03.04.09 - OLLERTON TOWN 3 FOREST TOWN 0

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton’s last home game of the season saw them seriously dent rivals Forest Town’s title hopes. The visitors were two points clear of Radcliffe going into Saturday but now find themselves one point behind Olympic going into the two side’s showdown on this Saturday coming.

Ollerton went into this game on the back of a 3-1 defeat to Calverton, but this and the humiliation the Walesby Lane outfit suffered in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, were just a red rag to help them seek revenge on the title contenders.

From the start Ollerton was always the better side with Neil McLafferty only really having one shot to save and they went ahead when the Forest Town keeper punched a cross to edge of the box and Craig Stanton controlled the ball on his chest and fired the volley into the roof of the net past the recovering keeper.

Ricky Chambers fired over from the edge of the area as Ollerton looked to strengthen their position. The visitors then had their best chance when McLafferty tipped Danny Tighe’s effort onto the post.

When Ollerton did double their lead it was former Forest Town striker Dean Hankey who netted heading home from a corner to leave the visitors riled. Hankey then went through but was tackled and Ricky Chamber’s freekick was cleared.

Ollerton then sealed all three points, Ryan Gregory’s back pass was too short for the keeper and Julian Topliss intercepted and rounded the keeper before smashing the ball into the roof of the empty net.

Forest Town then had a great chance to pull one back, a deep corner hit the bar and was cleared off the line and it fell for Jackson whose shot was saved by McLafferty. This was Forest Towns last real chance and even substitutes Lewis Croucher who made an impact earlier in the season and player-manager Gary Castledine could change things.

19.04.09 - CLIPSTOWE MW 1 OLLERTON TOWN 2

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton produced their second comeback in a week to make it seven points from nine over the Easter period. After last week’s 1-1 draw away at Southwell, Ollerton then came back from a disastrous opening five minutes against Harworth on Bank Holiday Monday to win 3-2.

Ollerton playing in their new Brazil like kit started the game more like Norwich with Clipstone having most of the opening chances, Richard Giles optimistic volley flew over and so did Gary Buchanan’s effort.

Julian Topliss had the visitors opening chance, turning the defender before firing over and when he went through one on one he failed to test the keeper. Ollerton then found themselves a goal behind, Jamie Hardwick’s long ranged effort lobbed Neil McLafferty on his comeback from injury.

Ollerton then woke up and started to get a foothold in the game and started to produce some dangerous opportunities. Chris Baugh crossed for Craig Stanton whose shot was saved by the advancing goalkeeper.

Baugh then had a chance of his own but when Jamie Allan fed him the ball his effort was tipped over for a corner. Dean Hankey looked to score on his third game in a row but fired wide with his chance. Hardwick followed by firing wide as Clipstone nearly doubled their lead and from then they started to look abit more dangerous.

Chris Hewitt and Jordan Simpson shot wide of the target while Hardwick had his shot cleared off the line by Gary Panting and Mike Hewitt saw his freekick saved going into the half time break. Ollerton then drew level Alex Wilford heading the ball into the net from a corner.

The next big highlight of the game put it back in the balance, Ollerton ‘keeper Neil McLafferty sent off for a foul on Hardwick. So with Ollerton down to ten men and with no replacement goalkeeper, they laid their trust in defender Gary Panting whose first task between the sticks was to save Hardwick’s penalty and he did just that diving the right way and palming the ball to safety.

Hankey then went through for Ollerton but he took the ball to far for a shot and his cross went out. Clipstone were then reduced to ten men when Ryan Bunce saw his second yellow turn to red. Ollerton then went on the push for a second and neither Chambers, whose header was caught by the keeper, Allan who volleyed over, Dom Hammond whose shot was saved or Julian Topliss with a volley could find it.

However there second was found in the last minutes of the game, Chambers thumped a freekick towards the keeper who failed to hold onto the swerving ball and Wilford swept up the rebound for his second of the game.

04.04.09 - OLLERTON TOWN 1 YORKSHIRE MAIN 2

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton finally ended their hopes of the league championship after crumbling versus bogey side, Yorkshire Main. In the two clubs four meetings the Yorkshire side have taken full points.

Ollerton had the better of the first half and it was their poor second half performance which handed their opponents the win. Dean Hankey saw his shot meet the palms of the keeper as Ollerton looked to open the scoring. Mark Cooper had the visitors opening chance which went the wrong side of the post.

Ollerton had a great chance to go in front, Gary Panting flicked the ball inches over the bar. They had an even better chance to go ahead, Lee Wilson beat the keeper with his effort but he couldn’t beat the crossbar. Cooper then had a good chance to respond for Main but the heavy wind carried his light shot wide.

Yorkshire Main’s crossbar then took another battering this time by Julian Topliss. With half time approaching both sides were looking to go into the break with an advantage and it was Ollerton who did this going in front thanks to a Lee Wilson strike.

Early in the second half, despite really getting started, Ollerton had more chances to test the keeper. Wilson fired wide and when Wilson looked to turn provider no one could meet his flick on. Ollerton’s wasted opportunities were the punished when James Handley beat James Fletcher with lob shot.

Sam Agar then had a chance to put his side ahead but he fired over Fletcher’s goal. The visitors nearly stunned the crowd when a thirty yard volley was tipped over by a back peddling Fletcher. This was followed by the decisive goal Sam Agar was allowed to turn on to his strongest foot and he fired past Fletcher.

22.03.09 - FOREST TOWN 2 OLLERTON TOWN 0

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of local rivals Forest Town. Though the goal deficit was only two, the real stat that sums up the game was the lack of chances and possession for the Walesby Lane outfit.

Former Ollerton player Jack Townroe had the games first effort, his long ranged effort was held securely by James Fletcher. Rob Evans then had a great chance to put Ollerton ahead a diagonal ball picked him out but his un-controlled effort flew over.

Mark Hurst then saw his shot deflect wide to Player-manager Gary Castledine whose cross couldn’t be converted by any of his players. Hurst then had his free kick saved by Fletcher. A former Forest Town player nearly came back to haunt them in spectacular style, Dean Hankey’s long ranged half volley tested the keeper but was saved.

Ollerton also nearly opened the scoring in a bizarre way, Lee Wilson’s cross landed on the roof of the net with the keeper back peddling nervously below. Townroe then headed inches wide of the goal with Fletcher stranded. Danny Tighe had probably the half’s best, Castledine sweetly teed the ball up for him in a good position but his timid effort should of really tested Fletcher.

Ollerton started the second period in the worse way possible by going behind. Chris Baughs clearance fell to Dan Elliot who beat the defender and then got the better of Fletcher who should have done better.

Tighe headed over again as the home side started re gained control Hurst also volleyed over before Mark Carter followed Tighe by also headering over. Ollerton brought on Ricky Chambers to try and add a new dimension to their play and he nearly levelled things up but he fired wide.

Forest Town also made a substitute bringing on Lewis Croucher who made a quick impact passing to Jackson to run and neatly finish. Ollerton then had a Dean Hankey goal ruled out so the two goal gap remained the same and the weren’t able to recover and left Managers Don Gethfield and Dave Kent frustrated at their performance.

15.03.09 - OLLERTON TOWN 4 ROLLS ROYCE 3

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton’s promotion push kept on track after a dramatic win over Rolls Royce in front over 250 people.

This weekend saw the return of the Central Midlands Bonanza weekend and Bonanza is a very apt word when summing up the scores of the two times these sides have locked horns this season.

Firstly, Ollerton came to Rolls looking to build on their 8-3 win and did so getting the better of a seven goal thriller. The visitors had the best of the opening chances, Julian Topliss fired over, a Dean Hankey free kick hit the wall and Jamie Allan volleyed agonisingly over before Ollerton grabbed the opener Hankey hit a through ball for Topliss to run on and coolly beat the keeper.

Gary Fisher then had his shot saved as the home side pushed for an equaliser. They then had another chance to level things up when Anthony Gregory hit his free volley over and had his header saved.

Topliss then fired just over as Ollerton nearly doubled the lead. Fisher then added to his pressure of the Ollerton defence holding off the defender and firing wide. Ollerton doubled their lead shortly afterwards Lee Wilson’s shot should have been dealt with by the keeper but it passed through his legs and into the back of the net.

Jerome Barracks nearly put his side back into contention but James Fletcher tipped his shot wide and from the resulting corner Rolls Royce halved Towns lead Rico Maart placing the ball in the net with his head.

Town replied by restoring their two goal advantage quick feet by Jamie Allan was followed by the Ollerton skipper firing over the keeper thanks to a deflection off the back of a Rolls defender.

That two goal deficit was then reduced to one for the second time Maart’s shot was deflected past Fletcher off Craig Stanton.

Ollerton decided to change things and brought on Simon Hennessey and Craig Gould for Hankey and Topliss in a bid to secure all three points and it was Gould who did this running on to a through ball and neatly finishing past the keeper. Maart then scored his second to take Ollerton into “squeaky bum time” his header was left by Fletcher and it unexpectedly found the bottom of the net.

This led to a very nervous ending for the Premier division holders but they held out to scure all three points.

07.03.09 - OLLERTON TOWN 3 KIMBERLEY 1

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton kept up the pace on the league leaders after their third successive win by beating Kimberley 3-1 thanks to a brace from sixteen year old rookie Nathan Brown on his debut.

