DIVISION ONE
Nick Aitkin hit a three timer for Airflow Reserves but still finished up getting well beaten 10-3 by second placed Double Four.  Ace marksman Darren Poole helped himself to four goals to go with a brace from Charlie Whiting and singles from Mick Brady, Martin Feasey and Darren Andrew plus an own goal to boost the pub mens goal average.  Double strikes from Alex Iftimie and Alex Iordon ensured a 4-2 victory for Blufish over Obelisk United, which sets up a shoot out with Double Four on Wednesday in which the winner looks like being runners up to the newly crowned Division One Champions Asda George.  Delapre Old Boys overcame basement boys Kingsthrorpe Wanderers 7-3.  Delapre’s goals were shared between Scott Ramsey 2, Mark Partington 2, Lee Daly, Wayne Ventour and Luke Smith.  Ben Whiting hit the target twice and Brent Fox once for Wanderers reply.  Northants Police and Ashley Rovers Reserves couldn’t be separated in their 2-2 stalemate in which Sam Gardiner and Nick White netted for Police and Joe Westbrook and Matthew Thornbur did likewise for Ashley.

MID WEEK GAMES
On Monday Blufish beat Kingsthorpe Wanderers 4-0 courtesy of double strikes from Alex Iordon and Sorrin Turcas.  Asda George made sure of the Division One Championship with a 3-0 defeat of highflying Delapre Old Boys.  Strikes from Justin Ayre, Dan Cammiss and Steve Hayter saw Asda lift the title scoring 129 goals in the process.  Blufish lost 4-2 to Northampton Exiles denting their chances of the runners up spot.  An Alex Iftimie double gave Blufish hope but a threesome from Edgar Anukrans and a solo effort from Neil Lennard gave victory to Exiles.  Northampton Diamonds finished their campaign with a 2-1 success over Northants Police thanks to a Shiu-Kin Lee brace.

TOWN LEAGUE CUP FINAL
On Tuesday 15^th May Gorell Barnes Cup winners Birchfield Rovers take on Premier Division winners Duston United in the Town League Cup Final.  This will be at Cogenhoe United FC with a 7.30pm kick off.  Entrance will be £2 and £1 concessions.

REPRESENTATIVE GAME
Last weeks game between the Town League Rep team and the Northants Combination Rep team ended in a 1-1 draw.  The combination team took a first half lead but James Allcock equalised for the Town League side.
Northampton Town League Team:
Popodski Przemyslaw – Birchfield Rovers
Nathanial Liburd – Double Four
Andrew Webb – Harlequins
Dan Stevenson – Birchfield Rovers
Ashley Flemming – Harlequins
Kevin Marson – TACT
Delaney Fifield – Birchfield Rovers
Michael Betts – Airflow
James Allcock – Harlequins
Lee Wilson – Airflow
Scott Chilton – Duston United
Subs: Jason Driver – TACT
Dan Clarke – Harlequins
Manager – Charlie Flemming
Assistant – Pete Brewin

LEAGUE CUP – SEMI FINAL
This season’s League Cup Final will be contested between Birchfield Rovers and Duston United after they beat Airflow and Harlequins respectively.  Dan Carley and Nathan Garafolo netted for Birchfield and despite a strike from the prolific Lee Wilson for Airflow, Birchfield went through.  Duston United just edged out Harlequinns by the odd goal in three.  Daniel Clarke scored for the Quinns but singles from Scott Chilton and Danny Carter ensured Duston a date in the final with Birchfield Rovers on 15^th May at Cogenhoe United FC, 7.30KO.

PREMIER DIVISION
TACT continued their recent improvement as they held reigning champions University of Northampton to a 1-1 draw.  Jason Driver hit the target for TACT and Stephen Casey did likewise for the students. 

DIVISION ONE
With Asda George having a day off Double Four moved within 5 points of them on the back of a 4-1 success over Ashley Rovers Reserves.  Martin Feasey and Darren Poole hit 2 goals each leaving Mark Roper to net Ashley’s retort.  Delapre Old Boys are putting in a late sprint for promotion as they beat Denton 3-1 courtesy of goals from Luke Dickens, Scott Ramsey and veteran striker Wayne Ventour.  Ben Cook scored for the villagers.  Blufish kept hot on Delapre’s tail in fourth spot as they recorded a 6-4 victory over Thorplands United Reserves in an entertaining game.  Gheorghe Ciuta 2, Ciubotaru Ciprian 2, Fagas Lucian and Alex Iordan got on the score sheet for Blufish while a double strike from Lee Winters and singles for Dan Harding and Jon Maderious accounted for Thorplands goals.  In the battle of the basement boys Northants Police inflicted a 4-2 defeat on Kingsthorpe Wanderers with James Larkin helping himself to a brace to go with one a piece from Sam Gardiner and Matt Williams.  Wanderers replied through Pete Currington and Darren Fraser.  Obelisk United gained a hard earned 3-2 victory over Northampton Diamonds whose goals came via Dean Mould and John Price while Obelisk were indebted to a well taken Jordan Kirkton hat trick.  In a high scoring game FC Crispin beat Northampton Exiles 6-4.  Crispins two heroes were Chris Kellett who hit a four timer and Nick Renda who scored twice.  Lee Smith 2 and a solo effort from Stan Nickels made up Exiles tally.  Elliott Ryan netted for Airflow Reserves but University of Northampton Reserves fought back for a 2-1 triumph. 

MIDWEEK MATCHES
Division One - Monday
On Monday Double Four’s title aspirations took a dent as Blufish beat them 2-0 with Alex Iordan netting both goals.  FC Crispin got the better of Thorplands United Reserves 3-1 courtesy of a Chris Kellett double and Nick Renda.  A Scott Ramsey treble and an Andy Heaton strike gave Delapre old Boys a 4-0 success over Exiles. 

 Premier Division - Wednesday
TACT sprung the surprise of the season as they inflicted a first league defeat of the season on runaway leaders Duston United.  Jason Driver hit the all-important goal.

Division One - Wednesday
Blufish beat Airflow Reserves 7-3 with their goals shared between Alex Iftime 2, Alex Iordan 2, Gheorghe Ciuta 2 and Ionut Radu.  Airflow Reserves replied through Lee Wilson, Jamie Ellis and Gary Marks.  Delapre old Boys just got the better of Ashley Rovers Reserves 2-1 with skipper Any Kirby hitting the two goals leaving Andy Norfolk to score for Ashley.  Double Four and University of Northampton reserves drew 2-2 and Exiles beat Kingsthorpe Wanderers 3-2.

PREMIER DIVISION
Harlequins and Airflow fought out a 1-1 stalemate at the racecourse.  James Allcock netted for the Quins while the League’s leading scorer Lee Wilson hit the target for Airflow to earn a share of the points.  A super hat trick from Dan Carley put Birchfield Rovers on the road to a 5-0 victory over bottom markers Ashley Rovers.  Singles from Jack English and Nathan Garafolo completed a comfortable afternoon for Birchfield.

DIVISION ONE
Second placed Double Four and Exiles in fourth spot couldn’t be separated in a 3-3 draw.  A Darren Poole double and a Nathaniel Liburd solo effort made up Double Four’s tally, where as an Edgar Anukrans brace plus an own goal accounted for Exiles goals.  FC Crispin just got the better of Denton by the odd goal in three courtesy of strikes from Nick Renda and Chris Kellett leaving Lloyd Glennon to net for Denton.  Two goals a piece from Alex Iftimie and Alex Iordan helped Blufish to a 4-2 success over Northants Police who replied via Stephen Dursley and Richard Smith.  Obelisk United and Ashley Rovers Reserves shard the points as they drew 2-2.  A Jordan Kirton double strike gave Obelisk hope but singles for Paul Craven and Dan Lyon levelled things for Rovers.  Northampton Diamonds recent revival continued with a 4-2 triumph over Thorplands United Reserves.  Diamonds strikes were shared between Paul O'Rourke 2, Gavin Glover and Ashley Pancoust leaving Steve Carroll and Jamie Morris to net Thorplands retort.
On Wednesday Delapre Old Boys beat Blufish 3-2 thanks to goals from Ant Kirby, Dale Wilson and Luke Dickens.  Alex Iftimie and Sorin Turcas were on target for Blufish.

ANNUAL TOWN LEAGUE 6 A SIDE
The Annual Northampton Town League 6-a-side tournament sponsored by the Chronicle & Echo will take place at the B.B.O.B’s ground, St Andrews Road on Saturday 14^th July.  The following day Sunday 15^th July the Veterans competition will take place at the same venue. 
Entrance will be £20 per team and any clubs wanting to enter should get in touch with the Competition Organiser Ivor Wilson on 01604 845721 or League Secretary Sue Ainge on 01604 764865.

DIVISION ONE
Blufish put a spanner in the works of Asda George’s relentess march to the Division One title with a 3-2 triumph. Two goals for Ciprian Ciubotary and one for Ionut Radu gave Blufish a 3-0 lead befor Asda had two players sent off. However the 9 men of Asda hit back with two goals from Justin Ayre and Jason Hines but Blufish held out for victory.Delapre Old Boys moved up to fourth spot on the back of a 4-0 success over Northants Police. Delapre’s marksmen were Paul Cranswick, Dale Wilson, Wayne Ventour and Martin Cullen.Northampton Exiles missed the chance of improving on their third placed position as they went down 2-0 to the unpredictable Denton who had Ben Cook and Jamie Johnston to thank for their strikes.  Northampton Diamonds hit some good form as they defeated Ashley Rovers Reserves 3-0 courtesy of goals from Jon Price, Dean Mould and player/secretary Ryan Tilly.  A Jamie Ellis double put Airflow Reserves on the road to a 4-2 victory over Obelisk United. A goal a-piece from Elliott Ryan and Nick Aikin rounded off Airflow’s scoring.

