Spav Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 That table looks just as pretty as Erica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Haha thanks Spav and blowcrapup, your comments are forever welcoming. Lets hope the season ends without any blips. ***** Saturday 24th - vs. Blyth Spartans, Croft Park Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Dan Kirkup ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 468 Sunu has the first chance of the game, but his 25yard freekick flies just wide of the post. Blyth hit back but have their effort chalked off for offside. Lancaster manage to gain the lead though, Liversidge's deep cross finding Sunu, who flicks a header, ever so faintly, into the net. Sunu has the last chance of the half, but his effort is palmed over the bar. A thorn in Lancaster's side from times gone by, Catto, gifts them a penalty. Kearney steps up... and smashes it into the top left corner. It was a strong hard working performance from Lancaster. FULL TIME. Blyth Spartans 0 Lancaster City 2 (Sunu 32, Kearney pen58) ***** Saturday 21st - vs. Alfreton Town, Giant Axe Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Dan Kirkup ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Jonathan Godsmark Attendance: 1806 Lancaster get off to a wonderful start, Liversidge crossing from deep, and with Alfreton keeper coming to collect, he misjudges, and Sunu runs in front and heads it away from him into his goal. Bezhadi has the best other chance in the second half, but he couldnt keep his half volley down. Godsmark is tackled in the box, but it doesnt matter as Kearney whips in his trademark cross, and Sunu meets it with an outstretched boot to poke it in for 2-0. Strutter replaces Godsmark. Alfreton manage to silence the Giant Axe faithful though, Davidson breaking past Kirkup and firing past a helpless Jonsson. After a period of intense pressure, Lancaster manage to break free and on the counter score a third, Sunu's first shot hitting the bar, his second hitting the back of the net. Sunu is taken off for Kekic, Sunu getting a standing ovation. Alfreton lose Woolford, their best player in the game to a red card, for dissent. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 3 (Sunu 18, 50, 71) Alfreton Town 1 (Davidson 65) ***** - FEBRUARY - Saturday 7th - vs. Harrow Borough, Earlsmead Blue Square Northern A Lancaster side with 13 straight victories play a Harrow side with 11 straight defeats. GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Dan Kirkup ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 177 It doesnt take long for Sunu to dispatch the Harrow defence, Kearney's long ball finding him, and after beating a defender, whacks it into the top left corner. Harrow certainly look like a team in trouble, Bezhadi easily jinking his way around their defence, but he puts his shot high and wide. A crazy 3 minutes ensue, Bezhadi going down under a hefty Smith challenge, the physio comes on and scuffle occurs, resulting in Tooms being sent off for Alfreton. Sunu has a great effort before half time, being played in by Karacan, but his shot also goes high and wide. Poroarson replaced Strutter and Marshall replaces Bezhadi. It was a very quiet second half, Marshall having the best effort. FULL TIME. Harrow Borough 0 Lancaster City 1 (Sunu 4) ***** Current TABLE Standings; 1. Lancaster City 70pts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. Stalybridge Celtic 51pts. 3. Nuneaton Borough 51pts. 4. Gateshead 50pts. 5. Stafford Rangers 50pts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Saturday 14th - vs. Hucknall Town, Giant Axe Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Dan Kirkup ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 1817 Lancaster start the better side, Strutter putting over and firing wide. A wonderful one-two between Sunu and Kearney opens up the Hucknall defence, with Kearney shooting low into the corner with his left foot. The lead is doubled when Kirkup's cross from the right finds Sunu, who glances a header away from the keeper. Its 3-0 before half time, Johanneson provider this time, his low cross bumbling around the area finds Strutter, who turns expertly and fires it into the net. The second half starts just as well, Sunu setting up Karacan, but he drags his shot just wide. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 3 (Kearney 18, Sunu 20, Strutter 43) Hucknall Town 0 ***** Tuesday 17th - vs. Gateshead, The International Stadium Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Dan Kirkup ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 841 An early setback for Lancaster, as Bezhadi is taken off injured, replaced with Marshall. Gateshead hit Lancaster quickly, McDonald playing to Okike, who smashes a long range effort past Jonsson. They then hit Lancaster on the counter, and Okike thumps another shot past Jonsson. Lancaster's best chance of the half falls to Kearney, but he cant direct his show into the open goal. After a heavy teamtalk, Johannesson seems to have listened and he plays a through ball to Sunu, who its low into the bottom right corner. Kekic and Poroarson replace Strutter and Karacan. The equaliser comes late in the second half, Johannesson again turns provider, his flighted freekick finding Kekic who powers a header in for 2-2. FULL TIME. Gateshead 2 (Okike 21, 23) Lancaster City 2 (Sunu 48, Kekic 85) ***** Current TABLE Standings; 1. Lancaster City - 74pts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. Stalybridge Celtic - 57pts. 3. Nuneaton Borough - 54pts. 4. Stafford Rangers - 53pts. 5. Barrow - 53pts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Saturday 21st - vs. Altrincham, Giant Axe Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Dan Kirkup ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 1749 Lancaster take the lead early on, Bezhadi crossing for Sunu who heads it home, but its ruled out for offside. Sunu however makes it clear that he wants a goal, and Jonsson's pass finds him on the edge of the box, and Sunu hits a low shot under the keeper for 1-0. A Johannesson freekick is the only other oppurtunity of the half as Lancaster play it out to half time. Doesnt take long in the second half for Lancaster to double the lead, Bezhadi crossing to Jonsson who powers a header past the goalkeeper. F.Jonsson makes a good save from Senior in the dying minutes, but then E.Jonsson is sent off for a second yellow, a red patch on an otherwise good performance. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 2 (Sunu 26, Jonsson 59) Altrincham 0 ***** Saturday 28th - vs. Harrogate Town, Wetherby Road Blue Square Northern Captain MacAloney returns to the squad after a long absence. GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Porvaldur Makan Sigbjornsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 157 Lancaster take the lead early on, Bezhadi with a mazey run, but his shot is saved into the path of Sunu, who makes no mistake and buries it. Sigbjornsson's lack of match fitness is evident, and hes replaced with Kekic. The game is made safe late on, Karacan playign a long ball to Kearney, who runs in at the back post and nicks it past the goalie. Strutter is taken off injured, replaced with Poroarson. de Waal has the las chance of the match, but his header goes straight over. FULL TIME. Harrogate Town 0 Lancaster City 2 (Sunu 14, Kearney 75) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 - MARCH - Wednesday 4th - vs. Redditch United, Valley Stadium Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Mark Marshall MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Trausti Poroarson Attendance: 597 A quiet first half see's chances fall to Marshall, a Sunu freekick and a Poraorson effort, but all were saved. The best chance falls to Sunu, and as he is through on goal, wins a penalty when Charlton brings him down in the area. Kearney steps up and places it through the center for 1-0. Godsmark replaces Poroarson. Redditch pull level though, Rickards jumping on a defensive error by de Waal, and finishes well. The lead is restored for Lancaster though, Jonsson playing a quick through ball to Sunu, who fires into the top corner for 2-1. Redditch somehow find the strength to pull level, Milletti heading in a cross from Gray. Lancaster somehow find the will to score the winner, Marshall and Sunu pouncing on a cross, Marshall turning and firing home to win the game in the last gasp second. FULL TIME. Redditch United 2 (Rickards 83, Milletti 92) Lancaster City 3 (Kearney pen39, Sunu 84, Marshall 95) ***** Saturday 7th - vs. Stalybridge Celtic, Giant Axe Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Mark Marshall MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Jonathan Godsmark Attendance: 1801 A poor start from Lancaster as Stalybridge hit them on the counter, Hanley firing past Jonsson from 20yards. Godsmark has a great chance to pull the game level, but fails to take his chance. Poroarson replaces the injured Sunu, a big blow for Hjortur. Godsmark and Poroarson both have great chances to pull Lancster level, but they both fail and miss the great chances. Jonsson is the next to have a chance, but he skies his effort, to the dismay of the fans in the Giant Axe. The goal finally comes, Poroarson firing underneath the keeper after latching on to Kearney's pass. The winner doesnt come though, and somehow Lancaster manage a point. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 1 (Poroarson 83) Stalybridge Celtic 1 (Hanley 7) ***** Tuesday 10th - vs. Northwich Victoria, Giant Axe Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Trausti Poroarson Attendance: 1695 Lancaster waste no time in re-affirming their form this season, Poroarson firing hard, and his effort saved fell into the path of Sunu, who knocks it in for 1-0. Northwich pull level through a supreme fluke, Liversidge's long ball beating Jonsson for pace , and rolling in. Kekic replaces Sunu. Leon Jeanne is sent off for violent conduct, receiving a straight red. Lancaster make the numbers count, Kekic crossing in for Poroarson who turns it in for 2-1. Poraorson gets his second, heading in from a box full of people, to claim his second goal of the night. