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Alan Avery & Joe Jackson start the celebrations for Netherfield Netherfield Albion were crowned premier league Kashmir eventually lifted the trophy after a penalty champions as they were held to a draw at home by shoot out against Coopers Arms, Coopers took a 2-0 Arnold Longbow, but a single goal from Daz lead early in the second half of normal time through Williamson was enough to see them claim their first goals from Daniel Morgan and Mark Armitage but title a goal from Sean Etchelles was just not enough Kashmir fought back with goals from Nadeem to keep Longbows runners up hopes alive. The Zahman and Adam Neilson and after scoring with all runners up spot goes to Grey Mare despite the fact their spot kicks lifted the trophy. Kashmir followed up they lost their last game of the season going down to their cup win with another hard fought victory two goals form Gareth Taylor of F.C. Samba who running out 2-1 winners at Basford United A to move followed up their mid week epic win over trident in fine them to within six points of league leaders Coopers style, Brent Horton pulled one back for Grey Mare. with a game in hand Shoab Mansar and Mike Plank Ashland Rovers also missed the chance to claim the scoring Levi Stewart hitting the Basford goal. Mark runners up spot as they were held to a goal less draw Toulson scored both the Arnold Town A goals that at Headstocks. The first division champions Ashland sunk Notts Metropolis and Ali Islam ran out Rovers warmed up for their mid week senior cup final comfortable 5-2 winners at Nottm Sikh Lions with with a 3-1 win over Kirton Brickworks, Steven Kaleem Ashraf scoring twice for the visitors. Gedling Hutchinson scoring all three goals with James Town secured the runners up spot in the third Worthington pulling one back for the home team. The division in emphatic style thrashing Notts Metropolis runners up spot is wide open as East Valley United Reserves 9-1 Dwaine Miller (3), Marcus Buck (2) missed the chance to go clear as they went down 2-1 and Jason Lawlor (2) the pick of the scorers. at home to Vernon Villa Reserves James Pitt and Champions Real United saw off Clifton United Chris Bailey denting East Valleys hopes Josh Reserves 5-3 with Gary Spriggs and Dean Rhodes Mathews scoring for the home team. Calverton both scoring twice as did Damian Humphries for the M.W.A. can secure the runners up spot if they can hosts. Durham Ox Wellow completed a successful beat Kimberley in their mid week clash after they season with another win to secure third spot seeing edged Grey Goose in mid week 3-2. Josh Stevens off Netherfield boys with goals from Liam Black and scored twice for Ruddington Village as they took all Pat Bruce, Keiron McLarty scoring for Netherfield. the points at A.F.C. Bridgford, Adam Evans and Premium and Nottinghamshire shared the points Jordan Halls adding the others with Daniel Belcher with Adrian Benjamins goal being cancelled out by scoring for Bridgford. Greygoose ended their dismal an effort from Nick Hodgkinson, Nottinghamshire run of defeats with a 3-1 win at Kimberley M.W.O.B. also played out a draw in mid week sharing the Kirk, Moorcroft and Wilson all scoring, Jordan hitting points with Sherwood Casuals. a consolation goal. In an exciting Junior cup final Local reports continued on page 8

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The first half was a sorry affair, played at the lethargic tempo of an end-of-season obligation. In the visitors' case that was forgivable, but from Forest it was cause for concern. Coventry forced a series of half chances as Forest sat deep and struggled to bring Blackstock and Garner into the game. If Billy Davies had asked his side to be patient and not panic, he got more than he bargained for. One low cross whistled inches past the toe of a Coventry forward, another caused chaos in the box after Coventry salvaged a loose ball that had been rolling out of play. The referee, meanwhile, seemed to be awarding every split decision in Coventry's favour. A familiar story. Perhaps the recent spate of dishonourable referees says more about our hysterical fear of relegation than it does the standard of officials?

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half-time explosion from Billy Davies. The second half began in a vein more fitting of the day's importance, and within only two minutes Coventry had buckled.

Blackstock turned sharply in the box and beautifully picked out the run of an unmarked James Perch who calmly notched. Cue manic scenes, followed briskly by 27,000 sighs of relief. Forest came out of their shells after that and Coventry, dreaming of the Maldives, offered little resilience. Chris Cohen's trademark vigour forced him one-on-one, only to be denied spectacularly by the Coventry keeper. Nerves only frayed in the final minutes of stoppage time as a Coventry forward lashed the ball into a crowded box. Paul Smith smothered the danger, and Forest fans left more certain than ever that Billy Davies will keep the club afloat. One win from the final two games would probably do it, but there's a morbid sense of inevitability about the final game against Southampton having a substantial impact. For now Forest's future remains uncertain. But it looks a lot pinker than it eight days ago.

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met Weston's corner with a powerful header with was arrowing towards goal - with his legs on five minutes.

From another corner Weston had a go at goal but Bentley threw his body in the way to ensure the ball didn't advance any further towards the Morecambe goal. County's bright start deserved the early advantage, but they weren't able to take it and Morecambe forced their way into the game by the half hour and earned two corners but Kevin Pilkington was left with little to do other than the occasional clearance.

Hunt advanced forwards from the back on thirty and space opened up for the defender to get a shot away, but he dragged his effort wide. Weston spurned a great chance on thirty two minutes with County again getting into the stride. This time a neat ball by Butcher picked out the winger's run, but after cutting inside he blazed over with his right foot. Rene Howe tested Pilkington's reactions soon afterwards but the goalkeeper made a good reaction save at point-blank range, and Rowe dragged a shot wide with another opportunity moments later which turned out to be the final chance of the half.

County kicked off the second half and applied the early pressure and Facey saw a low drive saved by Roche at his near post. Pilkington performed heroics on fifty two minutes to deny Twiss when the midfielder was clear on goal. Pilkington remained tall and when Twiss looked to take the ball around him the goalkeeper superbly won the ball with his right leg and Edwards cleared his lines.

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Notts County weren't able to put a dent in Morecambe's charge towards the League Two playoffs after a 1-0 defeat at Christie Park this afternoon. Mark Duffy handed the home side all three points on seventy-two minutes to condemn County to a fourth successive defeat. County were denied by Morecambe's Barry Roche on three occasions after falling behind and also saw a Jonathan Forte effort fly just over. But Duffy's close-range finish was enough for Sammy McIllroy's side. Matt Hamshaw failed to recover from an ankle knock in time to start so he was on the bench with County adopting a 4-3-3 formation. Gavin Strachan came in for Hamshaw while Stephen Hunt was handed a start at the heart of the defence in place of the rested Michael Johnson. In their traditional colours County were attacking towards their own fans on the terrace behind one of the goals in the first half. A good move by the Magpies down the left in the first two minutes created an opening for Clapham advancing forwards from left-back but he shot straight at Roche from eighteen yards. The former Forest goalkeeper made a fine save to deny ex-Reds team-mate Thompson - who Report continued on page 6

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wings around the hour mark but his crosses couldn't pick out County players in the penalty area. The young winger was having a lively game and after another good run on sixty-eight minutes he blasted over.

Pilkington produced the save of the match a minute later when he tipped Hunter's dipping shot over the bar.

The ball broke kindly to the midfielder who looked to have got enough on his effort to have drifted the ball over Pilkington, but the goalkeeper got a finger-tip to the ball and turned it behind. But on seventy-two minutes he couldn't keep out Morecambe's half-time substitute Duffy, who slammed home from inside the six-yard box. A cross into the Notts box wasn't cleared sufficiently and the ball fell kindly for Duffy who slotted the ball home beyond the onrushing Pilkington. County responded by bringing Matt Hamshaw off the bench in place of Gavin Strachan with an equaliser in mind and County's No.7 saw a good low effort saved by Roche within a few minutes of his introduction. Roche made another fine save to deny Richard Butcher nine minutes from time after the midfielder ghosted into the box to meet Clapham's cross with a firm header that Roche turned over. The goalkeeper was earning his corn for the home side and he denied Jamie Clapham from the resultant corner because the left-backs deflected shot was destined for the bottom corner. A terrific volley two minutes from time by Forte had 'goal' written all over it, but the ball landed in the netting on the roof of the net with Roche beaten all ends up. It would have been a great way to sign off his loan spell from Scunthorpe United, but it wasn't to be for County.

CENTRAL MIDLANDS LEAGUE Despite not having a game, Westella & Willereby regained top position in the Black Dragon Premier Division on goal difference, previous leaders Louth Town crashed to a 4-1 defeat at home against Kirkby Town, a result that took the visitors into third place above Parramore Sports. Whilst it turned out to be a bad week for Louth, they lost to Sutton Town AFC in the Semi Final of the Quartet Catering League Challenge Cup on Thursday 1-0, Westella & Willerby had a good

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week, reaching the final, by defeating Parramore Sports 1-0 in the other Semi Final. The Final is now on Bank Holiday Monday May 4th at Alfreton Town's Ground. Kick off 3 p.m. In the match at Louth, Phil Winter put the home team in front but goals by Max Pembleton, Carl Haslem, David Bramwell and Craig Hall made Kirkby's return home extra special.

The battle for the Buckingham Insurance Supreme Division continues, with the top six clubs all winning, leaders Forest Town gained revenge at Harworth Colliery Institute, the home team had inflicted a rare defeat on the leaders earlier in the season and needed to win again to have any chance of at least runners up spot. But the visitors ran out 2-1 winners. Ryan Paczkowski scored for Harworth. Mark Carter and Dominic Elliott on target for Forest Town the latter getting the winner in the second half. Second placed Radcliffe Olympic are back in the groove, they had a comprehensive 5-2 home win over Southwell City, with goals by James Spence, Danny Johnson (2), Alex Haughton and Carl Westcarr. Danny Prance and John Nussey replied for the visitors. Third place Newark Town bounced back from their 'horror' show on Easter Monday, with a 3-1 away win over the bottom club Rolls Royce Leisure. A result that ensures Rolls will finish in the bottom position.

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Non-League Football Simon Bolland, gave the Lincolnshire club a 2-1 win against Blidworth Welfare. The visitors pulled one back through Lee Hole. Second from bottom Kimberley Town lost at Yorkshire Main, the home club winning 4-1. David Mannifield, Dan Jarvis and James Naylor (2) for Yorkshire Main. Nathan Ryan scored a consolation goal for Kimberley. Going back to the Black Dragon Premier Division, bottom club Bulwell Town accounted for Bentley Colliery, winning 2-0 with first half goals by Aaron Rose and Lee Allen. Bulwell are still in bottom position but are now only one point behind Throne Colliery, with a game in hand. Thorne lost by the same score at home against Church Warsop Miners Welfare.

Steve McGurk and Gavin Dobbs scoring the goals.

East Riding club Hutton Cranswick United enjoyed their day at Kiveton Park, with both Paul Taylor and Mark Davies getting a brace and Callum Bunn also getting on the score sheet, the visitors won 5-1.

Steve Beal scored the Kiveton goal. A 19th minute goal by Mark Smith, gave Welbeck Welfare all three points against visitors Thoresby Colliery Welfare, a result that took the home team up to thirteenth place in the table. Carlton Town Reserves now only need one more win to ensure the Abacus Lighting Reserves Supreme Division title, they made 'mincemeat' of Blidworth Welfare Reserves, Steven Cox hit four in their 9-1 win. Heanor Town Reserves remain in second place but third placed Staveley Miners Welfare are now only two points behind the 'Young Lions' with two games in hand. Staveley, who are now the only team that could challenge the leaders, won 3-1 at Dunkirk Reserves. Gavin Christie ands Shaun Jepson scored the goals, that gave Holbrook Miners Welfare Reserves a 2-0 win against Teversal Reserves, a result that ends the visitors outside chances of the title. Home win for Makeover Sports Reserves 3-0 against Forest Town Reserves; Liam Oliver (2) and Shaun Fell for Sports. Radford Reserves also won at home, 3-2 against Shirebrook Town Reserves. Jubilation for the Nottingham team, this result took them above Sutton Town Reserves, who are now in the bottom position. Kieron Ali and Joe Lowe (2) for Radford.

Sam Bailey scored both the Shirebrook goals. A priceless goal by Danny Foster gave the Abacus Lighting Premier Division leaders, Southwell City Reserves, a 1-0 win over challengers Kiveton Park Reserves. Yorkshire Main Reserves went second, they won 5-1 at Pinxton Reserves. Steven Newton notched a hat trick for the Yorkshire team. The visitors are four points behind Southwell with a game in hand. Church Warsop Miners Welfare Reserves and Nettleham Reserves shared two goals at 'The Alley'.

EAST MIDLANDS COUNTIES LEAGUE Kirby Muxloe took a giant step towards being crowned inaugural champions of the East Midlands Counties League with their 1-0 defeat of nearest rivals Borrowash Victoria. Jamie Mason bagged the only goal of the game to leave his side seeking just one point from their final two matches to secure the title. Rob Harrison's goal edged Holbrook MW to a 1-0 win at Ibstock United – a victory that keeps up

their slim hopes of snatching the runners-up spot.