PREMIER DIVISION
Thorplands United turned the formbook upside down as they beat Airflow 3-1 severly denting their title aspirations. It looked like business as usual when Russ White hit the target for Airflow but goals from Kevin Fox, Andrew Ranft and Steve Weedon gave Thorplands an unlikely victory. In a preview of next months Gorell Barnes cup final, Birchfield Rovers eased to a 3-0  triumph over Harlequins. Efforts from Dan Carley, Marcus Constatinedes and a long distance pile driver from Jake Hogben accounted for Birchfield strikes.   

TOP GOALSCORERS UP TO AND INCLUDING 7^TH. APRIL   2007
(League goals only)

Lee Wilson                               Airflow                         50
Darren Poole                            Double Four              34
Terry Dunk                                Asda George             32
Nick Renda                              F.C. Crispin                22
Matt Augustas                          Asda George             20
Martin Slancik                          Exiles                           20
Danny Carter                            Duston United           19
Ghoorgh Ciuta                          Blufish                        19
Ben Lovesy                              Duston United            18
James Allcock                          Harlequins                 15
Jamie Ellis                                 Airflow Res                14
Lloyd Glennon                          Denton                         13
Andrew Ranft                           Thorplands Utd Res.  13
Russ Aitkins                             Obelisk United            12
Scott Ramsey                           Delapre O.B.               12

CHAMPIONS CHARITY SHIELD
The Annual Champions Charity Shield match took place on Thursday at Raunds Town FC with all proceeds going to the NFA Swain Benevolent Fund.  The game is between the Champions of the Northants Combination and the Northampton Town League, but unfortunately the Town League reigning champions University of Northampton could not field a team and were replaced by Northampton Harlequins who played against Corby Hellenic Fisher.  The Combination Champions Hellenic took the lead and held it for most of the game but Charlie Flemming’s boys never gave up and James Allcock hit an 85^th minute equaliser to take the match to a penalty shoot out.  With Harlequins veteran goalkeeper Dave Smith bringing off some super saves the Town League team won the shoot out 4-2 to take the Trophy.   

LEAGUE CUP – QUARTER FINALS
Ace marksman Lee Wilson hit a super second half hat trick to earn his team Airflow a place in the semi final after they beat Double Four 4-1 at a wind swept Caroline Chisholm School.  Mick Betts netted Airflow’s other goal leaving Charlie Whiting to score the pub mens retort.  Birchfield Rovers overcame Blufish 5-2 courtesy of a double strike from Dan Carley and singles from Paul Atley, Jon Inwood and Delaney Fifield.  Blufish replied with efforts from Alex Iftimie and Andre Done.  Premier Division pace setters Duston United progressed into the next round with a 4-1 triumph over Division One outfit Delapre Old Boys.  A Martin Cullen penalty gave Delapre hope but strikes from Scott Chilton, Andrew Shaw, Andrew Seaton and player manager Brendan Healey secured victory for Duston.  The other semi finalist will probably be Harlequins as their opponents University of Northampton failed to turn up.

PREMIER DIVISION
Ashley Rovers gained their first point of the season as they held TACT to a 1-1 draw.  Jason Driver hit the target for TACT and Alan Catto did likewise for Rovers to earn their first point in 19 league games.

DIVISION ONE
Asda George took full advantage of Double Four’s involvement in the League Cup and opened up a 10-point gap at the summit after romping to an 8-1 success over Northants Police.  Matt Augustus led the way for Asda with a well-taken threesome and single strikes from Justin Ayre, Dave Cammis, Jordan Cranston and Leon Govan plus an own goal completed their tally.  The Police consolation came via James Larkin.  Northampton Diamonds moved out of the relegation zone after a 3-1 success over Airflow Reserves thanks to goals from Carlos Gittens, Mark Smith and Paul Kelly while an Abdul Mohamed strike accounted for Airflows lone reply.  FC Crispin and Ashley rovers Reserves fought out a dour 0-0 stalemate at a very windy racecourse where both defences were well on top.  Obelisk United recorded their 10^th victory of the season moving into the top half of the division with a 3-0 win over Denton.  Jordon Kirton, Karl White and Russell Aitken all got on the score sheet for Obelisk.  Thorplands United Reserves went seven points clear of the bottom two spots after easing to a 4-0 victory over basement boys Kingsthorpe Wanderers.  The influential Steve Brown and Lee Winters netted two a piece for Thorplands.

BALL OF THE MONTH
The ‘Eleanor Cleaning Services’ Ball of the Month for March is Division One side Blufish who score 23 goals in the month.  Harlequins were second on 22 strikes followed by University of Northampton on 18.

QUALITY INN MANAGER OF THE MONTH
The ‘Quality Inn’ Manager of the Month for March is Northampton Harlequins supremeo Charlie Flemming.  During March Charlie, who has recently been appointed manager of the Town League Representative team, led Harlequin’s to victories over TACT 7-2, Ashley Rovers Reserves 7-2, University of Northampton 2-1 and held Premier Division runaway leaders Duston United to a 2-2 draw.  Also Harlequin’s carried the Town League flag proudly in the Champions Charity match and beat Northants Combination Champions Corby Hellenic Fisher to lift the prestigious trophy.  Mr Flemming wins a meal for two at the Quality Inn, Westone.

PREMIER DIVISION
Birchfield Rovers put a huge dent in Airflow’s title aspirations with a 4-0 beating.  Veteran playmaker Paul Atley led the way with a double strike to go with a goal a piece from Marcus Constantinedes and Janan Fifield.  This defeat for Airflow left them 8 points behind leaders Duston United who recorded a comfortable 4-0 win over TACT thanks to a brace from Ben Lovesy and singles from Scott Chilton and Andy Lovesy.  The Premier Division’s top scorers Harlequins went goal crazy against basement boys Ashley Rovers with an 11-0 annihilation.  The Quinn’s strikes were shared between Glenn Moore 3, Dan Clarke 2, Lee McFarlane 2, Ashley Flemming 2, James Allcock and Linval Da Costa.  With both defences on top University of Northampton and Thorplands United couldn’t be separated in a dour goalless stalemate.

DIVISION ONE
Hat tricks for Jamie Cranston and Matt Augustus plus a solo effort for Terence Dunk gave pace setters Asda George a 7-3 victory over Obelisk United who replied through a Jordan Kirton twosome and one from Jamie Parnell.  In another high scoring game Double Four beat Thorplands United Reserves 9-2.  Darren Poole 3, Martin Feasey 2, Darren Andrew, Charlie Whiting, Wayne Baptiste and Mick Brady all got on the score sheet for the pub men while single strikes from Steve Brown and John Quinn accounted for Thorplands retort.  Delapre OB’s veteran striker Wayne Ventour was hero turned villain in his teams 6-3 defeat by Blufish.  First he netted twice and then he received his marching orders.  Any Kirby scored Delapre’s other goal, however doubles for Gheoughe Ciuta and Andrew Done plus one each from Alex Lordon and Ionut Radu earned victory for Blufish.  Airflow Reserves and Denton fought out a goalless draw with both sets of forwards missing chances to win the match.  Ashley Rovers Reserves held third placed Northampton Exiles to a 1-1 draw with John Schofield netting Rovers strike and Lee Smith doing likewise for Exiles.  Another 1-1 stalemate saw rock bottom Kingsthorpe Wanderers and bottom but one Northants Police share the points.  The Wanderers goal came via Gary Robbins and San Gardiner was the Police’s goal hero.

PREMIER DIVISION
Third placed Harlequins fought out a 2-2 stalemate with leaders Duston United.  Chris Davies gave Duston the lead but a goal a piece from Andy Condon and Lee McFarlane looked to have handed the victory to the Quinns.  However an own goal in the 90^th minute gave Duston a share of the points.  Airflow continues to chase Duston after easing to a comfortable 3-0 success over TACT.  Mark Robinson, Matt Johnson and Lee Wilson all got on the score sheet for Airflow.  A Steve Otway hat trick put University of Northampton on the road to a 6-1 triumph over bottom markers Ashley Rovers.  Further strikes from Matt Etches, Tom Dodd and Steve Casey made up the students total leaving James Newton to notch Rovers lone reply.

DIVISION ONE
Pace setters Asda George got the better of basement boys Kingsthorpe Wanderers 2-0 thanks to strikes from Matt Augustas and James Cranston.  Double Four also won by a 2-0 score line against Northampton Diamonds and were indebted to Darren Andrew and Ricky Knight for their goals.  Thorplands United Reserves were made to battle all the way for there 2-1 defeat of Ashley Rovers Reserves.  Andy Batty netted for Rovers but strikes from Steve Brown and Steve Weedon earned the points for Thorplands.  Delapre Old Boys moved into the top four on the back of a 3-1 victory over Airflow Reserves courtesy of a Scott Ramsey double and a solo effort from Anthony Heaton.  Airflow’s retort came via Nigel Burke.  Northampton Exiles just edged out Northants Police by the odd goal in three.  Edgar Anukrans hit the target twice for Exiles while James Larkin scored for the e Police.

LEAGUE CUP  ROUND TWO
In a close contest a single Gheorghe Ciuta goal proved to be enough to see Blufish progress into the quarter finals at the detriment of Denton who never gave up and kept going for the full 90 minutes.