Ollerton took the lead early on Jamie Allan setting up Brown to score his first for senior goal. Ollerton then had a scare of their own, Arron Russel heading just over the net. Liam Mason then doubled his sides lead heading into the away net.

Jason Russel then nearly pulled a goal back for the visitors but his shot deflected wide. Ollerton were then in complete control of the game and were unlucky not to get goal number three Julian Topliss fired over.

2-1 Gavin Mee tapped the ball past James Fletcher from inside the box. Ollerton then nearly restored their two goal difference Liam Mason’s cross flew on target and the keeper tipped wide.

Brown then got his second goal of the game; his Ronaldo like free kick beat the keeper and secured all three points for the home side. Kimberley then had their best chance to grab a goal back, Arron Russel rounded Fletcher but his shot was cleared off the line by Terry Annable.

Ollerton could have grabbed another, Simon Hennessey’s over head kick put Craig Gould through but he fired wide.

21.02.09 - OLLERTON TOWN 0 CALVERTON MW 3

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton Town saw their title hopes slip out of reach after three goalkeeping mistakes let title challenges Calverton get all three points. Ollerton started brightly and seemed to be handling Calverton’s pressure however it was the home side that went ahead.

Neil McClafferty attempted clearance of a cross landed straight in front of him and to the feet of an opponent who hooked the ball on for Mark Jago to finish. Lee Wilson then had a chance to level things but his shot was saved.

His cross was then too close to the keeper for any player to attack. Ollerton then had their best chance of the game; Dean Hankey held the ball up before laying the ball off the Julian Topliss who fired over so both sides went into half with both teams still in with a chance. Ollerton then saw the goal deficit get doubled.

Craig Boultons far range volley went through the hands of McClafferty as Ollerton chins began to drop. Calverton then started to believe that they could take all three points despite Ollertons determination, and they assured all three points when Warren Hatfield pounced on a pat down by McClafferty and placed the ball home.

Dean Hankey had a good chance for the visitors his shot was inches wide of the post but unfortunately for him he hurt himself in the process so Ollerton left the pitch knowing it would take something special for them to add the Supreme trophy to last seasons success.

14.02.09 - OLLERTON TOWN 3 PINXTON TOWN 0

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton completed the league double over Pinxton on Saturday and kept up their promotion push despite not playing for two weeks. Kieran Debrouwer had a great chance early on to give the visitors the lead but he fired over from only a few yards out.

Josh Pariter then cleared Julian Topliss’s shot off the line as Ollerton started to test the Pinxton defence. Rob Evans then tested Joy McCormack from a tight angle but the keeper just tipped the ball over.

Ollerton the took the lead through the player that scored the winner when the sides met earlier in the season, Julian Topliss dribbled into the box before taking it around McCormack and firing into the empty net.

Richard Allan then headed over a Topliss corner as the hosts hunted for a second. Joe Riley’s optimistic effort flew over Neil McClafferty’s goal As the teams emerged for the second half Pinxton were still in with a chance of taking all three points.

Topliss fired over as Ollerton re-started brightly. Pinxton’s chances were then dashed when a difficult cross was kneed into his own net by a Pinxton defender to double the deficit.

Kier Webster fired wide with a volley before Wayne Cooke had a great chance but his header hit the bar and Chris Baugh hit it off the line. Ben Bacon had his shot saved before Frazer Thomas volleyed over. Despite Pinxton’s late pressure Ollerton sealed all three points when Kier Webster fired past McCormack.

12.02.09 - Gentleman's Evening

Friday 27th March 2009 in the Jubliee Hall

Guest Speaker Johnny Giles

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Plus

Comedian Dave Adams

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31.01.09 - OLLERTON TOWN 1 SUTTON TOWN 1

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton and Sutton played out the same score as when the two sides met at The Fielding’s a couple of weeks previously and the game was still a spicy encounter. Richard Guest had the first chance his bullet header firing off the under side of the bar.

Lee Wilson had Ollerton’s first chance but his long range effort fired over the visitors net. Sutton was then awarded a penalty moments before half time. Liam Mason saw yellow for an elbow on a Sutton Striker and Danny O’Donnell sent Neil McClafferty the wrong way with the penalty.

Stubley then fired over McClaffertys net keeping the home side under pressure but Sutton couldn’t keep the game compact and that led to Ollerton’s equaliser, Julian Topliss went through on goal only to be tackled however he bounced straight back up and fired into the bottom corner.

Ollerton then really kicked into first gear, Ricky Chambers headed over from Craig Stanton’s cross and then Stanton had his shot saved. Topliss nearly turned provider his weak shot nearly rolled to Lee Wilson but it was just inches away.

Dean Hankey then missed a great headed chance to put his side in front and Chambers had his freekick saved. Sutton brought on Ben GreenHaught from the bench and when Matt Lane held the ball up he rocketed the shot on to the post much to the relief of McClafferty.

29.12.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 9 HARROWBY UNITED 0

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton bounced back from their shock defeat to Newark by thumping Harrowby for nine at The Lane on Saturday. The One minutes silence for the late Betty Walker, grandmother of Richard and club captain Jamie Allan was the calm before the mayhem of the game.

Julian Topliss saw the games opening shot saved as Ollerton started brightly and Topliss crossed for Gavin King who saw his shot deflected into the keeper’s hands. Ollerton then took the lead, Liam Mason rocketed a shot from the right wing into the top left corner.

Terry Annable then could have got the second, Craig Stanton laid the ball off for him but he fired wide. Kier Webster then came close to scoring his shot deflected off a defender and the keeper just re adjusted himself and tipped wide. Gavin King then had a great chance but when he was put through his shot ballooned over the bar.

However Ollerton did then double their lead, Terry Annable firing in off the post on the half hour mark. Annable then could have got his second but he fired his penalty wide of the net. Ollerton then got goal number three Gavin King’s attempted lob hit the root of the post but he was on hand to fire in the deflection.

Ollerton’s fourth goal was an unusual one, Topliss fired his shot which hit the defender and lobbed the goalkeeper. Ollerton finished the half with goal number five; Kier Webster laid the ball off for King to get his second of the game.

Terry Annable finished his brace not long after the restart to get his sides sixth goal, smashing home a deep cross. Kier Webster was the scorer of the seventh goal, firing past the keeper into the bottom corner.

Ollerton then brought on Craig Gould and he scored number eight running on to coolly beat the keeper. The final goal of the game completed Gavin King’s hat-trick, he beat the defender easily and fired past the goalkeeper.

08.11.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 2 SOUTHWELL CITY 0

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton’s winning streak stretched to nine games after they disposed of Southwell by two goals to nil. The Walesby lane based title contenders also haven’t let in a goal for six games and they find themselves in second place.

Former Southwell player Terry Annable had his lob shot saved, before Southwell hit the bar with a free kick. Another former Southwell player Lee Wilson then slid in but found his shot saved.

Southwell player-manager Mark Nangle then had his timid diving header saved. Annable then fired over as the home side looked for the advantage. They then had the best chance of the first half as Jamie Allan fired onto the underside of the bar from a Tony Buchannan corner.

Ollerton’s hopes were dashed as Annable saw red for a late foul on Nangle. Ollerton then took the lead and it was another former Southwell player Richard Allan who headed home Buchannans corner.

Ollerton then doubled their lead Wilson was put through by Jamie Allan and he ran on and smashed the ball across the goalkeeper into the top corner to seal all three points for his side.

01.11.08 - PINXTON 0 OLLERTON TOWN 1

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton made it an astounding eight wins in a row after producing a solid performance to dispose of Pinxton despite a sticky pitch and blustering gale.

Terry Annable had the first real chance his free header was saved by the Pinxton keeper who was then at fault for the Ollerton goal, as he came to collect a ball he fumbled the ball which fell to the pressuring Julian Topliss who slid the ball home.

Liam Mason, a normal custodian of the Ollerton goal, then saw his header saved at close range. Topliss nearly got his second, but his shot deflected off the keeper and onto the bar.

Ben Bacon was the home side’s main threat through out the game and he saw his timid shot saved by Neil McLafferty, he then volleyed wide on Pinxtons search for the equaliser. Ricky Chambers then hit a rasper just wide of the post and Topliss cannoned his shot past the Pinxton net. Bacon then hit a crisp free kick straight into McLaffertys hands.

Wilson then had his shot deflected straight back to him he then passed to Gavin King who fired over. Pinxton captain Aden Flint then turned the ball onto the post from Danny Evan’s cross.

The Pinxton keeper then had a moment to forget as a back pass bobbled over his foot however he managed to track back and stop the ball on the line and then went on to spin the pressuring King.

25.10.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 2 HATFIELD MAIN 0

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton’s terrific form from last season looks to have finally returned after they made it six wins in a row after beating Hatfield Main in a windy encounter. Ollerton opened the game with the first goal. Tony Buchannan’s free kick found Lee Wilson who fired home.

Ricky Chambers had his shot saved by Christian Cook in the Visitors goal so did Julian Topliss shortly after. Chambers then nearly doubled his sides lead with one of his trademark free kicks but it found the Keeper’s palms.

Gavin King looked to have got his second goal for his new club but Cook was equal to his effort. Chambers looked a real threat and when his volley hit a defender and bounced back up for him he headed onto the bar.

King then saw his volley find the goal keeper but he scored with his next effort chasing down a long ball over the defence and firing into the back of the net. Chambers then fired wide with his freekick as did King.