But there was disappointment at the other end of the table where Bardon Hill's good run came to an abrupt halt as they were beaten 4-1 by Graham St Prims, Brett Adul netting a double to add to strikes from Dave Hind and Phil Carson. That result means Ellistown can still escape the bottom two following their thrilling 3-3 draw at St Andrews. Luke Dawkins, Danny Kitching and Danny Wilson were on target for the visitors with Tom Sansome, Tom Hill and Rich Parry finding the net for the Andrews. Elsewhere, Heanor Town were convincing 3-0 victors over Dunkirk and basement club Blackwell MW fell to Holwell Sports by the same margin. Penalties from Stu Wilson and Ade Adelukin helped Barrow Town to a 4-2 victory at home to Radford while Hinckley Downes scraped through 1-0 at Greenwood Meadows. Finally, Graham Epps was the toast of half of Gedling – scoring the only goal as the Town beat the Miners Welfare.

Rolls Royce Leisure 1 Newark Town 3 Town made two changes from their thrashing at the hands of Radcliffe, with Stuart Franks and Dave Issott coming in to replace Mark Blant and the unavailable Gareth Dobb. Newark enjoyed much of the early possession, but the first opportunity of the match fell to the home side, when Scott forced a way through, and hit a low, but tame shot which was well saved by Chris Riley. Apart from this most of the opening chances came for Town, with Chris Self's close range shot deflected over the bar by Ward, being the best of them on 8 minutes. The Blues kept plugging away, although they created good openings, none of them troubled Rolls Royce. On 24 minutes, Rolls Royce had their best chance of the half, when a short header back by Franks was intercepted by Rennicks, whose lob over Riley went just wide of the post. Town had an opportunity themselves just a minute later, when a 40 yard run

by Chris Self, allowed him to shoot, only for the ball to be deflected wide by Carthy. the Blues then won a penalty on 32 minutes, when Sam Wilford was brought down by Barracks in the area.

Unfortunately, Self's spot kick was comfortably saved by Brady, and was eventually cleared as Sam Wilford followed up. Town did eventually take the lead two minutes later, when Sam Wilford's deep cross found Luke Parsons, who rose unchallenged to head in his fourth goal in four games. Chris Self extended Newark's lead on 36 minutes, when he turned Carthy and drove his shot low into the corner.

Town had another chance before half time as Self jinked past 3 defenders, and hit the outside of the post when one on one with Brady. town were caught cold at the start of the second half, when on 52 minutes, a long ball found McShane, who rounded Riley before poking the ball into the back of the net to give the home side hope. The match then entered a quiet phase, with neither side conjuring any noteworthy chances. There was a distinct lack of urgency in Newark's play, with the game having a definite end of season feel to it on this sunny afternoon. The introduction of Mark Blant livened

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MAA - SOUTHWELL’S HOPES DASHED AFTER THRASHING BY FC05 !

Any hope of retaining the Premier Division Championship was extinguished for Southwell Amateurs when a shock midweek 4-2 reverse at the hands of Brunts Old Boys was followed by a 7-1 drubbing by third placed title contenders FC05. Two goals adrift at half-time with Wes O' Rourke and Phil Buxton on the mark, Southwell conceded three more to Steve Walker, Nick Westerman and Gary Whitten before striking back through Andy Moss only for O'Rourke's second goal and an own goal to add to their agony. Old Elizabethans' reign at the top of the table, gained as a result of their 4-0 midweek defeat of Beeston OBA, lasted just two 4-0 Keyworth Utd Res days following their 2-0 defeat by Woodborough United who have now 2-0 Bilborough Town snatched the top spot back. The three title contenders, each with three 2-2 Bulwell games remaining are separated by just five points. Added spice to the 0-0 Boots Athletic Res contest is the fact that O.E.s still have to play FC05 as well as the return 1-2 Keyworth Utd Ac'dmy fixture with Woodborough. Meanwhile fifth placed Nottinghamshire completed a straight forward 3-0 defeat of Brunts Old Boys. With only five 4-2 Ruddington V Res 3-1 Calverton MW Ac'dmy points separating the bottom six in the table Dan Bramley's double, together with goals from Jason Jude and Martin Beesley, was a welcome 5-0 Caribbean Cavs Res boost to Monty Hind Old Boys' slender chance of avoiding relegation when they claimed a 4-3 victory over Beeston OBA. With just one win in 4-3 Beeston OBA thirteen league matches County NALGO are also in relegation trouble 3-0 Brunts Old Boys after losing 3-0 to a much improved Wollaton III who have languished at 1-7 FC05 the bottom of the table for most of the season. Their place has been filled 2-0 Old Elizabethans

by TVFC who only managed a Tom Scarf reply to three goals from 1-3 Steelers Steelers.

0-3 Wollaton III In Division 1 leaders Crown Inn Selston overcame a shock 8-7 midweek defeat by West Bridgford United by putting paid to second placed 5-0 Bassingfield Nottinghamshire II's chance of claiming the title with a 4-3 victory. Gareth 1-3 Calverton MW'A' Vardy, Garren Haslam and Steven Froggett had scored for Crown before 3-4 Crown Inn Selston a last minute Gary Mayhew penalty clinched the match after Notts had 3-1 Derbyshire Ams II come back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2. Despite defeating Bassingfield 5-0 5-0 EMTEC thanks to a Marek Smith hat-trick and goals from Frazer Higgins and Alex 3-2 Old Elizabethans II Burnett, his 34th of the season, third placed Acorn Athletic still managed 2-2 Radcliffe Oly III to hit the woodwork no fewer than eight times and now remain the only team left to challenge Crown for the title.

Derbyshire Amateurs II were undone by a Max Godley double and a Paul 8-3 Chilwell Vipers Glaze strike in a 3-1 defeat by West Bridgford United and now face 0-4 Kirk Hallam S C relegation along with Calverton Miners Welfare 'A' despite Calverton's 32-3 Nuthall Athletic 1 defeat of Beeston AFC II when goals from Steven Brett, James Walters 0-0 Nottinghamshire III and Sam Hilton were answered by Andrew Sidwell. Goals from Tom 1-2 Southwell Ams II Blaney and Danny Whiting for Old Elizabethans II, who are safe from 6-1 Town Mill relegation, proved insufficient when losing 3-2 to Wollaton IV. EMTEC are also safe after recovering well from their poor start to the season although their final match was a 5-0 defeat by Eaton Hall College, whose goals 2-4 Brunts Old Boys came via a double from Pete Best, Chris Daley, Chris Parkes and Adam 0-4 Old Elizabethans Parker, despite their fine midweek victory over Radcliffe Olympic III. 2-5 Wollaton III Meanwhile Olympic fared better on Saturday when sharing four goals with Lady Bay who scored through Andrew Hemsley and Sam Keenan.

8-7 Crown Inn Selston In Division 2, title contenders Nottinghamshire III failed to find the net in a 5-2 Derbyshire Ams II goal-less encounter with bottom team Ravenshead Rangers despite 2-2 Acorn Athletic their 5-3 defeat of Southwell Amateurs II in the Minor Cup Final two days 5-1 EMTEC earlier when Liam Wood, Terry Watson, Michael Sheridan, Ben Dore and Anthony Shannon took their chances. In contrast current leaders 1-3 Nuthall Athletic Broadmeadows hammered Chilwell Vipers 8-3 whilst third placed 0-3 Coronation Southwell Amateurs II pipped Tibshelf Community 2-1. The only other 2-7 Kirk Hallam S C title contenders alongside the top three, Coronation, defeated Town Mill 6-1 thanks to a James Whitmoor hat-trick, a Joe Parker double and a 5-3 Southwell Ama II Danny Thompson goal. Kirk Hallam Social Club defeated Hickling 4-0 whilst Cambridge Knights went down by the odd goal in five to Nuthall Athletic.

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NSL - BULWELL WIN DIVISION 1 TITLE!

Bulwell were crowned champions of Division One this weekend after drawing 2-2 with Gedling Southbank res. Needing just a point to secure 1-2 Kashmir the title, Knight and Bets goals were enough to clinch it and with it 0-2 Arnold Town A promotion to the Senior Division for next years campaign.

2-5 Ali Islam Defeats this weekend for both Wollaton and Cotgrave virtually ruled them out of the title hunt in the NSL Senior Division. It was a huge top of the 3-5 Real United 9-1 Notts Metropolis Res table clash at the WSA as hosts Wollaton faced rivals Basford, who were level on points at the start of play. Despite conceding an own goal the 1-2 Durham Ox Wellow away side came out on top after strikes from Kevin and Danny Walker.

1-1 Nottinghamshire Iv Basford now sit five points behind leaders Pelican, but with a crucial game in hand. Cotgrave on the other hand suffered a surprising loss to Hucknall Rolls Leisure. Greeley (2), and Ashurst with the goals for Rolls 4-5 F.C. Samba to put a serious dent into Cotgrave's title ambitions. The top two however 5-1 Arnold Longbow didn't have any such problems. Leaders Pelican were convincing 4-1 victors over struggling Awsworth Villa, Walton, Thomson, Blanchard and 3-2 Greygoose Bolton all netting whilst Jamie Hargreaves scored a consolation for the relegation threatened side. Boots took advantage of a faltering Notts 2-2 Coopers Arms Police, who now have serious relegation worries. Sam Winch scored twice for the Chemists and Scott Peach added a third to keep the gap at continued over page the top to four points, although again Boots have played one game less.

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of Awsworth's loss as they were thrashed at home by an in form Clifton side. Lonsdale, Mitchell, Hamed and Smithson all on the score-sheet to make it a third win in succession for Clifton whose recent form has eased their relegation worries. Ruddington and Kimberley picked up a point each in their battle against the drop, a Chris Wadley hat-trick for Rudd in an entertaining 3-3 draw. NSL top scorer Jake Fisher scored a brace and Leon Roberts was the other scorer for Kimberley to help them secure a point. Keyworth were defeated by Linby CW, a result which leaves them just five points off bottom spot; however they do have several games in hand. In a mid-table clash, Magdala were 1-0 victors over Cavaliers, Wyman the scorer.

In Division One, all other results were overshadowed by Bulwell's title win, but Bilborough Pelican res were victors, 2-0 over Bilborough Town, Reeves and Dires the scorers. Basford were also winners a more impressive 4-0 score-line over Keyworth res whilst Matrixgrade were held to a home stalemate, 0-0, by Boots res. In Division Two, Calverton Academy missed out on their chance to win the league this weekend, after defeat by Linby CW res. Damien Mann and Ashley Burrell strikes meaning that Calverton will have to wait at least another week until they can start the celebrations, needing three points from their final two games. Awsworth Villa leapfrogged them into top spot in the meantime, after a 4-2 win over Ruddington res, Henson and Shaw both netting twice each for Villa. Sandhurst res were emphatic winners over Cavaliers res, Duffy, Brown, Frost, Ellis and Hill all with one a piece. Finally Keyworth United Academy were 2-1 winners over Attenborough res, Collison and Lee goals enough for Keyworth to claim the three points.

COMBINATION - GREMIO DOWN & OUT AFTER BESTWOOD GIVE THEM A PASTING! Only three games took place in the premier division this Sunday which means nothing has been decided at the top of the table but at the other end despite having one game remaining Gremio are resigned to relegation after losing their penultimate game 6-1 at home to Bestwood Miners Welfare. Liam Dunston top scored with a brace and he was assisted by James Noble, Jay Tinsley, Troy Dunston and Ashley Williams. Gremio hit back with the last kick of the game through Adam Sanders. R Doherty scored twice and R Groves once as Kimberly MW won 3-1 at Bingham town who replied through a Brent Wilkinson Penalty whilst A Cumming and Scott Pickworth scored for their respective sides as the only other premier division game saw Bear FC complete their season with a 1 all draw at mid table Man in Space. Heading into the last few games and any of the top six division one sides can still finish in either of the top two places although on paper Beechdale Villa look like they are the most favoured teams to lift the title with games in hand on those around them. After this weeks round of games AFC Bridgford top the table after completing a 5-3 win at New venture who themselves are in the hunt for honours. Terry Cavanagh, Saleem Rashid and Dan Haworth all scored for the home side but it wasn't enough as Matt Astill 2, Nick Read, Scott Kirk and Johnathon Martin all replied for the leaders. CNC remain second after their 12 goal white wash of Bottom placed Springfield United. Simon Cassidy top scored with four goals and he was assisted in the rout by Matthew Murphy and Anthony Robinson who both struck hat tricks whilst Peter Cassidy and Danny Hargeaves added to the tally with a single apiece. Beechdale saw Hat tricks for Red Wilmot and Dwayne Haywood as they won 7-2 at home to FC Bedstead who actually led 0-2 at one stage. Brett Peel bagged the other Beechdale goal. Steven Kelly 2, Daniel Fuller 2, Steven Wilkinson 2, Matt Singleton and Sean Allen Kept A1 Glazing's honours challenge on course with an 8-4 win over AFC Hucknall for whom Kenneth Drury 2, Jimmy Parks and Sean Glynn replied. Although Volo have two games to play they secured a comfortable mid table finish after beating Beeston United 4-3. Jamie Price, Scott Bradburn, Steve Woolley, Jack Craig, Adam Morris 2 and Mario Farrugia all scored for their respective sides. Newcastle Arms continued to push for a top two finish in Division two after winning 2-1 in mid week at Wagon & Horses and following that up on Sunday with a 4-1 win at Fc St George. Andy Nicholson came out of goal to convert a penalty and he was assisted in the win by Ricky Lees, Gary Sherwood and Adam Brown. Neil Wilson replied for the home side. Basford Rangers won by the same score line at home to Hamburg 80 courtesy of Adam Henson 2, Ian Leebetter and Rob Edwards, Darren Clayton replied.

