2016 Zone League 1 thread

[Passtheballmate]

Is Barnsley serious? Hahaha

Being a long weekend you never know if they were full strength or not. Most teams prob would t have been this weekend.

[GuzmanGomez]

Kotara vs Cookers
3-2
2-1 (i think)
2-2
All three good games, Cookers had a decent penalty shout turned away late in first grade.

[RANGER09]

Which grade are scores for?

[KSSFC]

Which grade are scores for?
3rd
Res
1st 2-2

[Buddha]

Warners Bay v Stocko
3rds 5-0 Bay
Res 2-1 Stocko, Bay took the lead from the spot but we fought back to take the 3 points
1sts 2-2, Stocko coming back from 2-0 down at HT

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Really good day for Rams at Beresfield on Saturday, comfortably winning all the 3 grades and taking the full 9 points, 5 1 1sts, 3 0 reggies and 5 2 3rds.

1sts were itching to bounce back after dropping points at Kotara a fortnight ago and that hunger showed from the outset, scoring after 90 seconds and never looking back. Conceded late goal from a well taken free kick from their captain and best player. Bero had a player see red in second half.

I've been pretty happy with the refereeing for the most part this season, relative to the level of football we're competing in I think the middle are doing quite well, sometimes at times the linesman do leave everyone head-scratching. Saturday though, a few decisions definitely had everyone baffled.

Congrats to Nelson Bay on their first win of season too. Seem like good young kids and coach who does plenty of travelling to work with them.

[beaten favourite]

Really good day for Rams at Beresfield on Saturday, comfortably winning all the 3 grades and taking the full 9 points, 5 1 1sts, 3 0 reggies and 5 2 3rds.

1sts were itching to bounce back after dropping points at Kotara a fortnight ago and that hunger showed from the outset, scoring after 90 seconds and never looking back. Conceded late goal from a well taken free kick from their captain and best player. Bero had a player see red in second half.

I've been pretty happy with the refereeing for the most part this season, relative to the level of football we're competing in I think the middle are doing quite well, sometimes at times the linesman do leave everyone head-scratching. Saturday though, a few decisions definitely had everyone baffled.

Congrats to Nelson Bay on their first win of season too. Seem like good young kids and coach who does plenty of travelling to work with them.

So funny you said that about the refs, our bloke for CHUFC v Kotara was an absolute disgrace. Close to the worst effort I've seen in 20 odd years of football. Was so 1 sided Cookers didn't get a look in. Chatting to the Kotara players on the field they couldn't believe it either as apparently he'd stitched them up previously. It really spoiled an even, competitive match. Towards the end it almost wasn't worth going into a challenge as he'd just pull us up. And the penalty shout at the end was just the nail in the coffin!!!!!

Quick example for blokes who think I might be over the top. In the second half down 2-1 he called our skipper up 30m into the Kotara half for a chat about a foul from 1 of our other players. Finished the chat then immediately waved for Kotara to take the free kick who promptly passed it 30m to their unmarked right mid and they almost scored. I questioned why our captain wasn't allowed to return to his position and received a yellow for my troubles. So frustrating.

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

I think in heat of moment it's easy to get carried away re referees but we need to realise where we sit in the overall picture and acknowledge that any referees with quality AND experience are going to be appointed higher. There are plenty decent I believe appointed to us or maybe we at Jesmond have just been lucky.
Saturdays game however, saw one of our guys chase back through midfield probably 25+metres and make a challenge only when he was adjacent to the player with the ball and that challenge had zero malice but was probably poorly timed - I believe he was carded because of the chase as the referee deemed intent. If he'd have been beside the player initially I believe he may have avoided the yellow, so what eventuated was a caution for his effort. We copped that. HOWEVER, later in same game, out attacker, who was mauled to the point he was later withdrawn was away and his opposing player reached out and grabbed his shirt. Our player brushed him away and then the bloke had another go (arm fully extended both times so blind freddy with his guide dog on main road could have seen it) and hence halted play with a handful of jersey. No card! The most obvious yellow card imaginable. Scoreline 3-0 Jesmond at time but that is irrelevant. Same referee laughed at sideline earlier and shook his head when asked if he was going to consult or even look to his linesman at all that day. Maybe just a bad day because I think we've had him earlier in year and been ok. If referee keeps everyone safe, doesn't make any howlers and the calls are even and consistent, I'm happy.
Onto linesman - this is where I believe the officials are falling short. And considerably. They're not concentrating, keeping up with the last man and sometimes appear to not even be watching. How many times have we seen a scenario whereby a club can yell "offside" and up goes the flag, irrespective of whether the attacker was offside and even in some cases they've been in own half. This is the area of officiating that needs improvement! As for the simple task of noting which way a throw-in should be given - sometimes that's worse than the flip of a coin because a flip would be right 50% of the time. I understand these are the referees from lower grades and maybe they've had a long day - but they need to realise that the most important part of their day from the clubs that are paying them to attend is that 1st grade line, not their earlier role.