PREMIER DIVISION
Leaders Duston United romped to a comfortable 5-0 victory over Birchfield Rovers with a brace from Danny Carter and singles for Andrew Seaton, Andy Lovesy and debutant Chris Davies.  Airflow are in second place after beating bottom team Ashley Rovers 3-1.  Top marksman Lee Wilson helped himself to a brace to go with one from Leroy Manning leaving Alex Berry to notch Rovers retort.  Harlequins edged out reigning champions University of Northampton by the odd goal in three.  Steve Otway netted for the students but James Allcock hit the target twice to earn the points for the Quinns.  Thorplands United made it two wins on the trot when they overcame TACT 4-3 courtesy of a two timer for Steve Weedon and one a piece for Steve Carroll and Kevin Fox.  TACT’s reply came via Kevin Marson, Steve Marson and Sean Weston.

DIVISION ONE
In the top of the table clash Asda George came out on top against an injury ravaged Double Four by 3-0.  Two goals from Matt Augustas plus a solo effort from the much travelled Justin Ayre put Asda seven points clear at the summit although Double Four have three games in hand.  Northampton Exiles are third following an amazing 7-5 triumph over University of Northampton Reserves.  The in form Martin Slancik went nap as he netted five times and Steve Howells scored two for Exiles, while James Paul and Ross Horton hit double’s and Michael Stone converted one for the scholars.  Airflow Reserves were made to fight all the way in their 3-2 success over Northants Police.  Chris Cooper and James Larkin both netted for the ‘boys in blue’ however a Jamie Ellis double and a single from Foad Said secured victory for Airflow.  Delapre Old Boys ran out 4-2 winners against Thorplands United Reserves with their goals being shared between Scott Ramsey, Luke Dickens, Glen Butcher and Wayne Ventour.  Thorplands strikes came from Lee Winters and Ryan Peacock.  In a high scoring match Blufish saw off bottom markers Kingsthorpe Wanderers 9-3 with the victors goals coming from Ciuta Gheorghe 3, Andrei Done 3 and Carl Nielson 3, while Peter Currington, Gary Robbins and Gralek Mariusz all got on the score sheet for Wanderers. Obelsik United leap frogged FC Crispin with a 3-2 triumph thanks to a Chris Healey twosome and a strike from Matt Davies, leaving the prolific Nick Renda to net both of Crispins goals.  Northampton Diamonds recorded a convincing 4-0 victory over Ashley Rovers Reserves with goals coming from Gavin Glover 2, Dean Mould and Carlos Gittens.

LEAGUE CUP ROUND 2
In a high scoring game Northampton Exiles lost out to Premier Division outfit Birchfield Rovers 6-4.  A brace a piece for Andy Smith and Martin Slancik gave Exiles hope but a double from Jon Inwood and a solo effort from Sean McBride plus two own goals gave the tie to Birchfield.  Airflow raced into a 4-0 lead through a Mick Betts twosome and singles from Paul Reynolds and Leroy Manning before Asda George hit back with a double strike from Terrence Dunk and one from Julian Cranston.  A further goal from ace marksman Lee Wilson saw Airflow home 5-3.  Delapre Old Boys edged out University of Northampton Reserves by the odd goal in five.  Delapre’s veteran striker Wayne Ventour helped himself to a couple of goals to go with a single from Scott Ramsey leaving Liam Baptist and Ross Horton to net the scholars reply.  Blufish beat FC Crispin 5-3 thanks to double strikes from Gheorghe Ciuta and Vlad Costel plus a goal for Andri Done.  A hat trick for Nick Renda accounted for Crispin’s retort.  Double Four coasted to a 6-1 success over Northants Police with Dan Atree 2, Nathan Liburd 2, Dan Hills and Liam Cosford all getting on the score sheet while Chris Cooper netted for the Police.  In an all Premier Division clash TACT crashed out 10-1 to highflying Duston United.  Andrew Seaton led the scoring with a four timer and was well supported by a Dean Weldon hat trick, a double for Ben Lovesy and one for Danny Carter.  It was left for Jon Agnes to net TACT’s consolation.  University of Northampton annihilated Obelisk United 11-0 with their goals being shared between Stephen Casey 4, Steve Otway 2, Dan Boswell, James Davidson, Aaron Pointing and Conrad Turner plus an own goal. Harlequins had little trouble seeing off Ashley Rovers Reserves from Division One 7-1. James Allcock and Glen Moore scored a hat-trick each and Lynval De Costa grabbed a single for the Quins while all Ashley could muster in feply was an own goal.  

PREMIER DIVISION
In the battle of the basement boys Thorpland United’s 3-2 victory left Ashley Rovers floundering point less in bottom spot.  Rovers netted through Matt Thornbar and 16-year-old Matt Long however goals from Steve Weedon, John Weedon and Liam Fox earned Thorpland the points.

DIVISION ONE
Denton and Northampton Diamonds fought out a 2-2 draw with Lloyd Glennon hitting the target twice for Denton and Gavin Glover and Dean Mould making up Diamonds tally.  Airflow Reserves eased to a 7-2 triumph over lowly Kingsthorpe Wanderers courtesy of a Jamie Ellis four timer, two from Dan Robinson and a single from Elliott Ryan.  The Wanderers goals came via Peter Currington and Gary Robbins.

TOP SCORERS UP TO 3^rd MARCH 
Lee Wilson              Airflow Res.                   47
Darren Poole           Double Four                   31
Terry Dunk              Asda George                  31
Nick Renda             F.C. Crispin                    20
Danny Carter           Duston United                17
Ben Lovesy             Duston United                16
Lloyd Glennon         Denton                          15
Martin Slancik         Exiles                           15
Gheorgh Ciuta         Bluefish                         14
James Allcock         Harlequins                     12
Andrew Ranft           Thorpland United Res     12

TRANSFERS UP TO 03/03/07
GLENN BILLINGHAM,             AIRFLOW           TO     DUSTON UNITED
GARY LEWIS,                        F.C. CRISPIN      TO    POLICE
ANDREW WEISSENBERGER EXILES               TO    F.C.CRISPIN              

PREMIER DIVISION
Duston United opened up a seven-point lead at the summit after beating point less Ashley Rovers 5-0.  Danny Carter hit a four timer and Andrew Seaton netted once to ease Duston to a comfortable victory.  Reigning Champions University of Northampton are fast losing their grip on the trophy as they once again succumbed to defeat this time at the hands of Birchfield Rovers 3-1.  Nathan Garafolo, Dan Carley and Jake Hogden all scored for Birchfield while Steve Otway found the target for the students.  The ever-improving Harlequins moved up to third spot on the back of a 7-2 mauling of TACT.  Jason Mason and Steve Marson netted for TACT but two a piece for Billy Sweeney and Andy Condon plus singles from Lynval Da Costa, Kerrith Belfon and Dan Clarke saw Quins safely home. 

DIVISION ONE
Asda George continued to head the table after a 3-0 success over Denton courtesy of strikes from Steve Hayter, Leon Goran and Matt Augustas.  Double Four, who are hot on the heels of Asda four points behind with three games in hand, just managed to get the better of F.C.Crispin 2-1.  Darren Andrew and an own goal gave the pub men a 2-0 lead only for Crispin to hit back with a Nick Renda effort to set up a nervous last few minutes but double four held on for their fourteenth win of the season.  Northampton Exiles found some good form as they hammered Ashley Rovers Reserves 10-0 with Edgar Anukrans 3, Gino Campanario 2, Dimitri Cibulski 2, Martin Slanzik 2 and Tim Antell making up the tally.  Blufish beat Northampton Diamonds 4-2 thanks to a double from Ghita Ciuta and one each from Alex Ifitime and Cazimir Petru leaving Jon Price and Glen Glover to score Diamonds retort.  Airflow Reserves strengthened by a few first teamers overcame Delapre Old Boys 6-3.  Delapre gave a good account of themselves and scored through Scott Ramsey, Wayne Ventour and an own goal.  However a Craig McAulley hat trick and a brace from the leagues top marksman Lee Wilson plus a Steve O’Brien solo effort gave Airflow victory.  Obelisk United just edged out Northants Police by the odd goal in 3 with Russ Aitken and Charlie White hitting the target while the Police replied through Chris Cooper.  University of Northampton Reserves went nap as they beat Thorplands United Reserves 5-1.  Ross Horton 2, James Paul, David Jewkes and Matt Etches all got on the score sheet for the scholars leaving the experienced Steve Brown to net Thorplands consolation.

BALL OF THE MONTH
The ‘Eleanor Cleaning Services’ Ball of the Month winners for February are premiership team Birchfield Rovers who scored a total of 21 goals.  Harlequins were second with 13 strikes followed by Diamonds on 11.

QUALITY INN MANAGER OF THE MONTH
The ‘Quality Inn Manager of the Month’ for February is Duston United’s player manager Brendan Healey who led his team to victories over Airflow Reserves 4-1, University of Northampton 4-1 and Ashley Rovers 5-0.  Mr Healey wins a meal for two at the Quality Inn, Westone.

N.T.F.A  NBC CUP – SEMI FINAL – 2^nd LEG

Bluefish held University of Northampton Reserves to a 2-2 draw in the second leg of the NBC Cup semi final, winning 4-3 on aggregate and making a date to face Double Four in the final at Sixfields on 5^th May.  Michael Stone and David Street netted for the students but strikes from Gheorgie Ciuta and Sorin Turcas was enough to put Blufish through to the final.

