Northants Combination League

Report for Saturday 5th January 08 by Rick Payne

Highgrade Motor Star Award:
The Star Award goes to Harpole for their 3-1 away defeat of leaders Corby Pegasus, moving them from 5^th to 2^nd.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FA JUNIOR CUP Quarter Final (northants comb teams in bold)

Kislingbury entertained Wootton St George, the game was very evenly matched for the first half, with only a scrappy goal after 30minutes when a corner from Tommy Gee was headed in by Duncan Eade that gave Kislingbury the half time lead of 1-0.   Kisl may have sewn up the tie, if the last shot of the half hadn’t gone just wide.   The second half started just as evenly matched, and stayed that way for most of the half, but when the referee gave an indirect free kick on the edge of the penalty area in the 80^th minute, Andy Wimpress passed the ball to an unmarked Darren Innes for him to guide it passed the keeper.   With 5 minutes left a great move down the right wing ending with a delightful cross by Greg Ling to Tommy Gee for one of the easiest goals he’s going to score made it three.   With two minutes to go, a mix up in the kisl defense let Wootton’s Michael Ryan thunder a consolation in to the back of the net.3-1.

Rothwell Corinthians entertained Heyford Athletic and the UCL div 1 team were too strong for their visitors winning 2-0.

Weldon Skip Hire Premier Division

As the New Year started it was all change in the Premier Division table, a Dean Surridge hat-trick saw off Corby Pegasus 3-1 for visiting reigning champions Harpole, who have now moved up into second on goal difference as they push for another title win. 

Harpole gained revenge for defeat by Corby Pegasus earlier in the season in a great match at West Glebe South. Pegasus started brightly and took the lead on 15 minutes when great work between Liam Duffy and Ben Smith ended with Smith’s precision cross being superbly headed home by Richard Chwaszcza at the far post. Pegasus then should have gone in front but Dragoslav Krunic pulled his shot past the post with just the keeper to beat. Harpole started to come into the game and equalized on 35 mins with Dan Surridge with the first of his hat-trick  – the keeper’s long kick out being put away well.  They then took the lead on 55 mins with Dan Surridge and Harpoles second and shortly afterwards Pegasus were reduced to 10 men which made their task almost impossible as they poured forward they inevitably left gaps at the back. With minutes remaining Harpole’s Dan Surridge took advantage and completed his hat-trick and to seal the points to knock recently promoted Pegasus off top spot. Milton moved up to top spot with a 5-0 demolition of Kettering Nomads.

Corby Madisons dropped to fourth as a result of a 0-0 away draw at Roade.

Elsewhere, Brixworth All Saints were beaten once more by bottom placed Stanion United, who have moved off the bottom spot as a result of the win 2-0.   Ravensthorpe LB just edged a close contest over Whitefield Norpol with goals from Alex Bond, Paul Campling and Delany Fifefield against a brace from Luke Abrahart 3-2.

Russell Roofing Division One

No real changes in the Division One table for the New Year, in a close battle Corby Phoenix with goals from Alex Tait, Scott McDonald and Andy Kyle just bettered a visiting Bective Wanderers whose goals were from Steve Howells and Sam Savage 3-2.

Bottom placed Crick Athletic battled well at home against championship hopefuls Weldon United, eventually just going down 3-2, Cricks` goals came from Matt Smart and Tom Norford, whilst Ian Bell (2) and James Konerzcak got the visitors` goals.

James King Blisworth produced a shock win over Stanwick Rovers 3-1.

Dave Nottage got a goal for Queen Eleanor Great Houghton, but it turned out to be a consolation as Steve Gibson (2) and Dan McBlain sealed it 3-1 for Corby Kingfisher Athletic.

Medbourne closed the gap on the leaders with a 4-1 away thrashing of Spratton.

Welford Victoria were just too strong for visiting table toppers Harborough Town as Nigel Barraclough and Rob Tanser gave them a 2-1 victory.

Keystone Roofing Supplies Division Two

Cold Ashby Rovers hosted a seven goal thriller against Burton United, Ringer, Russ Lewis, Tom Dunne and Adam Herring, just edged with their goals as Lewis McIntyre, Graham Steward and Stephen Hendry scored for Burton 4-3.

Finedon Volta also hosted a seven goal close fought game against Wilbarston, a Pete Harding hat-trick was not quite enough to take any points as John Savage, Pete Jones, John Tarry and Carl Sharp all contributed efforts 4-3.

Islip United beat Gretton 2-1 with goals from Alan Harrison and Kevin Barrett.

Kettering Orchard Park hammered Rushden Corner Flag 6-0; a hat-trick from Dan Darker was the pick of the bunch with additions from Nathan Rose, S McMichael and Adam Miller.

