PRECISION NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SENIOR LEAGUE AGM 2015

PRECISION NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SENIOR LEAGUE AGM 2015

The AGM off the Precision Nottinghamshire Senior Football League took place at Wollaton FC, with the League Chairman Mr Ian Kirk giving a review of the 2014-15 season. Mr Kirk then gave a short but strong talk about Mr John Beeston and how his work will be missed by all on the Notts Senior League committee, which was met by some "Hear Hear" and a large round of applause by all the clubs in attendance.

The clubs voted in a new League Secretary in Mrs Tracie Witton and a new League Registrar in Mr Rob Hornby. The clubs then voted on the FA Rule changes and new League rule changes to be adopted for the 2015-16 season and then the League Structure with 18 clubs in the newly named Premier Division and also 18 clubs in the First Division and 16 clubs in the Second Division.



 

The evening ended with several awards announced by the League Chairman Mr Ian Kirk and presented by League Committee Man Mr Frank Hunt, then 2 awards presented by Shawn Hornby, before the final trophy given out by Mr Ian Kirk.

 

The 2015-16 Precision League Groundhop clubs were asked to stay behind for 5 minutes for a quick chat and issued with the Groundhop fixtures and dates and a meeting will take place towards the end of July before advanced tickets will go out on sale with all information.

Finally a donation of £62 was kindly sent by Mr John Beeston for the Blogs Charity which takes the running total to just over £310. A Big thankyou to John.

 

Photos of the Presentation can be viewed HERE

AC HIT EIGHT IN MARATHON GAME

Extra Time Project Match

AC WOLLATON 8 MAPPERLEY FC 0

Programme £1

Nottingham Football Centre

Rushcliffe Leisure Centre

West Bridgford Nottingham

 

 

I saw this match advertised about a week ago, only last night did I find out that  AC Wollaton were producing a matchday programme, which they are doing for their league games in the NAA.

 

On arrival, I was met in the car park by CJ, one of the AC players and walked up to the changing room area and was met by AC Owner/Manager Roberto Pietraforte. after a while we were joined by late replacement Referee Jevon Swinscoe who kindly made a donation to the Blog's Charity.

 

The Extra Time Project is a idea of AC Wollatons to raise awareness for the club and also raise a bit for local charities.

 

Two hoppers were also in attendance including Brian Buck from Biggleswade and also Chris from Calverton both had come by public transport.

 

I then made my way up to the 4g pitch in a cage in the rain, but with the pitch being all weather, this game was never in any doubt. I took AC's team photo and the game got on its way and it was AC who looked on the front foot to begin with, putting the Mapperley FC in the visiting goal in to action. It had also been agreed that the game was to be of two one hour halves, so a first for me to watch a two hour game that didn't include extra time.

 

After just 11 minutes, ADAM MARSDEN headed home after a cross from the right hand side. AC continued to push forward and could have added a few more to their total if not for narrow misses or good stops by the Mapperley keeper.

 

On 25 minutes, ADAM MARSDEN doubled his tally and also his clubs to send them in to a 2-0 lead to the smiles of the home bench. Mapperley FC had their best period in the game but were kept at bay to long range efforts but at least their heads weren't dropping. On 48 minutes, the ball landed on the left wing about 25 yards out and LUKA PIETRAFORTE volleyed home to make it 3-0. Just before half time in the 57th minute, LUKA PIETRAFORTE smashed home the teams fourth goal.

 

A quick half time break saw the Mapperley Manager come out of goal and put himself in defence, but this didn't seem to help his side as AC were in control of the game and it seemed a matter of how many would they score in the second hour. After 67 minutes, a cross ball from the right found out ROBERT ENGLAND who chipped the ball home to make it 5-0.  Within 12 minutes, it was 6-0 with a scrambled goal by ROBERT ENGLAND. The game then seemed to slow down a bit with roll on substitutes and we had to wait till the 104th minute for another goal when ROBERT ENGLAND completed his hat trick to make it 7-0. On 113 minutes, ADAM MARSDEN received the ball on the edge of the area before firing home his hat trick to complete the scoring for the day making it a 8-0 victory to AC Wollaton.