PREMIER DIVISION

Leaders Duston United powered to a 4-1 victory over reigning champions University of Northampton with Danny Carter scoring twice and Dean Weldon and Andrew Seaton grabbing one a piece leaving Steve Casey to net the academics lone reply.  Airflow are 4 points behind Duston after easing to a 5-1 success over TACT courtesy of a Leroy Manning double strike and singles from Matt Johnson, Paul Reynolds and Lee Wilson.  Sean Weston hit TACT’s retort.  Birchfield Rovers hammered lowly Ashley Rovers 9-1 with their goals being shared between John Carley 2, Marcus Constantinedes 2, Dan Carley, Delaney Fifield, Janan Fifield, Nathan Garafolo and Jamie Podkowka.  Ashley’s consolation came via young Nat Long.  Andrew Ranft found the target for Thorplands United but that was as good as it got for United as a hat trick from James Allcock plus strikes from Kerrith Belfon, Andy Condon and Alex O’Grady helped Harlequins to an emphatic 6-1 triumph.

DIVISION ONE

Asda George cantered to a 6-1 win over Airflow Reserves creating a four-point cushion at the summit.  The prolific Terry Dunk helped himself to a threesome to go with a brace from Matt Augustus plus an own goal while Steve O’Brien netted for Airflow.  Ashley Rovers Reserves beat FC Crispin 3-1.  Nick Renda netted for Crispin but a Joe Westbrook double and a solo effort from Tom Chapman earned Rovers victory.  Thorplands United Reserves just edged out Denton by the odd goal in five thanks to two goals from Dan Harding and one from the evergreen Steve Brown.  Denton hit back with strikes from Mike Anglin and Lloyd Glennon but Thorplands held out for only their third win of the season.  Northampton Diamonds found their shooting boots as they crushed bottom markers Kingsthorpe Wanderers 8-1.  Jon Price led the scoring with a treble and he was well supported by Andy Pancoust 2, Ryan Tilley 2 and Alex Shields.  Wanderers had Peter Currington to thank for their goal.

N.T.F.A  NBC CUP – SEMI FINAL – 2^nd LEG

Double Four booked their place in the NBC Cup Final at Sixfields with a comprehensive 5-0 defeat of Northampton Exiles making it a comfortable 8-1 aggregate victory.  Darren Poole and John Slater scored twice and Ricky Knight grabbed a single for the pub men.

N.T.F.A  NBC CUP – SEMI FINAL – 1^st LEG

Blufish take a single goal advantage into their second leg match after securing a narrow 2-1 success over University of Northampton Reserves.  Gheorghe Ciuta gave Blufish the lead from the penalty spot but the students equalised right on half time with a Simon Shapcott effort.  It was left for Alex Iftimie to net the winner for Blufish.

PREMIER DIVISION

University of Northampton dented Airflow’s title aspirations with a 4-2 beating.  Paul Reynolds and Mark Robinson hit the target for Airflow but strikes from Carl Albon, Seb Carmicheal-Brown, Steve Otway and Chris Turner earned University the points.

DIVISION ONE

Asda George took over at the summit on the back of a 4-1 triumph over Ashley Rovers Reserves courtesy of goals from Darren Burnett, Dave Cammiss, Terry Dunk and Jason Hines.  Ashley replied through Joe Westbrook.  Strikes from Ant Kirby, Wayne Ventour and Dale Wilson earned Delapre Old Boys a 3-1 victory over FC Crispin whose retort came via Chris Kellett.

LEAGUE KO CUP – Round 1

Birchfield Rovers found their scoring boots as they hammered nine goals past the bemused Ashley Rovers goalie without reply.  Seventeen-year-old Dan Carley led the onslaught with a well taken hat trick and he was well supported with a Delaney Fifield twosome and singles from Nathan Garafolo, Marcus Constantinedes, veteran John Carley plus an own goal.  Denton eased to a 5-1 win over Northampton Diamonds thanks to a double strike from Carl Matthews and player secretary Jamie Johnston and a solo effort from Matt Roberts leaving Alex Sheilds to net Diamonds consolation.  Premier Division pace setters Duston United knocked out Division One outfit Airflow Reserves 4-1 with Dean Weldon scoring twice, Danny Carter and debut boy Glen Tanti hitting one each.  Dan Robinson accounted for Airflow’s goal.  Northants Police extended their unbeaten run to 5 games after inflicting a 6-1 defeat on bottom markers Kingsthorpe Wanderers.  Paul Currington netted for Wanderers but that was as good as it got for the Kingsthorpe side as a brace a piece for Pete Arnold and Chris Cooper plus solo strikes from Gary Lewis and Matt Williams saw Police coast to a comfortable victory.  In an all Premier Division match TACT just edged out holders Thorplands United by the odd goal in five.  Jason Driver, Steve Marson and Ashley Wrighting all got on the score sheet for TACT while Paul Carroll and Steve Weedon hit the target for Thorplands.  Obelisk United got the better of Thorplands United reserves 2-1.  Andy Ranft netted for Thorplands however goals from Russ Aitken and Jordan Kirton saw Obelisk progress into the next round.

DIVISION ONE

Asda George moved within two points of leaders Double Four after inflicting an 11-0 hammering on Northampton Diamonds.  Matt Augustus and Dan Phillips both hit hat tricks to go with a brace from Terence Dunk and singles from Dave Cammis, Steve Claydon and Luke Foames.  FC Crispin stay in third position despite losing 4-2 to the unpredictable Obelisk United.  Strikes from Alan Lovell and Nick Renda gave Crispin hope but a twosome from Jamie Parnell and one a piece from Aaron Kirton and Russ Aitken was enough to see Obelisk take all 3 points.  Denton overcame bottom markers Kingsthorpe Wanderers 4-1 with Lloyd Glennon, Jamie Johnson, Karl Matthews and Keith Odell all getting on the score sheet leaving Peter Currington to grab a consolation for Wanderers.  Northants Police made it four games unbeaten in January by beating Thorplands United Reserves 2-0.  Jody Mallendane netted both goals moving the boys in blue out of the bottom two for the first time this season.  University of Northampton Reserves gained a 4-1 victory over reigning Division One champions Airflow Reserves.  David Street led the scoring for the students and was backed up with strikes from Greg Lineman and Micheal Stone while Airlfow’s reply came via Jamie Ellis.

PREMIER DIVISION

Twosomes from Matt Johnson and Lee Wilson eased Airflow to a 4-1 triumph over Ashley Rovers whose retort was converted by Paul Craven.  University of Northampton went nap against Thorplands united winning 5-0 courtesy of goals from Steve Otway 2, Conrad Turner, Dale Boswell and Tom Dodd.  Another team to find their scoring boots was Harlequins who scored five goals without reply against TACT.  A pair for James Allcock and one each from Dan Clarke and Lee McFarlane plus an own goal accounted for the Quinns goals.

N.T.F.A  NBC CUP – ROUND TWO – 2^ND LEG

Blufish proved too strong for Delapre Old Boys as they progressed into the semi final and a date with University of Northampton Reserves after winning 4-1.  The Blufish goals were equally shared between Gheorgie Cuits, Alex Iftimie, Carl Nelson and Caitlin Turcas.  Delapre hit back with a solo effort from their skipper Anthony Kirby.

 N.T.F.A  NBC CUP – SEMI FINAL – 2^nd LEG

Double Four recorded a 3-1 success over Northampton Exiles to take into the second leg.  Strikes from Ricky Knight, Darren Poole and Charlie Whiting ensured victory for the pub men, however a goal from Gino Campanario gave Exiles a lifeline and every thing to play for in the second leg.

ELEANOR CLEANING SERVICES BALL OF THE MONTH

The Eleanor Cleaning Services Ball of the Month winners for January are Division One outfit Northampton Exiles who scored 17 goals for the month.

QUALITY INN MANAGER OF THE MONTH

Phil Mills who guided Northants Police to three wins and a draw is the January Quality Inn Manager of the month.  The Police had not managed a single point up to December but in January they beat Northampton Diamonds 3-1, Denton 1-0, Thorplands United Reserves 2-0 and drew with FC Crispin 0-0 taking themselves clear of the bottom two.

TOP GOALSCORERS UP TO AND INCLUDING 27^TH. JANUARY 2007  (League Goals Only)

Lee Wilson                      Airflow Reserves            44
Darren Poole                   Double Four                 31
Terry Dunk                      Asda George                  27
Nick Renda                      F.C. Crispin                   18
Ben Lovesy                     Duston United                16
Martin Slancik                  Exiles                            13
Gheorgh Ciuta                 Bluefish                         12
Lloyd Glennon                 Denton                          12
Andrew Ranft                  Thorpland Utd Res.        12
Danny Carter                   Duston United                 11
Andy Smith                     Exiles                              11

