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MATCH REPORTS JULY 2004
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Pre-Season Friendlies

Saturday 31st July
New Mills Reserves 4 - Hollingworth 2

New Mills Reserves entertained Hollingworth at Sunny Church Lane on Saturday. The home side led 3-2 at half time courtesy of a Craig Senior hat-trick.

The New Mills management team made numerous substitutions during the sweltering conditions. Late on in the game a short corner-kick from Dan Thomas found Ryan Radford free on the edge of the box, Hollingworth were tiring rapidly allowing Radcliffe to thump the ball into the roof of the net.

Senior showed lots of promise and could have increased his tally but for some excellent keeping from the visitors. Christian Bark was rarely troubled in goal for New Mills, but was confident when called upon.

Hollingworth keeper denies Craig Senior a 4th goal

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Safely taken by Christian Bark as Rob Crossland (16) runs in to cover
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Mark Hooley left - strong attacking play from Millers Reserves

Millers second string are back in action on Thursday night when they entertain Stockport Georgians Reserves with a 7:45pm Kick off, while on Saturday, Hollins End will be the visitors to Church Lane, kick off is at 3:00pm and all are welcome.

The 1st Team returned victorious from North East Counties side, Tadcaster, winning 3 goals to 1 - scorers Craig Brennan, Chris Phieffer and Dave Chaytow.

Thursday 29th July
New Mills AFC 2 - Woodley Sports 6

Unibond side Woodley hit New Mills for six but the underdogs had led twice during a match played at a fast tempo throughout.

Miller's Gavin Hunter opened the scoring inside 15 minutes following a good build up by Craig Hall and Stacey Wilde on the left wing. The visitors had recently held Stockport County to a 2-2 draw and were soon to equalise in front of the substantial Church Lane crowd.

However, New Mills were playing well and


Gavin Hunter scores
regained the lead when Hunter's deft flick allowed him space in front of goal, the ball was cleared from defence but fell to Stacey Wilde who volleyed a cracker into the top left of Woodley's goal, from all of 30 yards.

Woodley not only equalised but took the lead before half time arrived, the travelling support sounding an airhorn on each occasion. Craig Hall had a good chance to equalise for the home side but the Millers trailed 3-2 at the break.

The airhorn echoed around Church Lane another three times during the second half as the big guns finished the match strongly, New Mills had played well for much of the opening period, but classy Woodley proved too much on the night.

Reserves won 2-1 at Ball Haye Green. Stephen Done scoring both goals.

Saturday 24th July
New Mills AFC 2 - Congleton Town 2

Stacey Wilde gave the Millers the lead 20 minutes in following some excellent football down the left wing.

Gareth Jones kept goal for New Mills and looked confident in between the sticks, but after pulling off a blinding save was forced to leave the field with an injury to his hand, hopefully, the injury isn't too serious forcing Gareth to miss the start of the season.

Congleton's equaliser soon followed, presented on a plate and gift wrapped to boot. Their second arrived as half time approached which was unfortunate and didn't reflect the effort put in by New Mills.

Gavin Hunter broke free from midfield 15 minutes from time, forcing Town's keeper to bring the rapid striker down, Ray Hobdey dispatched the penalty kick efficiently, regaining parity for the home side.


Gavin Hunter beats keeper before being downed
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Keeper Gareth Jones

Ray Hobdey puts penalty away

Tuesday 20th July
New Mills AFC 1 - Glossop North End 2

New Mills had plenty of possession early on but the visitors took the lead with an unstoppable shot. Miller's Gavin Hunter put James Stanton through on goal but a nasty injury stopped the game for 10-15 minutes as James was whisked away for stitches, our best wishes go out to James for an expedient return to Church Lane. Before the half was over, the Millers gifted a second goal to Glossop putting this friendly tie beyond doubt.

Throughout the second half New Mills continued to show promise in midfield, Martin Andrews and Chris Pfieffer putting their Division-one rivals in the shade on numerous occasions.
Gary Morgan was made to work hard in the centre-half position but coped admirably, Rob Green was one of many substitutions in the second half as was Simon Ignotus who was mostly ineffective in his unusual centre forward role.

The Millers had worked hard throughout and gained a consolation late on, Stephen Littler tucking the ball away following good work from Stacey Wilde.


Millers v Glossop North End - 2003

Saturday 17th July
New Mills AFC 0 - Oldham Athletic XI 4

A good run out for the lads against very good opposition, of the many new faces on show it was Martin Andrews who looked the most composed in the heart of midfield, Rob Green too gave a classy performance in the centre half position. Oldham tucked the ball away for every chance that was presented and were four goals to the good at half time.

The Millers created a few chances for themselves during the second half, former youth team favourite Chris Pheiffer had lots of joy down the left flank but his just reward never came, striking the post for Millers best effort of the game. Craig Brennan had shown some good touches before the rotations had begun and Jason Clarke proved his worth down the right wing late on.

The first of many Pre-season friendlies at Church lane provided some good incisive football with an abundance of midfield talent on show for New Mills.

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