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 3 (Sunu 3, Poroarson 83, 92) Northwich Victoria 1 (OG Liversidge 53) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 The Lancaster fans sang and sang and sang in the stadium for hours after the game. They had made it to the Blue Square Premier. Lancaster WIN Blue Square Northern Lancaster CITY FC fans are said to be absolutely over the moon after their boss, Icelandic Hjortur Olafsson, after he masterminded their way to a glorious season of winning the Blue Square Northern title. One of the fans spokepersons, remarked that they viewed Hjortur Olafsson as a miracle worker, and had done wonders with the squad he inherited. Speaking after the result, the Lancaster City board have declared that the triumph in the Blue Square Northern 'a truly momentous' occasion and they are delighted with their manager for bringing home the trophy. The board also stated that with Olafsson at the helm, anything seemed possible and they were delighted with the success he had brought to them. Lancaster City FC left-winger Alan Kearney spoke to us after the game. "Alan, congratulations on the success of Lancaster City this season, and all with 7 games to go. How do you feel?" "Im overjoyed to have clinched the Blue Square Northern title this season." "How much do you feel the manager has contributed to this?" "Everything. He brought us lads together, and his leadership qualities have definitely shown through for us. This was definitely the main catalyst to our success." "Thanks Alan, we'll let you go and celebrate now." "Thanks." It might become clear now to many that Olafsson has got the talent, and could succeed at higher levels of the game, but for now, is with Lancaster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Saturday 14th - vs. Barrow, Holker Street Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Trausti Poroarson Attendance: 840 Lancaster start well, Liversidge crossing for Sunu, but his head goes wide of the post. Sunu finds himself in good space, but he cant control the ball, and the chance goes. Barrow start the second half better, Rogan and Boyd forcing Jonsson into quick successive saves. Marshall replaces Bezhadi. The opening goal comes late in the game, Poroarson squaring to an unmarked Sunu who easily finishes for his 30th goal of the season. FULL TIME. Barrow Lancaster City 1 (Sunu 83) ***** Walsall make a 1month loan offer for Eggert Jonsson, but Hjortur rejects it. ***** Saturday 28th - vs. Nuneaton Borough, Giant Axe Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Dan Kirkup ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Trausti Poroarson Attendance: 591 A very quiet first half, McPhee coming closest to breaking the deadlock, his shot going wide of Jonsson left post. Kekic comes on at half time to replace the injured Karacan. Godsmark also replaces Poroarson. Nuneaton break the deadlock late on, McPhee powering home a goal, but his effort is ruled out. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 0 Nuneaton Borough 0 ***** Karacan's injury was serious, him getting a hip injury, leaving him out for just over 3 months. He will also have to go see a specialist. ***** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HorusFM Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thanks Spav, sensational title win. - APRIL - Saturday 4th - vs. Hednesford Town, Keys Park Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Dan Kirkup ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Sinisa Kekic ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Trausti Poroarson Attendance: 1070 Lancaster nearly open the scoring in less than a minute, but Kearney smacks his shot over from a tight angle. Hednesford draw first blood though, Russell crossing for Beck, who places his shot well, putting his side in front. Jonsson keeps his side in it, saving well from McGowan. A mazey run by Kearney, the bain of so many defenders, once again draws a penalty from Logan... Kearney steps up and places it to the keepers left, equalising the game. Hednesford hit straight back, McGowan beating Kirkup and then firing his shot past Jonsson. Lancaster never really turned up, and Batt's second half header was the closest Hednesford came to increasing their lead. FULL TIME. Hednesford Town 2 (Russell 11, McGowan 37) Lancaster City 1 (Kearney pen 36) ***** Saturday 11th - vs. Burscough, Giant Axe Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Dan Kirkup ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Sinisa Kekic ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Jonathan Godsmark Attendance: 468 A great start by Lancaster, Kearney playing in Godsmark, and after seeing his first shot saved, fires home the second with ease. Godsmark doubles the lead, Bezhadi's cross finding him unmarked, and he turns the ball in from 2 yards. Sunu then plays a wonderful through ball to Godsmark, and his shot finds the top right corner, and seals his hat-trick. Sunu gets in on the act in the second half, bending a freekick in from 30yards. Burscough, relegation already confirmed, never really turned up for the match. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 4 (Godsmark 3, 16, 28, Sunu 66) Burscough 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Monday 13th - vs. Southport, Haig Avenue Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Sinisa Kekic ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Jonathan Godsmark Attendance: 811 Godsmark nearly capitalised on an early goalkeeping error, but his shot went inches wide of the post. Sunu's freekick then rattles the post, Southport come close threw McEwan, but the game goes into half time tied. In the second half, Sunu tests the goalkeeper from 35yards, and forces him to make a superb save. MacAloney plays a lovely cross to Godsmark, but he also puts his effort wide.. MacAloney gives Godsmark another chance of the same kind, but this time Godsmark volleys it into the bottom right corner for possibly a late winner. A fina lchance from Sunu goes wide, and the whistle is blown. FULL TIME. Southport 0 Lancaster City 1 (Godsmark 88) ***** Saturday 18th - vs. Guiseley, Giant Axe Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Sinisa Kekic ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Jonathan Godsmark Attendance: 580 Lancaster start well, Sunu forcing a save out of the keeper with a low driven effort. Lancaster get lucky though, de Waal escaping a red card after a foul on Kempie, quite possibly he might have been the last man. Kearney missed a great effort to put his team in front just before the end of the half. Bezhadi has a great chance in the second half, but his effort just clips the post. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 0 Guiseley 0 ***** Saturday 25th - vs. Leigh Genesis, Giant Axe Blue Square Northern GK – Friorik Jonsson DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Sinisa Kekic ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Jonathan Godsmark Attendance: 532 Leigh start the better of the sides, Warlow's cross finding Calvert, who heads past Jonsson. Lancaster pull level with their next attack, Bezhadi crossing for Sunu, who turns it in for the equaliser. Poroarson and Marshall replace Bezhadi and Godsmark. Lancaster cause havoc in the opposition half, Behcet fouling Sunu for a penalty. Kearney steps up... and smashes it into the top left corner. Kear heads home for Leigh, but its chalked off for offside. Sunu ends his season in sensational fashion, scoring an impossibly angled freekick from 30yards. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 3 (Sunu 29, 92, Kearney pen74) Leigh Genesis 1 (Calvert 17) ***** After finally celebrating their success this season, and for reaching 101points, matching the amount Boston United got last season, it was party time at the Giant Axe. Daniel Hunter had ordered a lot of alcohol, and the players drank til the night was over. Hjortur, not much of a drinker, and having to drive home, didnt have any. His phone started to ring. "Hjortur! Hjortur! Come home quick." It was Erica, and she sounded extremely happy. "Alright, ill be there soon." After bidding his players farewell, he left the stadium and got in his car. It was pouring it down with rain aswell. He had been driving for 10minutes, reaching a junction in the town centre. he pulled out, in his own right, but nothing could prepare anyone for what happened next. The heavy rain had seriously affected the ground, as everyone knew, it was common sense. But it clearly wasnt for the man driving the lorry on the opposite end of the junction... ***** Local Football Manager in Horrific Accident Lancaster City FC manager Hjortur Olafsson was tonight named as the victim of an horrific crash just off a local junction in Lancaster city centre. The other victim, a lorry driver from France, was unhurt, but was tested and found to be extremely over the limit. The lorry lost traction on the slippery road, and skidded across the other side of the road, before coming into contact with Mr Olafsson's vehicle. The cars bumper was crushed on impact, but the lorry carried on with its skid, dragging Mr Olafsson's car with it, eventually ploughing it into a local shop wall. Mr Olafsson had been celebrating with his team after achieving promotion this season to the Blue Square Premier. News is still awaited on his condition... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HorusFM Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Blue Square Northern 2008-2009 1. Lancaster City 101pts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. Nuneaton Borough 76pts. 3. Stalybridge Celtic 76pts. 4. Gateshead 73pts. 5. Stafford Rangers 73pts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6. Southport 70pts. 7. Hednesford Town 70pts. 8. Leigh Genesis 70pts. 9. Barrow 67pts. 10. Altrincham 61pts. 11. Northwich Victoria 60pts. 12. Guiseley 59pts. 13. Hinckley United 55pts. 14. Gainsborough Trinity 55pts. 15. Harrogate Town 50pts. 16. Kings Lynn 48pts. 17. Blyth Spartans 46pts. 18. Redditch United 42pts. 19. Hucknall Town 42pts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20. Alfreton Town 29pts. 21. Harrow 26pts. 22. Burscough 23pts. Teams in italics relegated, teams in bold promoted, team in both bold and italics are of course my team. ***** Other Results and Finishes: FA Cup Winners; Tottenham Hotspur Runners-Up; Manchester United ***** UEFA Champions League Winners; Chelsea Runners-Up; Barcelona ***** UEFA Cup Winners; Everton Runners-Up; West Ham United ***** Carling Cup Winners; Aston Villa Runners-Up; Liverpool ***** FA Trophy Winners; Kidderminster Harriers Runners-Up; Mansfield Town ***** Johnstone's Paint Trophy Winners; Darlington Runners-Up; Yeovil Town ***** Barclays Premier League: Winners; Liverpool Relegated; Derby County, Leicester City, Millwall Coca Cola Championship: Promoted; West Bromwich Albion, Wigan Athletic, Sheffield United Relegated; Coventry City, Cardiff City, Preston North End Coca-Cola League One: Promoted; Wolverhampton Wanderers, AFC Bournemouth, Brentford Relegated; Cheltenham Town, Swindon Town, Scunthorpe United, Hartlepool United Coca-Cola League Two: Promoted; Milton Keynes Dons, Northampton Town, Accrington Town, Chesterfield Relegated; Barnet, Rochdale Blue Square Premier: Promoted; Halifax Town, Grays Athletic Relegated; AFC Wimbledon, Worcester City, Lewes, Weymouth Blue Square Northern: Promoted; Lancaster City, Nuneaton Borough Relegated; Alfreton Town, Harrow, Burscough Blue Square Southern: Promoted; Havant & Waterlooville, Dorchester Town Relegated; Solihull Moors, Weston-super-Mare, Maidenhead United Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HorusFM Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Saturday 20th June - The funeral procession walked along the graveyard path up towards the church. A lot of people had turned up for the funeral, just over 200. Daniel Hunter walked along at the back, along with some of the Lancaster players. Erica was at the front along with Hjortur's mother. They reached the church, and the hearse was unloaded and the coffin was carried in to the church. Everyone sat down silently and the vicar began the ceremony. Everyone listened to the story of Hjortur's life, how he had lived, and everything he had achieved. A man in a wheelchair also gave a speech. After the vicar had finished, everyone headed outside, most of them for a cigarette and a chatter to everyone else. Erica walked across to the man sat in the wheelchair. "How are you feeling?" She hugged the man. "Ive felt much better." "Lets go home, ey Hjortur, take your mind off it." "Yeah, let me just say goodbye to mum first." "Of course sweetie." Hjortur wheeled across, and embraced his mother for a long time, whilst Erica stood and waited for him. "You have a lovely girl there son, you take care of her. Love her like your father loved me." "I will mum, and dad will always love you from wheres hes gone too, you know that." "I do." And for the first time since he had died, she smiled, and kiss her son on the cheek. R.I.P. Hjortur Olafsson Snr. ***** Back in Lancaster, Hjortur was met by Daniel Hunter. "Hey Hjortur, I know your mind may be elsewhere right now, but we have managed to scrape together £16,000 for you to use on transfers. I know its pitiful, but were confident in you as always, youve done us proud so far." "Thanks Daniel, lets hope we can stay up" ***** Friorik Jonsson, last seasons goalkeeper revelation, returns to his club after his loan finished. Trausti Poroarson also returns to his club after what could be seen as an average season. Alan Kearney is voted last seasons played of the year. ***** - JULY - Thursday 2nd - Hjortur makes his first signing of the season, Fabrice Kasiama joining from Wolves for £2,000. His second quickly follows, Paul Rowe joining for the same £2,000 price from Barnsley. Friday 3rd - 7 players are released from Lancaster City; Michael Howard, Sam O'Sullivan, Mark Angel, Helgi Kolvidsson, Porvaldur Makan Sigbjornsson, Kevin McBride and Shaun Logie all leaving after failing to secure new deals. ***** Monday 6th - vs. Stenhousemuir, Giant Axe Friendly The first match of the new season, a visit from 3rd Division Stenhousemuir, and Hjortur a chance to check his players' fitness. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 612 Stenhousemuir make a great start, Stewart thumping in a long range effort after just one minute. Lancaster pull back into it though, Sunu's freekick finding Jonsson, who heads it in from 6yards. Kirkup replaces Johanesson at half time. Kasiama also comes on for Karacan. Hjortur's half time team talk must have spurred them on, because they come straight out and score, Sunu capitalising on a mistake by the keeper. Rowe and Kekic come on for Jonsson and Strutter. Kasiama shows why Hjortur took a chance on him, his through ball down the right finding Bezhadi, who fires low under the keeper for 3-1. The lead is increased late on, Bezhadi finds Sunu who fires high into the top right corner. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 4 (Jonsson 14, Sunu 47, 78, Bezhadi 75) Stenhousemuir 1 (Stewart 1) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Thanks blowcrapup, always nice to know the readers are still around Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 ***** Wednesday 8th - The 3rd player through the door at the Giant Axe for Hjortur arrives, on loan, from HK in Iceland. Hannes Ragnarsson joining until the end of the season. A future transfer was also announced, 19yo goalkeeper Hlynur Gretarsson due to join on a free on October 1st. Hjortur knows though that he will need a loanee for a few months til then, Gomez being the only keeper he currently has. ***** Thursday 9th - vs. Peterborough United, Giant Axe Friendly GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 577 Another early setback in as many games for Lancaster, Graham heading home a corner after 2mins for the visitors. The lead is doubled a few minutes later. Boyd crossing for Boden who takes a touch and places his shot past Gomez. Lancaster immediately pull back though, Bezhadi crossing to Sunu who stretched to meet the ball and poke it home. Sunu scores the equaliser, but his goal is chalked off for a foul on the keeper. Kirkup, Kasiama, Godsmark and Ragnarsson come on at half time for Johannesson, de Waal, Strutter and Karacan. Sunu plays a lovely through ball to Godsmark, who takes a touch, and fires his shot low under the keeper to equal the game. The winner comes late on in the game, Kearney playing a ball across the back of the Peterborough defence, and a deflection sees it land at Jonsson's feet, and his volley goes flying in. Great comeback. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 3 (Sunu 14, Godsmark 74, Jonsson 91) Peterborough United 2 (Graham 2, Boden 11) ***** Sunday 12th - vs. AFC Telford, Giant Axe Friendly GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 608 Lancaster take a good early lead, MacAloney's deep cross finding Kearney at the backpost unmarked, and he pokes the ball in from a tight angle. The lead is doubled by Strutter, who fires home a crisp shot from just inside the corner of the box. Kearney grabs his second not much longer on, de Waal's pass finding Kearney who places his finish well. Kekic and Godsmark replace Sunu and Bezhadi. Kekic comes straight out the starting blocks, but his volley is tipped over. Ragnarsson and Kasiama replace MacAloney and Karacan. The 4th goal comes very late on, Kearney crossing to Strutter, who heads in his second. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 4 (Kearney 14, 28, Strutter 25, 92) AFC Telford 0 ***** Right after the game, midfielder Paul Emslie joins on a free after seeing his contract expire at Rangers at the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HorusFM Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 aha I certainly am blowcrapup. ***** Monday 13th - Another player joins the ranks, a one-year deal offered to Paul Edwards who spent last season in the Blue Square Premier with Mansfield Town, so he should be good to have on board with his experience here. ***** Friday 17th - vs. Preston North End, Giant Axe Friendly GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 952 Gomez is called into action early, saving well from a Feeney effort. Preston do get their goal though, McGrail finishing well from close range. Vaughan then splits open the defence with a sublime pass to McGrail who finishes well past Gomez. Sunu has Lancaster's best chance, finding himself through on goal, but his shot goes well over. The third goal comes late on, Crawford pouncing on a save from Gomez to fire it home. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 0 Preston North End 3 (McGrail 14, 27, Crawford 82) ***** Monday 10th - vs. Basingstoke Town, The Camrose Friendly GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 598 After a first half with no chances, the first half starts much better. Strutter is on the end of a Kearney pass, and he fires past the keeper.Gomez prevents an equaliser with a good save from Blenkinsopp. Rowe, Emslie and Edwards come on for Kearney, Sunu and Karacan. Basingstoke do eventually get the equaliser, Blenkinsopp bending in a great freekick. FULL TIME. Basingstoke Town 1 (Blenkinsopp 72) Lancaster City 1 (Strutter 47) ***** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 It was a busy week for Hjortur. A lot of his players' contracts would be expiring next year, and he quickly set about to securing them to the club with another deal. Sunu, Kearney, Karacan, Godsmark, Liversidge, de Waal, Marshall, Rowe and Bezhadi all signings extensions. The other players would have to prove their worth during the oncoming 6months. ***** Tuesday 23rd - Hjortur makes one more signing, right-sider Atli Sigurosson coming in as extra cover for MacAloney, who was on his own last season. ***** Friday 24th - vs. Ballymena United, Giant Axe Friendly GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Paul Emslie ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Paul Rowe Attendance: 461 A wonderful early start by Lancaster see's Kearney pump a long cross along to Sunu, who races ahead and fires past the keeper for 1-0. Emslie makes a good start, his shot flying back off the crossbar. They reach half time looking comfortable. Sunu doubles his tally, Emslie setting him up and him finishing well, but he picks up an injury and is then taken off, preventing him from getting a hat-trick. Godsmark and Strutter replace Rowe and Sunu. Godsmark immediately makes an impact, Kearney putting in a delightful cross and Godsmark heading it in. No more chances for Lancaster, but Ballymena have a goal disallowed, McRoberts being adjudged offside. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 3 (Sunu 9, 53, Godsmark 59) Ballymena United 0 ***** Squad Report 09/10; Jordi Gomez - GK - 29yo - A very reliable goalkeeper for Hjortur, but saw hardly any action last season. Has no competition as yet, and will probably be first choice providing he cuts the errors out of his game. Peter de Waal - DC - 24yo - A very good centre back with a good freekick on him. Had a sensational first season for the club and will be first choice again this year, probably with Johannesson. Paul MacAloney - DRC/WBR - 23yo - The captain of the team, puts in extremely good crosses and leads by example. Hjortur will be looking for another star year, hopefully with the avoidance of a 3month injury. Tinni Kari Johannesson - DC - 22yo - Has had two terrific seasons with the club, and will join de Waal in defence. Dan Kirkup - DC - 21yo - A good young centreback, but may once again be frozen out of the squad by de Waal and Johannesson. Sam Liversidge - DL/AML - 19yo - A great full back with a good future ahead of him. Is the only left back the club has after Michael Howard left. Hannes Ragnarsson - DC/DM - 18yo - Only backup this season, may get a look in as a DM. Atli Sigurosson - D/MR - 19yo - A good young full back, will finally provide cover for MacAloney. Eggert Jonsson - D/MC - 20yo - Still a top player at the club, one Hjortur cannot afford to lose. Is now no longer a teenager, and is definitely the main central midfielder for Lancaster. Bobby Bezhadi - WB/MR - 28yo - Has had two good seasons with the club and is now a fans' favourite as he tops the clubs appearances chart. Will be first choice on the right wing again. Alan Kearney - ML - 21yo - Had a delightful season, and was voted player of the year. Took the clubs assist chart title away from Bezhadi, notching up 16 assists and 15 goals last season. Will take the teams penalties again. Sinisa Kekic - D/AM/FC - 39yo - Was influential last season, and his ability to play all down the centre made him a valuable player. Is retiring next year and will provide all he can before he signs off the game. Mark Marshall - AMR - 23yo - A good winger, lacks a bit of pace but makes up for it with a good finishing skill. Will be backup for Bezhadi again this season. Jem Karacan - MC - 20yo - Star midfielder, played well last season alongside Jonsson. Will need tot ry and avoid injury this season, as getting back into the squad with the likes of Kasiama and Emslie waiting in the wings. Paul Emslie - MC - 21yo - A very good young midfielder, who made a few sub appearances for Rangers last season. Will provide competition for Karacan. Fabrice Kasiama - MC - 19yo - Will play the same kind of role as Emslie this season. A good midfielder, may get loaned out though. Paul Edwards - AML - 29yo - Signed as backup for Kearney. Is quick and can put a cross in. Mike Strutter - AM/FC - 22yo - A great finisher of the ball, his and Sunu's partnership last year proving immense. Will need to avoid injury though, with the talented Godsmark waiting for his chance. Gilles Sunu - ST - 18yo - Scored alot of goals last season at such a tender age, this guy is hot property once more, with a whole host of clubs watching him. Gets better and better and will look to improve his partnership with Strutter again. Paul Rowe - ST - 19yo - Can finish well and has the attributes to hold down a place. Is likely though to be fourth choice. Jonathan Godsmark - AMR/ST - 19yo - A great young player, who will push Strutter all the way for that second strikers slot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spector Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Good Story.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Thanks Spector. Nice to have an Icelandic reader of the story. Hjortur would be proud of you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spav Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Ah, Hjortur is still alive then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenthreeleader Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Jonathan Godsmark Name of the year. And a fun story, by the way - let me give you your due on that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatwal Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 will the great man manage back in iceland? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Haha yeah Spav, hes hanging in there Cheers tenthree Bobatwal, maybe someday he might make it out to his home country ***** - AUGUST - Tuesday 4th - Hjortur receives a £100,000 offer for Peter de Waal from Peterborough, and reluctantly decides to accept. The money could go a long way in this league. ***** Saturday 8th - vs. Crawley Town, Broadfield Stadium Blue Square Premier GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Peter de Waal DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 1739 Some wonderful attacking football from Lancaster see's them come straight at Crawley, Strutter finding himself one-on-one, but he hits his chances straight at the keeper. Crawley take the lead though, McCann crossing for Holroyd who turs and puts his shot in the bottom corner. They grab a quick second, McCann playing Forrest in, and he races way from the defence and fires hard under the keeper. Kekic and Godsmark replace Sunu and Strutter. Crawley dominated the second for possession, resulting in an opening day loss for Lancaster. FULL TIME. Crawley Town 2 (Holroyd 20, Forrest 22) Lancaster City 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 After last weeks abysmal performance at Crawley, Hjortur is looking for an improved performance. Life is going to be tough in this league, but their next visit is a late night match at Dorchester. A long way to travel... Sunday 9th - Peter de Waal leaves for Peterborough United, for a £100,000 fee. Hes a big loss, but both Hjortur and Hunter know how important the money could be. ***** Wednesday 12th - vs. Dorchester Town, Avenue Stadium Blue Square Premier GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Sinisa Kekic DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 1883 An explosive start from Lancaster see's them go ahead in under a minute, Kearney's pass finding Strutter, who makes no mistake and smashes home the first goal of his season. Strutter then goes on to double the lead, after the Dorchester defence failed to deal with a cross, and he poked it past a bewildered keeper. Sunu also wants in on the act, but his shot ricochets off the crossbar. His luck deserts him again, as he see's another shot clang off the post. Dorchester come out in the second half in a better mood than Lancaster, and strike back through Groves, who knocks in Graves' cross. Godsmark replaces Sunu. Lancaster's luck runs out though, Aitken firing a low shot past Gomez. FULL TIME. Dorchester Town 2 (Groves 68, Aitken 87) Lancaster City 2 (Strutter 1, 31) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Friday 14th - Hjortur bolsters his defensive options with the arrival of full back Darren Kelly from MK Dons for £1,000. ***** Saturday 15th - vs. Chester City, Giant Axe Blue Square Premier GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 1606 A poor start from Lancaster sees them give away the ball too much, and are nearly made to pay by Mozika, but a good save from Gomez prevented it. Chester lose their most influential player, Richie Partridge to injury. A half of few chances ends with Mozika firing over from just outside the area. Lancaster's first chance of the half fell to Strutter, but he failed to make his chance count. Sunu then hits the crossbar with a cracking effort, but once again they fail to find the net. After a horrific defensive ricochet, Strutter finds himself one-on-one with the keeper, but his effort is saved and cleared. Going with the run of play, Lancaster finally take the lead. Kearney's cross is deflected back to him, but his second time cross finds Strutter, who heads it over the keeper. Mozika tried to pull his side level, but his effort from 40yards was saved easily by Gomez. Godsmark, Emslie and Marshall replace Bezhadi, Karacan and Sunu. After Mozika went off injured, Chester lost all impetus, and Lancaster held out for their first win of the season. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 1 (Strutter 69) Chester City 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Wednesday 19th - Hjortur bolsters his squad with the arrival of goalkeeper Mark Little from AFC Wimbledon on a free transfer. He should provide backup to Gomez, who was the only senior goalkeeper at the club. ***** Satuday 22nd - vs. Tamworth, Giant Axe Blue Square Premier GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 1703 Sunu immediately set about to assert his authority, blasting a freekick just over the bar in the first 3 minutes. 3 minutes later and he forced Veiga into a smart save. Veiga is then forced into another save as Strutter fires in from an angle. The resulting corner saw the first goal though, Liversidge crossing in to find Jonsson who rises above them all to fire home a delightful header. Against the run of play though, Tamworth fire straight back into the game, Innes firing past Gomez, and the onrushing Kirkup tried to clear but ended up sticking it in his own net. Tamworth take a complete surprise lead, Bains bending in a freekick from 25yards. Kearney had a wonderful chance to make his mark on the game, but his effort was easily smothered by Veiga. Lancaster came out a different side in the second half, the first chance they got fell to Sunu, who sweetly hit a volley past Veiga to make it 2-2. An injured Johannesson is taken off injured for Ragnarsson. Hjortur also takes the time to replace an ailing Karacan with Emslie. After a scare from Innes, Godsmark is Hjorturs last throw of the dice, replacing Strutter. It doesnt quite pull off though, and the game ends 2-2 after a thrilling first 50mins. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 2 (Jonsson 17, Sunu 47) Tamworth 2 (OG Kirkup 25, Bains 35) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 If there had ever been a time in Hjorturs life, when he found it hard to breathe, it was right now. "It turned blue!" "What the hell does that mean?!? Im no woman you know." "Well, it turned blue Hjortur!" Erica embraced Hjortur. The pregnancy test she had taken had turned blue, but being a man, Hjortur still didnt understand. He ran down to the kitchen and found the box it had come in, and checked what blue meant. Pregnant. Oh my god. Pregnant! Hjortur was going to have a little Hjortur running around the house! Providing it was a boy of course. He ran back upstairs to find Erica sat on the bed, tears in her eyes. Hjortur ran across and kissed her on the lips. "Were calling him Hjortur Jnr, alright?" Erica laughed and hit him playfully on the arm. "Who says it going to be a boy, ey?" Hjortur smiled, and brought her close to him. ***** Monday 24th - vs. Rochdale, Spotland Blue Square Premier GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 1514 A great start from Lancaster, Sunu testing out the keeper with a fizzing drive after being played through by Strutter. A wonderful solo effort from Kearney was the next best chance, but his final shot was well over. Both teams went into half time with their heads high, Lancaster having been the better side though. The second half started as dull as the first one ended, a Sunu freekick saved easily, and a Sheehan shot went well wide for Rochdale. Rochdale were saved a heart breaking last minute defeat, Kirkup's header bouncing back off the crossbar. A quiet game from Rochdale, with such a strong squad should have put Lancaster out of the meeting early on. FULL TIME. Rochdale 0 Lancaster City 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 Saturday 29th - vs. Sutton United, Giant Axe Blue Square Premier GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 1911 Lancaster get off to a dream start, Sunu bending in a delightful freekick to put his side in front and condemn struggling Sutton. More chances fell Lancaster's way, but Sunu and Strutter both missed sitters. Sutton went into half time looking liek they hadnt turned up, no shots at all from them. They come out in the second half a different side, and Jackson slots home a goal after being played through delightfully. Godsmark comes on to replace the under performing Strutter and Ragnarsson comes on to replace Johannesson. Lancaster have a great chance to steal the points in the final minute but Bezhadi's shot is saved point blank by the keeper. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 1 (Sunu 11) Sutton United 1 (Jackson 56) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 **** Transfer Window Round-Up **** After an extremely busy English transfer window, Arsenal and Chelsea (no surprises) caught the imagination of many fans with two big name transfers. Midfielder Benoit Pedretti signed for Arsenal while Roman Weidenfeller joined Chelsea from Dortmund - both on free transfers. Meanwhile, newly promoted Brentford were the most active team during the window, strengthening their squad with no less than twelve players. Lancaster City In's: Fabrice Kasiama - Wolves - £2,000 Paul Rowe - Barnsley -£2,000 Paul Emslie - Rangers - Free Paul Edwards - Oxford - Free Atli Sigurosson - Valur - £0 Darren Kelly - MK Dons - £1,000 Andy Little - AFC Wimbledon - Free Hannes Ragnarsson - HK - Season Long Loan Players Out: Kevin McBride - Unattached - Released Michael Howard - Unattached - Released Sam O'Sullivan - Stafford Rangers - Free Mark Angel - Unattached - Released Helgi Kolvidsson - Retiring - Released Porvaldur Makan Sigbjornsson - Unattached - Released Shaun Logie - Unattached - Released Peter de Waal - Peterborough United - £100,000 ***** * September * Tuesday 1st - vs. Dagenham & Redbridge, The Glyn Hopkin Stadium Blue Square Premier Hjortur decides to ring the changes after a few of the players havent been performing to a good enough standard. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Mark Marshall MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Paul Emslie ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Paul Rowe Attendance: 722 It was quiet first half from The Glyn Hopkin Stadium, neither side really testing each other. Godsmark comes on to replace Rowe, who never looked comfortable in the game. Against the run of play, and Lancaster take the lead. Sunu on a mazey solo run hits a shot from the edge of the area, and it bananas past the Dagenham goalkeeper into the net, for his 48th league goal for Lancaster. Lancaster are gifted a chance to double their lead, Pelosi fouling Godsmark in the box to gift them a penalty, but Kearney's effort is saved and his follow up blazes over the bar. It luckily doesnt have any after effects and Lancaster win the game and claim a priceless victory. FULL TIME. Dagenham & Redbridge 0 Lancaster City 1 (Sunu 64) ***** Saturday 5th - vs. Woking, Giant Axe Blue Square Premier After the success of the changes, the squad remains the same. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Mark Marshall MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Paul Emslie ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Paul Rowe Attendance: 1905 A delightful start for Lancaster, Sunu bending in a freekick to put his side ahead. Ten minutes later, and Sunu makes them pay. A duplicate freekick, same area, same distance, same goal. Its like looking at an African Ronaldo. Jonsson somehow escapes a red-card in the first half, and is lucky to still be on the pitch. Hes replaced at half time with Karacan. Lancaster didnt come out as strong in the second half, Gomez being relied on too many times. Surely the hard working Andorran deserves a call up? Lancaster City 2 (Sunu 8, 16) Woking 0 ***** Current TABLE Standings; 5. Torquay United 14pts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6. York City 13pts. 7. LANCASTER CITY 13pts. 8. Woking 13pts. 9. Stevenage Borough 12pts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Tuesday 8th - vs. Torquay United, Plainmoor Blue Square Premier Strutter returns in the only change. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Mark Marshall MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Paul Emslie ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 2266 Torquay get off to the better start, asserting their authority as favourites by scoring on the counter-attack, Benyon putting the ball in the net. Emslie wastes Lancasters best chance, firing wide being one-on-one. Torquay lose a man before half time, Georgiev sent off for a second yellow card. Bezhadi and Godsmark replace Strutter and Marshall. It was a good effort in the second half from Lancaster, Sunu and Emslie firing over. But Torquay hold on and re-assert their mark as seasonal favourites. FULL TIME. Torquay United 1 (Benyon 12) Lancaster City 0 ***** Saturday 12th - vs. Nuneaton Borough, Manor Park Blue Square Premier Bezhadi comes back to replace Marshall. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Bobby Bezhadi MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Paul Emslie ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 1805 Lancaster start the first half much better, Kearney having a shot cleared off the line and an effort saved by the Nuneaton keeper. But it all turns sour as Bezhadi is sent off for a second yellow card, leaving Lancaster with only ten men to fight with. Godsmark comes on to replace Strutter and fill the gap left by Bezhadi. Lancaster fought and fought in the second half and were repayed, as Kearney's cross found Sunu, who flicked a header past the goalkeeper. Lancaster then doubled the advantage with MacAloney crossing for Kearney, who runs onto the ball and fires it in for 2-0. Marshall and Ragnarsson replace Sunu and Johannesson. The game peters out and Lancaster leave with a hard earned win. FULL TIME. Nuneaton Borough 0 Lancaster City 2 (Sunu 56, Kearney 69) ***** Tuesday 15th - vs. AFC Telford, Giant Axe Blue Square Premier Marshall replaces the suspended Bezhadi. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Mark Marshall MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Paul Emslie ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 1732 Telford get off to a terrific start, Blair putting in a superb cross to Birch, who heads home from 6 yards. Birch doubles the lead himself, turning and firing a delightful shot past Gomez. Lancaster thankfully dont capitulate, and pull level with a fine solo strike from Marshall, his first of the season. Sunu pulls his side level in the second half with one his trademark freekicks, bending it in to equal the scoring. Telford immediately take the lead again, a 35yard piledriver from Flanagan flying past a speechless Gomez. It was a game Lancaster deserved to lose for some horrific play at times. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 2 (Marshall 30, Sunu 64) AFC Telford 3 (Birch 13, 16, Flanagan 69) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Saturday 19th - vs. Exeter City, Giant Axe Blue Square Premier Marshall retains his place ahead of Bezhadi. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Mark Marshall MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Paul Emslie ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 1746 The best chances of the first period fell to Sunu, but he saw his two freekick efforts saved and Emslie also missed an open goal. Exeter's best chance was a poor Moxey freekick, but Strutter followed up on that by missing a sitter, seeing both sides head in to the interval locked. Lancaster continue to batter the Exeter goal in the second half, but are made to pay for their failure to take their chances, as a Moxey freekick finds the head of a veteran Nick Barmby, who heads past Gomez. Edwards and Godsmark replace Strutter and Marshall. The changes are futile as Lancaster slip to a third defeat in four games. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 0 Exeter City 1 (Barmby 70) ***** Saturday 26th - vs. Boston United, Giant Axe Blue Square Premier Liam Flynn (the traitor) brings Hjortur's Boston United squad to the Giant Axe. Its worth noting that Lancaster (13th) are higher than Boston (14th) in the league. Karacan returns to the squad in place of Emslie. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Alan Kearney MR – Mark Marshall MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 2358 After a very slow start to the game, things began to pick up in the 30th minute, as Sunu had a shot saved and Williams completely missed the goal with his 1-on-1 with Gomez. The first goal of the game came just before half time though, Strutter heading down a long ball from Kearney to Sunu, who fired low and into the corner to put Lancaster one goal up. Liam Flynn was sure it was offside, but who cares? He stole my job and team. The second half started even better for Lancaster, Strutter (who hasnt got much pace) won a race for the ball, and crossed for Sunu, who missed it, and his feigned shot fooled the keeper, and Karacan was waiting to strike it home away from the keeper. Godsmark and Kekic came on to replace Marshall and Strutter. The game is over as a third goes in, Liversidge playing a lovely long ball to Sunu, who expertly volleys past Calder for his 50th league goal for Lancaster. A delightful performance! FULL TIME. N.B. The attendance that turned up for this game was a new record, showing the fans turned out in force to support Hjortur against his old club. Lancaster City 3 (Sunu 45, 82, Karacan 52) Boston United 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Tuesday 29th - vs. Mansfield Town, Field Mill Blue Square Premier Paul Edwards replaces a jaded Kearney, who has looked nothing like his last season self. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Paul Edwards MR – Mark Marshall MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 2096 Mansfield start the stronger of the sides, Garner smashing the crossbar with a thunderous effort. Sunu had Lancaster's best effort, but his shot was saved point blank by the Mansfield keeper. Level at half time. The second half was a stale affair right until Brown cracked another effort off the bar, which awakened both sides out of their slumber. Lancaster survive a late scare, Brown hitting the crossbar a second time, Hjortur breathing a sigh of relief. Edwards has the perfect chance to snatch an unlikely win in the last minute, but he drags his effort AWAY from the goal. A lucky draw for both sides, as they could have lost it right at the end. FULL TIME. Mansfield Town 0 Lancaster City 0 ***** A bit of odd transfer news, as 19yo goalkeeper Hlynur Gretarsson joins on a free transfer from Breioablik, after his contract had expired. **** * October * Saturday 3rd - vs. Forest Green Rovers, Giant Axe Blue Square Premier Only news is that Alan Kearney has gone on a week long holiday for a rest. Apparently he wanted to go to Marbella, but on his wages, has ended up at Brighton. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Paul Edwards MR – Mark Marshall MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 2542 Instant problems for Lancaster, as Marshall is taken off injured, and replaced with Godsmark. Beesley wastes a good chance for Forest Green, finding ample space in the centre of the box, but shooting wide. Lancaster manage to clamber into the lead though, Sunu and Strutter playing a delightful one-two between each other, Strutter finally finding a goal after a long absence without one. The second half starts just as brightly for Lancaster, Strutter setting up Sunu this time with a through ball, and Sunu firing home his 10th of the season, his 51st league goal, seeing hime jump to the top of the league scoring charts for Lancaster. Forest Green snap back like a mighty bull terrier though, Conal Platt beating the offside trap, to whip a shot under Gomez. Lancaster then find themselves under the kosh, and Forest Green pull level, Neill heading home from a Lawless cross. Emslie and Kekic come on to replace Strutter and Sunu. The comeback is complete when Neill is on the end of a long ball, and he shoots past Gomez. Dreadful second half performance. FULL TIME. N.B. The attendance became the new record, beating the one set two games ago against Boston. Lancaster City 2 (Strutter 37, Sunu 59) Forest Green Rovers 3 (Platt 61, Neill 79, 88) ***** Current TABLE Standings; 10. Stevenage Borough 21pts. 11. Sutton United 21pts. 12. LANCASTER CITY 20pts. 13. Mansfield Town 20pts. 14. Barnet 19pts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Tuesday 6th - vs. Oxford United, The Kassam Stadium Blue Square Premier Atli Sigurosson makes his debut for Lancaster, deputising on the right for the injured Marshall and underperforming Bezhadi. Oxford are the form team, and currently sit top of the Blue Square Premier. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Paul Edwards MR – Atli Sigurosson MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 5013 Oxford started the better of the two sides, showing why they sit top of the pack, captain Burnell forcing Gomez into a save on two occasions. But it was Lancaster who stunned the Kassam faithful, Sunu driving out wide, pumped a low cross to an unmarked Karacan, who fired in to assert his authority as the midfield boss. Quinn then compounded Oxfords first half misery, gifting a penalty after a foul on Sunu. With Kearney on holiday, Kirkup steps up, and shoots past the keepers left arm to make it 2-0. The second half, once again, started dreadful for Lancaster, and with 45 seconds Oxford had pulled one back, a long ball finding Husbands (who had tortured Hjortur two seasons ago when he was with AFC Telford) and he fired past a helpless Gomez. Oxford are level not long later, Dutton-Black crossing for Poole who somehow manages to bundle the ball across the line for 2 yards. Its an instant tactical reply from Hjortur, and it pays off as a long ball finds Edwards on the wing, and his cross meets the head of Sunu who flicks his header in to regain his side the lead. A complete error allows Oxford to equalise, as Kirkup's harmless backpass sees Gomez completely NOT kick the ball, and Odhiambo steals in to knock his side level. Another shocking second half performance from Lancaster, something that needs ironing out. FULL TIME. Oxford United 3 (Husbands 46, Poole 61, Odhiambo 78) Lancaster City 3 (Karacan 33, Kirkup pen45, Sunu 64) ***** Saturday 10th - vs. York City, Giant Axe Blue Square Premier Marshall returns to the squad in place of Sigurosson. Worth noting that York are unbeaten in 7 matches. GK – Jordi Gomez DL – Sam Liversidge DR – Paul MacAloney ( C ) DC – Dan Kirkup DC – Tinni Kari Johannesson ML – Paul Edwards MR – Atli Sigurosson MC – Eggert Jonsson MC – Jem Karacan ST – Gilles Sunu ST – Mike Strutter Attendance: 2359 A horrible start for Lancaster as a Farrell cross finds Cross, who taps it in past Gomez. Some great defending from Johanesson stops York scoring again, and his long ball to Karacan results in a superb counter-attack, Karacan smacking the ball low and hard past the York keeper. Both sides level at half time. The second started much like the first, but it was Lancaster who got the first goal this time, Johanesson once again turning provider, and launching a counter that ends with Strutter sidefooting past the keeper. Johanesson caps off a remarkable performance, heading in a Liversidge corner to give his side a distinct advantage. A remarkable day for him. For some unknown reason, Strutter won man of the match. FULL TIME. Lancaster City 3 (Karacan 18, Strutter 59, Johannesson 72) York City 1 (Cross 7) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 "Daniel, we need to talk." "What can I do for you, Hjortur?" "I think its time for me to resign. My girlfriend Erica is pregnant, and we need to take the time to concentrate on this. Its really important to me, especially with my own father gone, that my baby gets the start that he deserves." "Alright Hjortur, if thats what you want. Where will you go, stay in Lancaster or move elsewhere?" "Were going back to Iceland to live with my mother in the family house, until me and Erica can get our own place." "Im really saddened by this, Hjortur. Youve taken this club so far, we felt you could take us even further. Possibly even league football. But now we wont know..." "Im sorry Daniel, I hope as a father yourself, that you would understand why im doing it." Daniel smiled, "I do, as a father, your doing completely the right thing. As a chairman, its a catastrophe!" They both laughed, and Daniel opened up his cabinet and got out a canter of whiskey. "One for the road, Hjortur." They clinked their glasses, and drank the burning contents of their glasses. ***** The game now goes on holiday until May 2011, where Hjortur's career will resume. Ive had this written up for a long time, but with Tina Powell's story, sort of got sidetracked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Erica was rushed in to hospital in the early hours of April 20th. After 9 hours in labour, she gave birth to a beautiful little boy, and Hjortur persuaded her to name him Hjortur aswell. "Hjortur the 3rd." "I am NOT calling my son 'The 3rd' Hjortur. Hjortur Jnr or nothing." "Deal." They both smiled and hugged little Hjortur. Both of them had never been happier and felt that this was a step towards a life together. "Do you think he will grow up to look like his dashing father? "Im not sure, personally I think he has the look of his gorgeous mother." Hjortur shot a hurtful look towards her, but couldnt help smiling soon after. "Ill give you that one." Doctor Ottarsson briefly came in, and said that the baby was healthy in all areas, and they should be able to leave in a few days. Erica kissed Hjortur, and then fell asleep, tired after such a hard days work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 With Hjortur Jnr now 1 year old, Hjortur Snr felt it was the right time to get back into the game. After so much success with Lancaster, it was going to be hard to start over, but he felt he had the credentials to start again. ***** PSV Eindhoven had recently sacked their manager, but Hjortur laughed at the idea of him even managing at that level anytime soon. There were hardly any jobs anywhere, but it was the end of May, some were bound to show up soon. ***** Hjortur Olafsson; Longest time at a club; 840 days with Lancaster City. Shortest time at a club; 272 days with Boston United. Awards won; 0 Players bought; 57 Players sold; 4 Players released; 21 Total value of players bought; £14,000 Total value of players sold; £110,000 League wins; 1 Cup wins; 0 Games played; 164 Games won; 80 Games lost; 46 Games drawn; 38 Goals scored; 275 Goals conceded; 187 ***** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Hjortur couldnt have been anymore wrong about jobs popping up. There were few, especially fewer in his range. He had to wait until the 15th December before one finally popped up. And where was it situated? 