[RANGER09]

What do you think Wilso, another round of washouts this weekend?

[Wilso8948]

What do you think Wilso, another round of washouts this weekend?

Me thinks Saturday's games will get on. But I'm doubtful about Sunday's (if there are any?)

[RANGER09]

Let's hope so, stuff these mid weeks games 😉

[The Spy]

Bay and Cookers is Sunday unfortunately

[Passtheballmate]

Think the Terrace boys will be licking their wounds right now.
Getting beat 6-1 in 1st by Stockton and copping an absolute spray by the coach afterwards.
Heard they were beat in 3rds and Res today. Not sure on scores.

[Kicktheball]

Stockton just sent Raymond terrace back to ZL2 haha. Good win for the Sharks- 6-1

[Wilso8948]

First 6-1
Res 2-0
Thirds 3-2

Good 9 points. More a case of stocko being on then terrace being poor. Just wanted it more.

[Passtheballmate]

Stockton just sent Raymond terrace back to ZL2 haha. Good win for the Sharks- 6-1

I highly doubt that. Terrace are a good side and I havnt seen the same team be fielded yet but I've seen them when they are on and they would demolish teams. Today was not that day. Second half was a one way slaughter.
Few weird decisions by the far side linesman though. The penalty which confused both teams and a offside call when the score was only 3-1.

[namwob99]

Charlie vs Bero
1sts 2-0
Res 0-0
3rds 1-0
Another dissapointing day for us.

[leftrightout]

I left Jesmond v Barnsley with a few minutes to go and jesmond were leading 1-0. Not sure how it finished but it was a tight game.
Also not sure on other grades

[Donk]

I left Jesmond v Barnsley with a few minutes to go and jesmond were leading 1-0. Not sure how it finished but it was a tight game.
Also not sure on other grades

Jesmond vs Barnsley
3rds 2 or 3 nil Jesmond
Res 1 nil Jesmond
1st 2 nil Jesmond.

[hawk]

Warners Bay off? - FSP (http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-8218-0-0-0&sID=220011)

[The Spy]

Warners Bay game definitely on. Cookers didn't turn up, so we've been given 3 games on forfeit. Good 9 points for the Bay today!

[Premy]

Warners Bay game definitely on. Cookers didn't turn up, so we've been given 3 games on forfeit. Good 9 points for the Bay today!

9:25 wet weather line Waners Bay closed.

:popcorn:

[The Spy]

Pfft. Wet weather, wet smether. We're keeping the points ok. We need them.

[Premy]

Pfft. Wet weather, wet smether. We're keeping the points ok. We need them.

So whens the reschedule fixture?

[Zephyr]

Anyone got the Nelson Bay vs Kotara results?

[KSSFC]

Anyone got the Nelson Bay vs Kotara results?

Nelson bay vs kotara
3rds 0-2
Res 3-3
1st 2-2

[Passtheballmate]

Nelson bay vs kotara
3rds 0-2
Res 3-3
1st 2-2

The Bay improved or were Kotara missing players?

[KSSFC]

The Bay improved or were Kotara missing players?

The bay were not bad on the day, some decent young players, will trouble teams that don't show up on the day. Kotara were very poor from out point of view.

[The Spy]

So whens the reschedule fixture?

I'll leave that to the higher powers to decide mate. I'd guess within a fortnight though if they can.

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Good results for Jesmond winning 2-0, 1-0 and 2-0, managing to win all grades without conceding a goal. I cannot remember having achieved that before.
Didn't see any 3rds but apparently we missed plenty of chances. Reggies pretty awful game to be honest and that's probably the one Barnsley can feel a tad hard done by with combo of their wasteful finishing and brilliant goalkeeping getting us over line. 1sts game not much better and didn't appear 1st v last as we only scored the second with 15 or so to go. Would have been awful for any neutrals venturing out for the afternoon.

