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Si Owen

4

Mike Hewson

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Pete Clark

Dennis Berg

1

Liam Walsh

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Joe Wally

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Date:          28 Jan 06
Competition:   Jewson Cup
Match_Details: (H)  Nomads 4ths v Nomads 5ths
Result:        1-6
Scorers:       Unknown
MoM:           Don't jest
Report:        Oh dear. A depleated team struggled against the pace of Matty. Rup swung at him so many times
l2:            that the referee asked for him to be taken off before he was sent off.
Date:          03 fEB 06
Competition:   Friendly
Match_Details: (H)  Nomads 4ths v Upton Magnets
Result:        2-1
Scorers:       Joe Wally, Simon Owen
MoM:           Liam Walsh
Report:        A tough encounter at the Garrison. Nil nil at half time with Rup limping off with an injury that
l2:            made him even slower! One down after the break and then a great strike from Joe Wally from a free
l3:            kick he won himself. A draw was favourite until Walsh mesmorised with a youthful mazy run and
l4:            crossed foe Si Owen to place a graceful header wide of the keeper. The 'Director' was there to see
l5:            it. Will his weak groin ever improve to allow him to grace the turf with his hopeful brand of ......

Date:          31 Dec 05
Competition:   Friendly
Match_Details: (H)  Nomads 4ths v Whitegate
Result:        1-4
Scorers:       Joe Wally
MoM:           
Report:        Oh dear. Missing the leadership of the boy Heely the 4ths struggled from the off. Players looked
l2:            like they had been on the sauce for a week - and to a man they had of course. Whitegate had a few 
l3:            new faces and each one of these had a pair of speedy legs - always a problem. 
l4:            Call of the day - Rup making a guest appearance between the sticks; " 'Keepers ball"; immediately 
l5:            followed by the ball bouncing 3 times, being miskicked by 2 defenders, and Rup staying rooted.

Date:          17 Dec 05
Competition:   Jewsbury Cup
Match_Details: (H)  Nomads 4ths v Vets
Result:        2-1
Scorers:       Simon Owen (2)
MoM:           Mike Hewson
Report:        A famous victory - bragging rights well earned. The best midfield performance for many a game; 
l2:            composure and bite - and a bit more bite. Jewsy marshalling events with aplomb. two great strikes
l3:            from Si Owen and a cameo from the director of football. A late consolation goal for the vets made it
l4:            look tighter, but who cares. Smigger took it like a man in the bar afterwards. Merry Xmas to all our
l5:            readers.

Date:          15 Oct 05
Competition:   Garrison Cup
Match_Details: (H)  Nomads 4ths v Liobians
Result:        0-3
Scorers:       
MoM:           Dennis Berg - debutant goalkeeper
Report:        The 4th 1X travelled for the long established fixture against Liobians. This season their fixtures 
l2:            are at the Bebbington Oval; a venue made famous by it’s wooden stadium entrance used in the film 
l3:            ‘Chariots of Fire’. As a good proportion of the Chester team can remember the 1920 Olympics the 
l4:            setting was particularly apt. Playing inside the historic running track and in front of the famous 
l5:            famous wooden grandstand which has witnessed many feats of athletic excellence the stage was set for

Date:          08 Oct 05
Competition:   Friendly
Match_Details: (A)  Nomads 4ths v Whitegate
Result:        2-3
Scorers:       Si Owen, Mike Hewson
MoM:           
Report:
4th TEAM IN SHOCK DEFEAT
 
On Saturday 8th October the season's unbeaten run came to a shock end at Whitegate in a thrilling 3-2 reverse.
The return of Smithy between the sticks and the imposing figure of Will Baker gnawing at the leash on the bench gave a confident feel to to afternoon. As the match unfolded it became clear that Whitegate had misunderstood the gentleman's rules for the fixture and had drafted in 2 forwards with youth and pace - the experience and understanding of the mighty back 4 was going to be tested! Sadly the test was only the equivalent of an A level pass in needlework and the 4ths found themselves 3 down in half an hour. Stirring words were exchanged, particularly between Jewsy and Tim Maloney, as the team dug deep to get back into the contest. 5 minutes between half time, after good pressure, Si Owen gathered the ball on the edge of their area, turned on a dustbin lid, and powered a shot past the gropping Whitegate keeper to drag Chester back into the match. 3-1 at half time.
In the half time team talk Clarky finally got a word in edgeways and pointed out that 'their number 4 is runing the game - maybe we should mark him' The team pondered this masterstroke of tactical thinking and begrudgingly agreed. A plan was hatched and Chester took to the field with confidence. Unfortunately Whitegate substituted off the number 4 as half time and the master plan stumbled. Darren Taylor started to take command of the midfield for Chester and the introduction of Baker had no impact at all. Healy picked up the ball in his own half and went on a mazy run past 3 men and into the opposition box. His sublime lay off led to a great chance that was nearly taken. Healy returned to the back 4 ten minutes later wheezing and gasping with a ' did you see that' _expression - he didn't do that again! As Chester's pressure mounted Jewsy ghosted to the edge of the area to support the attack and the ball broke to him. With minimal back lift he toe-ended the ball with power and accuracy; the keeper flunge himself like an ageing Tommy Lawrence but was beaten as the ball cannoned off the underside of the bar and into the net; 3-2 and all to play for.
Chester powered forward in search of the equaliser; the opposition were pegged back, but the ball wouldn't run. A schoolboy error by Penders allowed their forward to break through, but faced with a 1 on 1 with Smithy he was deneid by the skill and experience of the big man - just 1 of 3 world class saves in the second half.
Finally Whitegate were happy hear the sound of the final whistle. The new showers in the village hall were tested and found to be excellent and the chips and butties in the Plough were up to the usual high standard.
Next week Liobians; we'll try not to lose the kit.
 
Anon.