Hatfield’s captain Ryan Saunders nearly got his side back in the game but Neil McLafferty collected his shot. Julian Topliss nearly finished off the game his turn and shot was just saved by Cook.

Ollerton then had a great chance to get a third, Gavin King skipped past two defenders before being tripped in the box however his Penalty was just inches over the bar. Ollerton reserves also won beating Bulwell 3-0 thanks to a brace from Richard Walker and a Stuart Beard strike.

18.10.08 - KINSLEY BOYS 0 OLLERTON TOWN 3

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton Town’s attacking first half performance secured the victory over Kinsley in this bloodbath of a game. However the game was really won when Kinsley skipper Gareth Bod was dismissed for a second book able offence early on.

Ollerton started the game on the front foot and Terry Annable was the main threat he shot wide before heading home Ricky Chamber’s well aimed free kick Gavin King fired over on Ollerton’s search for a second and as Kinsley’s frustrations grew Ollerton was given a helping hand as Bod was dismissed for his second yellow card.

Ricky Chambers tested the Kinsley goalkeeper with his swerving freekick however Liam Mason couldn’t find the net with his flick on. Kinsley had a great chance to level things up however James Fletcher’s outstanding save kept Ollerton ahead.

The visitors were then awarded a penalty for a trip on Gavin King and up stepped Lee Wilson to double his sides lead. Ollerton then sealed the game through Wilson when he coolly finished past the advancing keeper.

Wilson nearly had his hat trick but he shot wide. King’s thunderous free kick was gathered up by the keeper as the time ticked away. Brad Wells had a great chance to add the cherry to the top of the cake for Ollerton but when he was put through one on one he ballooned his shot wide.

11.10.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 2 NETTLEHAM 0

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton made it four wins on the trot and went up to fifth in the table. They started the game with a real bang Gavin King went on a run into the box and his shot was just saved by Craig Chamberlain.

Josh Bowden and Darren Elding had there shots saved by Neil McLafferty as the visitors looked to penetrate the opposition’s defence. It took Ollerton twenty minutes to take the lead; Brad Well’s corner found Lee Wilson who had his shot saved but instinctively followed up the rebound for his seventh goal this season.

He nearly got his eighth but Chamberlain was equal to it. Nettleham nearly got the equalizer but Rick Wheatley’s shot beat McLafferty but not Tony Buchannan on the Ollerton goal line. Wilson fired over on his search for a second and only the post denied Ricky Chambers from his freekick.

Nettleham had a great chance to level things up with an indirect freekick inside the Ollerton box, the ball fell to Wheatley whose shot cannoned off the advancing defenders and landed out of play.

Bowden’s freekick fell nicely into the palms of McLafferty as the visitors had there last chance of the game before Terry Annable headed home Wilson’s cross.

Else where Ollerton’s reserves beat Nettleham’s reserves 2-1 away thanks to goal from Richard Walker and Tomas Scalmied.

27.08.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 4 KIMBERLEY TOWN 2

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton went into their week long break on the back of three straight wins after they overcame Kimberley Town they always looked the stronger side and the opening goal was inevitable.

However when Julian Topliss crossed for Terry Annable it didn’t come as he just headed wide. Lee Wilson had his shot saved by the goalkeeper as Ollerton mounted a early challenge, the dead lock was broken moments later a long ball by Chris Baugh found Wilson who passed the defender and fed the ball to Topliss who fired home.

It wasn’t long before the home side drew level Annable’s back pass was intercepted by Steve Rudge who shot past Neil McLafferty despite a touch of the advancing keeper. The dead lock was short lived as Richard Allan headed Zac Webster’s cross into the back of the net.

Ricky Chamber’s nearly doubled his sides lead but the keeper was equal to his header but when Chambers struck next he beat the keeper but couldn’t beat the post. Ollerton had the last chance of the first half Topliss was put through but fired just over.

Annable’s free kick was a hairs length from the post as the visitors shown a early threat. That threat turned into Ollerton’s third goal Annable beat the keeper to Rob Evan’s free kick and headed into the empty net.

Ollerton’s new strike partnership of Lee Wilson and Gavin King both had chances to put the game beyond doubt but their shots could only find the keeper’s palms. The home side pulled one back to add spice to the remaining minutes a defensive mistake led to Rick Felleton firing in off the crossbar.

Ollerton grabbed a fourth minutes later Brad Well’s crossed for Liam Mason to volley past the diving frame of the goalkeeper.

20.08.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 8 ROLLS ROYCE 3

Match report written by Liam Kent

After only scoring one goal in their first four games, Ollerton made it twelve goals in their last two games after an enthralling encounter on Saturday. Only two late sloppy goals for the opposition put a downer on an impressive performance for the reds.

Damien Mennings fired the games first chance wide as the game built up tempo. Ollerton should of really score, Lee Wilson beat the goalkeeper to the ball on the right wing, crossed the ball in but Terry Annable volleyed wide.

Ollerton then took the lead but not before Rolls Royce hit the post, Liam Munn whipped a ball in which met Kieran Anderson who smacked his shot against the post and straight up the other end the home side went ahead Wilson rounded the goal keeper and coolly slotted the ball away.

From then on the Ollerton onslaught begun and Ricky Chambers could have doubled his sides lead but his header was saved. However Ollerton did get another goal when Julian Topliss crossed for Terry Annable to head home. Topliss then assisted the third goal; his whipped ball was tapped in by Annable.

Ollerton then went four goals up in just twenty-five minutes and it was Topliss who crossed for Liam Mason to head past the Rolls Royce goal keeper. Lee Wilson headed Tony Buchannan’s cross in to set himself up for his second hat-trick in the week.

He finally got that hat-trick and his side’s sixth goal firing into the top corner from the edge of the box. Julian Topliss set up Ollerton debutant Gavin King who headed into the back of the net with his first touch in an Ollerton shirt.

King then nearly scored again but his shot fired over. Kier Webster then linked up well with King to set himself up for a shot which hit the post. Adam Senddon then nearly turned Topliss’s ball into his own net but fortunately for him it hit the side netting.

Rolls Royce then got a consolation Zac Webster’s back pass was met by Jeremy Millenstead who beat Neil McLafferty to the bouncing ball and finished easily. Unfortunately for the visitors Ollerton then returned the seven goal deficit when Topliss got his return for his performance today when he fired past the keeper from the edge of the box.

From the on Ollerton switched off giving away two sloppy goals. Firstly the ball wasn’t dealt with by the defence and Liam Munn fired past McLafferty then a cross beat McLafferty but even though Liam Mason cleared off the line Elliot Pitt fired into the net. However the referee blew the final whistle to put and end to a fascinating game

17.08.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 4 HARROWBY 2

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton town got their first win of the new season after Lee Wilson’s hat-trick sank bottom of the table Harrowby. After he pounced on a back pass to round to keeper Ollerton always looked like they could gain three points.

Ricky Chambers had the games first chance but his free kick could only find the wall and not the net. Darren Wilson fired wide as the home side put Ollerton under early pressure. Darren Bogan then hit the post with his free kick which led to Ollerton going straight up the other end and taking the lead, a pass to the goal keeper lacked power and Lee Wilson rounded the keeper and fired into the empty net.

Julian Topliss had his long ranged effort saved followed by Paul Chaddell running past the Ollerton defence but firing wide. Ollerton lost their lead half way through the second half, Danny Maddison held the ball up before turning and firing past Neil McLafferty.

Topliss fired another long range shot over. McLafferty was forced into a great save after blocking Dan Ready’s header and Harrowby were punished for that miss when Wilson grabbed his second by cutting inside and squeezing the ball past the keeper.

Maddison fired high and wide as his side pushed for an equalizer before half time. The ball fell to Chambers who volleyed wide so the half finished with Ollerton having their noses in front.

Tony Buchannan gave Harrowby the first chance of the second half but his freekick never really tested the goalkeeper. Ollerton then doubled their lead Chambers slotted Julian Topliss’s cross home.

Topliss couldn’t get sufficient contact on Wilson’s ball but Ollerton secured all three points when the goalkeeper chucked the ball up to Wilson who tapped the ball into the empty net.

Brad Wells didn’t test the goalkeeper with his free kick and the hosts got a consolation goal when Rob Mills beat McLafferty to the ball and slotted flicked the ball into the abandoned net so Ollerton held out for all three points which could be the turning point in their season.

15.08.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 1 CAUSEWAY UNITED 2 (a.e.t)

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton’s first season in the FA vase came to an end against Causeway. However they did themselves proud as it took 240 minutes for the sides to be separated. Danny Priest’s free kick opened the curtains of the game but it soared over.

Captain Stuart How’s strike missed the target by only a few inches. Jack Beeby had the host’s first chance when he headed wide. Ollerton took the lead moments later Lee Wilson coolly fired past the keeper. Gary Pantings legs denied Ben Stretton from testing Neil McClafferty and Liam Mason denied Carl Martin.

Causeway then won a free kick but when struck it hit the referee and went straight to an Ollerton player. Causeway leveled the scores when Stuart How converted his sides penalty that was given for Jack Beeby’s tackle.

Ollerton nearly went ahead for the second time, Ricky Chamers’s free kick hit off Stretton and wrong footed keeper and landed on top of the net and so with the scores level extra time would be contested for the second game in a row.

Priest shot just over and Chamber’s free kick followed as the signs of fatigue started to show. Ollerton went a man down before the second half of extra time, Keir Webster dismissed for a second bookable offence.