Wagon & Horses bounced back from their mid week defeat to beat Rise Park 3-0 away thanks to Andrew Flint, Bernard Langton Adam Davis.

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Local Football Games played Sunday 19th April Combination Premier Gremio 1-6 Man in Space 1-1 Bingham Town 1-3 Combination Div 1 Bestwood M.W Res 2-1 Beechdale Villa 7-2 Springfield United 0-12 A1 Glazing 8-4 New Venture 3-5 Volo 4-3 Combination Div 2 Basford Rangers 4-1 Munich 79 2-2 Notts United 5-1 F.C St George 1-4 Rise Park 0-3 Combination Div 3 P.M.R 5-2 Southbank 3-5 M.I.S United 2-3 Taverners 2-3 The Mill 1-3 Midweek Results Premier Division Wellington Inn 2-2 Division One Beeston United 0-5 Divison Two Wagon & Horses 1-2 Notts United 1-1 Division Three Sporting Inkfish 1-5 Southbank 6-4 EMPAL Division 1 Brinsthorpe Rangers 1 3 Fanzines United 3 0 Freeman & Mitcehll 1 2 Notts Athletic 0 5 Total Reclaims Dem' 4 0 EMPAL Division 2 Burton Joyce B 4 6 Fox & Crown 7 0 Inn The Bank 2 8 Riverside Moores 4 2 Trent Allstars 6 2 Wheelhouse 3 5 EMPAL Division 3 Chequers United 2 4 Clifton Dynamo 1 2 Kinoulton Villa 1 0 Punjab Colts 1 1 Radcliffe Oly Res 6 1 EMPAL Division 4 Attsu 2 2 GMB 2 0 Caythorpe 2 4 Wollaton Pirate Res 6 1 Mid week West B'ford Albion 0 7 EMPAL Division 2 Clifton bridge Inn 0 0 Fc Grey Mare Oly 3 0 Trent Allstars 3 2 NSFL Premier Prem Clifton Villa 9 3 Nottm WI Cavaliers 3 5 Nuthall 1 2 Plough Barflys 1 3 Trentside 2 1 NSFL Premier Division 1 BTSC 8 0 George Street 4 0 NSFL Premier Division 2 Crusader 2 4 Lenton Villa 2 0 Rempstone 2 6 NSFL Senior Div 1 FC Digica 0-1 Hudson Roofing 0-4 Premium 0-5 Tricolore 4-2 NSFL Senior Div 2 A.B.P. FC 3-3 Forum 90 1-9 Nags Head Carlton 2-4 Park Tavern Basford 2-2 Sherwin Arms 7-2

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Whilst Nott's United look like finishing fourth after a 5-1 win at home to Bottom side NCH thanks to Karl O'rafferty 2, Miles Snape, Richard Barr made Luke Hutchinson. Roy Eddyshaw replied for NCH. A mid week 51 win over Sporting Inkfish confirmed Bestwood Re-United's dominance of division three by claiming the title with 2 games to spare and their main aim now is to remain unbeaten for the entire season.

Chaffoteaux were confirmed runners up to Bestwood after coming back from The Mill 3-1 victors thanks to a goal a piece by Wayne Evens, Aaron Rogers and Andrew Barrett. Aaron Husiyin replied for the Mill who will finish the season in fourth place if M.I.S United cannot overcome their 20goal deficit to them in their remaining two fixtures following this week 2-3 loss to Bingham Town Reserves. Keiron Wheat 2, Shannon Bird, Lee wright and Dwayne Brown were all on Target as P.M.R won their final game of the season 5-2 at home to samba for whom Mark Endersby scored twice to finish comfortably in mid table just above Taverners who were denied a final win of the season when they went down in a 2-3 home defeat by Sporting Inkfish. La Toques 6-3 defeat to southbank on Wednesday ensured they received the wooden spoon by propping the rest of the table up. Southbank then lost their penultimate game of the season 5-3 on Sunday after Ray Oldham 2, Richard Simpson 2 and Lee Bodill all notched for Arnold Victory Club.

Dan Martindale 2 and Matthew Briggs replied for Southbank who still have one game to play.

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F.C Samba Arnold Victory Bingham Town Res EMPAL - BURTON JOYCE A LOOK ODDS ON FOR THE TITLE! Sporting Inkfish It's looking good for Burton Joyce A in division 1 as they open up a Chaffoteaux three point lead over Radcliffe Olympic Sunday at the top of Empal

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One. A comfortable 5-0 win over Notts Athletic keeps the pressure on chasing Radcliffe. Radcliffe had a good week beating West Bridgford Albion 7-0 and fellow title chasers Brinsthorpe Rangers 31 on Sunday to overtake Nottingham Law School into second place.

Fanzines United late season surge continues beating Linford Nelson 3-0 to go above a sinking Brinsthorpe into fourth spot.

West End pulled out of the title race effectively some weeks ago but still pulled off a fine 2-1 win over Freeman & Mitchell – their old rivals from better previous campaigns. Total Reclaims Demolition beat a struggling West Bridgford Albion 4-0-an Albion side demolished 7-0 in mid week and on Sunday fielding only ten players which went down to nine following a red card.

It was touch and go whether Arnold Cross Keys kept their unbeaten league record in division 2 as Burton Joyce B put up a superb performance leading 3-2 at half time! Barry Paine with two and four second half goals from sub Paul Stephenson settled the nerves despite losing their keeper to injury in the second half. Fox & Crown cement second place with convincing 7-0 win over Highfield Park Rangers. Gary Denwood completed a fine hat trick.

Riverside Moores took full advantage of Clifton Bridge Inn turning up late and with only ten players storming into a three goal lead in the first twenty-three minutes. Bretty Duffy gave Moores a ninth minute lead heading home a fine deep cross. Chris Thompson netted twice to give Moores their three goal start before Inn's final player found Bestwood Lodge and donned his kit. This immediately changed the course of the game as a stroll in the sunshine became a competitive match with Inn scoring early in the second half via the penalty spot to send alarm bells ringing for manager Mark and player David Bell! It was midfielder Bell who scored his sides crucial fourth goal to give some breathing space as Inn promptly pulled another goal back but goals had finished and the scoreline remained 4-2 to Riverside Moores.

Fc Grey Mare Olympico recorded a fine 5-3 win over Wheelhouse despite Dean Bensley's hat trick for “House. Chris Mclaughlin with two, Reece Beard and Jason Lawson for Olympico.

Top clash in division 3 saw Wollaton Pirates made to work hard for their 100% record to be maintained against Chequers United in 4-2 win. Gammon and Carter for United. Punjab Colts saw their well nigh impossible title dreams evaporate as in form Beeston Athletic held them to 1-1 draw. Sawford nicked a late equaliser for Athletic.

Kinoulton Villa move up a place to third after beating Trent Vale 10.Whatnall gave Villa the points with a first half goal which sends Vale to the bottom after Brooks Villa's surprise 2-1 win against Clifton Dynamo. Villa's third win of the season moves them one point over Vale. Top score of the day saw Radcliffe Olympic reserves beat Boots Wednesday 6-1.The ever reliable Ford bagged another hat trick supported by Adams, Walker and Hegarty.

In division 4 Wollaton Pirates and Clifton Dynamo Reserves met again following the recent seven goal thriller but it was Pirates who ran out winners – 6-1. Langford gave Clifton the lead despatching a failed clearance back in to the net after early pressure. Scott Hardy then proceeded to take control converting a penalty after he had been fouled to make it 1-1 at half time. In a superior second half performance Pirates and Hardy rattled in another three goals to go 4-1 up through crisp finishing. Thirty goal man Mark Jordan nodded in one of easiest goal of the season before a superb volleyed own goal made the final score 6-1 to Pirates. GMB did the double header double over Caythorpe winning 2-0 and 4-2. Attsu drew 2-2 with Real Bulwell.

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Clifton Villa are also in with a chance and enhanced their goal difference following a thumping 9-3 victory over Radford Park Rangers.

At the other end of the table, Nottm WI Cavaliers suffered a 5-3 reverse against Arnold FC, with Lee Allen hitting two, Martin Holt, Vladamir Farrell and Damien Powell one each for the victors and Tyrone Burton, two and Rueben Thomas one for the vanquished.

Jamie Hobbs' effort for Nottm Alumni was not enough to stave off defeat against Trentside, for whom Tyrone Francis and Leon Aitken struck the deciding goals.

The last two games in Division one were purely academic but George Street lifted themselves to fourth place with two goals from Kane Matthews and one apiece for Josh Haskey and Danny Taylor in their 4-0 win over FC Clobber.

BTSC literally made hay whilst the sun shone, by hitting eight without reply against Clifton Centrals through a hat trick from Adam Chenery, two each by Dan Dennis and Nick Jones and one from Liam Doyle to bring their season to a close.

With Sims Metal already crowned champions of Division One, it was left to the chasers to covet runners-up spot.

Bulwell Rangers put themselves in prime position as David Warden struck a pair, supplemented by strikes from John Haynes, Chris Bell, Scott Litchfield and Darren Spencer in the 6-2 win at Rempstone, for whom Sam Roberts and Jim Whitchurch responded.

Jason Wynne and Andrew Wright hit Lenton Villa's last goals of the season as they beat Nottm Rangers 2-0, whilst David Dyer, Steve Belcher, Chris Baker-Beale and Ian Millington netted for Portland Arms as they overcame Crusader 4-2 with Chris Kemp and Mark Stratford replying.

Report by John Wheat .NSFL Premier Prem Clifton Villa 9 3 Radford Park R'gers Nottm WI Cavaliers 3 5 Arnold FC Nuthall 1 2 Clumber Plough Barflys 1 3 Scots Grey Trentside 2 1 Nottingham Alumni NSFL Premier Division 1 BTSC 8 0 Clifton Centrals George Street 4 0 FC Clobber NSFL Premier Division 2 Crusader 2 4 Portland Arms HH Lenton Villa 2 0 Nottm Rangers Rempstone 2 6 Bulwell Rangers

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Scots Grey put themselves within one win of their fifth consecutive Premier Division title with a comfortable 3-1 success at Plough Edwalton Barfly's, as they also tuned up for next weeks National Cup Final at Empire Anfield.Jamie Moore, Phil Bicknell and Terry Hawkridge netted for West Barnstone Utd Greys, with Joe Ashurst responding.

Clumber kept themselves in the hunt for the championship, should Boat And Horses the holders lapse in their last two games with a close 2-1 win at lowly Tel: 0115 9267053 Arndale Nuthall, as prolific; Carl Westcarr registering both goals and Esham 92 Nottingham Rd, Arnold Ramhadam responding.

