Twins Sink City: New Mills Youth 4- Lancaster City 2
New Mills Youth team made it a hat-trick of wins this weekend when they beat Lancaster City by four goals to two at a sunny Church Lane on Sunday.
Keiron Lugsden bagged himself a well earned hat trick and brother Kelvin weighed in with the other in another fine performance.

City Attack	Lugsden Out-jumps Rest

City Keeper Well Out

Millers Eight - Worth The Wait: New Mills Res 8 - Leigh Athletic Res 0 New Mills Reserves were in devastating form against newly-promoted Leigh Athletic with an awesome display of finesse, flair and fabulous finishing to welcome the visitors to Church Lane in the Air Miles Manchester League Division Two. Stephen Bates started the rout, blasting the ball across Hodgkinson on thirteen minutes. Stephen Done scored minutes later, driving into the bottom-right following Adrio's unselfish layoff. Rick Boston hit the opposite corner to compound the keeper's misery, who went on to block the shot of Miller's Danny Thomas as half-time approached. But Leigh's joy was short-lived when Steve Done brushed aside his defender and placed the ball into the bottom left as well. Leigh's manager went ballistic during the interval, which led to their best spell as the second-half got underway. Andy Tester was forced to clear off his line and was left to block when Leigh's striker was clear, but Miller's second string were playing a fine tune resulting in a hat-trick for Stephen Done from the slightly harsh penalty that was awarded. Rick Boston made it six with his dextrous turn and shot from close range with Doney proving too much for Athletics inadequate defence, bypassing the wingbacks at will to supply Greg Dickson who struck the ball into the roof of the net for the penultimate goal of the day. A superb team performance was rounded off by Rick Adrios close-range header on eighty minutes with gratitude to Steve Done's precision down the left wing.

Millers Solid Defence High Ball

Penalty - Done picks his spot (inset - Done appeals)

Check out the last time Millers Reserves clocked up a cricket score, 9-0 at home to Hollinwood.

Referee - Bill Clinton !!!

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The first team continued their fine away form at Willows FC - goals from Dean Morgan, Stacey Wild and a brace from hot prospect Craig Hall gave The Amber Army a comfortable victory at Salford. However the home form must start to improve when they face Elton Vale next Saturday 12th Oct, kick-off at 2:30 pm.

Spurned Chances Cost Millers Dear:
New Mills 1 - Wilmslow Albion 2

Losing by a single goal in three previous matches has kept New Mills at the wrong end of the table, last Saturday was no exception, but if the home side had taken their chances early on then Wilmslow's unbeaten record would have come to an end.

New Mills looked full of purpose as they laid siege to Albion's goal, Stephen Littler's volley was deflected past the post for a cornerkick, the ball was dispatched on to the head of Ignotus who found Craig Hall eight yards out, the resulting overhead kick was spectacular but wide of Albion`s post. Moments later Wilmslow chipped the ball onto Millers' post, Ben Candlin made a fine point-blank save from the reflex shot that followed to deny the visitors striker.

Littler & Brown in action Deano shot blocked by Albion keeper Albion keeper saves again

Millers strikeforce were rampant in front of the visitors goal, Michael Brown deftly laid the ball off to Littler who skipped over the pass leaving Stacey Wilde free to shoot at goal, Darren Adams in Albion's goal was in a good position to handle safely. Midway through the half, Morgan's endeavour down the right almost paid off, crossing with precision to find Wilde bearing down, who volleyed in full flight but to no avail. Although Wilmslow created chances in front of Candlin's goal, the hunger on show from the Millers gave them a well deserved lead on forty three minutes, Wilde took the ball into the penalty box and spread it invitingly for Dean Morgan who took two attempts at goal. The second was struck with such ferocious venom that Adams was powerless to stop the home side leading into the break. If New Mills were the better team in the first half, this could not be said of the second, Wilmslow had the lions share of the ball and created most of the chances resulting in Dave Wright's flying header several minutes in. Gary Morgan, Neil Holdgate and Candlin ensured parity until Matty Smith stepped up to drive the ball past the unsighted New Mills keeper as his defence stood motionless. The Millers last chance came from Craig Hall who sliced the ball inches wide of goal with his outside right boot and Albion held the points with the ten men remaining.

Millers Proud in Defeat: FA Youth Cup - 2nd round qualifying
New Mills Youth 0 - Chester le-Street Town 2

A spirited performance from Millers youth, who lived with a very classy side for long periods of the game. 2 goals in the last 15 minutes put Chester le-street through, but the team can learn a great deal from playing opposition of such high calibre and matching their opponents for the bulk of the game should hold them in good stead for the rest of the season.

The monster goal kicks of the visitors keeper were only overshadowed by a sterling performance from David Wilde in the Millers' goal. Callum Clarke shone throughout much of the game, but the performance of the whole team should leave the management proud and optimistic for whatever lies ahead.

Millers Double Delight:
New Mills Reserves 1 - East Manchester Reserves 0

A glorious sunny day at Church Lane provided Scott Moore's troops the chance to gain another three points for the division two campaign that lies ahead. Millers keeper Andy Tester was called upon throughout the first period to deny the visitors bright opening spell. Ben Hall, a formidable midfield gladiator had the Millers first chance beating the keeper with the outside of his right boot only to see the ball drift wide of the mark. Kieron Lugsdon signalled the intent of the home side, clipping the ball across goal forcing Manchester's keeper, to make a reaction save with his legs as half-time approached.

