06 March 2013 - Matlock Town v FC United Of Manchester (Set Two)

Photography Set Two from our visit to Causeway Lane, home of Matlock Town.

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Set Two

"Floodlight Architecture"

Competition : EvoStik Northern Premier League : Premier Division

Result : Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2

Attendance : 613

Matlock Town 1 FC United Of Manchester 0

Matlock Town players rush over to congratulate scorer Bradley Grayson on his first goal of the night.

"Late Challenge"

FC goalkeeper, James Spencer reacts after being the victim of a late challenge.

The "Red Rebels" equalise.

Matlock Town 1 FC United Of Manchester 1

Adam Jones nets his first of the evening to level the score.

FC supporters in jubilant mood as Adam Jones scores his second goal as 

FC United Of Manchester take a 2-1 lead.

"The Loneliness Of The Non League Goalkeeper"

FC United Of Manchester : James Spencer

Under the gaze of St Giles'.

Matlock Town supporters in the Twigg Stand compete with the FC United counterpart in the volume competition.

"Twigg Stand Gladiators"

Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2

Bradley Grayson steps up and converts the 64th minute penalty, his second of the night.

"Delight"

Smiles all around as The Gladiators equalise. 2-2.

John Lawton

"Tannoy Boy" at Matlock Town

Full Time

Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2

"Saluting"

Full Time at Causeway Lane.

"Tonight's Attendance"

Portraits

Adam & Steph

"High Peaks Branch - FCUM Supporters Club"

John Lawton

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All links to Match Reports here :-

Matlock Town v FC United Of Manchester : (Match Reports)

All Photography : ©fotografica137

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06 March 2013 - Matlock Town v FC United Of Manchester (Set One)

Set One

Back in December 2012, we made a visit to Matlock Town, for their home game vs FC United Of Manchester. Unfortunately it was called off early on the morning of the game.  You can see our photography from that day here [Matlock Town v FC United Of Manchester : Dec 22 2012]

We'd like to thank Keith Brown (Matlock Town) and all the people involved with the club who made this feature possible and a special mention for Chris Wintle (the journey home).

Hopefully in the 2013/14 season we'll have the opportunity to cover a FC United Of Manchester home game.  No doubt we'll be keeping an eye open on the fixture lists and will once more feature them at an away game.

Competition :

Result : Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2

Attendance : 613

"The Twigg Stand"

Matlock Town players warm up, St Giles' Church high above in the background.

FC United Of Manchester

Players Arrival

"March - Fixtures"

"A Lone Gladiator"

"The Programme Seller"

"Gladiators"

"Goalpost Architecture"

Matlock Town FC

"Line Ups"

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FC United Of Manchester

"The Red Rebels"

Always good travellers, the supporters of FC United swell the numbers at many of the clubs they visit throughout the season.

FC United : Flags

A selection of the flags on show that night.

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Links

(Click On Any Link To Read/View/Hear)

Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2 : Match Report (Matlock Town)

Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2 : Match Commentary - 

Audio (FC United Of Manchester)

Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2 : Video (Youtube)

Matlock Town 2 FC United Of Manchester 2 : Match Report (Chesterfield Post)

All Photography : ©fotografica137

Website Links To Both Clubs In The EvoStik

Premier League North Panel At The Side

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(Set Two To Follow)

08 December 2012 - Staveley Miners Welfare v Retford United

Staveley Miners Welfare FC

Competition  NCEL Premier League: 

Result : Staveley Miners Welfare 2 Retford United 2

Attendance : 151

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"Competitive Pricing"

Add it all up, for less than £10, a parent can take a child, buy a programme and enjoy ninety minutes of live, in the flesh, football. A Saturday 3.00pm kick off, the option of sitting or standing, cheap food and drinks inside the ground.  

If you're reading this, take note of how much it would cost you to spend a day at your local Premier/Championship/League 1 or 2 club.

Staveley Miners Welfare

NCEL November Fair Play League Winners

"BallBoys"

Almost time for kick off and today's Staveley MW ballboys set off for their pitchside places.

"One Day"

Maybe in a few years, this ballboy will be playing for the Staveley Miners Welfare first team.

Blue & White Stripes...

The Main Stand and Tunnel at Inkersall Road.

"Home Dugout"

Staveley Miners Welfare 0 Retford United 1

Adam Scott puts The Badgers 1-0 ahead from the penalty spot.

Mum & Freddie (7)

This was Freddie's first time at Staveley MW as a ballboy.  Talking to his mum, she told me that he could hardly sleep for the excitement.  It's getting the youngsters involved at an early age that the club will be able to call upon at a later date.  Vitally important at this and any other level, boys and girls will feel a sense of belonging, hopefully starting off a career in football. Grassroots level can offer so much to the youngsters, it's a way into the sport that is tougher by the year for some.  Every club at this and below levels in the Step system should be thinking of not only today and tomorrow, but also years to come. Without the youth being brought forward and given roles at non league clubs, it's a possibility that their club may no longer exist.

Red Skies, Floodlights and Blue/White Stripes

"Target Practice"

Inkersall Road

Home of Staveley Miners Welfare FC

"Freddie Saves ..."

The ballboys, taken from the Staveley MW Under-7s team, live the dream of playing on the Inkersall Road pitch.

"The Tower Bar"

Upstairs is where the match is filmed.

On my next visit, i'll make sure I take some photographs from here!

Staveley Miners Welfare v Retford United

Match Day Programme

"Rob"

A Retford United supporter, home and away. Previously, a season ticket holder at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea.  Rob prefers his football at this level nowadays.  We discussed the merits of getting involved in the non league football world, whether it be as a supporter or a photographer. He enjoys travelling across the NCEL with Retford United, just one of many "Badgers" there that day.

Rob is just one of many people i've met who've become disillusioned with the Premier League game, clubs should take note, because the way things are moving, the non league football scene is claiming more and more football supporters than they could wish to lose.

Trophies & Awards

on display in the Staveley MW Clubhouse.

"World Cup Winners & Club Crested Tables"

Three England World Cup 1966 Winners Autographed Shirts On Display.

The tables in the clubhouse bare the club crest, the walls are lined with signed shirts of the players that last won something at International level. When will any club in the country be displaying signed shirts from the next England World Cup winners team?

Specials Thanks to all at Staveley Miners Welfare who made the visit very special. Especially at very short notice.

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Match Reports

Staveley Miners Welfare 2 Retford United 2 (Retford United)

Staveley Miners Welfare 2 Retford United 2 (Worksop Guardian)

All Photography : ©fotografica137

Website Links To Both Clubs In The NCEL Panel At The Side