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NAA Div 2 1 Coopers Arms 2 Kashmir 3 Clifton Utd 4 Burton Joyce A 5 Arnold Town A 6 Notts Metropolis 7 Nott'MSikh Lions 8 Ali Islam 9 Basford Utd A 10 Netherfield Albion Res 11 Three Crowns

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W 15 12 11 12 6 6 6 5 6 5 2

D 4 2 5 1 3 3 3 5 2 4 4

L 0 3 4 6 10 10 9 9 11 11 13

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L 1 2 4 4 4 8 8 12 11 11

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A 16 18 25 17 24 28 35 76 48 61

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Pts 39 38 32 28 20 18 18 12 9 7

Newark Alli Div 1 1 Gunthorpe 2 The Villa 3 LowdhamUtd 4 RHP Social Res 5 Chesters 6 Collingham 7 Farnsfield Villa 8 Newark Flowserve 9 EBS Shelford 10 Kings Arms Res

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W 12 10 10 9 8 5 5 4 4 2

D 1 4 2 3 2 7 4 2 3 0

L 2 3 4 6 6 5 9 11 10 13

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A 17 39 32 43 42 32 39 58 68 102

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L 7 4 5 8 6 5 10 10 10 12 14 14

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P 18 18 20 18 15 20 18 17 22 21 22 21

W 17 15 13 11 10 9 7 8 6 5 2 0

D 0 2 2 3 3 2 5 2 3 0 1 1

L 1 1 5 4 2 9 6 7 13 16 19 20

F 112 67 85 67 61 66 57 63 47 40 25 17

A 27 29 32 42 22 52 37 44 63 81 140 138

GD 85 38 53 25 39 14 20 19 -16 -41 -115 -121

Pts 51 47 41 36 33 29 26 26 21 15 7 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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P 22 21 23 18 20 20 21 22 23 23 20 21 22

W 16 16 15 15 13 12 10 9 7 5 4 4 1

D 4 1 4 0 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 2 0

L 2 4 4 3 6 6 10 9 15 17 15 15 21

F 85 95 90 95 77 79 55 71 57 45 29 29 14

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Combination Div 3 Bestwood Re-United Chaffoteaux fc The Mill M.I.S. United Arnold Victory Bingham Town Res P.M.R Taverners United FC Samba Sporting Inkfish Southbank La Toque

P 20 21 22 20 21 21 22 22 22 20 21 22

W 19 17 14 12 10 9 8 8 7 5 4 3

D 1 1 3 3 0 2 3 2 3 1 1 2

L 0 3 5 5 11 10 11 12 12 14 16 17

F 141 81 89 61 68 52 51 53 54 45 42 51

A 19 44 48 40 77 66 68 81 75 89 94 87

GD PTS 122 58 37 52 41 45 21 39 -9 30 -14 29 -17 27 -28 26 -21 24 -44 16 -52 13 -36 11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

EMPAL Div 1 Burton Joyce A * Radcliffe Oly Sun Nottingham Law Fanzines United Brinsthorpe Rgrs Total Reclaims (3) West End (3) Linford Nelson West Bridgford Albion Notts Athletic Nottingham Med A (6) Freeman & Mitchell

P 18 18 17 18 22 18 19 21 19 22 19 21

W 11 11 10 10 9 10 10 6 6 6 5 2

D 5 5 4 3 5 3 2 3 2 1 4 3

L 2 2 3 5 8 5 7 12 11 15 10 16

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

EMPAL Div 3 Wollaton Pirates Punjab Colts Kinoulton Villa Chequers United Radcliffe Olympic Sun Clifton Dynamo Plumtree Beeston Athletic Boots Wednesday Notingham Medics B Brooks Villa Trent Vale

P 18 19 20 20 20 21 20 21 20 20 21 20

W 18 15 13 13 13 9 8 7 6 4 3 2

D 0 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 3

L 0 2 4 5 6 11 11 13 13 14 17 15

GD 80 44 12 37 40 1 -12 -29 -35 -47 -39 -51

Pts 54 47 42 41 40 28 25 22 19 14 10 9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

EMPAL Div 4 St Anns Caythorpe Wollaton Pirate Res GMB * Real Bulwell Clifton Dynamo Res Attsu Toton Athletic

P 20 20 20 17 19 21 20 19

W 15 14 13 12 8 7 2 2

D 3 0 0 1 3 2 1 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

NSFL Prem 1 RR Leisure Sunday Chesterfield Arms Trowsers George Street Stratford Haven Old Colonial BTSC Clifton Centrals FC Clobber Carlton Catholic

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 13 12 11 10 9 6 4 5 3 3

D 2 0 2 1 3 5 4 4 4 3

L 3 6 5 7 6 7 10 9 11 12

F 49 50 54 51 41 26 41 26 25 28

A 20 28 33 41 49 36 46 41 43 54

Pts 41 36 35 31 30 23 16 16 13 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

NSFL Prem 2 Sims Metal Bulwell Rangers Cotgrave P FC R.R.L.Villa Vernon Villa Sun Lenton Villa Portland Arms HH Nottm Rangers Crusader New Fairham Rempstone

P 20 20 20 19 20 20 19 19 20 19 20

W 12 12 10 8 9 9 8 6 5 5 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

NSFL Senior 2 Sherwin Arms R.R.L. Villa Res Park Tavern Basford A.B.P. FC Empire Boat And Horses Forum 90 Arndale Edwalton Nags Head Carlton West Barnstone Utd

P 20 19 18 19 20 20 18 20 18 18 18

W 14 14 10 9 8 8 6 6 3 4 4

D 2 2 4 5 4 3 3 1 8 4 0

L 4 3 4 5 8 9 9 13 7 10 14

F 75 70 61 61 52 45 55 41 41 49 49

A 38 40 45 37 51 57 63 68 49 70 81

Pts 44 44 34 32 28 27 21 19 17 16 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

NSFL Inter 1 Doree Bonner The Empire Hucknall Premium Res Hucknall Chequers Beercalona Carlton Catholics Res L.A. FC Real Nottingham Longbow Sunday Westdale Wand J.M.S. Electrcal Grosvenor

P 20 20 18 20 20 20 19 22 21 20 20 18

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Vets Section A Div 1 Caribbean Cavaliers Ashby Ivanhoe Nottingham Alumni Clifton FC Gedling Southbank Shirebrook Bottesford Bilborough Pelican

P 9 10 11 14 11 12 13 12

W 8 7 7 6 5 4 4 2

D 0 1 0 2 1 2 0 0

L 1 2 4 6 5 6 9 10

F 32 28 28 31 25 30 16 18

A 12 16 14 28 21 30 37 50

GD 20 12 14 3 4 0 -21 -32

Pts 24 22 21 20 16 14 12 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Vets Section A Div 2 Poets Corner Calverton MW Nottinghamshire Lowdham Forest Town Argosy Nevabeen Athletic Castle Donington

1 2 3 4 5 6

Vets Section B Div 2 Old Elizabethans Hucknall Rolls Barrowby Keyworth United Chaffoteaux Lord Harrowby

P 10 10 10 9 9 10

W 7 6 4 3 2 2

D 0 2 4 1 2 1

L 3 2 2 5 5 7

F 28 27 27 13 14 22

A 20 12 13 21 24 41

GD 8 15 14 -8 -10 -19

Pts 21 20 16 10 8 7

1 2 3 4 5 6

Vets Section B Div 3 Sherwood Colliery Wollaton Wanderers Awsworth Villa Trentside Duffield Old Boys Park Tavern

A 39 36 47 28 50 45 48 72 79 78 79 94 126

GD 46 59 43 67 27 34 7 -1 -22 -33 -50 -65 -112

Pts 52 49 49 45 40 38 31 31 22 16 13 11 3

Combination Div 2 1 Medz Reds 2 Blacks Head 3 Newcastle Arms 4 Notts United 5 Basford Rangers 6 Wagon & Horses 7 Hamburg 80 8 FC St George 9 New Inn 10 Pure 11 Munich 79 12 Rise Park 13 N.C.H

P 21 20 21 20 22 21 19 20 18 22 21 23 22

W 19 16 16 12 9 8 8 8 7 6 5 5 0

D 1 3 1 4 3 5 4 2 2 3 2 1 1

L 1 1 4 4 10 8 7 10 9 13 14 17 21

F 136 103 103 84 70 40 61 74 51 46 45 49 35

A 20 21 45 44 68 79 59 58 48 108 92 99 156

GD Pts 48 41 41 38 17 34 20 33 2 32 11 30 -2 29 -25 21 -20 20 -25 19 -13 13 -54 9

EMPAL Div 2 1 Arnold Cross Keys 2 Fox & Crown 3 Wheelhouse 4 Ardley Athletic 5 Fc Grey Mare 6 Trent Allstars 7 Clifton Bridge Inn 8 Burton Joyce B 9 Riverside Moores 10 Inn The Bank * 11 Highfield Park (10) 12 Butler Benfica (3)

P 21 18 18 22 18 15 17 19 18 20 19 20

W 19 12 10 11 9 8 7 6 6 2 6 2

D 2 3 2 1 1 3 5 3 1 1 1 5

L 0 3 6 10 8 4 5 10 11 18 12 12

GD 90 33 7 3 11 21 13 -12 -21 -75 -27 -69

Pts 59 39 35 34 28 27 26 21 19 10 9 8

L 2 6 7 4 8 12 17 14

GD 71 29 31 27 -2 -31 -70 -100

Pts 48 42 39 39 27 21 7 6

NSFL Prem Prem 1 Scots Grey 2 Clumber 3 Clifton Villa 4 Arnold FC 5 Trentside 6 Redhill 7 Plough Barflys 8 Radford Park Rgrs 9 Nuthall 10 Nottingham Alumni 11 Nottm WI Cavaliers

P 18 15 14 16 15 15 19 17 19 15 15

W 17 12 11 9 8 8 7 4 4 2 3

D 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 1 1

L 1 3 3 5 5 7 10 13 15 12 11

F 78 54 64 52 54 42 57 29 36 30 35

A 20 35 36 38 49 35 54 64 86 50 64

Pts 51 36 33 29 26 24 23 12 12 4 4

D 2 4 4 8 5 2 4 2 2 2 5

L 6 4 6 3 6 9 7 11 13 12 11

F 54 65 54 49 58 48 49 41 40 36 39

A 45 47 39 32 53 40 43 67 51 47 69

Pts 38 34 34 32 32 29 28 20 17 17 17

NSFL Senior 1 1 Westdale Tavern 2 Cherry Tree 3 Station Hotel 4 FC Digica 5 Tricolore 6 Pheasant Inn Sunday 7 Bayliss 8 Robin Hood 9 Hudson Roofing 10 Dovecrest 11 Premium 12 Back-up United

P 21 18 20 20 20 20 19 21 20 20 19 22

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D 5 3 1 2 2 4 2 2 0 2 2 3

L 2 1 5 7 7 6 8 11 14 13 14 18

F A 76 35 83 20 78 41 48 31 69 55 77 64 59 65 43 51 34 65 42 59 27 73 31 108

Pts 47 45 43 35 35 34 29 26 18 17 11 6

W 18 16 13 12 10 8 8 6 6 5 4 3

D 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 4 2 3 2 3

L 1 3 3 8 10 11 10 12 13 12 14 12

F 80 78 62 70 59 40 37 39 44 25 35 30

A 22 21 23 48 59 71 45 63 58 54 78 57

Pts 55 49 41 36 27 25 22 22 20 18 14 12

NSFL Inter 2 1 Bridgford Taverners 2 Eagle 3 The Masons 4 Aldercar 5 Stratford Haven Res 6 West Bridgford 7 Beeston.Biz 8 Lion Revived 9 FC of Nottingham 10 Notts Cobras 11 FC Crawford 12 Teesdale FC

P 21 21 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 20 20 22

W 18 16 15 13 11 12 11 8 6 3 3 0

D 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 2 4 2 1 0

L 2 4 3 6 6 8 10 12 12 15 16 22

F A Pts 86 27 55 94 34 49 97 43 47 85 36 40 69 32 37 70 44 37 63 44 34 63 84 26 45 88 22 25 113 11 45 98 10 30 129 0

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W 12 10 5 5 5 3 3 0

D 0 2 5 3 2 2 1 3

L 1 2 4 4 7 7 10 8

F 58 41 27 29 33 26 20 9

A 16 20 25 28 28 29 59 38

GD Pts 42 36 21 32 2 20 1 18 5 17 -3 11 -39 10 -29 3

Vets Section B Div 1 1 Notts Police 2 Gedling MW 3 Holwell 4 Cromford Meadows 5 Radford 6 Matlock Town

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F 18 20 11 9 12 6

A 7 6 9 11 21 22

GD Pts 11 18 14 17 2 11 -2 9 -9 8 -16 5

P 10 9 10 9 10 10

W 7 6 5 5 3 0

D 0 0 2 1 2 1

L 3 3 3 3 5 9

F 29 25 26 29 35 4

A 15 12 13 12 30 66

GD Pts 14 21 13 18 13 17 17 16 5 11 -62 1

Vets Section B Div 4 1 Siemens 2 Hucknall Sports 3 Hardly Athletic 4 Pelican 5 East Leake OB 6 BGS

P 10 9 10 9 9 9

F 32 27 17 18 24 9

A 6 17 23 17 24 40

GD Pts 26 25 10 15 -6 13 1 12 0 8 -31 4

W 8 4 3 3 2 1

D 1 3 4 3 2 1

L 1 2 3 3 5 7

GD 116 82 58 40 2 -39 2 16 3 -62 -47 -50 -121

Pts 58 51 49 40 30 29 28 26 23 21 17 16 1

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L F A GD Pts 10 78 51 27 86 8 51 34 17 80 9 63 38 25 76 8 63 47 16 73 10 67 38 29 71 12 65 58 7 69 8 63 48 15 68 14 62 52 10 68 14 57 52 5 60 14 53 49 4 60 14 41 42 -1 60 17 49 57 -8 57 18 52 53 -1 56 21 40 52 -12 55 16 43 52 -9 53 20 62 69 -7 52 16 45 57 -12 52 18 53 62 -9 51 20 43 55 -12 50 19 46 63 -17 49 20 41 55 -14 47 22 55 64 -9 46 20 43 64 -21 44 22 46 69 -23 35 L

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GD Pts 28 81 33 79 32 76 31 73 28 72 22 67 19 66 11 61 2 59 0 57 -14 53 1 51 -22 49 -7 47 -11 47 -12 45 -17 45 -10 43 -11 43 -25 39 -33 36 -45 27

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CALVERTON & ARNOLD DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE -THE CHERRY TAKE THE CUP! KO Cup week brought us the plum tie of League title favourites Cherry Tree at home to the beleaguered Tantric Trevs' Railway team, early exchanges saw Tony and Guy,( fresh off his sick bed defying doctors who advised him never to attempt an 8 baller again), tricking much travelled (200 mile round trip) Gary Sherwood to go easy on the lag and gift Tony the break, after which he duly cleared up for a man of the match 8 baller! calls for a drug test were dismissed by Tree captain “No nose” Taylor Tree took a slim 3-2 league after Railways Crazy Mayes with 2 visits in hand omitted to hit the required cushion, oh dear oh dear Corey Beckham took his chance well and was voted “best dressed man” for the 8th time in a row, however the Railway came steaming back with Farmer Leese and his butler Martin Lovenest performing well to take a 4-3 lead, Cherry then clinched the 8th leg to level and it was down to Ex Naafi Snooker star Tiger Wyatt to finish off old Tosh world rules expert 2nd to none to end Railways Cup campaign result 5-4.

