Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Saturday 16th March 2024 Preview: Willington (Home) FA Vase Quarter-Final Willington are second in the Northern League Division 2 (Tier 10), which means they play a level below us. We're at home and will start as favourites but, as we saw against Albion Sports in midweek in the League Cup, that doesn't mean much. We've worked hard in training and are looking forward to this one in front of the Trojans at Inkersall Road. The medical team has given us a clean bill of health, although we won't be taking any chances with Connor Heath. D'Andre Wainwright returns in place of Zack Clarke. We do have a few tired players but, as our next league game isn't until next Saturday, I won't be resting anybody today. Things didn't go our way in midweek against Albion Sports in the League Cup, we're determined to do better in the FA Vase today. Edited February 13, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Stuniverse said: The Board are unhappy At least it's only preferred, not required. They won't sack you for that...yet 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Saturday 16th March 2024 Staveley Miners Welfare v Willington FA Vase Quarter-Final Inkersall Road, Staveley -- Oh, boy! What a spectacle! What a mix of emotions! I've got no voice left... can you tell? I was proud of the players by the end, of course I was, I love this group of players and to see them completely turn around a game that was lost, and progress to the FA Vase Semi-Final, was special... but please, please, please lads don't put me through that again. This will sound daft, after we've won, but I want to apologise to the 152 Trojans in an Inkersall Road crowd of 156 because we were awful. For 66 minutes we were utterly rubbish and then, from the 67th minute onwards, we were absolutely magnificent. To say we were slow out of the blocks is an understatement. We couldn't do anything right. On 16 minutes, Kane Patterson conceded a needless penalty and we're a goal down. Charlie Rutt, who's the lifeblood of this club, had a right go at Kane. I don't like to see that, but it's not the first stupid penalty Kane has conceded this season. We got no better and on 32 minutes we were two down. We went more attacking after that... ... but it made no difference. At half-time, not only were we 2-0 down, we hadn't had a single attempt on goal. We were atrocious. Normally Pat Lindley [Assistant Manager] and I play bad cop, good cop where he has a right go at the players and I pick them up again. Today, during the break, we were both bad cop. We changed things to even more Attacking and brought Brad Williams on for Kane Patterson, even though Brad can't play right-back, I just thought that as a natural right-winger he might help us going forward. The changes made a slight difference. We did start to create some chances and, two minutes after the restart, Nathan Waterston's header was saved by the goalkeeper. Our first attempt on goal all game. And then, on 48 minutes, D'Andre Wainwright got us off the mark, running onto a long ball from Brad Williams, closing in on goal and placing a shot in the far corner for 1-2. For a minute, yes, we completely switched off and less than a minute later it was 1-3. I'll be honest, I thought it was game over at that point. We made some more changes on 66 minutes, we sent on our remaining subs, we sent as many players forward as we could, and we crossed our fingers. Zack Clarke, bless him, on as a substitute, completely changed the game. On 68 minutes, Zack won the ball in midfield, gave it to Ben Midgeley, who put Mitchell George clean through to pull a goal back. On 73 minutes, Zack crossed the ball to the far post, D'Andre Wainwright volleyed home, and it was all level. Charlie Rutt felt his groin in the closing minutes but we'd already used our subs so he had to soldier on. In the penalty shootout, Sam Waller produced two stunning saves and we were through to the FA Vase Semi-Final. I'm still not sure how, but I'm so proud of my players for producing an unbelievable turnaround in this game. Edited February 13, 2023 by Stuniverse 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, Punch said: At least it's only preferred, not required. They won't sack you for that...yet Can they sack me, @Punch, when I'm leaving at the end of the season any way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Saturday 16th March 2024 Weekend Round-up Northern Counties East League Premier Division Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, Stuniverse said: Can they sack me, @Punch, when I'm leaving at the end of the season any way? I guess they could terminate you immediately if they felt you were not meeting their expectations. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Punch said: I guess they could terminate you immediately if they felt you were not meeting their expectations. I suppose they could, @Punch 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Sunday 17th March 2024 FA Vase Semi-Final draw Cheadle Town have already been crowned North West Counties League Division 1 South (Tier 10) Champions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Thursday 21st March 2024 I declined the Deadline Day Recruitment Meeting Maybe I'm being a bit petty but, as the Board won't allow me any input into player and staff recruitment, I didn't see any point in attending the Recruitment Meeting. Since I was denied input, seven first-team squad players have left Inkersall Road and no players have been signed. Edited February 13, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Saturday 23rd March 2024 Preview: Winterton Rangers (away) Northern Counties East League Premier Division After the first 66 minutes against Willington last time out, I was tempted to make more than the two changes I have. But I've settled on two changes. Steven