50miles south of Lancaster. Hjortur was going 50miles downwards, to Leigh, and to take charge of Leigh Genesis. ***** After a brief chat with Bill Taylor, chairman of Leigh Genesis, the contract was offered to Hjortur. He had 6 months, 6 months to keep the club in the league. Beyond that, anything was possible. There were to be no transfer funds though... and with January approaching, would have been a welcome sight. £80 a week was offered, and Hjortur would need to take up a second job to keep himself and his family going over. He was quite disappointed that no jobs had come up in Iceland, he had really fancied the idea of managing at home. Maybe in the future... ***** Leigh Genesis; Founded; 1896 Rivals; Southport, Chester, Wigan Finances; Okay Value; £475,000 Stadium; Leigh Sports Village Facilities; Fairly basic with minimal youth Squad; Goalkeepers; Colin Atkins - 21yo - A very weak keeper with little future in the game. Injured for 2months already, might not last long. Darren Behcet - 25yo - A good goalkeeper with a positive attitude. Strong for this level and will definitely be first choice in goal. Defenders; Liam Robinson - 22yo - The only right back at the club. Can do his job well. Lewis Ironside - 21yo - Good backup for Vauls, but will struggle to hold down a place. Andrew Boyce - 21yo - Good centreback with good leadership skills. Leam Coyne - 23yo - Will have to compete with Pettigrew for the second DC spot. Is the record holder for most appearances for Leigh. Craig Pettigrew - 25yo - Will have to compete with Coyne for the second DC spot. Richard Vauls - 23yo - Superb left back, probably the best player at the club. Midfielders; Charlie Henry - 26yo - Strong midfielder with the skills for Blue Square Premier football. Matthew Kay - 22yo - Probably joint best player at the club, with Mark Jackson. Robbie Rix - 27yo - A horrific midfielder with no talent. At 27, he wont improve and needs to move on and work in an office. Danny O'Brien - 22yo - A good young winger, but needs to fight off his injury problems. Richard Kear - 27yo - Can play on all sides of midfield, but need to improve physically. Tony Filipek - 22yo - Good winger and will most likely have the right side to himself. Martin Watts - 22yo - Good left winger who will hold the left side no problems. Strikers; John Chapman - 20yo - Good backup Welsh striker, but will struggle to get past Jackson and Coles. Tom Coles - 19yo - Good young Irish striker with a good eye for goal. Mark Jackson - 25yo - great striker with a fabulous goalscoring record. Is the record holder for most league goals for Leigh. ***** Hjortur needs an assistant, and calls upon a few of his ex coaches to offer the job to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Monday 2nd January - vs. Worcester City, St. Georges Lane Blue Square North First game in charge for Hjortur at his third club. GK – Darren Behcet DL – Richard Vauls DR – Liam Robinson DC – Andrew Boyce DC – Leam Coyne ML – Martin Watts MR – Tony Filipek MC – Charlie Henry MC – Matthew Kay ST – Tom Coles ST – Mark Jackson Attendance: 683 Was an efficient start for Leigh, going close through Coles. It doesnt take long though, Coles getting it right the second time after being played through by Kay, and he poked his shot into the bottom corner. Worcester managed to bring the game back into contention, Smith playing Wood in, and he smashed his shot past Behcet. The first half ends with Jackson wasting a one-on-one. Worcester started the much stronger side in the second half, Little crossing in for Livermore, who heads it past Behcet. Chapman comes on to replace Jackson. Kay is then taken off injured, and is replaced with Rix. The game ends quietly, and Hjortur suffers his first loss as Leigh manager. The club needs a lot of work... FULL TIME. Worcester City 2 (Wood 28, Livermore 60) Leigh Genesis 1 (Coles 6) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kewell08 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Rivals with Wigan? That seems a little pointless... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 I thought so too, but when I looked at a map, Wigan isnt too far away... so who knows Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kewell08 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Doesn't seem like a likely matchup though... Unless you have a Blyth-like Cup run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Maybe theyre just downright hardcore fans jealous of their neighbours success. ***** With Leigh sitting in the bottom three, a victory was much needed in the next game. Hjortur also needed some new players, as the ones at the club just didnt seem upto it. Leigh were weak, and in desperate need of revitalising. Hjortur definitely has his work cut out. ***** Wednesday 4th January - vs. Gateshead, The International Stadium Blue Square North GK – Darren Behcet DL – Richard Vauls DR – Liam Robinson DC – Andrew Boyce DC – Craig Pettigrew ML – Martin Watts MR – Tony Filipek MC – Charlie Henry MC – Robbie Rix ST – Tom Coles ST – Mark Jackson Attendance: 265 Once again Leigh started the much better side, and the first chance they got they scored. Watts pumping a cross to the far side, where an onrushing Filipek met it with his head, and powered it home. There were numerous golden opportunities for Leigh to double the lead, but Coles, Jackson and Watts couldnt find the back of the net. More injury worries as Watts is taken off and replaced with Kear. Jackson went close at the end of the half, but wasted his chance once more, and Leigh will look back and hope these misses dont cost them, especially considering theyre away from home. Leigh were forced to pay for their misdemeanour, as Gateshead pulled level. Gunby with the cross found the head of Hughes, but the ball came back to Gunby, who volleyed it in to put his side level. Okike and Gunby both came close to crushing Leigh's hearts. But it wasnt them who scored next. Jackson broke through after a long ball from Behcet, and shrugged off two defenders to drill it under the keeper to make it 2-1. Jackson had three more chances, but struck the woodwork twice, leaving much to be desired over his record as top scorer. Gateshead had ample amount of chances to steal a point, especially with the 5mins added time, but Leigh held out, and won their first game under Hjortur. FULL TIME. Gateshead 1 (Gunby 54) Leigh Genesis 2 (Filipek 9, Jackson 72) ***** Hjorturs finds his new assistant, former Macedonian international Goce Sedloski joining him at Leigh Sports Village. ***** Saturday 7th January - vs. Workington, Leigh Sports Village Blue Square North GK – Darren Behcet DL – Richard Vauls DR – Liam Robinson DC – Leam Coyne DC – Craig Pettigrew ML – Martin Watts MR – Tony Filipek MC – Charlie Henry MC – Robbie Rix ST – Tom Coles ST – Mark Jackson Attendance: 159 It was a really quiet start from both sides, Milner coming close for Workington. But it was Leigh who opened the scoring midway through the first half, Henry playing Jackson through, and he rounds the keeper before tapping into an empty goal to put Leigh ahead. Workington worked hard to pull level, and achieved it quickly, Smith passing to Kerr, whos long shot completely bamboozled Behcet and it went in. It got worse for Workington though, as Hall was sent off for achieving a second yellow card. Leigh from there on battered the Workington goal, and were rewarded when Jackson repaid Henry for his earlier through ball, and set him up, and Henry side footed past the Workington keeper to make it 2-1. The second half started with just as much fervour, with Filipek and Jackson testing the keeper from distance. The pair then combined to lay on a third for Leigh, Filipek crossing to Jackson, who handled it well, and smashed it into the bottom right corner. A man down, Workington never looked like they did after they equalised, and the game saw them bow out with a whimper. FULL TIME. Leigh Genesis 3 (Jackson 22, 71, Henry 44) Workington 1 (Kerr 28) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiro Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I'm really keen on seeing where this goes for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Thanks spiro, hope to keep you interested in Hjortur's career. ***** Hjortur makes his first signings as manager of Leigh, with 33yo Haukur Ingi Guonason joining on a free from Fylkir, and experienced goalkeeper Carlo Nash joining on one year deals. ***** Saturday 14th January - vs. Gainsborough Trinity, Leigh Sports Village Blue Square North GK – Darren Behcet DL – Richard Vauls DR – Liam Robinson DC – Leam Coyne DC – Craig Pettigrew ML – Martin Watts MR – Tony Filipek MC – Charlie Henry MC – Robbie Rix ST – Tom Coles ST – Mark Jackson Attendance: 219 Leigh got off to a flying start, with a long Pettigrew pass finding Filipek, whos first touch belies gravity, and he finds himself free on goal, and he smashes the ball under the keeper. The lead is doubled pretty quickly after that, Coles seeing his shot deflected into the path of Jackson, who taps it in to make it two. Leigh continued to apply the pressure, Coles wasting two golden opportunities. Gainsborough had the best chance to score before the end of the half, but Mitch Butler saw his shot rocket off Behcet's chest. The second half started just as well for Leigh, Jackson