Railway are now installed as 3rd favourites for the Plate behind Cherry B and Calvo MW, Tantric Chambers was not available for comment and is believed to be in hiding in Southern Spain with his lovely partner P, they were last spotted in the Triangle pub, Benidorm having a 2 for 1 meal.

Other results went to plan, Eagle and Spot On scraped through again courtesy of a bye, Balfour dealt comfortably with Calvo MW , 4 of their new signings getting a W for a 5-0 win – Glenn Dyer – joint Captain was modest as ever declaring “i'm as good as any of them lot, you aint seen the best of me yet” Div one surprise team Victory club held on for a nail biting 5-4 win at near neighbours Arnold Liberal club, Victory Superstar Kev Lane does not want to be mentioned in Ballsmania again, apart from wishing Man Utd all the best in the Champions league lol.

Ex Service gained their first win of the campaign 5-1 over the Longbow who missed the targets to gift the Arnold veterans the game and boost their confidence ahead of their relegation fight.

Hucknall new boys Royal Oak crushed Cherry B 5-3 to maintain their promising season, they await the next round draw with relish, “bring on the big boys” was the battle cry from Mick Vernon.

Major Oak easily disposed of Carlton Lib 5-2 with Harry Lowe declaring we are building a team for the future, promotion and a title challenge next season if i can hang onto Matt Coates.

This week sees the 2nd round of fixtures and could spring a few surprises – Railway v Cherry Tree , Eagle v Spot on Hucknall and Balfour v Victory Club Reporter Al Capello standing in for Tantric Trev Chambers Report by Trevor Chambers - League Tables over page

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Queen Adelaide won 6-2 away from home against new comers Wheatsheaf, C Francis & A Cross won the 3rd leg to put Wheatsheaf 2-1 in front, however, Addy took the last 5 legs by storm with pairs duo R McMath & G Clarke (QA) guaranteeing a point and A Douglas (QA) redeemed himself in the 7th leg to clinch the 3 points.

Also this week 'Vocal' Vernon stay unbeaten with an excellent 6-2 win away over the Marketside, K Worley & D Scott (Vernon) grabbed an important leg at 4-2 & in form P Boultby (Vernon) took the victory in the 7th leg with some outstanding safety play and secured the 3 points.

Headstock move into 3rd place this week and stay unbeaten, taking a 5-3 win over the Dale at their place, Dale showed their ability going 3-0 up, but Headstocks kept their cool and showed real guts to win the next 5 legs and take the glory, S Coxon (HS) made it 4-3 in the 7th leg and B Flanagan made it 5-3 in the 8th leg to take 3 points in style.

KO Cup Draw To be played Thursday 7th May, 8pm start, best of 7 singles Col Burnaby V Dale Vernon V Moulders Singles Preliminary Round Wed 22nd April, 8pm, best of 3 Doubles Preliminary Round Wed 29th April, 8pm, best of 3 Next rep meeting: Sunday 17th May, 11am, Vernon Hotel Also a quick message to Trevor Chambers of the Arnold & Calverton league, after your comment last issue, City Leisure Pool League offer geographically challenged Arnold & Calverton League to come down to the Queen Adelaide in an all-stars grudge match, come and have a go if you think you're man enough, call for details 07717 212958 Report by Anthony Blagg (League Secretary) Report by Anthony Blagg (League Secretary) League Table over page

NOTTINGHAM & DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE - MAD RABBIT HOP TO IT AND DEFEAT SYCAMORE! ASSOCIATION CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND – Fifth division champions Mad Rabbit produced the big result of the round in the Nottingham & District Pool League association cup preliminary round , they beat former finalists Sycamore Inn 51 at home through the duo of Ken Cast & Nigel Bell (Rabbit).

Last seasons finalists New Station Road Social Club came from being 2-0 down at home to win 5-2 against third division Grey Goose, the pairing of Malcolm Melia & pairs champion Matt Coates (Station) sealed the victory. Association plate winners Robin Hood had a close 5-4 win over fellow division three-rivals Major J'Oakers, thanks to captain Paul Black (Hood) taking the match in the deciding frame. First division Queen Adelaide 'A' had a fine 5-1 away win at newcomers Buzz Fitness, John Robinson (Addo) doing the damage.

Second division Building Trades Social Club overcome fourth division Pride of Erin 5-4 away from home, Simon Dixon (Builders) took the match in the last leg decider. Fifth division Cavendish won 5-2 at home to under-strength first division Hubble Bar, the duo of Steve Noon & Ben Bruton (Cavo) confirmed the tie. First division Commics had a superb 5-3 away win at newcomers Mill, Paul Richardson (Commics) secured the match-winning frame. Second division Hooters

beat third division Dunkirk SocialChampion Club 5-1 away from home, Alan Day Singles Mick Thorpe (Hooters) winning two out of two. Fourth division Lee Pickard Lord Nelson had a brilliant 5-2 home win over first division Pheasant Inn despite losing the first two legs. Fifth division Riverway won 5-1 at home to third division L.M.R.C.A Rockets, Matt Sharman (Riverway) sealed the tie. Fourth division Lamp had a tight 5-4 victory at home to newcomers New Carrington Inn through Collette Burton (Lamp) in the vital last leg. First division Cricketers overcome second division Phoenix Reds 5-3 at home despite Jason Swan (Reds) getting an eight-baller. Second division Vernon Vipers had a cracking 5-1 home win over fourth division Spot On Misfits, Gregory Mike (Vernon) setting them on their way. Second division Jolly Farmers claimed their 5-0 against plate runnersup Carlton Charlie's due to no show. Third division champions Coopers Arms lost 5-2 at home to fourth division Castle, the pairing of Julian Howard & Jamie Fox (Castle) did the damage. Third division Starting Gate hammered fourth division Park Tavern 5-0, Trevor Hilton (Gate) completed the whitewash. First division Old Volunteer cruised to a 5-0 away win at the Rileys Rockets, Matt Thomas (Volo) made sure of the tie. Fifth division Meadow Covert started life in the league with a bang beating third division Queen Adelaide 'B' 5-0 at home, Doug Lane (Covert) took the match-winning frame.

First division Gregory claimed their 5-0 against fourth division Windsor Castle due to non-attendance. Third division Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre beat fellow division-rivals Nags Head 5-2 away from home, the duo of Matt Bowles & Tony Hill (Bowls) securing the victory. First division Carlton & District Constitutional Club won 5-1 at home to newcomers Greyfriars Club, former pairs finalist Steve Knights (Carlton) doing the damage. First division Top Spot Club & second division Market Side both had walkovers in to the next round due to the Arnold Liberal Club (dropping out of the league) & Wheatsheaf (not entering a team) respectively.

THURSDAY SUPER 7's DIVISION 1 – Second division champions & plate winners March Hare 'A' are the early leaders in the super 7's first division after beating Vernon Bullets 8-1 at home, county player Matt Coates (Hare) getting an eight-baller. League champions Hubble Bar had a fine 6-3 home win over promoted Marquis of Lorne, Darren Millichip (Hubble) made sure of the points. Super 7's KO Cup winners Colonel Burnaby had a close 5-4 victory at home to the Radford Rileys, the pairing of George Andreou & Jose Camara (Burnaby) took the match-winning frame. Plate runners-up Mad Rabbit came from 4-1 down to win 5-4 at the Rampant Rileys, thanks to veteran Ray Cox (Rabbit) taking the match in the final leg decider.

THURSDAY SUPER 7's DIVISION 2 – Relegated Fairway started life in division two with a 6-3 defeat at the Tally Ho, the duo of Alan Wells & Simon Doyle (Tally) secured the points.

Paul Redington's Greyfriars Club had a brilliant 6-3 away win at the Queen Adelaide, the pairing of Jack Ryan & Pat Walsh (Greyfriars) done the damage. Relegated Nottm Irish Centre began the season with a fine 7-2 home win over the New Wolds, while Cricket Players won 6-3 at the Westdale Tavern through M.Downer (Players).

THURSDAY SUPER 7's DIVISION 3 – Adrian Spencer's Basford Hall Miners Welfare had a fantastic start to the season with a cracking 7-2 home win over the Sheriff Social Club 'B', Gary Harvey (Basford) sealed the victory. Relegated Lord Nelson overcome newcomers Whitemoor 6-3 away from home, new signing Jamie Clarke (Nelson) confirmed the points. Reuben Marriott's Gregory beat Hubble Trouble 6-3 at

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NOTTINGHAM & DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE Games played Tuesday 14th April ASSOCIATION CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND Coopers Arms 2-5 Castle Meadow Covert 5-0 Queen Adelaide 'B' Pride of Erin 4-5 Building Trades S.C Nags Head 2-5 Nottm Indoor Bowls Riverway 5-1 L.M.R.C.A Rockets New Station Rd S.C 5-2 Grey Goose Carlton & Dist.C.C 5-1 Greyfriars Club Gregory 5-0 Windsor Castle Dunkirk S.C 1-5 Hooters Jolly Farmers 5-0 Carlton Charlie's Lord Nelson 5-2 Pheasant Inn Starting Gate 5-0 Park Tavern Lamp 5-4 New Carrington Inn Buzz Fitness 1-5 Queen Adelaide 'A' Mill 3-5 Commics Rileys Rockets 0-5 Old Volunteer Top Spot Club 5-0 Arnold Liberal Club Wheatsheaf 0-5 Market Side Major J'Oakers 4-5 Robin Hood Cavendish 5-2 Hubble Bar Cricketers 5-3 Phoenix Reds Vernon Vipers 5-1 Spot On Misfits Mad Rabbit 5-1 Sycamore Inn Games played Thursday 16th April THURSDAY EPA DIVISION 1 Colonel Burnaby 5-4 Radford Rileys March Hare 'A' 8-1 Vernon Bullets Rampant Rileys 4-5 Mad rabbit Hubble Bar 6-3 Marquis of Lorne THURSDAY EPA DIVISION 2 Nottm Irish Centre 7-2 New Wolds Queen Adelaide 3-6 Greyfriars Club Westdale Tavern 3-6 Cricket Players Tally Ho 6-3 Fairway THURSDAY EPA DIVISION 3 Basford Hall M.W 7-2 Sheriff S.C 'B' Whitemoor 3-6 Lord Nelson Sheriff S.C 'A' P-P Windsor Castle Gregory 6-3 Hubble Trouble

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4 0 1 3 11 21 1 8 Marketside COMPETITIONS – The closing date for all summer season 2009 4 0 1 3 11 21 1 9 Wheatsheaf competitions entries in both the Monday & Thursday night super 7's 10 Moulders * 3 0 0 3 6 18 -1 leagues is Saturday 25th April.

TEAMS WANTED – The Nottingham & District Pool League have * = 1 pt deducted for non attendance of rep's meeting still got a couple of places up for grabs in the new season of Monday Calverton & Arnold District Pool League night league, any teams interested in joining to get in contact with Division 1 P W D L F A Pts Wes or Cory Whyler (Tel. 9939036). Only 7 players required for 6 5 1 0 46 26 11 match nights with players being able to play in both of the singles & 1 Cherry Tree A 2 Victory Club 6 4 0 2 43 29 8 pairs legs, all competitions are prize money trophy events.