Johnson-Fikula comes into central defence for Tom Hannigan. Zack Clarke starts up front ahead of Mitchell George. Edited February 13, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Saturday 23rd March 2024 Winterton Rangers v Staveley Miners Welfare Northern Counties East League Premier Division MKM Stadium, Winterton -- This was a game of very few chances at either end. After half-an-hour we changed from Hit Early Crosses to Work Ball into Box. It made some difference, we started to create more, but neither side looked like scoring. On 77 minutes, we made our last substitution and went with an Attacking mentality. Still neither team looked like scoring and we seemed destined for a nil-nil draw. A minute into added-on time, Winterton Rangers hit a free-kick into our penalty area and they headed in the only goal of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Saturday 23rd March 2024 Belper Town Relegated I'll be managing The Nailers in Tier 8 next season Tier 8 is the level of the football pyramid that's the natural level for Belper Town. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Wednesday 27th March 2024 Why are you asking me? I have no idea... ... if we have any transfer deals in the pipeline Although from the Transfer Centre in looks like there's tumbleweed at Inkersall Road as far as ins and outs are concerned. Edited February 13, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Thursday 28th March 2024 Atkinson joins Pontefract Collieries Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Thursday 28th March 2024 Battersby joins Workington Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Thursday 28th March 2024 Rutt signs for Leek Town D'oh! That's my best DC gone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Thursday 28th March 2024 Birtley Town sign Midgley Double D'oh! That's my best MC out the door Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Thursday 28th March 2024 Transfer Window Slams Shut I think it has - please no more player outs this season! Since the Board decided to deny me any further input into player and staff recruitment, 11 first-team players have left the club and no new players have been signed. That's 11 out and zero in. Including four first-team players out and none in on Deadline Day. Here's the damage it's done to my starting 11 and matchday squad: And here's what's left in my first-team squad: Edited February 13, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Saturday 30th March 2024 Preview: Frickley Athletic (Home) Northern Counties East League Premier Division We have no injury problems which is a good job since the Staveley Miners Welfare Board didn't sign anybody to replace the players that have left, including four on deadline day. The four deadline day departures have left us with some gaps in our starting 11 and matchday squad. Tom Hannigan returns to the starting line-up with Jack Armstrong (DC) going on the bench. At the start of the season, after not playing at all last season, I never imagined my assistant manager, Pat Lindley, would get any playing time at all but, as the only senior central midfielder left, Pat gets a start today. Riley Moloney takes the final place on the substitute's bench. I'll be honest, I have no idea what to expect today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Saturday 30th March 2024 Staveley Miners Welfare v Frickley Athletic Northern Counties East League Premier Division Inkersall Road, Staveley -- We found a way to win the game. That's the best I can say. At times we looked very comfortable, at other times we looked second-best, but when the final whistle sounded we'd scored more goals than Frickley Athletic. The first-half was very comfortable. D'Andre Wainwright gave us the lead, Zack Clarke added two more and we were 3-0 up at the break. After the restart, Frickley pulled one back. Tom Parkinson restored our two-goal lead with a direct free-kick and that should've been that 4-1 with just over half an hour to go. But two goals by Turner, made it 4-3, and set-up a very nervous closing fifteen minutes plus added on times, not helped by an injury to Mitchell George after we'd made all our subs. But we won and have clinched a playoff spot. Having led the Northern Counties East League Premier Division for so long now, we're determined to avoid the playoffs, lift the league title, and claim automatic promotion. Hopefully, we can achieve that. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Monday 1st April 2024 Monthly Reports Board Expectations Finances Dynamics Supporter Expectations 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Wednesday 3rd April 2024 Preview: Bottesford Town (away) Northern Counties East League Premier Division We're playing this Northern Counties East League Premier Division fixture ahead of everybody else because of our FA Vase Semi-Final against Cheadle Town on Saturday. We held a very positive Team Meeting yesterday. Mitchell George should be fit enough to play should we need him. We're going with the same starting line-up. I don't want to take any risks with Mitchell George, at this stage of the season, so Connor Heath returns to the bench after recovering from his groin injury. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Team meetings can go either way. Players can be so temperamental 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) Wednesday 3rd April 2024 Bottesford Town v Staveley Miners Welfare Northern Counties East League Premier Division Birch Park, Bottesford -- I'm delighted with the win at Bottesford Town tonight. It was almost a perfect away performance. D'Andre Wainwright gave us the lead in the first-half and Zack Clarke doubled our lead after the break, at the second attempt, after his first shot had hit the post. Edited February 17, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Punch said: Team meetings can go either way. Players can be so temperamental Always a lottery, @Punch. Fortunately this one went well and we won the match. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) Saturday 6th April 2022 Preview: Cheadle Town (away) FA Vase Semi-Final Cheadle Town have already won the North West Counties League Division 1 South (Tier 10) title, so they play one level below us in the football pyramid. We have no injury problems. We're sticking with the same 11 and subs that beat Bottesford Town last time out. Edited February 17, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) Saturday 6th April 2024 Cheadle Town v Staveley Miners Welfare FA Vase Semi-Final Park Road Stadium, Stockport -- I have to apologise to The Trojans supporters. We were shocking today and it was unlike us. Very, unlike us. Yes, we drew 1-1 and went to penalties, but Cheadle Town hit the woodwork an incredible five times, the bar twice, the post three times. At 1-0 down we went more Attacking. Zack Clarke equalised on 78 minutes, and later hit the post but, if I'm being honest, Cheadle Town were the better team and deserved to win. Penalty shootouts are a lottery. We've won a couple this season but, unfortunately, D'Andre Wainwright and Nathan Waterston had their spot-kicks saved and Cheadle Town won through. Cheadle Town deserved to win, and I hope they go and win it. Edited February 17, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Saturday 6th April 2024 Weekend Round-up Northern Counties East League Premier Division Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) Saturday 13th April 2024 Preview: Goole (away) Northern Counties East League Premier Division With three league games left to play, we are one win away from clinching the Northern Counties East League Premier Division title and automatic promotion. We're determined to clinch it today but we'll need to play a lot better than we did against Cheadle Town in the FA Vase Semi-Final in midweek. We held a Team Meeting and I thought it went well, but Steven Johnson-Fikula thought I was putting too much pressure on the team. We have no injuries. But Tom Parkinson is suspended after picking up his fifth booking of the season against Cheadle Town. Brad Williams replaces the suspended Tom Parkinson. After the team meeting, I'm not sure Steven Johnson-Fikula's head is where it should be so Jack Armstrong will replace him. Mitchell George returns to the matchday squad after his thigh injury and he'll be on the bench today. Edited February 17, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) Saturday 13th April 2024 Goole v Staveley Miners Welfare Northern Counties East League Premier Division Victoria Pleasure Grounds, Goole -- We did it! With two games to spare, we've done it! We are Northern Counties East League Premier Division Champions. It's been a long, hard season but I'm so proud of the players. They have worked so hard this season and given everything. We're disappointed to have lost two Semi-Finals in recent weeks, but winning the league title and clinching promotion was always our main ambition for the season and I'm delighted the squad have been able to deliver that for The Trojans. Two first-half goals from D'Andre Wainwright helped us relax into the game. Zack Clarke added a third after the break. It would've been nice to keep a clean sheet, but Goole scored a consolation goal near the end. The celebrations, on the final whistle, were something else. I'm so proud. Proud of the players, proud of the backroom staff and, dare I say it, proud of myself. Edited February 17, 2023 by Stuniverse 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Saturday 13th April 2024 The Staveley Miners Welfare Board are happy! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warlock Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, Stuniverse said: We are Northern Counties East League Premier Division Champions Congratulations! Well deserved, in the circumstances 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, warlock said: Congratulations! Well deserved, in the circumstances Thank you, @warlock. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. There were times after the Board stopped me signing players and offering contracts, when we were losing some of our best players, that I didn’t think it would happen. But we did it! Disappointed about the two Semi-Final defeats, but we won the main prize! Oh well, two more games of football as Staveley Miners Welfare manager and then it’s off to take up my new managerial post at Belper Town. Edited February 17, 2023 by Stuniverse 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) Saturday 20th April 2024 Preview: North Ferriby (Home) Northern Counties East League Premier Division A few weeks back it looked like North Ferriby were going to overtake Hallam as our main rivals and, if they didn't catch us, at least beat Hallam to the solitary playoff place in Northern Counties East League Premier Division. But their form has been very mixed, with four defeats, one draw, and only three wins in their last eight league matches and they're now fourth, 10 points behind Hallam and 18 points behind ourselves. We have no injury concerns going into this game. Youngsters Ben Voase and Riley Moloney have waited very patiently in the wings all season, without complaining, and have even turned down the opportunity to leave Staveley Miners Welfare and join other clubs. So I'm going to start them both today and give Sam Waller and Sam Sharrock-Peplow a well-deserved rest. I'm also going to bring Mitchell George in for Zack Clarke and Connor Heath for Pat Lindley. Tom Parkinson has recovered from his tight calf but, with Brad Williams and Nathan Waterston playing so well, I see no need to rush Tom back. Edited February 18, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Saturday 