The current Town League Champions, University Of Northampton will play the Northants Combination Champions, Corby Hellenic Fisher in the Annual Champions Charity shield on Thursday, 8th. February at Raunds Town F.C. 7.30 pm kick off . All the proceeds of the match will go to the Northamptonshire F.A.'s Swaine Benevolent fund for injured players. The referee will be Ian Rathbone and his assistants will be Tony Whitestone and David Jarrett with Robert Desmond as fourth official. The Students squad is;-
RICHARD HARDWICK, goalkeeper. Ian is enjoying his record 10th year as a LLAMA, the clubs most capped player is playing some of best football of his career. Standing an imposing 6ft 8 gives the team good vocal support and wealth of experience.
JAMES BEATTY, Defender, James, a 2nd year student and budding DJ is enjoying his 1st season in the LLAMA 1st XI and is the find of the year. Possessing great touch, excellent vision and tackling strength has added quality to the new look squad.
CASEY WALKER, Defender, The Breadman is one of only 2 first year students in the 1st XI squad. Adaptable, quick and a great communicator, the Breadman is an excellent addition to the squad for years to come.
JAMES DAVIDSON, Defender/Midfield. Jimmy D is an uncompromising player, strong in the tackle and in the air is enjoying his chance in the 1st XI having spent much of last year in the reserves. Equally useful in midfield possesses great touch and the ability to find the net with his cultured left foot.
AARON PONTING, Defender, 2nd year Law student, Aaron is one of the best defenders in the league, 6ft 4, never loses a header can control the game with his calming influence and passing ability. He bosses the defence and adds and air of class to the back=line.
GAVIN KIRBY, Defender/Midfield. 3rd year student Gavin is regarded as the one of the best players the University has ever produced. Having played most of last season on the wing or in midfield, Gavin finally found his calling as a centre back. Quick, strong great in the air Gavin’s ability and confidence flows through the team.
BEN DYCHE, Defender. Team Captain Ben is enjoying a second season as a LLAMA and was given the captaincy. A daunting task but being captain has improved him as a player. 1st class touch and pass Ben now commands the ball in the air has the ability to change games with killer passes, is looking to add this trophy for the first time in the clubs history.
DANIEL BOSWELL, Midfielder. Fantastic talent Boz, has missed much of the first half of the season but his unquestionable ability with help the team to big things once more this season. Is one of only few players with the ability to change the course of a game.
ARJAN KUMAR, Midfield. Arjan has risen from the reserves to become one of the first names on the team sheet. His touch and vision are first class and is enjoying playing around quality footballers. A real match winner.
TOMMY DODD, Midfield. Tommy another who has risen from the reserves is without doubt playing the best football of his University career. Quick, strong, his bursting runs from midfield have added some vital goals already this season. His attitude is second to none and always gives 100%.
SEBASTIAN CARMICHEAL-BROWN, Midfield. Seba, enjoying his 2nd LLAMA season is also playing some top notch football. Has terrorised right back this season with his quick feet and pin-point accuracy. Plays ever game like it’s his last and never gives up.
LIAM BAPTIST, Midfield/Forward. Former Crystal Palace apprentice, Bappa had a stop start season last time but this time has been nothing short of awesome. Bappa, on his day is a defenders worst nightmare, possesses great touch, skill, flamboyancy, pace and confidence to beat players and win matches.
CARL ALBON, Midfield/Forward. Snitch, 2nd year student is without doubt the fastest player to ever play football. At 4ft 1 looks like a green blur on the pitch. Amazing touch and skill is a real nightmare for defenders. Scored on his 1st XI debut this year and hasn’t looked back.
STUART OTWAY, Forward. Stuey is another graduate from the reserves and is justifying his selection. Big strong and powerful centre forward has tremendous awareness and movement to always be there at the right place at the right time.
CONRAD TURNER, Forward. Con is an old school, hard working centre forward. Strong has great touch and passing awareness can brings players into the game. Good target man can play up front either on his own or in a pairing.
DALE BOLSOVER, Forward. Dale wouldn’t look out of place on the catwalk given his questionable hair styles. Has frightening pace and eye for goal, has been unlucky with injuries but is now almost back to full fitness. Great impact player can quickly change a game.
STEPHEN CASEY, Forward. Veteran Striker will relish playing at his home towns ground in this cup. Has played for 6 years as a LLAMA. Great player around the box will always get you a goal.

MANAGER/COACH : RICHARD HARDWICK

Former player turned coach, Richard took control last season and enjoyed great success winning the league and cup double. Needing to rebuild this season after losing 10 players to local sides Cogenhoe and Rugby he has managed to get a great side together playing some eye catching football.

N.T.F.A  GORELL BARNES CUP – SEMI FINAL – 2^nd LEG

There will be a new name on the Gorell Barnes Cup this season as Birchfield Rovers and Northampton Harlequins booked a date in the finals at Sixfields on Saturday 5^th May 2007.  Birchfield Rovers beat holders University of Northampton 1-0 in a game where Rovers had most of the chances.  Karlos Augustine scored the all-important goal for Birchfield earning a 3-1 aggregate win.  Harlequins and Duston United were locked at 0-0 after 90 minutes but the Harlequins youngsters went into another gear in extra time and strikes from Dan Clarke and Lee McFarlane secured victory and a place in the final.

PREMIER DIVISION

Airflow eased to a 6-0 victory over struggling Ashley Rovers.  Ace marksman Lee Wilson led the scoring with a foursome and was well supported with singles from Steve Miles and Mark Robinson.

 DIVISION ONE

Leaders Double Four were forced to work hard for a 4-2 triumph over University of Northampton Reserves with Charlie Whiting hitting a double strike to go with a John Slater solo effort and an own goal.  Joe Williams and Greg Lineham netted the students retort.  Asda George kept hot on the heels of Double Four following their 11-0 annihilation of Obelisk United.  Terence Dunk found the target an incredible six times with Leon Gordon hitting a brace and Jason Hines, Darren Burnett and Dan McWilliams netting one a piece.  Northants police continued their recent improvement as they held third placed FC Crispin to a 0-0 draw making it seven points out of their last three games helping them to move off the bottom spot for the first time this season.  Kingsthorpe Wanderers take their place at the foot of the table after going down 7-0 to Ashley Rovers Reserves.  Ashley’s goals were shared between Joe Westbrook 2, Shelly Gillum, Martin Hayward, Daniel Tebbutt, Jamie Bernham and Tom Chapman.  Thorplands United and Airflow Reserves couldn’t be separated in their 2-2 stalemate.  Daniel Harding and Steve Carol accounted for Thorplands strikes while Airflow’s reply came via Lean Connikie and Jonas Ruysson.  In a high scoring game Northampton Exiles just edged out Northampton Diamonds 5-4.  A Sam Hughes hat trick and a single from Graham Peach gave Diamonds hope but two each from Gino Campanario and Andy Smith plus a strike from Adam Lee earned victory for the Exiles and moved them up to fourth spot.

PREMIER DIVISION

Airflow consolidated their second position with a convincing 4-1 victory over Thorplands united thanks to a brace from the Leagues top marksman Lee Wilson and one-a-piece from Matt Johnson and Mark Robinson.  Thorplands retort came via Kevin Fox.  TACT moved up to fourth spot on the back of their 3-2 triumph over bottom markers Ashley Rovers.  Steve Hollis and Matt Thornbur were on target for Rovers but strikes from Sean Weston, Jason Driver and Steve Marson ensured the 3 points went to TACT.

DIVISION ONE

Leaders Double Four had to work hard to earn a 2-1 win over Ashley Rovers Reserves.  The prolific Darren Poole scored both goals for the pub men leaving Martin Hayward to net Ashley’s reply.  Asda George remain in second spot after thumping Northampton Diamonds 8-0 courtesy of a threesome from Terry Dunk, double strikes from Matt Augustus and Dave Cammiss and a solo effort from Daniel Phillips.  Northants Police made it two wins on the trot when they narrowly beat Denton 1-0 with James Larkin scoring the all-important goal.  Obelisk United just got the better of Airflow Reserves by the odd goal in five.  Jamie Parnell, Aaran Kirton and Russ Aitken all hit the target for Obelisk while strikes from Steve O’Brien and Lawrence Ryan accounted for Airflow’s tally.  Northampton Exiles eased to a 7-2 success over Thorplands United Reserves with the in form Gino Campanario hitting a treble to go with a twosome from Edgar Anukrans plus one each for Stan Nickels and Lee Smith.  Thorplands replied through Lee Winters and Jim Oldbury.  University of Northampton reserves keep in mid-table after beating lowly Kingsthorpe Wanderers 2-0.

N.T.F.A  GORELL BARNES CUP – SEMI FINAL – 1st LEG

In a tight semi final first leg Duston United drew 1-1 with Northampton Harlequins.  Duston’s influential player boss Brendan Healey netted from the penalty spot to give his team a 70 minute lead, however the Quinns never gave up and equalised with an Ashley Fleming free kick 4 minutes from time.  The other semi final saw Birchfield Rovers take a 2-1 lead into next weeks second leg against holder’s University of Northampton.  Two goals from Rovers striker Marcus Constantinedes put them in the driving seat but a strike from Daniel Boswell gave the University everything to play for next week.

NORTHAMPTON TOWN FA  NBC CUP ROUND 2 SECOND LEG

Delapre Old Boys and Blufish fought out a 3-3 draw in this enthralling cup-tie.  Luke Dickens 2 and Danny Harris scored for Delapre but Blufish fought back to make it all level for the second leg.

 DIVISION ONE

Northants Police celebrated the New Year by recording their first victory of the season with a 3-1 success over Northampton Diamonds.  Paul Mills, Sam Gardiner and James Larkin were the police marksmen while Ryan Tilley netted Diamonds retort.  Denton turned the formbook upside down beating Delapre Old Boys 5-1 thanks to a double strike from Mike Anglin and a goal-a-piece for Karl Matthews and Jamie O’Neill.  Delapre’s consolation came via Scott Ramsey.  FC Crispin moved up to third spot after hammering Kingsthorpe Wanderers 6-0 courtesy of goals from Alan Lovell 2, Chris Kellett, Lloyd Emmerson, Nick Renda and Kevin Ratcliffe.  Thorplands United Reserves got back to winning ways by beating Obelisk United 7-3.  Andy Ranft led the way for Thorplands with a well-taken hat trick and he was supported with a brace from Robert Commerford plus singles for Dean Harding and Jon Medeiros.  Strikes from Chris Healey, Jordon Kirton and John Newbrooke accounted for Obelisk’s reply.