Report by Cory Whyler 3 Spot On B 6 4 0 2 42 30 8 4 Balfour Club 6 3 1 2 39 33 7 Nottingham & District Poool League 6 2 0 4 30 42 4 Thursday Div.1 P W L F A Pts 5 The Eagle 6 Railway Volunteers 6 1 1 4 29 43 3 1 March Hare 'A' 1 1 0 8 1 2 7 Ex Service Club 6 0 1 5 23 49 1 2 Hubble Bar 1 1 0 6 3 2 Division 2 P W D L F A Pts 3 Colonel Burnaby 1 1 0 5 4 2 1 Major Oak 6 6 0 0 40 14 12 6 4 0 2 24 30 8 4 Mad Rabbit 1 1 0 5 4 2 2 Arnold Liberal Club 6 3 0 3 27 27 6 5 Radford Rileys 1 0 1 4 5 0 3 Calverton M. W. 4 Royal Oak 6 3 0 3 26 28 6 6 Rampant Rileys 1 0 1 4 5 0 5 Cherry Tree B 6 2 0 4 27 27 4 7 Marquis of Lorne 1 0 1 3 6 0 6 Carlton Liberal Club 6 2 0 4 22 32 4 8 Vernon Bullets 1 0 1 1 8 0 7 The Longbow 6 1 0 5 23 31 2

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KNOCKOUT CUP FINAL Carlton LC bt BCI 'E' KNOCKOUT PLATE FINAL Sherwood SC 'A' bt BCI 'B' KNOCKOUT CUP FINAL Carlton Liberal Club beat BCI Snooker Centre 'E' by just 22 points in a closely contested final. Daniel Di Folco was up against Jon Mason in the first frame and it was Mason who took the initiative, but Di Folco fought back well. Both players had small 16-17 breaks to try to pull ahead. It was Mason however that made the breakthrough pulling 21 points clear with three balls remaining. Di Folco, realising he couldn't win the frame, took the last three colours to restrict BCI's lead to just three points. In frame two Bob Walker lost by just one point to Kwok Yip. It was a fabulous exhibition of snooker from both players.

Yip, who was playing some terrific safety, managed to pull well ahead. Walker wasn't having any luck at all but he managed to mount a small comeback, only for Yip to move 23 points in front with four balls remaining. Walker tried in vain for snookers but eventually decided to take what points he could. He managed to take brown to black in two visits to ensure that BCI's lead was only four points going into frame three. Bob Wright took on Sam Haugh in another terrific frame. Wright started well, racing into a 36 point lead but a mistake let Haugh in for a well taken 27 break.

Haugh then started playing well and moved into a small lead with the pink and black left. Haugh potted the pink but he left Wright an easy black and BCI led by only 8 points going into the final frame. After three amazingly close frames the fourth saw Andy Ball play Wong Yip and Ball was always ahead and playing well against an opponent he had beaten the previous week. Yip was trying all he could to peg the points back, but Ball kept on scoring. The frame culminated with Ball potting a terrific long pink to take frame and match for Carlton.

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KNOCKOUT PLATE FINAL Sherwood Social Club 'A' ran out easy winners against BCI Snooker Centre 'B' despite conceding 49 points to the Bulwell side. Lee Crombie was up against Neil Elliott in frame one and it was a great frame with some good play from both players. Elliott got off to a fantastic start going some 30 points up with mini breaks of 14 and 16 but he then proceeded to give away 11 points in fouls. A nice 24 break from Crombie and another foul on the black by Elliott levelled the scores and Crombie finished the frame well to win by 29 points. Jason Turner then had an easy 78-38 win against Toby Irons who failed to find his form.

After deducting the handicap, Sherwood were now 20 points ahead at the halfway stage. The third frame between Ant Scarbrough and Mick Salmon was not a classic by any means with both players struggling to find any form. Salmon very quickly found himself a long way behind but he tried his best to pull some points back. It all seemed in vain though and to everyone's surprise he conceded the frame with 13 points still left on the table. This gave Sherwood a 66 point advantage going into the final frame between Brendan Murtagh and Jeff Allen. The frame pretty much followed the same pattern as the previous one with both players getting off to a very slow start with loads of safety to begin with and some bad misses. Knowing he had an uphill task, Allen desperately tried to get the points he needed to win the match for his team, but he soon realised that he was running out of balls and Murtagh put the match beyond his reach with some solid potting. The final score was Sherwood 285, BCI 191.

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NAZARETH HOUSE SNOOKER LEAGUE - AFTER 380 ROUNDS OF SNOOKER .....IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS! Singles League Some 6 months have past since the opening break off shots in this inaugural season of the NHSL Singles league, and who would have predicted such close and dramatic final matches in all three divisions. A 3-1 defeat for Gary Spencer in his penultimate match against Lee Crombie now means the Premier Division title is out of his own hands but certainly not out of his grasp. Spencer will need to beat Nav Hussain in his last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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match and hope that Wayne Martin fails to beat Lee Crombie to secure the title. A win for table topping Hussain would shut the door on both his title rivals and would see the Peoples Hall man victorious. Wayne Martin who is currently in 2nd spot level on points with Hussain but with an inferior frame difference needs to win and hope for either a draw or a Spencer win. In the First Division things are just as tight but a little more straight forward.

Neil Elliott knows that a win against Malc Belshaw will see him lift the title but should he slip up and either draw or lose he will open the door for Mike Langdon. There is just one match left to play in the Second Division but what a match, with three different outcomes possible! Eric Towle who is currently third knows he needs to beat Spider 4-0 to win the division via the head-to-head rule from Shaun Parkinson. A 3-1 win for Towle would see him miss out on frame difference to Parkinson whilst Spider Wilkinson knows that either a draw or win would be good enough to see him win the league.

Fine Victory Sees Lenton Pair Through To Pairs Final.

Knockout Competitions A superb two nil victory saw Lenton's Matt Savage & Adam Goodall reach this years Handicap Pairs Final at the expense of BCI's Jonathan Mason & Kwok Yip. They will now meet Steve Butler & Matt Ellis from Stadium Leisure to decide this year's competition.

Final of the Singles Championship – 16 April 2009 Pegasus Snooker Club was the venue for the best of seven frame final of the Notts Amateur Snooker Championship between BCI Snooker Centre's Keith Holgate and Arnold Civil Defence's John Fountain.

Holgate got off to a good start, winning the opening frame 70-14.

In frame two Holgate really started to flow, making an excellent 58 break to seal an 81-6 win. Fountain was unable to settle but his game improved in frame three as he made things much tougher for his opponent. Nevertheless, Holgate played some solid snooker to take a tight frame 51-35 and go 3-0 up.

Fountain was now desparate to get a frame on the board and he got off to a steady start in frame four. Unfortunately for Fountain Holgate continued to produce the goods and he knocked in a quality 28 break to take the frame and lift the trophy for a third time. Keith Holgate 4-0 John Fountain

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Nottingham Outlaws traveled to Leeds on Sunday with the daunting prospect of playing Bramley Buffaloes, a team that has finished at the top of the Co-operative Rugby League National Conference for the last 5 years. In a bruising encounter the Outlaws put up a brave fight against their illustrious opponents but they ultimately succumbed to the greater fire-power of their Yorkshire rivals, losing 38-20 in a highly-entertaining game.

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this division. We made a few errors at the opening stages of both halves and a team like Bramley will punish you for it.

However, we have now shown me that we can mix it with the best team in the division and we will come away from this defeat a whole lot stronger" The Outlaws went into the match sporting a number of changes. The regular Lewis/Calland half back combination was broken as regular scrum half Jimmy Lewis was unnavailable so the versatile Rob Brown was switched to emergency half back cover. Other changes saw the Loughborough quartet of Perry, Edwards, Hall and Thomas return to the squad after a spell away on international duty.

From the kick-off the re-shuffled Outlaws struggled to settle in the high-tempo opening exchanges and they found themselves under pressure virtually straight from the start.

The line-speed and aggression of the Buffaloes defence seemed to knock the confidence of the Outlaws players and as a consequence of this they began to lose possession early in their tackle count. A team as strong and well drilled as Bramley does not need a second invitation and they immediately took control of the opening phases of the game!

With a virtual monopoly of possession the Buffaloes outfit swept into a 12-0 lead in as many minutes as they punished the Outlaws mistakes with 2 well taken tries and a heavy defeat looked a distinct possibility as the Buffaloes began to turn up the heat on the rattled visitors!

With the Outlaws desperately searching for inspiration they once again turned to their pack for salvation. The forwards heeded the call and as the half unfolded they began to get to grips with their larger, more-physical opponents. Leading the way were regulars Strachan, Millward and Waldram who took the ball up into the heart of the Bramley pack and eventually their bravery began to pay off as they steadied the ship and, more importantly, they plugged some of the leaking holes in the defence.

As the Outlaws slowly began to get to grips with the pace and intensity of the match they started to make yardage and turn the tide. Wily coach Martin Crick sensed the Outlaws were in the ascendancy and immediately introduced Si Perry and Steve Hall from the bench to add some additional pace and Midlands 2 East 1 2 Ampthill 18, Scunthorpe 19 3 Derby 24, Market Bosworth 11 4 Dunstablians 25, Mansfield 12 5 Newark 12, Matlock 17 6 Paviors 58, Leighton Buzzard 10 7 8 Wellingborough 14, Syston 45 9 Midlands 3 East (N) 10 Ashbourne 13, Spalding 31 11 Coalville 100, Grimsby 12 12 Lincoln 10, Melton Mowbray 36 Loughborough 31, B'well Mannerians 26 1 2 Sleaford 5, Ilkeston 53 3 West Bridgford 13, Nottm Moderns 32 4 Midlands 4 East (N) 5 6 Amber Valley 33, Southwell 10 7 Ashby 12, Mellish 15 8 Barton & District 29, Kesteven 28 9 Belgrave 77, Boston 0 10 Market Rasen & Louth 83, Ashfield 7 11 Oakham 20, Nottingham Casuals 12 12

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The switch-around paid dividends almost straight away as The Outlaws hit back with 2 quick-fire tries. First over the white-wash was Myles Rutherford who charged over the line after Si Perry had opened up the Bramley defence with a barnstorming run and within 2 minutes the resurgent Outlaws scored again. This time Paul Calland left the home defence flat-footed as he threw two outrageous dummies to scythe open the Bramley rearguard and at 12-10 the Outlaws were back in the game and on the ascendancy!

A clearly-rattled home team and its supporters could not believe how a game that seemed in the bag at the mid-way stage of the first stanza was in the process of slipping away from them. However, they were somewhat relieved when the referee awarded the Buffaloes a rather harsh penalty in injury time that saw them add another 2 points to their score to make it 14-10 as the referee drew the first half to a close.

At half-time Coach Martin Crick impressed the need to control the opening exchanges of the second half, but alas the Buffaloes had other ideas and the home team started the second half with something of a stampede! Indeed, the first 15 minutes of the second half proved disastrous for the Outlaws as they made error after error to gift field position and possession to the Buffaloes. The champions were not slow to capitalise and the home team gave something of a masterclass in clinical finishing as they scored no fewer than 4 unanswered tries in a devastating opening spell that saw them race into to a 38-10 lead. With only 60 minutes showing on the clock a 50 point plus drubbing looked to be well and truly on the cards!

To their credit, the Outlaws once again fought back bravely and shocked their opponents as they again took the game to the Buffaloes.

Once again, a sterling effort by the Outlaws pack began to turn the tables and put pressure on a rapidly tiring Bramley outfit. Their efforts were soon rewarded with a Ben Radford try in the corner after a superb break by pacey centre Tom Tsang carved open the Bramley defence. Calland converted with a superb touchline kick and the Outlaws inched back even closer when Steve Hall charged over after great work by

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Si Perry again opened up the Bramley defence. This time Calland just failed to add the extras but the Outlaws had now closed the gap to 38-20 with 10 minutes to play.

With the clock ticking down, the Outlaws almost grabbed another try as winger Martin Edwards went on a blockbusting surge down the line only to be hauled down by desperate defence that resulted in the Outlaws winger leaving the field with a broken arm. Then, within minutes Adam Millward capped a man-of-the match display with a magnificent 60 yard solo run but the Staffordshire hit man was again hauled down just short of the line as the referee blew for the end of the match.

As the bruised and battered Outlaws players trudged from the field they reflected on the poor opening-spells at the start of both halves that had effectively cost them the game.

However, despite the defeat, there were plenty of positives to take from the match. The Outlaws players had shown that they could more than hold their own against the best team in the division and with a little more composure they will be more than a match for the majority of teams in the league!

