Saturday
27th October
A
Tale of Two Halves: New Mills 2
- Leigh Athletic 2
New
Mills once again pressed the self destruct button on Saturday
when they threw away a two goal lead over promotion rivals
Leigh Athletic.
On
a lovely afternoon a crowd approaching 150 witnessed another
fine first-half performance with the Millers well on top
and out to avenge last seasons home defeat. Chris Lees
broke the deadlock in senstional style with a fine individual
effort. Picking the ball up just inside the visitors half
he went on a mazy run going past five players before slotting
the ball past keeper Doonan.
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Chris Lees turns away after his excellent solo effort
for the Millers first goal against Leigh Athletic
With
half time rapidly approaching Dean Morgan scored
the Millers second, which their dominance had deserved
when he superbly chipped the keeper from 25 yards.
Leigh kicked off the second half and straight away it
was a case of "de ja vue" for the Millers followers.
The Millers did not bring their first half performance
out of the dressing room, and it was no surprise when
Rick Wilson reduced the arrears midway through
the second half. With tension amongst the crowd rising
and time running out Leigh grabbed the equaliser when
a defensive lapse allowed Bevan to fire in off
the post.
Although
throwing away two points, the Millers stay in contention,
but where would the team be if we could just keep it going
for 90 minutes?
Millers:
Eaton, Slater, Brankin, Morgan G, Ignotus,
Boston, Littler, Pite, Clarke, Morgan D, Lees,
Dawson.
Leigh Athletic: Doonan, Smith, Spowart,
Dobson, Stoad, Littlewood, Sumner, Wilson R, Wilson
D, Walker, Edwards, Bevan, Bates.
Match Ball kindly sponsored by B. Ardern Newsagents, High
Hill Rd,New Mills.
Reserves
lost 5-3 away at Irlam Mitchel Shackleton.
Youth game on 28th at home to Prestwich cancelled.
Saturday
20th October
Deano
Does it for Millers: Prestwich Heys
0 - New Mills 1
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Yet
another attack from Dave Clarke
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A
Dean Morgan strike fifteen minutes from time was enough
to give the Millers a hard earned three points and the
double over Prestwich Heys.
New Mills fought well throughout the game with the battling
Dave Clarke going close on a couple of occasions, and
Simon Ignotus having a header cleared off the line, all
before half time.
Heys tested the Millers defence on several occasions,
but to no avail. An excellent result which keeps the Millers
up amongst the leaders.
Line
Up: Eaton, Slater, Brankin, Bates, Ignotus,
Littler, Lees, Dignan, Pite, Morgan D, Clarke Boston.
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Dean
Morgan turns away after netting the Millers' winner
A
very young New Mills Reserves found Stockport Georgians
too hot to handle and went down 5-0 at Church Lane.
New
Mills Youth team's game away on Sunday at Wilmslow was
postponed.
Saturday
13th October
Eaton
Hero - Holders go Through: New Mills 1 - Chapel
Town 1
Derbyshire
Divisional Cup holders New Mills moved into the next round
after edging out local rivals Chapel Town on penalties.
The game that was surely the tie of the round, flowed
from end to end and as a cracking cup tie. With chances
at both ends, Chapel took the lead when Oliver France
waiting at the far post fired in. New Mills responded
and were unlucky not to level when Rick Jones's header
was cleared off the line. In their best spell the Millers
kept up the pressure and Stephen Littler fired against
the post, but the visitors went in ahead at the break.
Chapel
started the brighter in the second half, and missed a
number of chances, the beat falling to goalscorer Oliver
France. However, it was the Millers who eventually scored
when Williamson turned the ball into his own net.
Both
teams had chances, but the tie moved into extra time and
with still no further breakthrough penalties. After five
penalties each, and the score at 3-3 it was down to sudden
death. Both teams scored and then Rick Pite fired
the Millers ahead. Then keeper Barry Eaton saved
Ben Candlin kick and the game was over.
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Agony
for Chapel goalkeeper Ben Candlin as the ball crosses
the line for the Millers equaliser
Both
teams were warmly applauded off by the crowd of 250 in
a tie which neither side deserved to lose.
Line-ups:
New Mills: Eaton, Slater, Brankin, Ignotus,
Morgan G, Lees, Dignan, Littler, Jones, Clarke, Land,
Morgan D, Pite, Henderson. Chapel Town: Candlin,
Davis, Harrison, Egerton, Williamson, Garner, Hallam,
Hawtin, France, Bradbury, Hall, O'Connor, Lancaster, Hibbert.
Match Ball Kindly Sponsored by Chakers Snooker Club. Attendance
250
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Players and officials celebrate Barry
Eaton's save as the Millers go through - Photos by Geoff
Potts
New
Mills Reserves drew 4-4 at Wythenshawe Amateurs after
leading 3-0 - Cohen, Adam, Jones, Swarbrick
1, Millington, Bates, Clarke 1, Boston, Adrio
1, Thomas, Morrelle 1, Lugsden K, Lugsden K,
Jackson.
Next
week the first team travel to Prestwich Heys, while the
reserves entertain Stockport Georgians at Church Lane,
Kick Off 2.30.
Saturday
6th October
Millers
Hold Leaders: Stockport Georgians 0 - New Mills
0
New
Mills came away from the league leaders with an excellent
point in a no score draw. Both teams had chances,
but the Millers will be well pleased with this point.
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So near - taken by Georgian's keeper
New
Mills reserves cruised into the next round of the Derbyshire
Junior Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Swanwich at
Pentich Road. Leading 1-0 at the break through a Scott
Swarbrick header the Millers added two more through
Jason Clarke and a Rick Adrio penalty for
a comfortable victory.
New
Mills youth team travelled to Rochdalians this Sunday
and came away with an excellent 2-0 victory. Rob Dawson
put the Millers ahead during the first half, and despite
being under a lot of pressure in the second half, Ben
Hall sealed the game five minutes from time.
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