PREMIER DIVISION

With only two games played in the Premier Division Duston United took full advantage to go 13 points clear at the top with an 8-0 thumping of Ashley Rovers.  Jason White 2, Ben Lovesey 2, Dean Weldon, Scott Chilton, Steve Ellingham and player boss Brendan Healey all got on the score sheet for Duston.  TACT got the better of Thorplands United 4-2 with man of the match martin Kingsnorth netting all four goals leaving Steve Brown and Kevn Fox to score Thorpland’s reply.

 NORTHAMPTON TOWN FA  NBC CUP ROUND 2 SECOND LEG

Asda George raced into a 3-0 lead against University of Northampton Reserves through a Terry Dunk twosome and a solo effort from Leo Govan.  With the University leading from the 1^st leg 5-3 there was everything to play for and the students pulled on back with a Steve Neal strike which made the aggregate score 6-6.  However with only two minutes left James Paul scored for the students to make the score on the day 3-2 to Asda but the University winning 7-6 on aggregate.  Jamie Ellis found the target for Airflow Reserves against Northampton Exiles but new signing Gino Campanario netted twice and Martin Slancik and Dimitrij Cibulskij grabbed one each to ease Exiles home 4-1.  Double Four romped to a comfortable 5-1 victory over Ashley Rovers Reserves with their goals being shared between Darren Andrew 2, Darren Poole, Mick Brady and Charlie Whiting leaving Ian Mason to score Rovers lone goal.

PREMIER DIVISION

Duston United went a massive ten points clear at the summit following their 12-0 annihilation of lowly Ashley Rovers.  Ben Lovesy led the onslaught with a seven-goal salvo and Scott Chilton netted a three timer to go with a single from Andy Seaton plus an own goal.  Second placed Airflow suffered a 6-3 reversal at the hands of Harlequins.  Airflow’s young marksman Lee Wilson hit a hat trick but a foursome from James Allcock and one-a-piece from Alex O’Grady and Glen Moore earned victory for the Quinn’s.  Birchfield Rovers beat TACT 4-2 thanks to a Dan Carley brace and single strikes from Nathan Garafalo and Marcus Constantinedes.  TACT replied with efforts from Jason Driver and Jon Caesar.

DIVISION ONE

Leaders Double Four opened up a 5-point cushion after getting the better of Northampton Exiles by the odd goal on five.  Dimitrij Cibulski and Martin Slancik gave Exiles hope however a double strike for the prolific Darren Poole and a solo effort from Chris Gale gave the 3 points to the pub men.  A treble from Terry Dunk gave Asda George a 3-1 success over a young Thorplands United Reserves side that scored through Steve Carroll.  In a high scoring game Airflow Reserves edged out FC Crispin 5-4 courtesy of a pair from Elliot Ryan and one each from Lawrence Ryan and Nick Wood plus an own goal.  Nick Renda hit the target three times and Alan Lovell once for Crispins.  A Jason Barrett strike and a rare goal from Paul Cranswick gave Delapre Old Boys a narrow 2-1 triumph over Ashley Rovers Reserves who replied via Joe Westbrook.  Another high scoring match saw Obelisk United get the better of Denton 6-4.  Joe Kirton 2, Jamie Parnell 2, Russ Aitken and Martyn Sibley all got on the score sheet for Obelisk while a Matt Roberts twosome, a Jamie Johnston single and an own goal accounted for Denton’s retort.

 LEAGUE TOP SCORERS

 Lee Wilson                   -            Airflow            -            36

Darren Poole                -            Double Four     -            29

Terry Dunk                   -            Asda George -            16

Ben Lovesy                  -            Duston United  -            14

Nick Renda                  -            FC Crispin -            13

Martin Slancik              -            Exiles               -            13

Gheorgh Ciuta              -            Blufish              -            12

Danny Carter                -            Duston United  -            11

Lloyd Glennon            -            Denton             -            11

Alex Iftimie                   -            Blufish              -            10

BALL OF THE MONTH

The ‘Eleanor Cleaning Services’ Ball of the Month for December is Duston United who scored 24 goals.  FC Crispins were in second spot with 23 strikes followed by Birchfield Rovers and University of Northampton Reserves on 21.

QUALITY INN MANAGER of the MONTH

Division One outfit Double Four’s manager Pete Gurnham is the Quality Inn Manager of the Month for December.  Gurnham guided Double Four to four victories during December beating Kingsthorpe Wanderers 6-0, Northants Police 6-3, Ashley Rovers Reserves 6-0 and Northampton Exiles 3-2.  Mr Gurnham wins a meal for 2 at the Quality Inn, Westone, Northampton.

PREMIER DIVISION

Airflow’s leading marksman Lee Wilson helped himself to an amazing eleven goals in his teams 14-2 annihilation of TACT.  A Foad Said double and one for Lee Ingram made up Airflow’s remarkable tally leaving Jason Driver to net two goals for TACT.  Duston United are six points clear at the summit following their 4-0 success over Harlequins.  Duston’s stalwart Danny Carter netted all four goals to earn victory.  In a one sided game Birchfield Rovers hammered struggling Ashley Rovers 11-0 with Rovers goals being shared between Paul Atley 2, Karlos Augustine 2, Lee Chamberlain 2, Marcus Constantinedes 2, Dan Stevenson 2 and Nathan Garafolo.  Reigning champions University of Northampton remain in third spot after their 4-0 triumph over Thorplands United courtesy of a double strike for Chris Turner and singles from Dale Bolsover and Tom Dodd.

 DIVISION ONE

 In a high scoring match FC Crispin overcame Northants Police 7-5 to move up to fourth place.  A Sam Gardiner foursome and a James Larkin solo effort gave Police hope, however Nick Renda hit the target four times to go with a brace from Chris Kellett plus one for Alan Lovell to give Crispin’s the three points.  Delapre Old Boys just got the better of Obelisk United by the odd goal in five with Scott Ramsey netting twice and veteran striker Wayne Ventour scoring one for the Far Cotton side while Obelisk’s retort came via Wayne Wright and Jordan Kirton.  Northampton Diamonds and Denton fought out a 2-2 draw with Alex Shields and Carlos Gittens scoring for Diamonds and a Mike Anglin double accounting for the villagers reply. 

 NORTHAMPTON TOWN F.A.   NBC CUP  ROUND 2  FIRST LEG

 Double Four romped to a 6-0 first leg win over Ashley Rovers Reserves.  Martin Feasey was the pub men’s star man as he hit the back of the net four times to go with one-a-piece from Darren Poole and Darren Andrew. University of Northampton Reserves got the better of Asda George 5-3 thanks to a hat-trick from Matt Davenport plus one each from James Paul and Richard Tweed leaving Terry Dunk 2 and Matt Augustus to net Asda’s retort.  Northampton Exiles beat Airflow Reserves 6-3 with Martin Slancik hitting a threesome, Dan Lauck and Dimirij Cibulskij scoring singles and an own goal rounding off the scoring.  Steve O’Brian and Jamie Ellis 2 scored for Airflow.

  PREMIER DIVISION

In a fiercly contested game leaders Duston United overcame their nearest rivals Airflow 2-1.  Foad Said netted for Airlfow but a goal-a-piece for brothers Ben and Andrew Lovesy was enough to see Duston triumph.  Thorplands United eased to a comfortable 5-0 victory over the Premier Divisions bottom markers Ashley Rovers.  Thorplands goals were equally shared between Steve Carroll, Steve Brown, James Oldbury, Mark Truman and Kevin Fox.

 NORTHAMPTON TOWN F.A  NBC CUP – ROUND 1 – 2^nd LEG

University of Northampton Reserves just edged out Kingsthorpe Wanderers by the odd goal in seven with a Seb Carmichael-Brown hat trick instrumental in the victory.  A James Paul solo effort accounted for the students other strike while Wanderers replied with a Will Robbins twosome and a Gary Robbins single.  Blufish romped past Thorplands United Reserves 7-1 coutesy of double strikes from Alex Iftimie and Sardi Doli plus one each from Carl Neilson, Andre Doli and Carlos Tucas.  Thorplands lone retort came from Lee Winters.  Double Four hammered a young Obelisk United side 8-0 with ace marksman Darren Poole hitting the target five times to go with a Martin Feasey brace plus one from Charlie Whiting.  Ashley Rovers Reserves overcame FC Crispin 4-2.  Carl Quigley and Nick Renda scored to give Crispin hope however a Jack Corrigan double and singles from Joe Westbrook  and Jamie Burnham was enough for Rovers to take victory.  In a high scoring match Denton outscored Airflow Reserves 5-4 with Mick Anglin, Jamie O’neil, Carl Matthews, Matt Roberts and Sam Wade all getting on the score sheet leaving Jamie Ellis 2, Nicky Woods and Elliott Ryan to net Airflows reply.  Delapre Old Boys powered to a 6-1 success over Northampton Diamonds thanks to strikes from Scott Ramsey 2, Jason Barrett, Glen Butcher, Ant Kirby and veteran striker Wayne Ventour.  Diamonds consolation came via Dean Mould.  Asda George proved too strong for basement boys Northants Police as they ran out 8-2 victors.  Matthew Augustas, Terry Dunk and Steve Claydon all hit doubles for Asda and Darren Burnett and Dan Cammiss scored one each while Ned Larkins and Paul Mills found the net for the Police.

 NORTHANTS FA  JUNIOR CUP  ROUND 3

The Town League’s last team in the Junior Cup, Birchfield Rovers, went out 4-1 at the hands of United Counties Division One high flyers Peterborough Northern Star.  James Podkelka scored for Birchfield but Northern Star’s extra fitness told in the end.