How volleyed wide as Causeway continued their control of extra time and Jonathan Neale’s volley also went spinning wide. Gary Panting headed over before Stretton had his shot saved and Wilson forced a great save off the Causeway number one.

Ollerton’s tough defence finally gave way as Danny Jones headed in from namesake Priest cross. So Ollerton were knocked out of the Vase but they can hold their heads high after solid performances.

Additional match report here: http://stickypalms.blogspot.com/

15.08.08 - CAUSEWAY UNITED 0 OLLERTON TOWN 0 (a.e.t)

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton and Causeway will fight this entertaining encounter back at “The Lane” on Tuesday night after both teams couldn’t be separated after extra time. For most of this game you couldn’t tell there was a four division divide separating these two sides.

However when after only a few seconds Causeway won a free-kick from a dangerous position, Ollerton had to be on their guard but Stuart How thumped his shot against the wall and it was cleared. Neil McLafferty was called into action when he saved Danny Priest’s strike.

He was later rescued when Gary Panting blocked Chris Busby’s shot with his legs. How headed over from Priest’s corner as the home side’s opening dominance started to end. Ollerton had one of the first chances of the first half when Tony Buchannan’s free kick met the head of Liam Mason but he his header lacked power.

Lee Wilson was a constant threat all game and his pass nearly set up a chance but Skeldon collected the ball. Stuart How was through on goal and looked like putting his side ahead but Chris Baugh’s last ditch tackle rescued his team.

The bus full of the Ollerton faithful that made the voyage to watch their side was in uproar as they felt they had a penalty for hand-ball turned down. Tony Buchannan had the last effort of the first half; his free kick was saved by Skeldon.

Ricky Chambers nearly had a chance for Ollerton but the defender beat him to Wilson’s ball later he did have a shot which skipped just wide of the post. How fired past the post as Causeway had their first shot pf the first half.

Liam Mason had another header which could have led to a goal but this one went wide also. Ricky Chamber’s thunderous free kick required a brilliant save from Skeldon and he produced another awesome save to deny Wilson’s half volley so with the scores level both sides had to face another half hour of football.

Causeway nearly opened the scoring; Mark Smiths header was only cleared as far as David Plinston whose shot fired through a crowd of players and went wide. Causeway finished the game with ten men after Cark Hind was injured and they made all their subs.

So both sides will meet again and this time its Causeways turn to make the long journey for the game.

30.08.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 0 HARWORTH 1

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton will go into their FA vase game against Causeway United on the back of a surprising loss against Harworth. Ollerton never really tested the opposing Goalkeeper and after Ryan Paczwoski fired his side ahead Ollerton struggled to break down the Harworth defence.

Kier Webster had one of Ollerton’s few chances but that never met the target. Martin Gee had the home side’s first chance but his header went wide of the post. Terry Annable had three chance’s to give his side the lead his first shot flew went wide, this shot was followed by his header which also went wide from Tony Buchannan’s corner.

Annable had his final chance which like the two shots previous went wide after volleying from Lee Wilson’s cross. Harworth then nearly got the advantage but Danny Deen’s freekick was saved.

However they did take the lead, Paczwoski ran into the box and fired into the back of the net. Ollerton’s second half performance had a sense of urgency about it as they looked to win their first game this season.

Ricky Chambers came off the bench to get his side’s first on target shot but despite Ollerton’s efforts Harworth held out to take all three points.

Ollerton Town Team: 1. Neil McClafferty 2. Zac Webster 3. Tony Buchannan 4. Chris Baugh 5. Liam Mason 6. Jamie Allan (c) 7. Julian Topliss 8. Kier Webster 9. Lee Wilson 10. Richard Allan 11. Terry Annable

26.08.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 1 NETTLEHAM 1

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton continued their run of draws with a match which saw them score and concede their first goal in the supreme division. They had the first attack of the game; Richard Allan’s shot hit Tom Dorr and was deflected wide.

That was followed by Kier Webster’s shot being saved from Brad Wells’s corner and Julian Topliss firing over. On the twenty-third minute Nettleham took the lead, Tom Dorr fired past Neil McClafferty in to the bottom corner.

It looked as if Topliss had grabbed his side an equalizer but it just went wide of the far post. Nettleham nearly doubled their lead when Lee Beesley beat McClafferty to a cross but was closed down before he could get a shot away.

Ollerton got their equalizer just before half time, Brad Wells’s cross beat the defence and Jamie Allan arrived late in the box to power his header home. Kier Webster had Ollerton’s first chance of the second half and the keeper could only parry his shot onto the bar and Wells couldn’t finish the rebound.

Webster then hit the cross bar again not long afterwards however this time Wells’s shot was saved from the rebound. Brad Wells then nearly scored again this time his cross had to be acrobatically saved by the keeper.

Chris Funnell nearly grabbed a winner for the home side but McClafferty was equal to his shot and the defence cleared the rebound. Dom Hammond came off the bench for Ollerton and nearly grabbed a late winner; he had his long ranged shot tipped over the bar and a header saved.

Ollerton looked like all three points would be going to them but Richard Allan headed inches wide so Ollerton recorded their third draw in as many games.

Ollerton Town Team: 1. Neil McClafferty 2. Zac Webster 3. Tony Buchannan 4. Chris Baugh 5. Rob Evans 6. Jamie Allan (c) 7. Julian Topliss 8. Richard Allan 9. Chris Booth (Chris Beard) 10. Kier Webster (Dom Hammond) 11. Brad Wells

23.08.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 0 NEWARK TOWN 0

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton saw out there second ‘Bore’ draw in two games at The Lane on Saturday. However they both had enough efforts to get a goal Chris Booth had his thunderous strike saved but his best chance came shortly after when he pounced on a rebound but hit the post of a vacant net.

Richard Allan nearly gave the home side the lead but his effort flew over the Newark goal. Brad Wells was the next player to test Newark’s goal but his effort went wide and the score line remained goalless.

The visitors then had their first chance when Simon Ellison’s curling effort went over, that was then followed by Mark Blatt’s header which also went over. Booth tried to win the game for his side but his effort went over.

Zac Webster tried to fire his team into their first victory in the supreme division but his shot trickled into the keeper’s hands so as the referee blew his whistle for half time the score was still 0-0.

Ollerton were the only side to have any real effort in the second half, Richard Walker had his shot saved before Julian Topliss fired over. Both sides tried and tried to grab winner but failed and the points were shared.

Ollerton Town Team: Neil McClafferty, Zac Webster, Liam Mason, Chris Baugh, Rob Evans, Julian Topliss, Richard Allan, Tony Buchannan, Brad Wells, Chris Booth, (Chris Beard), Richard Walker, (Lee Wilson)

16.08.08 - RADCLIFFE OLYMPIC 0 OLLERTON TOWN 0

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton kicked off the new campaign with a goalless draw at Radcliffe in a game that they feel they should of won and had two disallowed goals along with a penalty appeal. However it was the home side who had the first chances, Westcarr beat Chris Baugh to the ball but his tame effort couldn’t beat Neil McClafferty in the Ollerton goal.

Neither did Hatton’s shot, which flew high and wide. For the next fifteen minutes no one really tested the opposing keeper, Potts’s volley went wide So did Newton’s volley. Chris Booth then had two chances to test the keeper but his shots both went sailing over the goal.

Ollerton then felt they had a certain penalty turned down; the keeper brought down Tony Buchannan but the referee saw nothing wrong with his challenge Ollerton then started to dominate the game and when Julian Topliss was put through by Chris Booth it looked like 1-0 but his shot smashed wide.

Kennerdale out muscled Mason but fired his shot wide as Radcliffe got a rare chance. Ollerton then saw a Wilson goal ruled out for offside despite strong protests by the Ollerton following.

Club captain Jamie Allan came off from the bench after his return to injury and nearly scored but his chance blasted off the crossbar. Brad Wells also came off the bench and nearly scored his freekick was saved by the keeper.

Ollerton had Radcliffe on the back foot and Kier Webster nearly gave them the lead, Topliss laid his freekick off to him and he smashed his effort towards goal but the keeper was equal to it. Radcliffe however had a goal disallowed, Westcarr’s header was ruled out for an infringement on McClafferty.

Ollerton Town Team: 1. N.McClafferty, 2. Z.Webster, 3. T.Annable, 4. C.Baugh, 5. L.Mason, 6. R.Allan, 7. J.Topliss, 8. K.Webster, 9. L.Wilson, 10. C.Booth (B.Wells), 11. T.Buchannan (J.Allan)

8.07.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 4 BOOTS 3

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton left it late to seal victory in this enthralling 7 goal thriller after losing 3-2 until the last ten minutes. Boots got the games first chance from Peach’s attempted lob but Neil McClafferty was equal to it.

The visitors did score the opener McCardle was given all the time in the world to shoot and fired past McClafferty. Ollerton responded by grabbing the equalizer, Julian Topliss firing home after Chris Booths lay off. Ollerton tried to take the lead but Ricky Chambers and Brad Wells couldn’t find the net with their headers.

Boots should have taken the lead; Peach ran into the box passed the ball to McCardle who somehow fired wide of the gaping goal. Bakone was the next player to have a go at giving his side the lead but his effort fired inches past the keeper’s right hand post.