[Kicktheball]

Would love to know people's thoughts of Jesmond staying at the top of the ladder all season?

[Passtheballmate]

Would love to know people's thoughts of Jesmond staying at the top of the ladder all season?

It's a big possibility of happening. They are 9 points clear so would have to drop a few games this next full round and others drop no points for it to change I feel.
I'm sure Terrace will be ready to bounce back after a big loss against Stockton. Could be a changer if they take the points from Jeso this weekend.

[Beppe]

Would love to know people's thoughts of Jesmond staying at the top of the ladder all season?

since this comp is the weakest it has been in years, its safe to say jeso will still be top at the end of the season.

only warners bay strikers or cookers midfield will trouble them.

[Passtheballmate]

since this comp is the weakest it has been in years, its safe to say jeso will still be top at the end of the season.

only warners bay strikers or cookers midfield will trouble them.

What makes you say the comp is weak?

Also big call saying Cooks hill or Warners Bay are the only ones that will trouble them. I'm sure every other team in the comp has pushed them this season. Likes of Terrace and Stockton up there can easily knock them off the perch.

[Beppe]

What makes you say the comp is weak?

Also big call saying Cooks hill or Warners Bay are the only ones that will trouble them. I'm sure every other team in the comp has pushed them this season. Likes of Terrace and Stockton up there can easily knock them off the perch.

passtheballmate, my personal opinion seeing the comp over the years. having seen Stockton and terrace I have ruled them out. Jesmond cookers warnersbay , the other 7 teams fighting for 4th and an early exit

[Passtheballmate]

passtheballmate, my personal opinion seeing the comp over the years. having seen Stockton and terrace I have ruled them out. Jesmond cookers warnersbay , the other 7 teams fighting for 4th and an early exit

What games of Stockton and Terrace have you seen?
I'm sure they will be out to prove you wrong after this comment.

[Beppe]

What games of Stockton and Terrace have you seen?
I'm sure they will be out to prove you wrong after this comment.

if they are going out to any game going forward thinking we have to prove beppe wrong then that's sad.

im just someone who has seen them play and thought they do not stack up against jesmond or cookers.

that is all, come end of the season if they are in the GF or clawed jesmond back to win the comp i will gladly eat humble pie and congratulate your success (grand final promotion etc)

[Kicktheball]

That is such a terrible prediction!! Any of the 5 teams in the top half of the ladder can beat Jesmond in the 90 minutes. Very brave comment, you will be eating your words if they get beaten, which I dare say they will

[Beppe]

That is such a terrible prediction!! Any of the 5 teams in the top half of the ladder can beat Jesmond in the 90 minutes. Very brave comment, you will be eating your words if they get beaten, which I dare say they will

Im not saying they wont lose a game this season, im sure they will, im saying the will finish the season first, and most likely will be a jesmond vs cookers (warners bay possibly) GF.

and either stockton or terrace will miss the top 4 because warners bay will be in there.

[hawk]

That is such a terrible prediction!! Any of the 5 teams in the top half of the ladder can beat Jesmond in the 90 minutes. Very brave comment, you will be eating your words if they get beaten, which I dare say they will

Its a simple guess. Grow up or sulk else where.

[Kicktheball]

This weekend
Draw
Stocko
Bero
Kotara
Warners bay

[Retro Jet]

Cooks Hill v Stockton
Athfield

1st C/Hill 1 v Stockton 0 (HT 0 all)
Res C/Hill 3 v Stockton 1 (fixed)
3rd C/Hill 2 v Stockton 1

[Donk]

Barnsley vs kotara
3rds 2-1
Res 1-2
1st 0 all
All 3 tight and pretty evenly matched games

[Buddha]

Cooks Hill v Stockton
Athfield

1st C/Hill 1 v Stockton 0 (HT 0 all)
Res C/Hill 3 v Stockton 0
3rd C/Hill 2 v Stockton 1

3-1 in reserves actually

[Kicktheball]

Stockton lost a man from a red 20 minutes in.

