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Saturday 16^th February 2008 – League

Opposition:     Ashville Reserves

Location:         Home

Result:              W6-1

Scorers:            Mike Jeffs 3, Eden Fenlon 2, Glen Pudvine 1

MOM:               Dale Harris

Saturday 9^th February 2008 – Senior Cup

Opposition:     Christleton

Location:         Home

Result:              L0-2

Scorers:            N/A

MOM:               Mike Jeffs

Saturday 2^nd February 2008 – League

Opposition:     Maghull Reserves

Location:         Home

Result:              L1-2

Scorers:            Eden Fenlon

MOM:               N/A

Saturday 26^th January 2008 – League

Opposition:     Mallaby

Location:         Home

Result:              W3-1

Scorers:            Eden Fenlon, Andrew Fitzgibbon, Dale Harris (Pen)

MOM:               Mike Jeffs

Saturday 12^th January 2008 – Senior Cup

Opposition:     Kydds Athletic

Location:         Away

Result:              W6-3

Scorers:            Mike Jeffs 2, Eden Fenlon 2, Dan Riley 2 (2 Pens)

MOM:               Andrew Mitchell

Saturday 5^th January 2008 - League

Opposition:     Helsby

Location:         Away

Result:              L3-2

Scorers:            Mark Crossan, Mike Jeffs

MOM:               Dan Riley

Saturday 29^th  December 2007 - League

Opposition:     Poulton Victoria Reserves

Location:         Away

Result:              L6-1

Scorers:            o.g.

MOM:               Dale Harris

Saturday 22^nd December 2007 - League

Opposition:     Grange Athletic

Location:         Home

Result:              L1-2

Scorers:            Drew MacKenzie

MOM:               Mark Crossan

Saturday 15^th December 2007 - League

Opposition:     Halton

Location:         Home

Result:              D2-2

Scorers:            Mark Crossan, Eden Fenlon

MOM:               Mark Crossan

Date: 1/12/07
Competition: League
(H) Nomads 1stXI v New Brighton Reserves
Result: W5-2
Scorers: Mark Crossan 2, Dale Harris, Mike Jeffs, Eden Fenlon
MoM: Dale Harris

Match Report By: Brian Woolnough

Another home game for the Nomads and a vital top of the table clash against the team who had defeated them the previous month, 5-4 after extra time in the Bowl. The management knew preparation was going to be important so after the usual impressive team talk from the gaffer it was the Brazilian for the lads (no not what you’re thinking!) - It was time for the warm-up. The lads looked good, they were sharp, the quality was good and everyone was loud and wanting the ball, THEY LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE UP FOR THIS ONE!!!The boss called them in and in no uncertain terms told them not to leave it in the warm-up but take it to the game and although he didn’t like to but pressure on them the message was clear - if his team are to challenge for promotion they were going to have to beat teams like this.

There were two more changes to the team, ‘Sutty’ had gone to do his yearly Ironman Triathlon so after a 10 week absence it was a warm welcome back for Ross and making his full debut was the youngster Benito in for the unlucky ‘Young Jeffs’. Kick off and with conditions underfoot dreadful, the game got underway with the home team attacking down the slope. The front two started off bright especially ‘ the project’ who was making some great runs but the defense and midfield were knocking too many long balls. Back to basics was required and the home team started to pass the ball around, and it was noticeable for the first time this year that the Irish untouchables had done a role reversal with MC getting more forward than usual. The home team thought they had opened their account when, after a good corner from ‘the Denz’, found the ‘Geordie Dancer’ at the back stick and his header seemed to have crossed the line, only for the referee to ignore his Russian linesman.

But it was the ‘special one’ again who popped up for the first goal of the game, a bursting run from the half way line and he found himself in the box, there was only one out come as the burly goalkeeper came slowly out, 1-0 to the ‘Good Guys’. The second for the home team was almost a carbon copy as the inspirational MC found himself again with too much time on his own and decided the best option was to but the ball in the onion bag, 2-0. This lad was starting to look good and there were a few discussions between the home fans as to whether the ‘Irish Prince’ had played down the Coast!?! With the half nearly up there was just enough time for the home team to go into half time three up. A scramble in the away teams box and the ball fell to ‘the Dog’ who leapt 10 feet in the air to bullet a header which at first looked like it would trickle just wide, well low and behold a big gust of wind came and diverted it inside the post, 3-0.

The second half could have been tricky but the opposition just couldn’t handle the Nomads strong defence, non-stop running midfield and lively front two. They did some how manage to nearly salvage something when they pulled a goal back out of nothing but that’s as close as it came, 3-1. The boy from McFly at right back was looking a player and was ‘Cruyff’ turning for fun, this was a clear case of “if their good enough their young enough”. In fact the on watching committee members (Chairman included) were quoted as saying “that was the best debut performance we’ve seen in 100 years since being on the Nomads board”.