 PREMIER DIVISION

Duston United continue to lead the pack with a 4-1 victory over Thorplands United courtesy of a Ben Lovesy double and singles for Danny Carter and player manager Brendon Healey, while a terrific John Weedon strike accounted for Thorplands goal.  Harlequins manager, Charlie Flemming, was a happy man after his team moved up to third spot on the back of a 9-1 thrashing of hapless Ashley Rovers.  The Quinns destroyer in chief was Ashley Flemming who found the back of the net four times to go with a brace from Kerrith Belfon and one-a-piece for Andy Condon, Liam Davies and veteran Ian Corkram.  Gavin Smith converted Ashley’s consolation.  Strikes from Steve Otway, Liam Baptist and James Davidson eased University of Northampton to a 3-0 success over TACT enabling the students to leap frog their opponents into fourth place.

NORTHAMPTON TOWN F.A  NBC CUP – ROUND 1 - 1^st  LEG

University of Northampton’s second string made short work of a weakened Kingsthorpe Wanderers team winning 5-1 with goals from Glen Lineman 2, James Cross, Joe Williams and Ian Griffiths leaving Wanderers hit man Will Robbins to hit their lone retort.  For forty minutes Thorplands United Reserves held Blufish but once the first goal went in the floodgates opened and Blufish ran out 7-0 winners.  The goals were shared between Valericia Tamage 2, Doli Sardi, Ghergie Ciuta, Andrei Done, Alex Iftimie and an own goal.  In a high scoring game Double Four took a 7-3 triumph over Obelisk United into next weeks second leg.  A Russell Aitken twosome and a solo effort from Wayne Wright gave Obelisk hope but the prolific Darren Poole netted five times and Chris Gale twice to earn victory for the pub men.  Ashley Rovers Reserves beat FC Crispin 4-1 thanks to a couple of goals from Joe Westbrook and one each from Martin Hayward and Ian Mason.  FC Crispin replied through Gary Lewis.  Chris Cooper grabbed a pair for Northants Police however a Dave Cammis double and singles for Steve Hayter and Darren Burnett gave Asda George a 4-2 victory.  Northampton Diamonds put up a good performance against highflying Delapre Old Boys and scored through Ashley Pancoust and Jon Price, but Delapre proved too strong and ran out comfortable 5-2 winners.

  DIVISION ONE

 It’s getting very tight at the summit of Division One with three teams all vying for the top spot on 21 points.  Long-term leaders Delapre Old Boys had a rest this week, which gave both Double Four and Asda George the opportunity to draw level with the front-runners.  Asda George inflicted only the second defeat of the season on highflying Blufish 3-0 courtesy of a goal-a-piece for Dave Cammiss, Steve Claydon and Terry Dunk.  Double Four annihilated basement boys Northants Police 11-1 with the prolific Darren Poole helping himself to five goals to go with a hat trick from Ricky Knight and a brace for Mick Brady plus a solo effort from Darren Andrew.  The Police consolation came from Paul Mills.  Northampton Exiles kept their successful run going with a 10-3 victory over Kingsthorpe Wanderers.  Will Robins hit the target three times for Wanderers but still finished in the losing side as Martin Slanick hit a five some, Andy Smith netted twice and Stan Nichols once to make up Exiles tally.  A treble from Russ Aitkens and one for John Newbrook helped Obelisk United to a 4-2 triumph against Thorplands United Reserves whose retort came via Chris Lamb and an own goal.  Denton returned to winning ways as they got the better of F.C.Crispin by the odd goal in five.  Crispin’s netted with efforts from Neil Franklin and Nick Renda but a strike-a-piece from Matt Roberts, Omar Samaloussi and Sam Wade earned Denton’s victory.  University of Northampton Reserves recorded their second success of the current campaign with a convincing 6-0 win over Ashley Rovers Reserves thanks to doubles from Joe Williams and Ken Alegbe plus singles from Mick Stone and Jamie Paul.  Diamonds turned the form book on it’s head as they beat reigning Division One champions Airflow Reserves 4-3 with Carlos Gittens leading the way with a three timer and Alex Shields also getting on the score sheet leaving Elliot Ryan, Martyn Fletcher and Jamie Ellis to net Airflow’s reply.

PREMIER DIVISION

Airflow moved within a point of leaders Duston United after their 3-1 success over Thorplands United.  Airflows young striker Lee Wilson hit the target twice and Steve Miles once while Kevin Fox netted Thorplands lone goal.  Harlequins and Birchfield Rovers fought out a 3-3 draw.  The Quins were leading three times through Glen Moore 2 and James Allcock but a double strike from Dan Carley plus a single from Paul Atley earned Rovers a share of the points.

 NORTHAMPTON TOWN F.A  GORELL BARNES CUP – ROUND 1 2^nd LEG

 University of Northampton kept a firm grip on the cup they won last season with an emphatic 10-1 victory over hapless Ashley Rovers.  The student’s goals were shared between Stuart Otway 5, Conrad Turner 2, Ben Dyche 2 and Gavin Kirby.  All Ashley could muster was a lone strike from Stuart Burnhope.

 MANAGER OF THE MONTH

 The Town League will be running a ‘Manager of the Month’ award sponsored by the Hopping Hare restaurant starting with the month of November.  The winning manager will receive a meal for two at the newly refurbished restaurant.

 LEADING SCORERS (League only) UP TO AND INCLUDING 11TH NOVEMBER

LEE WILSON                       AIRFLOW                                        22

DARREN POOLE                 DOUBLE FOUR                                21

MARTIN SLANCIK                EXILES                                            12

TERRY DUNK                     ASDA GEORGE                                10

GHEORGIE CIUTA               BLUFISH                                            9

ANDY RANFT                      THORPLANDS RES                            9

ANDY SMITH                       EXILES                                               9

BEN BRAKES                     FC CRISPIN                                        8

ALEX IFTIMIE                      BLUFISH                                             8

WILL ROBINS                     KINGSTHORPE WANDERERS              8

FOAD SAID                         AIRFLOW                                            8

  PREMIER DIVISION

In the battle of the top two teams Airflow and Duston United couldn’t be separated in a 2-2 draw.  Leaders Duston wee leading twice through a Danny Carter double but Airflow hit back with good goals from Foad Said and a last gasp equaliser in the 90^th minute from Lee Wilson.  Harlequins moved up to fourth spot on the back of an 11-0 thrashing of Thorplands United.  Glen Moore led the scoring for the Quinns hitting a five-timer and was well supported with a Rhyse Coleman foursome plus one-a-piece from Liam Davies and Andy Condon.  TACT found themselves on the wrong end of a 10-1 hammering from Birchfield Rovers.  Simon Henry netted for TACT but that only opened the floodgates as Birchfield’s James Podkowka helped himself to a hat trick to go with doubles for Paul Atley, Liam Chamberlain and Keiran Rolfe leaving a Marcus Constantinedes solo effort to round off the scoring.

DIVISION ONE

Delapre Old Boys continue to set the pace at the summit with a 4-2 victory over Obelisk United.  Luke Dickens hit a brace whiles Martin Cullen and Mark Partington netted singles.  Chris Healey and Wayne Wright were responsible for Obelisks reply.  Blufish remain hot on the tail of Delapre after easing to a 10-0 success against bottom markers Northants Police.  Gheorgie Ciuta 3, Alex Iftimie 2, Florin Vartan, Andre Done, Octavian Negrea, Sardi Doli and an own goal all got on the score sheet for Blufish.  A Darren Poole two-timer put Double Four on the way to a 4-1 triumph over Thorplands United Reserves.  Further strikes from Martin Feasey and Ricky Knight made up the pubmens tally while Andy Ranft netted Thorplands lone retort.  In a very tight match Jason Hines hit the target to give Asda George a 1-0 win against University of Northampton Reserves.  Denton recorded only their second success of the season with a 2-0 victory over Kingsthorpe Wanderers thanks to a Sam Wade double strike.  FC Crispin got the better of Northampton Diamonds 4-2 with Chris Patrick scoring twice and Carl Quigley and Nick Renda grabbing one each.  Diamonds reply came with an Ashley Pancoust double.  Northampton Exiles had an excellent 6-2 victory over reigning Division One champions Airflow Reserves courtesy of a Martin Slancik four timer and singles from Andy Smith and Dimitrij Cibulski while a Martin Fletcher solo effort plus an own goal counted for Airflow’s score.

NORTHAMPTON TOWN F.A  GORELL BARNES CUP – ROUND 1 FIRST LEG

Holders University of Northampton took a healthy 8-1 lead into next week’s second leg against Ashley Rovers.  The student’s goals were shared between Carl Albon 2, Dale Bolsover 2, Gavin Kirby 2, Stephen Casey and Sebastian Carmichael–Brown leaving Steve Hollis to net Rovers consolation.

 NORTHANTS FA AREA CUP – ROUND 2

 Ashley Rovers Reserves were unlucky to go out of the Area Cup as they lost out 2-0 to Kettering Weekley Vale United.

NORTHANTS FA   LOWER JUNIOR CUP – ROUND 2

In a high scoring cup tie Northampton Exiles got the better of Northants Combination League side Corby Pegasus Reserves 6-4 courtesy of a super hat trick from Martin Slancik and a brace for Dimitrij Cibulskij plus a solo effort from Stan Nichols.  An opportunist strike from Darren Poole gave Double Four hope against Finedon Volta however a twosome from John Sumener was enough to give Volta victory.  FC Crispin went down to Irchester United Reserves 5-1 with Nick Renda grabbing Crispin’s lone goal.  Blufish eased to a 4-1 triumph against Rushden Rangers thanks to a two goal salvo from Gheorgie Ciuta and one a piece for Sorin Turcas and Alex Iftimie.  An own goal accounted for Rushdens reply.  Northampton Diamonds lost out to United Counties League outfit Wellingborough Town Reserves 5-0 but in an all Town League tie high flying Delapre Old Boys coasted to a 6-0 success against Obelisk United with Matt Atkinson and Luke Dickens hitting the target twice and Ant Kirby and Glen Butcher hitting one each.  Despite successful strikes from Basil Hamilton and Darren Burnett Asda George lost 5-2 to Queen Eleanor Reserves whose goals came from John Burke 2, Craig Young, Nick O’Reilley and Dave Nottage.  Northants Police lost 6-1 to Heyford Athletic Reserves with Mark Crawford netting for the boys in blue.

