break after a couple of lapses of concentration in the Lane team. The second half started on a better note with the Lane pressing forward at every opportunity. A speculative shot from Almond was fumbled over his own line by the Biddulph keeper to make it 2 - 1 and a curling free kick from outside the box was slotted into the net by Skipper Danny Gibbons to draw the match level. The Lane continued to make chances with Sharman guilty of blazing the ball over and Almond missing from a few yards out. Biddulph caught the Lane on the break to net the winner late in the game. |
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CONGRATULATIONS |
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The Club would like to pass on their congratulations to former player Russ Wright and his good lady Suzie on the birth of their baby son Joseph. |
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Tue 08:04:08 The Lane 1 v Boldmere St Michaels 1 |
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MFA FIXTURE. |
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TIDY NURSE TOO MUCH FOR THE LANE |
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Sat 05:04:08 Loughborough Dynamo 2 v The Lane 1 |
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On a changeable afternoon at the NSG, The lane came under some early pressure and were lucky not to be 1 or 2 nil down early on. Loughborough finally scored after a defensive error let in Andy Tidy who calmly lobbed the keeper. The Lane spent much of the first half under pressure although Andy Almond should have leveled the scores up after rounding the Keeper. The second half started much better for the Lane who pressed forward at every opportunity and an equaliser came after Hart headed into his own net. The winner came after a needless free kick was given on the edge of the box and the prolific Kris Nurse thumped the ball past a helpless Ben Hall. |
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MATCH POSTPONED |
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| Todays Fixture against Boldmere St Michaels has been postponed to to an unfit Pitch. After 5 games in the last week the weather has taken it's toll and with more rain forecast for this afternoon the decision was made. The rearranged date will be posted as soon as known. |
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LAST MINUTE GOAL SEALS IT |
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Mon 24:03:08 Oadby Town 2 v The Lane 3 |
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A goal in the dying seconds of this MFA encounter at Topps Park from Kelvin Phillips, saw the Lane make it two wins out of two over this easter period. With both sides obviously feeling the effects of two games in three days, the game was never going played at the usual high tempo. The crowd of 189 were given some excitement when the start of the game was delayed due to a keystone cop incident with a dog. |
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This Season the Club will be holding their Presentation evening at the popular Banter on Braunstone Gate. More details on tickets available soon. |
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