Back to the game and it was not over for the goals, another scramble in the New Brighton area and the ball fell to the lethal ‘Old Jeffs’ who turned and guided the ball into the back of the net, 4-1. Probably the best goal of the game was still to come as the away team’s centre half picked up the ball 30yrds out and with the help of wind and the slope drilled the ball over the stranded nomad’s keeper, 4-2. But it was fittingly left for the hard working, ball controlling, run making experienced pro Eden ‘the Project’ Fenlon to get his just deserve and finish the game off, 5-2. An all-round positive team display from 1-11 and this performance must be repeated if the Nomads are to mount a promotion challenge and although ‘Captain Marvel’ got the Oppo’s MOM, there is little doubt that the ‘Teenage Dirt Bag’ went away with the bottle of non-alcoholic champagne!!!

Date: 24/11/07
Competition: League
(H) Nomads 1stXI v Poulton Vics Reserves
Result: L0-2
Scorers: N/A
MoM: Andrew Fitzgibbon

Match Report By: Steven Howard

PV came into this match riding high at the top of the table and left it……riding even higher at the top of the table. Nomads have produced some fantastic football so far this season but conditions dictated that playing good football was going to be even more difficult than usual with a strong cross-wind making life difficult for both sides.

Nomads kicked up hill (and slightly against the wind) in the first half with the realistic aim being to hold their opponents until half-time with a view to capitalising on the slightly more favourable conditions in the second half. As it transpired, Nomads could (perhaps should) have done better than that with 3 or 4 clear cut opportunities going begging.

One particular opportunity which could not go unmentioned was the opportunity to get the “big units” up from central defence when Nomads won an attacking free kick and the chance for Denz to put in the quality kind of ball to which the spectators have become accustomed(!). Denz however had other ideas and in a blatant contravention of the laws of the game proceeded to pass the ball to himself and then sit on it. Unfortunately for Denz (and the “big units” who had run a full 30 yards for nothing!) the referee was familiar with the detailed instructions imposed by FIFA regarding such “impromptu artistic flair” and offered PV a free kick.

Other than that, Nomads conceded 2 first half goals both of which involved the tricky midget on the right wing who took great delight in making Sutty look pants for the best part of 90 minutes.

The second half was much better from Nomads point of view. Although clear goal opportunities were few and far between, PV managed very little and Nomads dominated possession and territorial advantage. Unfortunately, such statistics do not count for anything in the Carlsberg West Cheshire Division Two (unlike training when you get a goal for 2 corners – even Alston can score then) and Nomads finished the game empty handed.

Date: 17/11/07
Competition: League
(H) Nomads 1stXI v Christleton Reserves
Result: W3-0
Scorers: Mike Jeffs, Andrew Fitzgibbon, Mark Crossan
MoM: Mike Jeffs

Match Report By: Martin Samuel

Well the build up for the local Chester derby couldn’t have been better for the mighty Nomads. They were dealt a killer blow with Andrew ‘hypo’ Mitchell, their lethal striker, being ruled out on the Friday night before the game with a reoccurrence of his semitendinosus, semimembranosus and bicep femoris injury or as we know it ‘a tight hammy’.

Along with the growing number of players switching their hands to being extras in Casualty, the Gaffer was down to the bare bones. But you can only pick from what you’ve got and with the latest edition from the Hollyoaks Uni ‘the Ginger prince’ the squad didn’t look to bad. Acker’s came in for Cairnsy at left-back and Sean ‘Scholes’ Doran was in for Sutty who was away for his yearly trip up Everest. The Pre match talk between the management and players from the home team included ‘skill’, ‘quality’, ‘work rate’ whilst the visitors from a so called posh area in Chester was “I can’t wait to kick these” – nothing more needs to be said about the opposition! After the final few words form the special one, the teams took to the ‘Heaven Pitch’ with shouts of “Who’s ya goalie” in their ears.

Straight from the kick off, it was easy to see who was in the top half and who was languishing at the bottom. Nomads started positive and were trying to play some good football up the famous slope, whilst the opposition was following their pre-match talk literally, especially their captain who one day will actually win the ball. This though did not knock the home team and the chances were starting to come, young Jeffs and the ‘black pearl’ were starting to link down the right and the young ‘Avid Merrion’, making his debut, was looking a dangerous on the left. The ‘project’ and old Jeffs had a few goal scoring opportunities, and ‘Dan the Man’ had a header from a corner but it wasn’t long before the deadlock was broken. The only danger from the oppo was after Acker’s was shot down by the local tree sniper and the resulting break away ended with Jez’s only save of the game. Another good move from the right and the visitors were opened up, the ball worked its way to Fitzy who found old Jeffs and he turned his marker and with a sublime chip made in 1-0 to the good guys!