20th April 2024 Staveley Miners Welfare v North Ferriby Northern Counties East League Premier Division Inkersall Road, Staveley -- This was a game of two halves. The first, North Ferriby definitely edged it but, after the break, we stepped up and controlled the game. We took an early lead. Riley Moloney sent in a cross from the left and Mitchell George headed us in front. The lead lasted until the 13th minute when North Ferriby equalised. We know North Ferriby are a good side and, if it hadn't been for some fine saves from Ben Voase on his debut, we would've been behind at the break. We started the second-half strongly and took control of the game after they had a player sent-off on 51 minutes. Around the hour-mark, our captain Tom Bell hit a thunderbolt from 25-yards and we were 2-1 up. Zack Clarke added a third, his shot going in-off-the-post. Nathan Waterston made it 4-1, cutting in from the left and curling a shot from just outside the penalty area into the bottom corner. On 89 minutes, my player / assistant manager Pat Lindley rounded off the scoring with a powerful shot. I think 5-1 flattered us, but we'll take it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Saturday 27th April 2024 Preview: Maltby Main (Home) Northern Counties East League Premier Division We finish our Northern Counties East League Premier Division campaign at home in front of The Trojans at Inkersall Road. We gave them a good performance last time in our 5-1 home victory against North Ferriby and we'd love to finish the season off in style in front of our home supporters. For me, it's going to be a very emotional moment as I manage Staveley Miners Welfare for the last time at Inkersall Road before taking up my new appointment. We have no injury concerns. Sam Waller returns in goal instead of Ben Voase. Sam Sharrock-Peplow replaces Riley Moloney. Pat Lindley returns in place of Connor Heath. Zack Clarke starts up front instead of Mitchell George. And Tom Parkinson is back on the bench following his recovery from injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) Saturday 27th April 2024 Staveley Miners Welfare v Maltby Main Northern Counties East League Premier Division Inkersall Road, Staveley -- We wanted to finish the season in style in front of our own supporters at Inkersall Road. And we did just that. I hope The Trojans in the crowd of 179 enjoyed the 4-1 victory and that all Staveley Miners Welfare supporters enjoyed this season. A 19th minute goal by Zack Clarke gave us an early lead and we were never really troubled after that. Goals either side of half-time by D'Andre Wainwright and a second for Zack Clarke made it 3-0. Maltby Main pulled one back, but Tom Bell made it 4-1 just after the hour mark. We took D'Andre Wainwright off so that he could receive a well-deserved standing ovation from the Inkersall Road crowd. 55 goals in all competitions from 52(2) appearances is some going. I'm glad The Trojans gave him the standing ovation his season thoroughly warranted. The atmosphere at the end of the game, when we did our lap of honour, was something special and something I'll always remember. I'm so proud of this group of players. They've worked tremendously hard this season and deserve their Northern Counties East League Premier Division crown and the promotion that comes with it. Edited February 18, 2023 by Stuniverse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) Monday 29th April 2024 Northern Counties East League Premier Division Edited February 18, 2023 by Stuniverse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Monday 29th April 2024 End Of Season Review Staveley Miners Welfare I agree this was our strongest 11 but Sonny Best, Ben Midgley, Lewis Farmer and Charlie Rutt didn't stay around long enough to see the season through. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Monday 29th April 2024 Supporter's Profile - Staveley Miners Welfare Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Monday 29th April 2024 Staveley Miners Welfare Dynamics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Monday 29th April 2024 Staveley Miners Welfare Squad Start End of Season Break Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Tuesday 30th April 2024 Heath Unhappy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Wednesday 1st May 2024 Player Of The Month Northern Counties East League Premier Division Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Wednesday 1st May 2024 Manager Of The Month Northern Counties East League Premier Division Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Wednesday 1st May 2024 Monthly Reports Board Expectations Finances Supporter Expectations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) Sunday 5th May 2024 End Of Season Awards Northern Counties East League Premier Division We won the league by eight clear points and I didn’t even make the top three. Edited February 19, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Saturday 25th May 2024 I'm joining Belper Town as manager on Monday Wish me luck... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) Saturday 25th May 2024 Staveley Miners Welfare Northern Premier League Division 1 West Staveley Miners Welfare, under my stewardship, have won back-to-back promotions and will play in the Northern Premier League Division 1 West (Tier 8) next season. Edited February 20, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) Saturday 25th May 2024 Belper Town Northern Premier League Division 1 East Belper Town, after struggling in the Northern Premier League Premier Division for two seasons, finished rock bottom this season and got relegated. The Nailers will play in the Northern Premier League Division 1 East (Tier 8) next season. Edited February 20, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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