 

After the match CJ and John Manders both made kind donations to the Blogs Charity, taking the amount raised this afternoon to £20 in total, so many thanks to all of you that kindly made donations and with the eight goals scored the running total now stands at £248.25p.

 

Photos from the game can be seen on this LINK

 

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PRECISION NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SENIOR DIVISION LEAGUE NEWS

 

 

 

Following the meeting of the FA Leagues Committee on Tuesday 9 June it has been confirmed that Clifton All Whites and Real United have had their applications to join the Precision Nottinghamshire Senior League approved.  Likewise it has been agreed that Selston and Keyworth United's applications to move laterally to the Central Midlands League can go ahead.

Proposed constitutions for the forthcoming season, 2015/16, can now be prepared in readiness for the league AGM on Thursday 25 June.

The  Precision Nottinghamshire Senior League Committee wishes Selston FC and Keyworth United FC well in their new endeavours and bid a warm welcome to Clifton All Whites FC and Real United FC.

 

With sad regret Watnall Athletic FC have folded having had two successful seasons.

MY FIRST PRE SEASON FRIENDLY

PRE SEASON FRIENDLY - AC WOLLATON v MAPPERLEY FC

Saturday 13th June 2015

at Nottingham Football Centre 4G

Rushcliffe Leisure Centre

Boundry Road

West Bridgford Nottingham

Kick Off: 1.30pm

 

 

After a couple of Saturday with no football and during the day just tweedling my thumbs, though to be honest on the Saturday Evenings, I have been to two Notts Senior League Club Events including AFC Clifton's Presentation Evening and Kirton Brickworks Race Night, there is nothing like going to a match in the fresh air.

 

Old friend Roberto Pietraforte contacted me during the week to tell me that he has made AC Wollaton rise from the Phoenix, after a spell in exile for a few seasons after being a successful Sunday club. The Club this time around are set up as a Saturday team.

 

So next Saturday sees them play host to Mapperley FC with a 1.30pm kick off, so if any hoppers are at a loss, then a trip to Nottingham will see you pull in not only a new club but a new ground as well.

 

Here is a bit about them

 

AC Wollaton has a history spanning two decades. Originally set up in 1990 they plied their trade on the Sunday morning circuit in Nottingham. Initially AC helped and supported disadvantaged youngsters, through the vehicle of football, this later spawned a number of initiatives which we now see in present day. AC offered structured free time for young adults both at weekends and midweek evenings.

After a period of mediocrity AC eventually exploded with period of sustained successes through out the noughties and through to 2007 this included winning the double in 2007/8 attaining the senior division one title and the senior cup.

With growing financial constraints and with the pressures and challenges of running such a team AC was laid to rest in 2008.

This year AC Wollaton was dramatically resurrected springing a surprise to the football community of Nottingham, by its founder member and inspirational leader Roberto.

Last month after a flood of publicity and sponsorships deals Roberto was asked why again?
Here's his response " I had a conversation with my son and he poured out his feelings about the negative experiences he had had with football clubs and with some poor managers it really hurt seeing him so disappointed, everyday he sees the cups and medals in the house and only wanted an opportunity to play and prove his worth. Here was a man who helped so many over so many years and yet here was his own boy needing that very same support.
One evening I found myself in the garage thinking is it possible could I do it again was I willing to put in so many hours again, have I still got the ability to inspire once more.
And there in the corner was the kit bag unopened for nearly a decade. I opened it up and there were the AC colours still bright and almost magical, that was the clincher, that was the moment when the lights switched on and memories came flooding back. Let's give it go and see"

Since then Roberto as been on a crusade, a long term deal with the Nottingham Football Centre secured a home ground ensuring AC Wollaton now play on champions league graded 4G pitch, sponsorship deals also bought kits, tracksuits and pitch payments.

The general philosophy of the club is combining club legends from the past to help and support present players not just in football terms but in all aspects of life, it's what we call "the past colliding with the present".

One cannot tell what the future holds however it seems to be exciting and has certainly roused interests from the football fraternity.