PREMIER DIVISION

Airflow bounced back from last week’s debacle to trounce reigning champions University of Northampton 3-0.  Lee Wilson, his dad Darryl and James Whiting netted for Airflow.  In a tight game Duston United’ youngster Andrew Seaton scored the only goal of the game to overcome Harlequins 1-0.  Thorplands United beat Ashley Rovers 6-2 with their goals being shared between Steve Carroll, Kevin Fox, Eddie Stewart, Steve Brown, David Duggan and Steve Weedon leaving Jason Church and Paul Morris to hit Rovers retort.

 DIVISION ONE

 Thorplands United Reserves and University of Northampton Reserves fought out a 2-2 stalemate.  Efforts from Jason Deegan and Mark Truman accounted for Thorplands goals while a strike a piece from Arjan Kumar and Mick Stone earned the College boys a share of the points.  In the Kingsthorpe derby match Ashley Rovers Reserves proved too strong for Kingsthorpe Wanderers winning 4-1.  Joe Westbrook led the scoring for Rovers with a double and was supported with singles from Keegan Ward and Martin Hayward leaving veteran Les Bull to net Wanderers consolation.

OCTOBER BALL OF THE MONTH

Asda George are the ‘Eleanor Cleaning Services’ Ball of the Month winners for October with 22 goals.  Northampton Exiles were second on 17 strikes with Ashley Rovers Reserves next with 16 goals.

  PREMIER DIVISION

TACT moved within a point of the leaders Duston United, who had a free week, after beating Thorplands United 2-1 thanks to a double strike from Simon Henry.  Thorplands retort came via Sam Duggan.  University of Northampton got the better of Harlequins winning 3-1.  Liam Davies netted for the Quins but brace from Dale Bolsover on his debut and a single from Gavin Kirby proved enough for the students to take the 3 points.

 DIVISION ONE

 FC Crispin held second placed Blufish to a 1-1 draw.  Gheorgie Ciuta gave Blufish the lead but a late equaliser from Ben Brakes earned Crispin a share of the spoils.  A strong Airflow Reserves side strengthened with numerous first teamers condemned Double Four to a 3-1 defeat with their goals coming from Lee Wilson, Foad Said plus an own goal leaving Martin Feasey to net the pub mens reply.  Asda George hammered Denton 7-1 courtesy of a Terry Dunk hat trick, a Dave Burnett twosome and one each for Dave Cammiss and Alan Robinson.  Karl Matthews scored Denton’s consolation.  University of Northampton Reserves recorded their first victory of the season by overcoming Northampton Diamonds 5-1.  James Cross led the way with a threesome for the College boys and was well supported with a strike each from James Paul and Davis Street, while Diamonds replied with an Alex Shields effort.  In a high scoring match Thorplands United Reserves and Ashley Rovers Reserves couldn’t be separated in a 4-4 stalemate.  Two each for Ryan Peacock and Andrew Ranft made up Thorplands tally and Shelley Gillum found the target twice for Rovers to go with solo efforts from John Schofield and Dan Lyon.  Northampton Exiles made four wins on the trot with a comfortable 6-1 success over Obelisk United.  New signings Martin Slancik and Dimitryi Cibulski scored three and two respectively leaving Adam Lee to round off the scoring for Exiles.  Jamie Parnell hit the target for Obelisk.

 NORTHANTS FA   LES UNDERWOOD JUNIOR CUP – ROUND 2

 Birchfield Rovers progressed into the next round after easing to a 5-2 triumph over Spratton.  Jan Fifield grabbed a twosome with Keiran Rolfe, Delaney Fifield and a 30-yard free kick converted by Paul Atley completing the victory.  A weakened Airflow team were thrashed 11-1 by Ravensthorpe Athletic.  All Airflow could muster was a solitary strike from Matthew Johnson.

PREMIER DIVISION
Duston United opened up a 4-point lead at the summit following a 2-1 triumph over reigning champions University of Northampton.  Kwame Hoyte gave the students the lead but Andrew Lovesy levelled things for Duston before a Danny Carter effort took a wicked deflection and ended in the back of the University net for Duston’s first league success over the scholars for four years.  A Leroy Manning double and a Sean Young single earned Airflow a 3-1 victory over Birchfield Rovers who had Jake Hogban to thank for their reply.  TACT overcame Harlequins 3-1 with Pat O’Connell netting twice and Kevin Marson once leaving Kerrith Belfon to hit Quins retort.

 DIVISION ONE
Delapre Old Boys maintained their 3 point cushion at the head of Division One on the back of their 4-1 success against Northampton Diamonds.  Alex Shields found the target for Diamonds but a goal-a-piece from Scott Ramsey, Ant Kirby, Matty Atkinson and the much-travelled Wayne Ventour eased the leaders home.  Ashley Rovers Reserves found some good form to defeat Obelisk United 6-0 courtesy of a Shelly Gillum hat trick and singles from Greg Wilson, Joe Westbrook and Ashley Hammond.  A Darren Poole treble led Double Four to a 4-0 win against Denton with Chris Gale making up the pub men’s tally.  Asda George cruised to an 8-2 victory over Kingsthorpe Wanderers.  Steve Claydon led the scoring with a four timer and was well supported with efforts from Dave Cammiss, Terry Dunk, debut boy Justin Ayre and an own goal.  Will Robins and Dave Wade scored for Wanderers.  FC Crispin went nap against Airflow Reserves winning 5-2.  Ace marksman Lee Wilson hit a brace for Airflow but a pair for Gary Lewis and solo efforts from Chris Patrick, Carl Quigley and Nick Renda was enough to give Crispins the points.  Exiles were indebted to their diminutive striker Andy Smith, who found the net four times, for their 5-3 triumph over Thorplands United Reserves.  Lee Smith scored Exiles other goal while an Andrew Ranft twosome and a John Weedon solo strike accounted for Thorplands reply.  In a seven-goal thriller Blufish kept up their title challenge with a 4-3 success over University of Northampton Reserves with goals from Gheorgie Ciuta, Alex Iflimie and Sardi Doli.

 TOP GOALSCORERS (League Goals Only)
Lee Wilson                               Airflow Res.                 17
Darren Poole                            Double Four                 14
Ben Brakes                              F.C.Crispin                    7
Lloyd Glennon                          Denton                          7
Foad Said                                Airflow Res.                   7
Terry Dunk                               Asda George                 6
Alex Iftimie                               Blufish                          6
Chris Kirby                              Delapre Old boys            6
Andrew Ranft                           Thorplands Utd Res        6

Premier Division teams will play each other three times in the League this season as there are now only eight teams in the Division.

Last seasons Premier Division runners up Broadmead Saints have folded. Secretary Kay Gilligham said she had no alternative but to fold the club because the club was in debt and it would only get worse as the season progressed and she was dissapointed at the  lack of support from the players.

BIRCHFIELD HOLD BROADMEAD 

Newly promoted Birchfield Rovers held last seasons runners up Broadmead Saints to a 1-1 draw. Delaney Fifield put Rovers in the lead but an equaliser from the experienced Darren Hillery gave Saints a share of the points.   A Jack Lovesy  hat-trick put Airflow on the road to a 4-2 success over Harlequins. A solo effort from Foad Said completed Airflows tally leaving Olly Francis and Lee McFarlane to hit the Quins reply.   TACT overcame Ashley Rovers 5-2 with Kevin Marson and Jason Driver grabbing twosome’s to go with a single from Dan Clarke. Ashley’s retort came via Matt Passey and Richard West. 

                                                DIVISION ONE 

A goal a-piece from Simon Roberts and Gary Baker gave Asda George a 2-0 victory over Ashler Rovers Reserves at Victoria Park. Bluefish proved too strong for Thorplands United  Reserves running out 7-2 winners courtesy of a treble for Alex Iftimie, a brace for Gheorge Ciuta and singles from Florin Vartan and Catalin Turcia. Thorplands marksmen were Steve Brown and Andy Ranft.Delapre Old Boy’s just edged out Double Four by the odd goal in five in their Far Cotton derby match. Mark Camilleri gave the pubmen hope with a double strike but efforts from Matt Atkinson and Scott Ramsey plus a disputed penalty converted by Ant Kirby earned Delapre the 3 points.Airflow Resertves beat Denton 3-1 with Mark Robinson, Steve Morgan and ace marksmen Lee Wilson getting on the score sheet while a solo goal from Ben Caldwell was all Denton could muster. In a tight game a Carl Quigley strike was enough for F.C.Crispin to triumph over Northampton Exiles. An own goal and a Greg Barnard strike sent Kingsthorpe  Wanderers to a 2-1 defeat against Northampton Diamonds. Mark Richards hit Wanderers consolation. Obelisk United  eased to a  4-0  victory over last seasons wooden spoonist Northants Police. A Dan Stewart double plus singles for Arron Kirton and Jason Newbrook guided Obelisk to a comfortable win. 

Parklands have folded due to a shortage of players.