Peach then shown McCardle what he should have done earlier in the half, the unmarked Peach firing home from McCardle’s pass. Ollerton’s quest for the equalizer nearly found its reward, Topliss won the ball at the edge of the area and the ball fell kindly for Booth, however he fired over.

Topliss had Ollerton’s next chance rounding the goalkeeper only to see his tame shot nearly knocked in by the defender. Richard Allan nearly leveled the score with a volley but it was too high to have any real threat.

Boots’s lead did last long after half time the keeper punched a corner straight to Chambers who fired past the grounded keeper. Ollerton started to build up momentum and thought they had took the lead when Terry Annable’s cross found Topliss’s head but the ball didn’t find the net. Ollerton let another goal in McCardle firing past McClafferty, a goal which looked to give his side victory.

However “The Town” had other plans Kier Webster beat the goalkeeper with his long ranged effort and Ollerton finally nicked victory from the claws of defeat when Ricky Chambers got his second and the winner.

29.07.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 2 MANSFIELD TOWN 2

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton Town kept up their impressive build up to the new season with a draw against Mansfield Town. The stags fielded their youth team against Ollerton, who unlike the Conference side enjoyed moving up the leagues instead of going down them in the last campaign.

Mansfield fielded Ollerton born Conor Higginson who put his side in the lead after just two minutes, Tom Naylor took a quick free kick from inside his own half and Higginson beat Neil McClafferty to the ball then rounded him and tapped the ball into the empty net.

The visitors held out to just before the half hour mark but there keeper was finally beaten by Lee Wilson’s strike. Ollerton then started to test the youthful team and had them on the back foot. Even if they did break free it was cut short by the erection of the linesman’s flag.

Ollerton took the lead a few moments later, the stags didn’t deal with a free kick and Ricky Chambers slammed the ball home from short range. Suddenly just before the whistle for the end of the first period the heavens opened and a crowd of over 100 swiftly piled into the memorial stand behind the goal to escape from the heavy rain.

As the teams re emerged for the second half, the weather cleared which helped the playing conditions however Mansfield still found themselves on the back foot, Chambers shot didn’t test the goalkeepers ability but Stags couldn’t even get a shot away.

Brad Wells delivered a crisp cross from his freekick and someone should have got to it but unfortunately they didn’t and it went out for a goalkeeper’s ball.

As the clock ticked closer to the ninety minutes Stags became more desperate and brought on substitutes to try and shake things up, one of them changes was Andreas Loannavo who netted the equaliser after good work from Ben Turner.

Zac Webster tried to get the winner but his volley hit the ground before bouncing into the keeper’s gloves.

McClafferty saved Logan’s effort in the concluding minutes and Higginson missed the resulting rebound to keep the scoreline level and the Walesby lane outfit happy with their pre-season performance.

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26.07.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 2 RAINWORTH MW 1

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton continued their rich vain of form pre season after beating local rivals Rainworth. Both sides had familiar faces for the opposition, with former players making the way to the opposing side.

Ollerton had three former Rainworth players including assistant manager David Kent while Rainworth fielded Ashley Grayson who was on loan at “The Lane” last campaign. It only took Rainworth five minutes to take the lead in the first goal mouth action of the game, Alan Jeffries firing home.

Ricky Chambers tried to get his side an equalizer but his shot couldn’t get enough power to test the Rainworth keeper. Ollerton however did draw level just after the half hour mark Keir Webster’s shot appeared to be being saved but the keeper somehow let it past. T

erry Annable used his aerial presence to get his side the winner heading past the keeper from Chris Booths corner. Annable tried to double his sides lead but his over head kick could only find the keepers hands.

Sweeney nearly scored Rainworth’s equalizer but his free kick was saved by Neil McClafferty in the Ollerton goal. Booth’s shot from the edge of the area flew high and wide but it didn’t matter as Ollerton held out for another victory this Pre season.

23.07.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 4 KIVERTON PARK 1

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton Town made three wins out of four in pre season after trouncing premier division side Kiveton Park. However the visitors started on the front foot with the first chances of the game, Holmes’s header could only find Neil McClafferty’s hands and after McClafferty was called again to parry out Ebb’s shot Gribben failed to lob the keeper from the edge of the area.

Ollerton then had their opening chance Ricky Chambers fired over the bar from his half volley. Ollerton should of really took the lead a corner fell to a unmarked Jack Beeby on the front post but his shot somehow didn’t find the back of the net. Nevertheless they took the lead moments later Kier Webster’s terrific header beat the keeper via a small deflection.

Gary Panting nearly doubled his side’s advantage but the keeper closed him down before he could get his shot away. Ollerton started the second half the way they ended the first, on top. Chambers nearly got the home side a second but he headed wide from Lee Wilson’s cross.

The away side was struggling to get back in the game and at some points win the ball Julian Topliss played a one two with Gould before breaking through and pulling the ball back to see that no one was there.

The second goal of the game finally came and it belonged to Ollerton, Richard Walker headed across the box for the ball to be turned in by the opposing defender. The third followed shortly after, when the keeper failed to hold the ball only for Gould to pounce on the rebound.

Ollerton’s fourth was inevitable and it looks like Zac Webster had found it only for his shot to cannon off the crossbar. Kiveton got a consolation when Holmes smashed the ball into the top cornet of the net yet their joy was cut short when Chris Beard ran rings round Warrington before smashing home from the edge of the box via Holmes’s leg.

21.07.08 - CHURCH WARSOP 0 OLLERTON TOWN 3

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton returned to the lane victorious from a game in which wind was the main opposition after a fine example of “Sexy Football”. The home side was the first to test the opposing goalkeeper McGurk’s header glanced wide, they then had another chance to score the opener McClare’s shot was smothered up by Neil McClafferty.

Richard Walker nearly got Ollerton in front but his diving header soared wide. Wisdom nearly found the back of McClaffertys net but his shot lacked the power needed and they were punished when Ollerton took the lead Brad Well’s freekick deflecting off the wall and into the corner of the net.

From then on Ollerton got a foot hold in the game and Kier Webster was the conductor controlling the team from the heart of the midfield. They nearly got their second but Jack Beeby’s effort fired into the side netting.

Beeby had a second chance to get himself a goal but when he was faced one on one by the keeper he was closed down before he could get his shot away. Chris Booth nearly scored a stunning 30 yard volley to secure the win for the visitors but unfortunately it just dipped the wrong side of the post.

Church Warsop was once again had to call on their defensive skills when the ball fell to Terry Annable but he got the ball caught under his feet and the ball was cleared from danger. Chris Beard came on as a second half substitute and had a chance to double his sides lead but his edge of the box effort flew wide.

Rob Evans was surprisingly the next man to have a shot his attempted lob landed wide of the target. Julian Topliss had a great chance to score but despite severe pressure fired over. Brad Wells’s half volley almost gave him his second goal of the game but his effort soared over the Church Warsop goal.

Dobb had his sides first shot in almost sixty minutes and it wasn’t good enough to get the equaliser. Ollerton at last doubled their lead when Rob Evans crossed for Webster to head pass the keeper and the win was secured when Topliss fired into the net despite a touch of the goalkeeper after an exquisite touch set him up.

So Ollerton got their just rewards for their shear domination of the Premier Division side and their exciting and sexy football.

Ollerton Town Team: Neil McClafferty, Zac Webster, Jack Beeby (C. Gould), Gary Panting, Rob Evans, Julian Topliss, Chris Booth (Tony Buchannan), Kier Webster (M.o.m), Richard Walker (Chris Beard), Brad Wells (Alex Wilford), Terry Annable

16.07.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 3 SHEPSHED 1

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton town managed a surprise win down at “the lane” against the unibond premier side as clinical finishing was the difference. Ollerton took the lead with their first shot of the game Terry Annable lobbed the keeper from Ricky Chamber’s defence splitting pass.

Shepshed nearly responded with the equalizer Ben Saunders was through on goal only to see his effort cannon off the post and away from safety. Ollerton then doubled there lead, Chambers held the ball up at the edge of the area before acrobatically volleying into the goal via the inside of the post.

The visitors had another chance to get a goal but Wilks free kick was well handled by Neil McClafferty. Wilks then had another go at beating McClafferty however his shot was saved and Rob Norris failed to get to the rebound.

Hannable nearly got his second of the game but his free kick lacked the power needed to test the goalkeeper. Ollerton then sealed the game by going three goals ahead Richie Walker cannoned the ball against the crossbar and it fell down to Chris Beard to tap the ball home.

Brad Wells nearly got the home sides fourth but his free kick fired just wide of the post. It was then Graham Epps turn to test the opposing goalkeeper with a free kick, his shot thundered against the cross bar and then when the ball returned to Epps seconds later he found Lee Marshall in the box but McClafferty was equal to his header.

Marshall tried again to beat McClafferty but like the whole of the match McClafferty couldn’t be beaten. Dave Frekington had a series of chances to get his side a consolation firstly he tried to lob McClafferty but he tipped it over the bar, secondly he fired over the net before finally scoring to give his side a deserved goal but it was Ollerton that looked the side from the higher leagues today.

13.07.08 - OLLERTON TOWN 0 EASTWOOD TOWN 1

Match report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton town and Eastwood town replayed last seasons senior cup final but this time Eastwood could only find the one past the premier division champions . The opening ten minutes was in a state of equilibrium with no real action.