At half time the boss and his team new this one was in the bag, but care was needed and the next goal was crucial. Mitch feeling left out felt like he needed to contribute his pennies worth and he meant literally as out came the penny sweets.

Second half and the Nomads were in total control and wave after wave of attack was ongoing. Once again the next goal came from the right and after some impressive one-twos the ball fell to young Jeffs who delivered the perfect cross for Fitzy’s marauding run into the box, he produced a bullet header and the game was well and truly over 2-0. After playing pass the parcel with the ball in the 18yrd box, the final goal came with 30 minutes to go. MC finally picked up the ball after the above Arsenal still sequence , subsequently dummying everyone including himself before finding the net with a left foot shot which was celebrated with a unfamiliar star jump from the untouchable one, game set and match to the Mighty Nomads. MoM was given to Mike Jeffs but some good all-round displays were on show especially down the right side of the park.

Saturday 10^th November 2007 - League

Opposition:      Heswall Reserves

Location:         Away

Result:              D3-3

Scorers:            Dan Riley, Glen Pudvine 2

MOM:              Andrew Fitzgibbon

Saturday 3^rd November 2007 – West Cheshire Bowl 2^nd Round

Opposition:      New Brighton Reserves

Location:         Away

Result:              L5-4 AET

Scorers:            Glen Pudvine, Mike Jeffs, Eden Fenlon, Tom Cairns

MOM:              Dale Harris

Saturday 20^th October 2007 - League

Opposition:      AFC Bebbington

Location:         Home

Result:              W3-1

Scorers:            Mark Crossan, Mike Jeffs, Eden Fenlon

MOM:              Mark Crossan

Saturday 13^th October 2007 - League

Opposition:      Capenhurst Villa

Location:         Home

Result:              L1-3

Scorers:            Mark Crossan (Pen)

MOM:              Andrew Fitzgibbon

Saturday 6^th October 2007 - League

Opposition:      West Kirby Reserves

Location:         Home

Result:              W2-0

Scorers:            Dale Harris, Mike Jeffs

MOM:              Dale Harris

Saturday 29^th September 2007 – West Cheshire Bowl 1^st Round

Opposition:      Capenhurst Villa

Location:         Away

Result:              W3-0

Scorers:            Andrew Mitchell, Tom Sutcliffe, Tom Cairns

MOM:              Dale Harris

Saturday 15^th September 2007 – Cheshire Senior Cup 1^st Round

Opposition:      Runcorn Town

Location:         Home

Result:              L1-3

Scorers:            Dale Harris

MOM:              Mark Crossan

Saturday 8^th September 2007 - League

Opposition:      Ashville Reserves

Location:         Away

Result:              W2-0

Scorers:            Mike Jeffs 2

MOM:              Mike Jeff

Saturday 1^st September 2007 - League

Opposition:      Fairfield Athletic

Location:         Away

Result:              W3-0

Scorers:            Andrew Mitchell 2, Dale Harris (Pen)

MOM:              Dale Harris

Tuesday 28^th August 2007 - League

Opposition:      AFC Bebbington

Location:         Away

Result:              L3-2

Scorers:            Dale Harris 2(2 Pens)

MOM:              Dale Harris

Saturday 25^th August 2007 - League

Opposition:      Mallaby

Location:         Away

Result:              W5-1

Scorers:            Simon Law, Dan Riley, Andrew Mitchell, Mike Jeffs, Dinu Mighili

MOM:              Dinu Mighili

Monday 20^th August 2007 - League

Opposition:      Christleton Reserves

Location:         Away

Result:              D1-1

Scorers:            Andrew Mitchell

MOM:              N/A

Friday 17^th August 2007 - League

Opposition:      Heswall Reserves

Location:         Home

Result:              L1-4

Scorers:            Dale Harris (Pen)

MOM:              Dinu Mighili

Monday 13^th August 2007 - League

Opposition:      Willaston

Location:         Away

Result:              D3-3

Scorers:            Dan Riley, Dale Harris (Pen), Andrew Mitchell

MOM:              Dinu Mighili

Saturday 11^th August 2007 - League

Opposition:      West Kirby Reserves

Location:         Away

Result:              D2-2

Scorers:            Andrew Mitchell, Dale Harris

MOM:              Dale Harris