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Dan Montagu & Joe Duffey receiving standing ovations Nottingham 55 Coventry 0 Nottingham Rugby signed off the 2008/9 season at Meadow Lane in style with an emphatic eight try victory against Midlands' rivals Coventry. On a glorious day for rugby, the Green and Whites produced possibly their best first half performance of the season to blow Coventry away and secure the bonus point victory.

David Jackson scored 20 points (try, penalty and six conversions) to keep him in the race to become National Division One's top points scorer this season.

The other seven tries came from Alex Dodge, Nic Rouse, Jack Cobden, Chris Pilgrim (2) and one each for the departing Joe Duffey and Dan Montagu; both of whom received standing ovations for their services to Nottingham.

for all those gathered at Burntstump Hill, it was another fantastic effort from the Paviors forwards that ensured the home side passed 50 points for the second league game running. The result ensured that Paviors finished the season in their highest league position for 14 season's and also saw them finish 5 points above Newark and 16 points above local rivals Mansfield in the league ranking's. Eggleshaw was joined on the score sheet by Badger Allott (2), Marshall, Man of the match Gaz Briggs, and Danny Graney. Marshall added 4 conversions.

Amber Valley 33 Southwell 10 Valley ended the season on a high after recording only their second league win of the season against Southwell. With perfect sunny conditions and a good Paviors 58 crowd Valley were in confident mood as kick off Leighton Buzzard 10 approached. Valley knew that they had to show some Five tries for Captain Nathan Eggleshaw secured a passion and commitment if they were to get anything third place in the table for Paviors. On an important day out of the game, and this they did show with every man

from 1-15 playing hard, aggressive Rugby. The pack were dominant from start to finish, with hard running Ben Parker showing the way with some great turn over ball, and Dave Fotheringham with his last game for the club also putting in a trademark performance from the base of the scrum, his pick and drives will be sorely missed next season.

Southwell barely had a minutes possession in the opening exchanges, with Valley controlling the ball well and playing Rugby in the right areas. Southwell indiscipline also allowing Valley to keep them pinned back. But with all the possession Valley still struggled to get the ball over the line, with some missed passes and decent defending from the visitors. Valley knew that they needed to come away from the pressure with some points on the board, and they duly did through Captain Mark Burditt.

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THE START OF NOTTS PREMIER LEAGUE CRICKET On Saturday 25th April the curtain goes up on the 2009 Nottinghamshire Cricket Board Premier League championship with current champions, West Indian Cavaliers at home to newcomers Farnsfield, promoted from the Bassetlaw League as 2008 champions.

Farnsfield's captain and club professional, Paul Franks of Notts.CCC says 'As we enter the NPL for the first time we are excited by the challenge that lies ahead. Over the recent years we have developed a good 1st team squad with the right blend of youth and experience and these players are respectful to the fact that this step up in standard is going to be a big test both individually and collectively. If their hard work from last season and during the off season continues I'm sure we will play some good cricket along the way'.

Joining the club in preparation for the season ahead are Dave Loveridge from Mansfield Hosiery Mills, Steve Musgrove from Cuckney and hard-hitting batsman Dave Wilcock from Blidworth. Wicket keeper Damian Crowley also returns from South Africa for a 2nd season.

A big loss to the club will be Sam Wood who joins the new Notts.

Academy team in the Bassetlaw league.

coaches over many years. Several of the first team have represented the County at various times of their cricketing careers. We have a blend of good young players coupled with a few more experienced players who still have a lot to offer. We realise that Premier League Cricket will offer a new challenge, which is why we have looked to strengthen last year's side with Fitzgibbon & Carter. The whole club, from the junior members through to the seniors and all those who have helped to make the club behind the scenes the success it is today, are looking forward to the 2009 season with eager anticipation. Playing Premier League Cricket at the picturesque setting of 'The Strand' in Attenborough, next to the Attenborough Nature Reserve, will further help to boost interest in cricket in the area, for both young and old'.

The Cavaliers have signed Tanashe Panyangara, a right arm fast bowler, from Barkisland Cricket Club in the Huddersfield Drakes League. Tanashe has moved to Nottingham due to work commitments. Otherwise the squad are unchanged, Zuben Faisal, right arm off spinner, has moved up from the 2nd XI and the club professionals are once again Usman Afzaal (Surrey CCC) and Bilal Shayafat (Notts.CCC).

Kimberley has lost the services of Jason Gorman, Michael Innes and Tom Collishaw. Nick Langford is likely to be limited in his availability because of his football apprenticeship with Mansfield Town and Josh Mangan is unable to return due to his Australian Academy commitments. The club have two developing youngsters in Dom Terkowski, leg spinner, and Paldeep Sidhu and they have recruited Nigel Porter, left arm spinner from Gedling Colliery. Their professionals will be Samit Patel (Notts.CCC) and Mark Footitt (Notts.CCC) who has joined the club from Papplewick.

Caythorpe are unlikely to have the services of Russell Warren, top of the leagues batting averages in 2008, because of work commitments. South African Leon Botha has been released, Ian Saxelby begins a 3 year contract at Gloucestershire CCC and Will Sabey has returned home to Guildford. They have signed ex Notts CCC players Guy Welton and Josh Mierkalns as their club professionals, Josh returning having spent last season at Matlock CC. Guy is probably best remembered for sharing a record opening stand of 406 with Darren Bicknell for Notts. against Warwickshire in 2000 and scoring over 3000 first class runs with a top score of 200 not out. Stephen Randall (ex Notts.CCC) returns to his old club from Cuckney and also

Farnsfield will be a welcome addition to the Premier League and extensive work has been undertaken to upgrade and update the current clubhouse, patio area and changing rooms which are on schedule to be completed for the start of the season.

The league's other newcomers are Attenborough, 2008 champions of the South Notts. Cricket League and winners of the 2008 Champion of Champions trophy. They open the season with a home game against league runners-up Kimberley and have also made new signings in preparation for the challenges ahead.

Shaun Fitzgibbon (22) is a top order batsman/wicket keeper who represented New Zealand U19 at the 2006 World Cup, and plays for the Otago State 2nd XI and Southland CC in New Zealand. He is a qualified cricket coach and will be a great help to Attenborough CC both on the field and helping to coach junior members at the club. Andy Carter (20), fast bowler contracted to Notts.CCC, who played for Bracebridge Heath, Lincs. last season and Nolan McKenzie have also signed.

Cricket Manager Nick Allcoat commented, '2008 was a great season for the club - the best ever. What was particularly pleasing was that success for the 1st team was achieved by a squad that contained 9 regular players that came through our own youth system. A culmination of all the good work undertaken by our Report continued on back page

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The Great Britain senior men's team achieved their goal with a last gasp overtime winner that secured a bronze medal at World Championship Division One in Poland. GB went into their last game of the tournament against the host nation knowing a win would secure third place and a bronze medal. A goalless first period was followed by a David Longstaff second period goal which was cancelled out at 44.08 by the Poles. The match went to overtime where Ashley Tait netted the vital game winning goal at 61.54. After losing to

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Golf EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT... ITS THE FUTURE Last time we touched on 'Emotional Management' in Golf and the idea of developing a sense of humour to control your anger, frustration, rage, embarrassment etc... And to improve your concentration!

Using the idea of developing that sense of humour and perspective is used by champions to stop their anger, etc... from literally taking control!

That feeling or emotion (energy in motion) is due to a powerful chemical reaction in your body!! Most amateurs let that one bad shot, that bit of bad luck, mess with thoughts and their performance they lose faith and confidence/belief and make another mistake, lose the hole or spoil a complete round or even miss the cut! .

A more productive way is to smile about it, take it on the chin, accept you've made a mistake (You're Human)! And deal with the issue on the training ground or a lesson with the club pro!

It is so easy to overreact and lose control of your thoughts and feelings that when you get to your ball and you see the result of the bad shot, you start to feel that sense of feeling angry, upset or embarrassed all over again!

Maybe not as strong but at some level you will feel the same or similar

Advertise in BallsMania Call 0115 965 6366 or info@ballsmania.net emotions rising up inside, you body tenses up, your stance a little stiffer, your grip a bit tighter your swing a tiny bit quicker and Whoops another bad shot! And the whole round spirals out of control!

If you accept that you make mistakes (even Mr. Woods does) and don't beat yourself up with it! Yes even you own thoughts count! (Your internal dialogue) Already you have improved your chances for success considerably!

Now you can Focus more on the shot you are about to take, the last one has gone it's in the past. Now relax and concentrate, go through your normal routine picture the shot, distance, club selection, stance, grip, practice swing, reset and enjoy the feeling of swinging the club through the ball.....

If you practice the above technique you will notice an almost instant improvement in your scoring.

Secret 2: Focus on Each shot you take in the Present, not on the last one in the Past!!

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Oakmere Park Golf Club, Oaks Lane, Oxton, NG25 0RH Norwood Park Tel: 0115 965 3545 Wednesday 15th April 2009 Web: www.oakmerepark.co.uk Name Admirals - 18 holes, 6617 yds, Par 73, Standard scratch score D. St. John JONES 72. Booking required. Commanders - 9 holes, 6407 yds, Par Tankard Winner 72, Standard scratch score 72. Visitors welcome, please call Gordon Brown Green fees: Admirals £22 per 18 holes (£32 weekends). Winning Team Alan Molloy Commanders £14/£18

Bulwell Forest Golf Club, Hucknall Road, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 9LQ Tel: 0115 976 3172 Web: www.bulwellforestgolfclub.co.uk 18 holes, 5667 yds, Par 68, Standard scratch score 68, Course record 62. Visitors Mon-Sun & Bank Holidays.

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Club Oakmere Park

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Lee Molloy Wayne Rawlings

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Daryl St J ohn Jones Rob White Steve Wilford Martin W hite

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Dean Boyle Kevin Lee

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Ramsdale Park Golf Club Chilwell Manor Golf Club, Meadow Lane, Chilwell Nottingham, NG9 5AE Tel: 0115 925 8958 Web: www.chilwellmanorgolfclub.co.uk 18 holes, 6255 yds, Par 70, Standard scratch score 71, Course record 66. Visitors Mon, Wed-Fri except Bank Holidays. Booking required. Handicap certificate. Dress code.

Green fees: £30 per day, £25 per round (weekends £30 per round) Cotgrave Place Golf Club, Stragglethorpe, Nr Cotgrave Village, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottingham, NG12 3HB Tel: 0115 933 3344 Web: www.cotgraveplacegolf.co.uk Masters course- 18 holes, 5933 yds, Par 70, Standard scratch score 69, Course record 66. Visitors must contact sales manager in advance. Open course - 18 holes, 6302 yds, Par 71, Standard scratch score 68, Course record 69.

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Mapperley Golf Course, Central Avenue, Plains Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 6RH Tel: 0115 955 6673 Web: www.mapperleygolfclub.org 18 holes, 6307 yds, Par 71, Standard scratch score 70, Course record 65. Visitors contact club for details.

Green fees: £25 per day/round (£27.50 Sun & Bank) Notts Golf Club, Derby Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7QR Tel: 01623 753225 Web: www.nottsgolfclub.co.uk 18 holes, 7213 yds, Par 72, Standard scratch score 75, Course record 64. Visitors Mon-Fri except Bank Holidays.

Booking required. Handicap certificate. Dress code.

Green fees: £100 per day, £70 per round

Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, NG14 6NU Tel: 0115 965 5600 Web: www.ramsdaleparkgc.co.uk Seely Course - 18 holes, 6546 yds, Par 71, Standard scratch score 71. Booking required. Dress code. Lee Course - 18 holes, 2844 yds, Par 54. Visitors welcome, please call Green fees: Seely Course £20.50 per 18 holes (£26 Sat & Sun). Lee Course £10.50 per 18 holes

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Rushcliffe Golf Club, Stocking Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 5RL Tel: 01509 852959 Web: www.rushcliffegolfclub.com 18 holes, 6013 yds, Par 70, Standard scratch score 69, Course record 63. Visitors please contact club for details.

Green fees: phone for details Springwater Golf Club, Moor Lane, Calverton, NG14 6FZ Tel: 0115 965 4946 Web: www.springwatergolfclub.com 18 holes, 6262 yds, Par 71, Standard scratch score 71, Course record 68. Visitors Mon-Sun & Bank Holidays. Dress code.

Green fees: £22 per round (£27 weekends & Bhs)

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Club Order of Merit 1 CotgravePlace 3 Oakmere Park 2 Norwood Park 4 Southwell 5 Mapperley 6 Ramsdale 7 Coxmoor 8 RuffordPark 9 WollatonPark 11 Commanders 12 Retford 10 Rushcliffe 13 Radcliffe-On-Trent 14 Chilwell Manor 16 Ruddington Grange 15 Bulwell Forest

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Trent Lock Golf Club, Lock Lane, Sawley, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 2FY Tel: 0115 946 4398 Web: www.trentlock.co.uk Main course - 18 holes, 5883 yds, Par 69, Standard scratch score 68, Course record 67. Visitors Mon-Sun & Bank Holidays. Booking required. Dress code. 9 hole - 2911 yds, Par 36. Visitors welcome, please call.