When the first chance did come it belonged to Ollerton, Kier Webster smashing the ball high and wide. Eastwood got their first shot of the game however Ricky Chamber’s lunge prevented Brooks from finding the net. Brooks was the next man to try and beat Neil McClafferty unfortunately for him his curling shot.

The last chance of the half was also so the easiest of the game. Rhead was put through into a great position but somehow failed to find the gaping goal in front of him. Ollerton nearly had the first chance of the second period Gavin King floated the ball into the box but Ricky Chambers was just beaten to it by the defender.

Jay Topliss had Ollerton’s next effort but once again they failed to find the back of the net, his attempted lob failed to beat the stranded keeper. Ollerton used 24 men in this game one of those substitutes was Jack Beeby he nearly got his Ollerton career off to a flyer but he could only find the side netting.

Eastwood town got the winning goal just past the 80th minute mark Rhead side footed home from a left wing cross to once again beat “the ton” despite a strong and promising performance from the home side.

29.06.08 - OLLERTON TOWN WIN TOP LEAGUE AWARD

Ollerton Town’s successful season was rounded of at the annual Central Midlands League awards evening. The club was awarded the team of the year in recognition of becoming Premier League Champions, reaching the Nottinghamshire Senior Cup final and having long runs in both league cup competitions.

The award was won ahead of teams in the division above and is the first time in the clubs history that this prize has been achieved. In addition to the annual award the club also won team of the month for April. Both awards were collected by Liam Kent and were presented by league chairman Frank Harwood and sponsors Abacus Lighting.

On the night the club was presented with the Premier League trophy and prize money. These were collected by leading goal scorer Dean Hankey, on behalf of club captain Jamie Allan who was not able to attend the ceremony.

29.05.08 - GETHFIELD LOOKS TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN SUPREME DIVISION

Report written by Michael Gibson

OLLERTON Town manager Don Gethfield is backing his side to make an immediate impact in the Central Midlands Supreme Division after clinching the Premier Division title with eight points to spare and reaching the Notts Senior Cup final.

This view was echoed by players and supporters alike at the club’s annual presentation evening at Ollerton House Hotel, attended by over 100 people. The trophies were sponsored by Mansfield Co-operative Funeral Services and were presented by Town Major Terry Bell.

Awards winners were Liam Mason (most man of the match nominations and the Colin Gibson MBE Supporters’ Trophy); Gary Panting (manager’s player and players’ player of the year); Dean Hankey (top scorer), and Ashley Grayson (best young player). Mrs Nancy Milligan received the Dennis Walker Trophy.

Reserve team awards went to Scott Ward (most MoMs); Wayne O’Hare (player’s player), and Jason Cotterill (manager’s player).

League committee member Mr Rob Hornby congratulated the players and coaching staff on a splendid season before presenting the League Premier Division trophy to skipper Jamie Allan.

Next season will be uncharted waters for Gethfield’s young team, but they will certainly be giving it their best shot, and will hope to attract the support of the whole community as they bid to challenge for honours again at their new higher level.

Gethfield believes that with the addition of just a few players to the highly talented squad, the team will be more than capable of competing at the top end of the Supreme Division.

10.05.08 - OLLERTON SIGN OFF IN STYLE

Match report written by Frank Bridges of the Mansfield Chad

OLLERTON Town wrapped up their best ever season with a 2-0 victory at Sutton Town, to finish Premier Division champions with eight points to spare. With nothing at stake for the visitors they were able to enjoy the party, and two goals in the last 10 minutes provided a fitting climax to their season.

But Sutton, who went into the match still with an outside chance of finishing third, made it a compelling end-to-end contest which, until those last 10 minutes, could have gone either way. In the event, even had the Snipes won, Calverton's victory at Blidworth would have ended their hopes of third place but they have all but mathematically ensured fourth.

The only result that could deny them would be the bizarre event of losing their last game at home to struggling Stanton Ilkeston by 12 clear goals. The Snipes were quickly into their stride, with Matt Lane turning past Alex Wilford before crossing for Peter Stubley to head on to the well placed Carl Longmore, who squandered a great chance to give the home side an early lead.

Stubley then played a slide rule pass to Lane, whose snap shot was turned around the post by Ollerton keeper Neil McLafferty. The corner was easily dealt with, and Ollerton responded in style with Tony Buchanan forcing a corner off Danny Love. And the visitors had another opportunity when Chris Beard escaped the attentions of Shaun Archbold, but his cross caught Dean Hankey just offside.

Sutton then broke through Archbold, whose crossfield ball found Longmore, but the striker's poor pass was intercepted by Chris Baugh who cleared upfield. Keeper Richard Fenn came to the Snipes' aid in the 16th minute, tipping Craig Stanton's shot over the bar, and 10 minutes later McLafferty dealt ably with Archbold's free kick.

Hankey then swept down the left for Ollerton before delivering a low cross into the area which Archbold, under pressure from Beard, hooked clear. And just before half time Archbold won a corner off Baugh, but Kyle Ludlow's flag kick was cleared away.

Ollerton pressed early in the second half, but Sutton came back at them, and after the home defence had dealt with another Archbold free kick, Stanton conceded a corner from which Stubley's rising shot just cleared the bar.

However, Ollerton broke the deadlock in the 81st minute. Substitute Wayne O'Hare escaped down the left before knocking the ball over the defence to Lee Wilson, whose low shot went across Fenn and into the bottom far corner.

Then two minutes into stoppage time, with Sutton pushing for an equaliser, a long ball out of the Ollerton defence reached Beard, who ran on to drive a low shot past the advancing Fenn.

SUTTON: Fenn, Love, Archbold, Hadley, Baylis (Wakelin), Weedon, Shiels, Ludlow (Senior), Longmore, Stubley (Cresswell), Lane.

OLLERTON: McLafferty, Baugh, Evans, Mitchell (North), Wilford, J. Allan, Stanton, Buchanan, Hankey (Wilson), Beard, Grayson (O'Hare).

REFEREE: Rob Townsend of Collingham. MEN OF THE MATCH: Sutton – Shaun Archbold; Ollerton – Neil McLafferty.

08.05.08 - BATTLING OLLERTON'S PRIDE IN SENIOR CUP FINAL DEFEAT

Match report written by Gordon Foster from the Mansfield Chad

OLLERTON Town could not quite put the Notts Senior Cup icing on their Central Midlands Premier title celebration cake in Wednesday night's final, but they left Meadow Lane with proud heads 10 feet high.

In the end UniBond League Eastwood Town simply held too many aces and were undoubtedly the better side. But Ollerton should reflect that at no time in the 90 minutes was it evident that there is a five-division gulf between the two clubs – the equivalent of that between the Premiership and Blue Square Premier.

The tie was settled by two goals in five minutes around the mid-point of the first half, both put away by Matt Rhead. For the Badgers not to have completed their third successive Senior Cup final triumph would have been a major shock.

Ollerton chairman John Thompson had asked only that his team should do the club and the town proud. And, despite the defeat, he was rightly bursting with pride at the final whistle. It has been a remarkable season for Ollerton, who have won their first league title since 1996 when they were Notts Alliance champions.

They have also built up a fearsome reputation as cup giant killers, seeing off four higher grade teams on their way to the Meadow Lane final – the club's first in 70 years. Next season Town will be playing their football in the Supreme Division, and will be a very hard side to beat.

But before that they have one game left on Tuesday night at Sutton Town when, with nothing at stake for them, they can relax and enjoy the party. Manager Don Gethfield reflected afterwards: "The occasion got to us a little bit in the first 20 minutes and we showed Eastwood a bit too much respect.

But after that we began to compete, especially in the second half. "It was a great experience for the lads, and especially some of the younger players, and it will help to make them stronger for the bigger challenge which faces us next season. "I'm still pleased, and very proud. It's been a fantastic day out for everyone involved in the club in any way – players, supporters, officials, and helpers.

I would like to mention in particular David Kent, Andy Thompson and Adge Owen who have been marvellous on the management side." Five coachloads of Ollerton supporters and countless more carloads made their way down the A614, and their support matched that of their more exalted opponents.

Eastwood had reached the UniBond Premier Play-offs for promotion to Blue Square North, but in their last game before the Senior Cup final they had been thumped 4-0 at Gateshead in the Play-off semi-final.

They were determined to bounce back and put a trophy on the Coronation Park shelf, and they began brightly, with Rhead getting nothing behind a close shot on the turn in only the second minute. Two minutes later the Badgers broke from an Ollerton corner.

Clipstone lad Ricky Hanson rounded Rob Evans, and Shaun Morris did very well to block the finish with his legs. Morris had been called into the team in place of the unlucky Neil McLafferty. Manager Gethfield explained: "He's not been available very much this season because of work and family commitments, but he's helped us out a few times and his experience is invaluable in games like this."

Indeed Morris was named the official man of the match, voted for by the match officials. The Chad nomination, though, went to Chris Baugh, of whom Gethfield added; "He was superb at the back and marked his man really well."

Baugh stuck out a leg to deny Danny Brookes in the 17th minute, but a minute later the Badgers took the lead. Chris Shaw fed Hanson on the right and somehow picked up an injury in the process, Hanson centred, and Rhead was on hand to steer it in from close range.

Five more minutes on Rhead struck again, and the Ollerton fans could have been forgiven for fearing the worst. The striker looked arguably offside as he was picked out in the left of the area, but the flag stayed down and his shot passed through Morris' legs as the keeper tried in vain to spread himself for the save.