Punjab United also ran out 6-0 victors as goals for Andrew Cox, Hassan Mumin, Warren Barry and Jazz Saini (3) saw off Weedon.

Meanwhile, Ringstead Rangers shared the points with Wellingborough Ranelagh with goals for Gav Wills and Tom Martin 2-2.

Andy Munday scored for Wollaston Victoria as they were beaten 2-1 by Clipston with goals from Nick Barron and Matt Needham.

Rothenberger Tools Division Three

Daventry Drayton Grange were too strong for Staverton Park Rangers as goals for Jed Brennan, Matt Russ and Michael Fielding (2) saw them win 4-2.

Dean Hadaway, Karl Guy, Mark Seaman and Adam Taylor (2) were the scorers as Ristee Towers closed the gap with a 5-1 mauling of Hilmorton.

Martin Dunn scored as Weavers Old Boys shared the points with Corby Danesholm Vikings whose goal was from Matt Fouracre 1-1.

Wellingborough Raffertys also drew at home against Corby Locomotives 2-2; Locos` goals came from Daz Harrison and Joe Andrejczuk.

Goals for Liam Connell and William Weiminger were not enough as West Haddon went down 4-2 against Great Doddington.

Christian Panlsyns` brace was also not enough as Wilby were beaten 4-2 by Dainite Sports.

Division Four

Derek Stewart got a brace and Andy Norman added another as Corby Leaf moved into third with a 3-1 defeat of Wellingborough WMC whose goal came from Dan Redden.

Corby Rockingham United`s game against Thrapston AFC was postponed.

The points were shared by Corby Strip Mills and Corby Eagles 0-0.

CSV United hosted Wellingborough Rising Sun winning 3-2 with goals from Graeme Kidd and Steven Dodson (2), Karl Clarke and Tony Walker got the goals for Rising Sun.

A Tommy Dickson hat-trick was effectively the difference between Yardley United and Corby Everards in a thrilling nine goal affair a Lee Stewart brace and a knock for Ian Dickson rounded off the scoring for Yardley, whilst Chris Chalmers, Rob Chalmers and Scott Collins got the visitors` goals.

Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Reserve Premier Division

Corby Madisons Res won 4-0 against James king Blisworth Res, with goals for L Thompson (2), Joe McLaughlin and Darren Malone.

Owen Gibbons scored the only goal for Gretton Res as they were beaten 3-1 by Corby Pegasus Res.

Harpole Res were beaten convincingly 4-0 by local rivals Bugbrooke St Michaels A.

In another local derby Heyford Athletic Res were narrowly beaten by Kislingbury Res, despite a brace for Gentian Shahollari, Franco Anzelmo, Jordan McGill and Dave Moon got the Kisl goals 3-2.

Milton Res were also just beaten at home by Roade Res, Simon Howard and Ashley Magee got the goals for Milton, but strikes for Luke Stone, Jake Stone and Maloy sealed the victory 3-2.

Moulton Res kept up the pressure on the top three with a 4-0 drubbing of Kettering Nomads Res, Colm Pacey was once more on target with a brace, whilst Adam Sandle and Ryan Dufty added efforts.

Weldon United`s` game against O N Chenecks A was postponed.

Reserve Division One

Bugbrooke St Michaels B hammered bottom club Brixworth All Saints Res 5-1 as Darren Cope got the consolation for Brixworth.

Corby Locomotives Res shared the points with Harpole A, Allan Diamond and Anthony Underwood got the Corby goals and Lawrence Bulliman and Mark Frost scored for Harpole 2-2.

Harborough Town Res moved up to second with a 2-0 victory over Finedon Volta Res, Vye and Hillier got the goals.

Martin Anderson, Phil Chapman and Craig Willis scored for Medbourne Res as they shared the points with Wollaston Victoria Res 3-3.

Whitefield Norpol Res were rampant as they trounced Spratton 7-1; Ross Arundel (2), Wayne Spicer, Adam Wittich-Jackson, Jeremy Smith, Steve Powel and Ian Cooper were all on the score sheet.

In the other game, Wooton St George Res lost 2-1 against Queen Eleanor Great Houghton Res.

Reserve Division Two

Dainite Sports Res scored three at home against Weldon United A through Shaun Deacon, Rory Axon and Andy Hiron, but despite these goals they eventually lost 5-3.

Earls Barton United Res beat Islip United Res 4-2.

Stanwick Rovers Res with goals for Steven Gonzalez (2) and Ryan Knight beat Wilby Res 3-0.

Weedon Res held Welford Victoria Res 3-3.

Finally, Wellingborough Old Grammarians Res won 4-0 against Kettering Orchard Park Res, with goals from Mark Fletcher (2), Michael Bolton and Aida Reast.