05 May 2013 - Clifton All Whites v AFC Mansfield

Will Heath, Ben Moore, Rob Gill & David Hawkes celebrate the All Whites
1-0 victory

This wasn't a "Lazy Sunday Afternoon" down at The Impact Arena, home of Alfreton Town. Two teams battling for the Baris Central League Cup, in the red corner, AFC Mansfield, who ended the season as runners-up in the Black Dragon (North), missing out on promotion to Dronfield Town. In the white corner, Clifton All Whites, who in the semi-final had beaten the Town from Dronfield 3-1, were hoping to fare better in their 50th year since formation, than last season when losing to, yes you guessed, Dronfield Town!  A feisty affair, AFC Mansfield ended the final with nine men, maybe referee Tim Walker had spent a few moments reading the matchday programme's half-time quiz page, "Early Baths" ?!! There was a brilliantly saved penalty and a 92nd minute winner for supporters to remember, which was about all their was as the heat and a long season played a major part in the afternoon's football on show.

Competition : Central Midlands League Cup Final

Result : Clifton All Whites 1 AFC Mansfield 0
Attendance : 265

Venue : The Impact Arena [Alfreton Town FC]

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All Photography : ©NoClashOfColours

Special Thanks to Clifton All Whites #twitterfeed with help on adding names to photographs.

"Badges, Scarves and An Empty Tin Of Chocolates"

"Young Stag"

Clifton All Whites

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"The Huddle"

AFC Mansfield

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Match Action

Ben Moore, Craig Anderson and Sam Leggitt crowd out the AFC Mansfield no.9

Joe Meehan, the first of two AFC Mansfield players to see Tim Walker's red card.

"The Solitary Drinker"

Half Time Dugout

AFC Mansfield

Half Time Chips

Half Time Dugout

AFC Mansfield

Goal Post Architecture

Alfreton Town FC

Dale Sheppard brilliantly saves Rob Gill's penalty.

Floodlight Architecture

Alfreton Town FC

Clifton All Whites 

Supporters

AFC Mansfield

"Middle Finger Salute"

Red Card no.2 - AFC Mansfield's Dean Rick sent off in the 88th minute, acknowledges the Clifton All White's supporters! 

"The Man On The Hill"

David Hawkes and Jake Richardson (Clifton All Whites) look on as team mate Ben Moore takes flight in the AFC Mansfield penalty area.

1-0

Clifton All Whites, players and staff celebrate at the final whistle.

AFC Mansfield provide a sporting Guard Of Honour to League Cup winners

Clifton All Whites players, Will Heath, Ben Moore, Rob Gill, Connor Hardy, Craig Anderson and goalkeeper Jake Want.

The League Cup

Player's Award Trophies

Jubilation

Clifton All Whites

Central Midlands League 

League Cup Winners 2012/13

"We're All In This Together"

"1-0 To The Super Whites... 1-0 ...."

Will Heath, Ben Moore, Rob Gill & David Hawkes celebrate the All Whites
1-0 victory

Maybe Next Year ...... ?

A young AFC Mansfield supporter with a player's Runners-Up Trophy.

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"An Alfreton Marriage Proposal"

"T.C I LOVE YOU

MARRY ME?"

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Links

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Click Here >> The 66 POW : Report [Football Blog]

Click Here >> On The Road 12/13 : Report [Football Blog]

Click Here >> Around The Grounds 12/13 : Report [Football Blog]

Click Here >> AFC Mansfield - Website

Click Here >> Clifton All Whites - Website

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22 April 2013 - Askern Villa v Albion Sports

The relegation of Askern Welfare was all but confirmed as Albion Sports ran out comfortable 4-0 winners. This was our second visit to Manor Way, we were there to see the other NCEL Division One promotion contender, Athersley Recreation. That day Askern Villa defeated the visitors 3-1 which was their last ever victory in the NCEL, those days though had long since gone and the club was almost at the end of a miserable 27 match losing streak. The return fixture saw Albion Sports run out 9-1 winners and after less than thirty minutes, that score looked not only achievable but possibly bettered. 

Competition : Northern Counties East League : Division One

Result : Askern Villa 0 Albion Sports 4

Attendance : 35

"Eye On You"

The Main Stand

"Tea Bar & The Ladies"

"Three Watch Albion Go Four Up"

"Away Dugout"

An unusual car registration number plate!

"Let's Do The Twist"

Albion Sports players half-time dance routine.

Goalpost Architecture

Askern Villa FC

"One Of The 35"

"The Sun Goes Down On Askern Villa And Their Stay In The NCEL"

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Askern Villa

Club Website Link In The Central Midlands League Panel At The Side

Albion Sports

Club Website Link In The NCEL Panel At The Side

All Photography : ©fotografica137

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18 April 2013 - Nostell Miners Welfare v Louth Town

A Thursday night "Cup Shock" in Nostell. Home of the Miners Welfare, NCEL Premier League. A Northern Counties East League Cup Semi-Final, Louth Town of the NCEL Division One, the visitors making a 170 mile round trip, the match ended 3-3. With no goals in extra time, the penalty shootout went the way of the "White Wolves", 4-3. Daryl Clare's troops would meet Thackley AFC in the Final at Staveley Miners Welfare on May Day. Could they beat another club from a higher division?

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Competition : Northern Counties East League Cup : Semi-Final

Result : Nostell Miners Welfare 3 Louth Town 3

[Louth Town win 4-3 on penalties after extra time]

Attendance : 61

"Half Time Raffle"

Match Action

Nostell Miners Welfare [yellow/black] defend a Louth Town corner.

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"The Lone White Wolf"

"Goalpost Architecture"

Nostell Miners Welfare FC

"Half Time Discussion Under The Floodlights"

The President & The Secretary

Louth Town FC

"Terrace Seating"

"Home Team Officials"

"Home Team Officials?"

"Team Discussions - Pre Penalty Shoot Out"

Dave Fairburn

Louth Town FC - President

"Absolute Delight!"

A Louth Town supporter at the final whistle, the long trip back to Lincolnshire on a Thursday night won't seem so long!

"The White Wolves : Team Photo Under The Nostell Miners Lights"

"The Man Under The Louth Town Flag"

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

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>> Click Here : Nostell Miners Welfare 3 Louth Town 3 (3-4penalties) : 

Match Report [Louth Leader]