At that stage Ollerton could not really complain at being two down, but they picked themselves up and began to compete, albeit without really extending Badgers keeper Ian Deakin. Baugh made another top drawer challenge on the busy Lindon Meikle, and when Morris had to stretch to parry away Iain Screaton's free kick in a busy area Meikle drove the follow-up wide.

Ashley Grayson was becoming more prominent in Ollerton attacks, and he had a half-chance in the 39th minute from a free kick, which he aimed wide. And when Grayson's persistence won a corner Deakin dealt well with Tony Buchanan's kick.

However, the Walesby Lane club were indebted to Liam Mason three minutes before the break when he got in the way of Paul Mitchell's finish, after the Eastwood midfielder had shown silky close control to open up the chance and looked certain to score.

A minute into the restart Deakin was extended seriously for the first time, smothering the ball at the feet of Dean Hankey and the keeper then just beat Grayson in a race for possession when Hankey headed on Gary Panting's free kick. But Morris was back in action in the 63rd minute.

He failed to cut out Hanson's cross which went deep, and when it was knocked back in to Brookes the keeper recovered to make a superb point blank save. Both sides rang the changes, and the game petered out somewhat in the final quarter.

But Baugh timed another challenge to perfection as Anthony Howells threatened to go clear in the closing stages. And Panting had to be helped off after picking up a knock right at the end of the 90 minutes, leaving Ollerton to play out injury time with 10 men.

EASTWOOD: Deakin, Hanson, Shaw, Cooper, Screaton, Mathews, Breach, Mitchell, Rhead (Smith 67), L. Meikle (Howells 67), Brookes. Subs not used: D. Meikle, Stevenson, Swinscoe.

OLLERTON: Morris, Baugh, Evans (Beard 77), Panting, Mason, J. Allan, Buchanan (Booth 67), R. Allan, Wilson, Hankey, Grayson (Stanton 85). Subs not used: North, McLafferty.

REFEREE: Mark Jones of Retford. ATTENDANCE: 674.

GOALS: Eastwood – Rhead 18, 23. CAUTION: Ollerton – Grayson 76 (foul on Cooper).

OFFICIAL MAN OF THE MATCH: Shaun Morris (Ollerton).

CHAD OLLERTON MAN OF THE MATCH: Chris Baugh.

08.05.08 - COX REFLECTS ON PROGRESSIVE SEASON

Match report written by Mark Duffy from the Eastwood Advertiser

PAUL Cox looked back on a 'season of two halves' after he guided his Eastwood Town side to their second trophy of the campaign. Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Ollerton Town was The Badgers’ third Nottinghamshire Senior Cup triumph in as many seasons, and added to the UniBond League Challenge Cup won last month.

And while Eastwood fell just short of making it a clean sweep by being denied promotion at the play-off stage, Cox was still pleased at how far both the team and the club as a whole had come in the last 12 months.

He said: “If someone had said to me last summer that we’d finish fourth in the league with a chance of promotion, and that we’d win two trophies, I’d have ripped their hands off. “But to me the season had two halves.

It started out with us performing beyond all expectation given that we’d been favourites to be relegated at the beginning. “In the end though, from a personal point of view, it finished with a bit of an anti-climax when we let ourselves down in the first half at Gateshead, when we were so close to getting promoted.

“So I’ve got slightly mixed emotions, but I know that for the fans it’s been a great season and that’s important.” Cox is now determined to put everything into going one better next season as Eastwood aim for promotion to the Blue Square North. “I’m not going to be resting on my laurels.

I’m really excited about next season and it’s going to be a tough division so a lot of work will be required,” he said. With regards to the Senior Cup win on Wednesday, Cox was pleased to end the season on a high in what was a comfortable victory.

He said: “Ollerton had earned the right to be there and we gave them plenty of respect and I told the players they had to win their own battles. “We’d prepared properly for the game and had them watched a couple of times, so we knew what to expect.

“We started brightly and even though Ollerton raised their game, I didn’t feel there was any doubt about the result once we’d got in front. “Had we needed to change up a gear or two I think we could have done, but it’s great to end the season with another trophy.”

08.05.08 - RHEAD'S BRACE SEALS SENIOR CUP GLORY AGAIN

Match report written by Mark Duffy from the Eastwood Advertiser

Notts Senior Cup Final Eastwood Town 2 Ollerton Town 0

THEY say there's no easy games - especially in cup finals - but Eastwood Town may beg to differ after they coasted to Senior Cup glory on Wednesday night. Matt Rhead scored twice in the space of five first-half minutes as The Badgers claimed their third success in this competition in three years.

Eastwood hardly needed to get out of second gear as Ollerton struggled to make an impact against opponents from five divisions above them. And the signs were bleak early on as Eastwood created two clear cut chances in the opening four minutes.

First, Rhead saw a close range effort saved after Ollerton got in a mess at the back, then Danny Brooks fired a ball forward that bamboozled a central defender and set Ricky Hanson through on goal, but his shot was saved by the legs of goalkeeper Shaun Morris.

A lull then fell over Meadow Lane as both sides adjusted to the bigger, if somewhat less atmospheric, surroundings than they might be used to, but Rhead was soon ready to administer the first blow.

On 18 minutes, left-back Chris Shaw, whose sat-nav had seemingly broken resulting in him appearing on the right hand side for a moment, released Hanson down the flank with a lesser-seen 'over the shoulder' through ball.

Hanson took a touch before crossing low and finding Rhead who, despite the attentions of two defenders and keeper Morris, calmly tapped home. Five minutes later Rhead was on hand again to put the game beyond any doubt.

Brooks' free-kick from the right wasn't cleared properly by the Ollerton defence, and after Paul Mitchell knocked the ball out to Shaw, who had found his way back to familiar territory on the left, he threaded a pass to Rhead who fired a powerful left-foot shot through the legs of Morris and high into the net.

It remained one-way traffic for most of the game, Ollerton's best moment coming when Ashley Grayson got free and saw his shot deflected into the side netting just before half-time. Paul Mitchell nearly scored before the break too when he broke into the six-yard box but a swarm of Ollerton defenders contrived to block any shot he might have been able to muster.

The second-half was a similar story to the first, with Eastwood hardly breaking sweat as they looked for a third. Lindon Meikle was his usual hyperactive self, but saw his best effort fly over the bar after a mistake by Tony Buchanan let him in.

Rhead saw a volley fly wide and Brooks threw himself headlong at a cross from Meikle but his effort was well saved by Morris. Mitchell headed Hanson's cross over before the end, but that was that and Eastwood had finished their fine season on a comfortable winning note.

Eastwood: Deakin, Hanson, Shaw, Cooper, Screaton, Mathews, Breach, Mitchell, Rhead (Howell 68), L Meikle (Smith 68), Brooks. Subs not used: D Meikle, Stevenson, Swinscoe.

Ref: Mark Jones. Att: 674.

08.05.08 - COX, GETHFIELD REACTIONS

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Eastwood Town boss Paul Cox was delighted to seal a third successive Notts Senior Cup but has now vowed to take the club to a new level. The Badgers ended their season with a second piece of silverware, beating Ollerton 2-0 last night to add to the UniBond Challenge Cup they won earlier in the season.

And Eastwood also secured a place in the UniBond Premier Division play-offs a year after winning promotion. But with the backing of ambitious chairman Robert Yong, Cox is now eyeing further glory.

He said: "That is three times on the trot and it is a great achievement. "It was always going to be hard, any cup final will be like that. "But to finish the season winning two cups and reaching the play-offs means it has been really successful and we now want to take this club to a different level.

There is a lot of hard work and planning to be done in the summer. "Rob coming in has given us the impetus to take the club forward to another level." Two goals from Matt Rhead in the space of five first-half minutes did the damage against Ollerton, who won the Central Midlands Premier Division this season.

But despite the five-league gap between the two sides, Cox said it was always going to be difficult. "They worked exceptionally hard and full credit to them. They have some fabulous young players and some of them I will keep my eye on because they could step up quite a few levels."

Ollerton manager Don Gethfield felt his side let the occasion get to them in the opening 20 minutes but was delighted with the fight his young side showed.

"It was a fantastic day for the fans and they were terrific, as was everyone at the club".

08.05.08 - NOTTS SENIOR CUP REPORT

Report written by Stevie Roden from the Nottinghamshire Evening Post

In terms of a contest, this was David versus Goliath stuff with a five-division gulf between Eastwood Town and Ollerton Town. But the underdogs in Ollerton had earned their right to be in this final, beating a succession of teams from higher divisions to book their date at Meadow Lane.

Searching for a first Notts Senior Cup triumph since 1938, when they were Colliery, this season's winners of the Central Midlands Premier were up against Paul Cox's side that had reached the play-offs in the UniBond Premier Division.

But the supporters from north Notts turned out in force to see an upset - five bus loads pulling up as well as many others donning red and black scarves. For them, whatever the outcome, it was going to be an occasion to saviour.

It was a night to be enjoyed and if they could defy the odds again, it was a bonus. In the end they were thwarted at the final hurdle as Eastwood secured the Notts Senior Cup for the third successive year, winning 2-0. But the fight from Ollerton was not up until the final whistle.

It could have been a nightmare start to their special night out as within 60 seconds Eastwood's Matt Rhead had a chance at the back post, latching onto a sliced clearance but from close range he failed to connect properly.