and Pettigrew both going close with headers. Coles is then taken off for Guonason, to get his debut. The second half was nothing like the first, and ended pretty quickly. Jackson and Filipek both had final chances to add to the scoreline, but it ended 2-0. FULL TIME. Leigh Genesis 2 (Filipek 5, Jackson 15) Gainsborough Trinity 0 ***** | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Redditch | | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 44 | 30 | +14 | 47 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Stafford | | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 27 | +9 | 43 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | AFC Telford | | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 37 | 29 | +8 | 40 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Southport | | 25 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 38 | 32 | +6 | 40 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5th | | Barrow | | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 37 | 26 | +11 | 39 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6th | | Worcester | | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 36 | 28 | +8 | 39 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7th | | Burscough | | 24 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 36 | 30 | +6 | 38 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8th | | Gateshead | | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 34 | 31 | +3 | 37 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9th | | King's Lynn | | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 27 | +2 | 36 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10th | | Workington | | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 36 | 34 | +2 | 35 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11th | | Northwich | | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 35 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12th | | Guiseley | | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 34 | 33 | +1 | 34 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 13th | | Gainsborough | | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 37 | 34 | +3 | 32 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 14th | | Worksop | | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 31 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15th | | [b]LEIGH | | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 35 | -3 | 30[/b] | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 16th | | Hucknall | | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 30 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 17th | | Hinckley | | 25 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 27 | 37 | -10 | 28 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18th | | Vauxhall | | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 35 | -10 | 27 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 19th | | Blyth | | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 34 | 46 | -12 | 26 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 20th | | Hednesford | | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 27 | 35 | -8 | 25 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 21st | | Marine | | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 29 | 39 | -10 | 25 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 22nd | | Alfreton | | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 38 | -16 | 24 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benana93 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Brilliant story so far, really got into it. Sad to see you left Lancaster though, hopefully you'll get to manage a club in Iceland sometime soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks alot Benana93, hope you keep reading. The game is 2 years in front of the story so far, so who knows whether Hjortur will make it to his native lands to manage ***** Saturday 21st January - vs. Southport, Haig Avenue Blue Square North Rival match up, and Hjortur knows its important for his side to win, whether for bragging rights or the points. GK – Darren Behcet DL – Richard Vauls DR – Liam Robinson DC – Leam Coyne DC – Craig Pettigrew ML – Martin Watts MR – Tony Filipek MC – Charlie Henry MC – Matthew Kay ST – Tom Coles ST – Mark Jackson Attendance: 1832 A good start for Leigh, with chances falling to Filipek and Henry, but both were saved well. Southport fought to get back into the game, forging chances through Smith and McLellan, but it was Leigh who took the lead. A great cross from the left from Watts found Coles, who thumped a strong header into the net from 6yards out. Southport continued to be the better side, creating a lot of chances, but paying the price for being unable to convert them and they head in at half time behind. Leigh come out the better side in the second half, and play well to create a goal, Filipek whipping a cross into the box, but Southport defender Roeton misjudged, and it clattered off his knee into his own goal. Leigh compound further misery on their closest rivals, Watts crossing into the box and finding Henry, who after a miskick, gets his second on target, and it flies into the roof of the net. Robinson picks up an injury a minute from time and is replaced with Alexandersson. The final whistle blows, and Leigh fans have bragging rights until the next game. FULL TIME. Southport 0 Leigh Genesis 3 (Coles 17, Roeton OG 50, Henry 81) ***** Young French defender Morgan Schneiderlin joins on a free transfer from Gillingham. ***** Saturday 28th January - vs. Kings Lynn, Leigh Sports Village Blue Square North GK – Darren Behcet DL – Richard Vauls DR – Lewis Ironside DC – Morgan Schneiderlin DC – Craig Pettigrew ML – Martin Watts MR – Tony Filipek MC – Charlie Henry MC – Matthew Kay ST – Tom Coles ST – Mark Jackson Attendance: 243 Leigh start the better of the sides, Kings Lynn looking shaky away from home. Kay goes close with a long range freekick. Leigh continue to apply the pressure, but its evident that Lynn are playing for the draw with their defensive tactics. Coles has a terrific chance to break the deadlock, but he skies his shot way over. Both sides head in wondering how to turn this match into something viewable. The second half starts extremely badly, with neither side looking dangerous. The first chance of the half comes from Jackson, as he beats a defender but fires his shot straight at the keepers knees. After over 70minutes of knocking on the door, Leigh finally break it down. Watts down the left whips in a terrific cross, and Jackson stretches to meet it, and somehow pokes it past the keeper. A frantic final few minutes sees Filipek and Watts have efforts cleared off the line, and Jackson have one saved. The final minute sees the most action of the game, and Leigh's Pettigrew is sent off for fouling as the last man. The freekick is curled towards goal, and Behcet saves delightfully to keep his side in the running for all 3 points. A double save in the 96th minute from Behcet ensures his side take all the points, and Leigh head home with a fifth straight win. FULL TIME. Leigh Genesis 1 (Jackson 77) Kings Lynn 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDave Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 This is quite the run you've got going with Leigh, and an excellent story to boot. I like the sense of realism in this one, you really share in the ups and downs associated with having to grind out a living in the basement divisions. Very much looking forward to seeing what lies in store for Hjortur in the years to come, KUTGW! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorusFM Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks alot EvilDave, hope you carry on reading along. And yeah, Hjortur is certainly grinding out his living in the lower leagues. ***** Bad news for Hjortur as Guonason and Nash both get ruled out with injuries, Nash out for 2 months and Guonason 2 weeks. ***** Saturday 4th February - vs. Hednesford Town, Keys Park Blue Square North GK – Darren Behcet DL – Richard Vauls DR – Lewis Ironside DC – Morgan Schneiderlin DC – Andrew Boyce ML – Martin Watts MR – Tony Filipek MC – Charlie Henry MC – Matthew Kay ST – Tom Coles ST – Mark Jackson Attendance: 326 Hednesford started the better side, going close with a Dillon header. Five minutes later, and Dillon forced Behcet into a save from just outside the area. Against the run of play, it was Leigh who took the lead, Filipek's cross from the right finding Jackson, who headed onto the post, and Watts was there to poke it home second time round. Hednesford continued to play as the better side, troubling the left side, under the stewardship of left back Ironside, and came close with Dillon once more. Half time came as a welcome respite for Leigh. Leigh come out on fire, and start with a Kay freekick testing the goalkeeper from 40yards. But Hednesford regain a foothold and pull back into the game, Mullen passing to Maddison, who pulls the trigger and fires past Behcet. Leigh dont seem content with Hednesford, and they regain the lead a minute later, Watts playing Filipek through, and he threads the ball past the keeper to make it 2-1. Hednesford pull level once more though, as Skinnerp lays Mullen in, and he flicks the ball past Behcet. Annoyingly, Leigh have a man down, and were looking to make a sub. Leigh are gifted a golden chance to take the lead back, Mayfield bringing down Filipek in the area. Vauls steps up to spot... and fires the penalty way over. With the penalty gone, Filipek seems livid, and goes on a terrific run, beating three playing before lashing the ball into the top corner. Marshall comes on to replace the injured Kay. Hednesford apply the pressure once more, and get the ball into the net, Hallett heading from a Hughes cross. But its ruled out for offside, and Leigh are let off. The final whistle blows on a delightful game, and Hednesford manager Gary Peters gave a good account of himself. FULL TIME. Hednesford Town 2 (Maddison 51, Mullen 70) Leigh Genesis 3 (Watts 30, Filipek 53, 87) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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