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PGA Pro P. Streeter R. Smith C. Hall P. Edwards M. Brown D.Stjohn Jones A. Willey R. Reed Tim Martin T. Newham R. Aldridge M. Whall J. Lower S. Betteridge P. Thornton

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The next time you play you take your Ipod with you down the gym its worth taking time to consider what sort of music you listen to – it can effect more than the enjoyment of your workout.

Based on a recent study of 24 sports studies students (12 male and 12 female) from Nottingham Trent University, it was observed that tempo, or pace of music can actually change the way your body responds to exercise.

The study investigated the effects of differently paced music upon exercise performance during maximal exercise on a stationary bicycle. Students cycled to a control condition (no music), slow music, fast music, slow to fast music and finally, fast to slow music. For the last two conditions, musical tempo was changed when the participant's heart rate reserve reached 70%.

In all test sessions, participants began cycling at a workload of 50 watts, which was increased by increments of 25 watts every minute until self-declared exhaustion. The point of exhaustion during each session was defined by the workload at the last completed minute of exercise. Every minute at the point of increasing the workload, heart-rate was also recorded using a Polar heart-rate monitor.

The music used was extracts taken from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, transmitted through headphones. Each of

the 24 subjects completed five exercise sessions successfully yielding some very interesting results.

Although there was no significant difference in the heart-rate between the five conditions, it was evident that the participants achieved a significantly higher workload during the slow to fast music conditions.

This may be due to the notion that if music is not synchronised to the rhythm of exercise, it may prove to be detrimental to performance. A well-documented study carried out back in 1978 also on cyclists showed that with the synchronised music, subjects were able to achieve significantly better scores for endurance.

In the case of the study at Nottingham Trent University it seemed that fast music played during low exercise intensities may have been too great a tempo to induce the synchronisation effect. Music that is too fast or too slow for the desired movement or that has rhythmic patterns at odds with the particular movement involved for the exercise would not be an appropriate choice.

Therefore the slow to fast music condition may have had the necessary synchronisation effects. This may be attributed to the fact that at the lower exercise intensities, the slow music replicated the natural forms of the students physical activity more appropriately than the fast music. Then as the intensity

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The second theory as to why slow to fast music may have caused the students to achieve a higher workload relates to what is known as the ' Parallel Processing Model'. This theory takes the notion that at low exercise intensities, an athlete uses an external focus such as music. However, as the exercise intensity increases an athlete would tend to switch to internal cues, such as the sensation of fatigue. In such circumstances listening to fast paced music may actually reverse this process. This may go further to explaining why, when the music was switched to fast, the subjects managed to exercise to a significantly higher exercise intensity. It seems that this could be a likely explanation, as when the music was changed to fast the tempo was doubled. The sudden increase could well have temporarily distracted the subject's attention off the internal cues such as fatigue, resulting in an increase in performance.

The third and final theory as to why slow to fast music may have helped to improve performance is more likely to be a contributing factor to one of the theories already mentioned.

From the study it was evident that all the students favoured the fast music and the slow to fast paced music. From each of their comments, it appeared that they preferred these two types of music conditions for the simple fact the quicker temp was more motivating. Another study by Gfeller (1988) found that often athletes preferred choice of music seemed to be those, which evoked images of movies such as Rocky of Fame. These images could well act as another external cue, which may take an athletes attention away from factors such as fatigue. The slow to fast music could have encouraged the students to visualise images, therefore reducing the level of fatigue or at least the perceived level of fatigue.

The results of this experiment showed that the slow to fast paced music condition helped make it possible to cycle for longer and, therefore, at a higher exercise intensity than any of the other music conditions. This notion could just as easily be passed on to other cardio vascular exercises where athletes could easily synchronise the pace of their movement to the pace of the music selected in their Ipod. So there you have it – the next time you fancy a hardcore workout load a bit of 'Scooter' into your Ipod and give it some welly!

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Cricket Report continued from page 18 James Hawley after 3 years at Leeds/Bradford University where he was a member of the team that played at Lords against Loughborough University in the UCCE Final.

Papplewick's Phil Defretias will again Captain the side, with the addition of South African all rounder Martin Bekker, captain of Kwazulu Natal and member of the Dolphins franchise. Also joining from Underwood is top order batsman Chris Briggs. The club have lost the services of two home-grown professionals in Mark Footitt and Luke Fletcher who have gone to Kimberley and Clifton respectively as club professionals. Papplewick are hoping to add at least one more player to their squad before the start of the season, other than that the squad will remain the same as in 2008. The club have been busy improving facilities including underground drainage.

Clifton Village have lost the services of Davis Lucas (Northants.CCC) and Adam Shepherd, who will play in the Notts. Academy side in the Bassetlaw League. Alex Hales (Notts.CCC) continues as club professional along with Luke Fletcher, (Notts CCC) joining from Papplewick.

Alex, Luke and Liam Andrews have been out in Australia this winter and Danny Footitt has been playing in New Zealand. Nick Silverwood has also joined from Bottesford in the South Notts.

Village League and Ryan Dennis, a young opening bowler from Nottingham Trent University.

Simon Roberts will be Captain and Cricket Manager/Coach will be Paul Pollard (ex Notts & Worcs). Thanks to five fund providers the club have been able to carry out major refurbishment of the pavilion during the close season.

Cuckney, who finished a respectable 6th in their first season in the league in 2008, will be without Richard Logan (ex Nothants CCC) who has moved to Southamton. Also leaving were Steve Randall (to Caythorpe), Steven Musgrove (to Farnsfield), Alex Lloyd (to Papplewick) and Kunal Jogia (to Barrow-upon-Soar, Leics.Premier League). The bolster their squad the club have recruited Adam Burgess from Killamarsh, Dave Hunt from Welbeck, Connor Smith from Worksop College & Notts. U/17's, Greame Tomlinson from York CC (Yorkshire Premier League) and Mark Holmes from the Isle of Wight.

Wollaton's Paul McMahon (ex Notts.CCC) continues as domestic professional and captain and the club's overseas player will be Australian Nick Ellsmore (22) from Melbourne. He has played for Melbourne University as an all rounder in Australia where Paul McMahon and Tom Savill have both played over the past few years. Tom Savill should be an ever present this season as he is taking a years sabbatical from teaching. Batsman Ian Dodd of Radcliffe on Trent has also joined the club. It is hoped that Academy players Steve Allcoat and Scott Elstone can continue their development as being key members of the team. The club are embarking on a massive fund raising campaign this season, along with the Wollaton Sports Association, in order to accomplish the building of a new all-purpose pavilion.

Mansfield Hosiery Mills report that they still hope to make two first team signings before the season starts and that they have retained Hassan Adnan as club professional. Sudeah Fernando also returns as overseas player. Dave Loveridge has left the club, signing for Farnsfield Plumtree's major change to their successful first season , finishing 9th in the Premier League, will be the loss of Rob Ferley as club professional. He has signed with his former county club Kent. Another major loss will be Mark Whitehead who travelled from Manchester every week but has decided to play his cricket in the North West. Rob Tapp has stood down from1st XI cricket but remains with the club, Darren Wright will continue as Captain. The key signing will be Jason Brown as club professional, on joining Notts.CCC from Northants.CCC. Jason has been on both England A and full Test tours and has taken more than 400 first class wickets with his offbreaks. In addition, the club has recruited two players from nearby Ellerslie CC, Jurgen Charlesworth, right arm fast opening bowler and Eddie Pidduck, middle order batsman and medium pace bowler. They will be joined by Aussie paceman Jake Haberfield, who returns having made several first class and one day appearances for his state, South Australia during the southern hemisphere summer.

Welbeck have lost Darren Bicknell to Belvior, Leicestershire, and wicket keeper Tim Jack, who has retired from premier league cricket and will be playing in the Grantham area this season.

Also promising young fast bowling all rounder Jacob Ball will be playing for the newly formed Notts. Academy side in the Bassetlaw League. The club professionals will be Vikram Atri from Lincoln Claytons CC and Guy Darwin who played in the North Yorkshire League last season.

Other new additions include promising young batsmen Matthew Higgins and also wicketkeeper Lee Brookes who has premier league experience in Lincolnshire. The youthful element of the side remains with Johnathan Ball taking over the Captaincy.

The fixtures for the opening day are; Clifton v Papplewick, Welbeck v Caythorpe, Cuckney v Wollaton, Plumtree v Mansfield Hosiery Mills, W.I.Cavaliers v Farnsfield, Attenborough v Kimberley. All matches are scheduled to start at 1 p.m.

BASSETLAW PREVIEW Without wishing to boast, I have named the title winners for the last four years, but on all four occasions with the possible exception of Killamarsh in 2006, one would say the other three were relatively easy. However, who is going to win the Championship this time? Quite frankly I haven't got a clue and if everybody else puts their hands on their hearts, I doubt if many others have either. Whilst compiling this preview, I spoke to a representative of every club and I got so many different answers that it was impossible to base a clear picture on events and I get the feeling that everyone is as mystified as me.

Some seem to think that the newly re-formed Notts. Academy will storm to the title whilst others favoured are Glapwell, Retford, Kiveton Park and Edwinstowe; yes it is about as clear as mud.

Anyway starting in no particular order, other than where they finished below Farnsfield last season lets take a look at Edwinstowe who hung on to the champions coat tails almost to the bitter end in 2008. Once again they will have the inspirational Paul Peacock as captain and one cannot start to emphasis what a brilliant job he did last year.

Don't forget that they came from Division 1 in 2008 and to finish runners-up at the first attempt was a colossal achievement. They were fortunate enough to employ a brilliant left hander in Wade Townsend who is on a 'rookie' contract with Queensland and this time they are again hopeful that Joseph Burns another Australian from the same club as Townsend, Northern Suburbs, will serve them just as well. Burns is primarily a batsman but can bowl and looks another top flight acquisition. In addition they have a tremendous mixture of both experience and youth at their disposal. Jeff Appleton, Ian Smith, Gareth Price and Paul Benson are all capable run-getters whilst James Peacock who has spent the winter in Australia has a huge future as an all rounder in front of him providing he can learn to be a little more patient when he is batting.

They have acquired the services of Ben Lake from Hucknall and James Hooper is back after a year missing through injury. Richard Gombos is still a top quality opening bowler and a host of promising youngsters including Adam Walters, Tom Ward, Adam Altoft, Jake Lowe and Aaron Rhodes would be coveted by any other side in the league. Without question Edwinstowe have a good side which should simply get better and better. Could this be their year, we will have to wait and see! Completing the season in third place just a single point behind Edwinstowe, was Glapwell and many good judges have tipped them to go one better this time around. They have in skipper Matt Hall a player who leads by example and is a top class all rounder. He scores centuries and if he was more of a lucky bowler he would take double the amount of wickets that he does.

Sometimes there are players who fall into that category and Matt certainly is one of them. He has pace, variation and control but does not have that thing that all good bowlers need, luck.

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They have signed a player from Underwood in the South Nottinghamshire League namely William Wilson who is a medium pacer and they have high hopes of him. Jeff Wharton who had a fabulous season with the ball in 2008 and won the league bowling averages will be hoping for more of the same this time and in addition their batting is steady and Lee Topham and Ricky Csomer have returned after a winter season in Australia and will be better for the experience.

Youngsters such as Daniel Bircumshaw and Tom Ritchie will have gained experience from last season and Rob Davison always contributes a host of runs in the middle order. Other stalwarts such as Dean Graney with both bat and ball, Shaun Johnson an effervescent wicket-keeper batsman and Nick Truswell who has had a nagging injury for some while now are all very useful and another good season looks a certainty for Glapwell.

Now that Farnsfield have been promoted to the Nottinghamshire Premier League, the wicket at Thoresby Colliery must be regarded as possibly the best batting strip in the entire league. This is mainly due to the hard work of Martin Cheshire a first rate clubman in every sense of the word.

Martin has scored a staggering amount of runs for the club and this elegant left hander shows no signs of the flow drying up.

He is groundsman, captain and run-getter extraordinary and no club can survive without people of this calibre. They have acquired a South African all rounder namely Douw Van Vuuren and deserve more luck than they had with their overseas player of last season who was injured for most of the time and very rarely did they see him at his best.

This is another side who have a nice mixture of experience and youth with stalwarts such as Nigel Birkett, Steve Willis, Farook Aziz, Nyeem Ahmed and Shailesh Patel all being very useful cricketers. Youngsters such as Ben Marson and Lee Willis are improving all the time and Thoresby will be capable of competing against anyone on their best days.

A team who surprised everyone last season was the Gainsborough based Marshalls. They might well have finished even higher last season but fell away slightly towards the end. In Paul

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