And two minutes later Danny Brookes' long ball over the top saw Ricky Hanson free himself from last man Rob Evans but one-on-one with Morris, the goalkeeper saved his straight drive. But just when Ollerton's fans might have started to believe they could stage an upset, the Badgers rocked them with two goals in a five-minute spell.

In the 18th, Chris Shaw poked the ball through to Hanson on the right wing and he delivered a ball that oozed quality. The inch-perfect pass just in behind the defence found its way to the far side of the box where Rhead, running in at the back post, took a touch before placing it into the back of the net. And five minutes later Rhead doubled the tally.

Shaw poked the ball into the box, Rhead made sure he was onside and drove the ball through the legs of Morris. An Ashley Grayson free kick from distance on 39 minutes went well wide, but it was the first effort of note from Ollerton in the first half. And it led to another, Grayson fighting his way through a melee of players in the box before seeing his effort deflected for a corner.

At the opposite end, Liam Mason kept his side in the game as Meikle skilfully quick-stepped his way into the six-yard box but as he went to pull the trigger, the central defender made a last-ditch tackle. Early in thesecond half, Meikle cut inside onto his right foot but his effort was easy for Morris. Ollerton were far from going to roll over, Dean Hankey nodding down a free kick but Ian Deakin gathered it up before the advancing Grayson could meet it.

Rhead once again demonstrated his threat for Eastwood, cushioning down a ball at the back post but he dragged his volley from the angle just wide. Just after the hour Hanson's cross evaded the Ollerton goalkeeper and when Meikle pulled it back from the far post into a central position, Brookes looked odds on to score but Morris flung himself to his left to beat away the diving header.

A player of Meikle's ability hardly needs gifting a chance but that is what Tony Buchanan did inside his own box but the Badgers' striker struck his shot over the bar from 12 yards. The man who scored the decisive goals is a player Cox paid a four-figure sum for. Ollerton could only dream of making such a move.

And while Cox's men revelled in a third triumph in as many seasons, Ollerton would have headed back to north Notts last night knowing they were a credit to themselves and their travelling band of enthusiastic fans. But on this occasion there was to be no Ollerton fairytale, the victory went to Goliath.

Eastwood: Deakin, Hanson, Shaw, Cooper, Screaton, Matthews, Breech, Mitchell, Rhead (Smith, 69), L Meikle (Howells, 69), Brookes. Subs: D Meikle, Stevenson, Swinscoe

Ollerton: Morris, Bough, Evans (Beard, 77), Panting, Mason, J Allan, Buchanan (Booth, 68), R Allan, Wilson, Hankey, Grayson (Stanton, 85). Subs: North, McLafferty.

Referee: Mark Jones, Attendance: 674

Man of the match: Chris Baugh. He might have been on the losing side but the defender had a superb game at the back for Ollerton.

07.05.08 - OLLERTON'S BID FOR SENIOR CUP

Report written by Matt Halfpenny from the Nottingham Evening Post

The last time a team from Ollerton won the Notts Senior Cup, the original Wizard of Oz was being filmed, Adolf Hitler's Germany annexed Austria and Italy were winning only the third football World Cup.

Plenty has changed since that 1938 triumph, including the name of the club from Colliery, to Miners' Welfare and now to Town. The one constant has been Ollerton's struggle to make a sizeable impact on the local footballing scene.

The club even disbanded for a while in the 1980s and then, following reformation, had to survive the closure of the colliery in 1994. But all that has changed this season. The club are very much on the up, both metaphorically and literally.

Under the guidance of management trio Don Gethfield, David Kent and Anthony Thompson, the club have secured promotion to the Central Midlands Supreme Division. But arguably the greater achievement is to be back in the Notts Senior Cup final with a chance of winning it for the first time in 70 years.

En route to the final, the team have fought their way through five rounds to set up their clash with Eastwood Town at Notts County's Meadow Lane tonight. All but one of those victories have come against teams from higher leagues.

It is a run that has given the club's general manager, Adge Owen, a tremendous sense of pride. He has stuck with Ollerton through thick and thin for the past 15 years after first joining as player/manager when the club were in the Notts Alliance. "Just to make the final is a great achievement, but to go on and win it would be unbelievable," said Owen.

"Dan, David and Anthony all deserve a lot of credit for the young lads they have brought this year from the reserves. "Having players like that developing makes a big difference, especially after losing four important players leading into the season. "And having this success will only make it easier to attract players next season as we continue to improve."

It would be a massive shock if Ollerton were to beat Eastwood; such is the gap in the football pyramid between them. While they play in the Central Midlands Premier Division, the Badgers are a full five leagues higher at UniBond Premier Division level.

Not only that, Eastwood have already accounted for arguably the two strongest teams, aside from themselves, in beating first Retford United and then Hucknall Town. Owen says the Senior Cup final fixture has really caught the imagination of the village.

He said: "We are taking five coaches down to Nottingham, which is a brilliant effort for a small club like ours. All we can do as a team is give it a good go and hope that is good enough."

07.05.08 - EASTWOOD ON TRAIL OF A CUP HAT-TRICK

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Eastwood are determined to clinch a seasonal cup double and a Notts Senior Cup hat-trick by beating Ollerton tonight. The Badgers have already won the UniBond Challenge Cup by beating Skelmersdale 3-0 in an April final.

They have also won the county's premier competition for the last two years - beating Arnold and Sutton Town. Boss Paul Cox insists his players will be fired up to end their campaign on a successful note after losing their UniBond Premier Division play-off semi-final with Gateshead last week.

"Every team sets off at the start of the season wanting to win a trophy and we have a great opportunity to win two, which we want to take," said Cox. "We have a proud record in this competition over the last few years and we owe it to ourselves and our supporters to try to keep that going.

"It was a big disappointment not to get promoted, but if we could win this to go along with the Challenge Cup, it will not have been a bad effort at all from the players." Although Eastwood are overwhelming favourites, Cox knows Ollerton will raise their game at Meadow Lane.

He said: "I have had them watched two or three times and seen the reports on them, which say they are a good, young side. "We know it is not going to be easy, despite what some people might think.

"We will have to earn the right to win the match and we will be training hard and approaching the game like any other." Captain Craig Swinscoe is unlikely to be risked after suffering knee ligament damage.

05.05.08 - TOWN LOOKS TO REWRITE HISTORY

Report produced by the Retford Times

High flying Ollerton Town will be looking to rewrite history after reaching the final of this season's Notts Senior Cup.The Central Midlands Premier Division side reached the final with a 3-2 victory over Supreme Division side Gedling MW.

Town scorers at the Plains Sports ground, Mapperley, were Liam Mason, Ashley Grayson and Chris Beard.

Their opponents in the final at Notts County's Meadow Lane ground on Wednesday, May 7 will be Eastwood Town, who are having a fine season in the Unibond Premier Division, which is five leagues above the Central Midlands outfit.

The last time any Ollerton team won this grand old competition was in 1938 when Ollerton Colliery, a predecessor of Ollerton Town, beat Ransome and Marles of Newark in the final.

Town's chairman Mr John Thompson said: "The lads' hard work and civic pride have taken them this far and it would be great if we could count on the support of the whole community."

If you want to find out about the travel arrangements, please ring John Thompson on 01623 823942 or Adge Owen on 01623 862121.

05.05.08 - OLLERTON TOWN VS EASTWOOD TOWN PREVIEW

The final of the Notts Senior Cup between Ollerton Town and Eastwood Town will be held on Wednesday 7th May at Meadow Lane, Nottingham. If you want to find out about travel arrangements, please ring John Tompson on 01623 823942 or Adge Owen on 01623 862121. Best wishes goes to both teams.

04.05.08 - OLLERTON TOWN CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF THE MANOR PHARMACY PREMIER DIVISION

Ollerton Town FC were crowned champions of the Manor Pharmacy Premier Division after a well deserved 3-0 victory over Stanton Ilkeston. The staff and the players have had a impressive campaign this season which has seen them also reach the final of the Notts Senior Cup.

If you want to find out about the travel arrangements, please ring John Thompson on 01623 823942 or Adge Owen on 01623 862121.

03.05.08 - OLLERTON WIN THE MANOR PHARMACY PREMIER DIVISION, STANTON ILKESTON 0 OLLERTON TOWN 3

Match Report written by Liam Kent

Ollerton secured the clubs first league trophy in fourteen years on Saturday after beating Stanton Ilkeston three-nil. The goals that came in the second half from Chris Beard, Captain Jamie Allan and Phil North secured all three points.

It was Chris Beard who opened the scoring volleying over the keeper’s heads from twenty five yards after Liam Mason’s headed knock down. Ollerton knew a draw would be enough for them to secure the title but they still pressed for the important second goal and when Chris Booth was through one on one it looked like it might be on its way but unfortunately he miskicked the ball and it rolled into the keeper’s path.

However the home side conceded the second goal of the game mid way through the second period, the keeper only parrying a cross down for Jamie Allan to poke it home. The excitement was clear in the Ollerton dugout with smiles beamed all over the managerial staffs faces and they had another reason to smile when they called Phil North from the bench and the ex Thoresby man made a real impact drilling the ball into the corner on the net to score his first goal for the senior cup finalists.

When the referee blew the final whistle the Ollerton’s players and staff finally had their reward for an impressive campaign and knew that going into the Senior cup final at Meadow Lane on Wednesday this would give them a motivational boost they needed to help them try to overcome a tough Eastwood side.