Millers go for goal	Millers pile on pressure

Although the first half was fairly un-eventful, the remainder of the game proved otherwise, Lugsden took flight from midfield leaving his marker to chase his shadow, the ball was struck true but wide of the top corner. Moments later Boston's forceful header cannoned off the crossbar to the feet of Rick Adrio who was forced to shoot wide of East Manchester's packed defence. Steve Worrall subjected the visitors keeper to his dead ball specialities that developed from the numerous free kicks from what had by now turned into a niggly match. However, the game was settled when Danny Thomas made an exhilarating run down the left flank and delivered the perfect cross to Boston who was fouled for a penalty. Rick Adrio rarely misses from the spot and slotted the ball home confidently. New Mills were reduced to nine men with several minutes remaining and although Worrall grazed the woodwork it was left to Andy Tester to steal the show making a string of fine saves throughout which culminated in outstanding agility during the dying moments to earn his team mates the points so richly deserved.

Boston's header cannons off bar Steve Worrall Free Kick

New Mills 3 - East Manchester 1
East Manchester's woes were compounded by New Mills first team who won 3-1 away, two goals from Michael Brown and and absolute cracker from Dean Morgan gave Alan Peatfield's side a much needed lift.
They will face high flying Wilmslow Albion this Saturday , kick off is 2:30 pm, all are welcome.

Fine Start Continues: New Mills Youth 1 - Morecambe 0

New Mills Under 18s fine start to the season continued on Sunday with a hard fought 1-0 win over league leaders Morecambe. Despite some dreadful refeering decisions, the Millers managed to hold on for the win. Kieron Lugsden netting the winner in the first-half.

This weekend New Mills Reserves are at home when they entertain East Manchester.
On Sunday the Youth side are once again at home, this time to Leigh RMI. Kick-off is 2pm.
The F.A. Youth Cup 2nd Qualifying round at home to Chester-Le-Street has now been arranged for Wednesday 18th September at Church Lane, kick-off 7.45pm.

Finishing School - FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round:
New Mills 1 - Northallerton Town 5

In their first FA Vase game for twenty years, New Mills were given a first-half lesson in finishing by their Northern League opponents.

The visitors took the game straight to the Millers and after only six minutes Onions beat a sloppy Millers defence to score his first. He added a second after twenty minutes before a cracker from Boyle and a fourth from Osborne virtually booked Towns place in the next round.

Right on the stroke of half-time New Mills were thrown a lifeline when Dean Morgan was adjudged to have been pushed in the box, however, Chris Lees normally so deadly from the spot, had his penalty well saved by Poole.

With only pride at stake New Mills began the second half well, and suddenly they found themselves creating chances. Dean Morgan and Stephen Littler both went close before Steven Land pulled one back with a neat header. Landy almost repeated the act minutes later, but Poole pulled off a spectacular save. With a mixture of poor finishing and good goalkeeping the Millers couldn't get the second goal they needed and Onions bagged his hat-trick to finish the tie.

Stephen Land	Millers' Goal - Land Beats Northallerton's Poole

Although the scoreline suggests a one-sided game, New Mills should take heart from an excellent second-half performance, and if they can show the same attitude in the league they should soon start to climb away from the foot of the table.

Shot from Stacey Wilde

Finally, many thanks to everybody who turned out on Saturday to swell the attendance to 275.
Millers: Candlin, Everall, Brankin, Morgan G, Ignotus, Littler, Land, Pite, Morgan D, Done, Lees, Wild, Hooley, Hall C.
Many thanks to Match Sponsors Stirling Lloyd for their support and the Kinder Lodge for the Match Ball.

Neil Holdgate, Carl Rice, Alan Henderson, Mickey Brankin, Stephen Done,

Mark Hooley, Dean Morgan, Gary Morgan, Simon Ignotus, Alan Peatfield

James Everall, Stacey Wilde, Steven Land, Chris Lees,

Ben Candlin (GK), Stephen Littler (CAPT), Rick Pite, Craig Hall

Battling Millers Move On - FA Youth Cup 1st Qualifying Round:
New Mills Youth 3 - Bradford Park 1

New Mills fought their way into the second qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup with an excellent display of skill and determination at a sunny Church Lane on Sunday afternoon. The Millers were straight out of the blocks and took the game to their visitors and were rewarded after only six minutes when Danny Thomas powered a header past the keeper following a lovely cross from the right. The Millers continued to press, and on twenty minutes Thomas netted his second when he ran on to a lovely through ball and shot past the keeper. Bradford had a couple of efforts themselves, but found Wilde in the Millers' goal at his best. With the first half drawing to a close, The Millers were reduced to ten men, when Bradford were awarded a penalty. But once again Wilde pulled off another splendid save.

In the second half the visitors took the game to New Mills and soon pulled a goal back. With their tails up Bradford pushed the Millers back, but some excellent defending kept them out. With less than ten minutes remaining Keiran Lugsden latched on to a ball and from outside the area, he beat the Bradford keeper with an unstoppable drive and the game was won.

This really was a fantastic performance by all the lads and they now await either Chester Le Street or Southport in the next round at Church Lane.
Many thanks to the match sponsor - Art Welding & Fabrication for their support. Attendance 90.

Youth Team - Click to enlarge, photo by Geoff Potts