[namwob99]

Bero vs Nelson Bay

1st 3-1
Res 0-1
3rd 1-2

[Retro Jet]

Cooks Hill v Stockton
Athfield

1st C/Hill 1 v Stockton 0 (HT 0 all)
Res C/Hill 3 v Stockton 0
3rd C/Hill 2 v Stockton 1


3-1 in reserves actually

Sry...my bad.
Got it right in SP tho :thumbsup:

[XRanger]

Cheers to the jeso boys for coming back to the sponsors for some drinks, much appreciated, good bunch of lads

[Rocko]

Stockton lost a man from a red 20 minutes in.

First grade? What was the red for?

[Donk]

Cheers to the jeso boys for coming back to the sponsors for some drinks, much appreciated, good bunch of lads

Scores

[onlooker]

Scores
Terrace V Jeso
3rds 1-2
Res 0-2
First 1-2

[Kicktheball]

2 yellows, ref was shocking

[Passtheballmate]

Terrace V Jeso
3rds 1-2
Res 0-2
First 1-2

Another bad day for the Terrace in all grades.
Some good passages of play during the game but Jeso able to come away with the 3 points again.
Yet to see the same team take the park 2 weeks in a row. Not helping the results of late.

[The Spy]

Bay vs Charlie
1-1 Thirds
1-0 reserves
5-1 Firsts

[WWMTD?]

2 yellows, ref was shocking

Hmm, on this occasion I'd probably blame the bloke for grabbing 2 different people by the throat for the 2 yellows

[Kicktheball]

To be honest, from the sideline it looked although cooks hill were asking for a penalty for every decent tackle and considered most tackles "dangerous". Cooks hill were lucky Stockton got a man sent because the first 15 mins were dominant by Stockton. Just my opinion

[Wilso8948]

Hmm, on this occasion I'd probably blame the bloke for grabbing 2 different people by the throat for the 2 yellows

haha **** me I don't know what game you were watching. Yellows were warranted but to say he grabbed blokes by the throat. You're having a laugh aren't you? Bit of push and shove. End of.

[beaten favourite]

haha **** me I don't know what game you were watching. Yellows were warranted but to say he grabbed blokes by the throat. You're having a laugh aren't you? Bit of push and shove. End of.

Yeah agree with this post. Stockton bloke just lost the plot but only pushing and shoving no throat grabbing that I saw. But he did it 4 or 5 fouls in a row in the space of about 5min and 2 of the fouls were against him. I found myself just staring at him in disbelief, he really left the ref no option. Ref was actually lenient I thought could have sent him earlier. Certainly helped Cookers as we were second best until then. I hope old mate apologised afterwards, Stockton certainly much more competitive than first round. From a Cooks Hill point of view we were VERY rusty after 2 weeks off. I hate these stop start seasons!!!

[Buddha]

So predictions this week?

Another Ambo at Charlestown v Stocko? 🙊🙊🙊🙊

[GuzmanGomez]

So predictions this week?

Another Ambo at Charlestown v Stocko? 🙊🙊🙊🙊

Jeso
Cookers
Terrace
Stocko
Kotara

[Cabaye#4]

Jeso v WBay
1sts: 2-1
Res: 0-0
3rds: 3-1

[leftrightout]

I heard Cooks hill and Barnsley had a draw not sure of score.

[onlooker]

Nelson Bay V Terrace
3rds 4-0
Res 1-2
First 0-3

[Kicktheball]

What was the cooks hill score?

[Bulldogs 1962]

What was the cooks hill score?

1-1 cooks hill lucky to get a point, scored with 3min to go againstrun of play. I wasn't there this is second hand info
Res 4-0 to cooks hill
3rds 1-0 to the doggies

[beaten favourite]

1-1 cooks hill lucky to get a point, scored with 3min to go againstrun of play. I wasn't there this is second hand info
Res 4-0 to cooks hill
3rds 1-0 to the doggies


Certainly not against the run of play Cookers had the better of the possession and field position but defensive stuff up gifted Barnsley goal and afterwards Barnsley very difficult to break down but we had about 10 consecutive corners and eventually scraped a goal with a couple to go. Very competitive match geez Barnsley playing like a team determined not to be relegated. They certainly play that field very well. Based on todays performance Barnsley are going to very hard to break down. Very enjoyable, competitive match good bunch of blokes and dare i say it the ref had a decent game. This may sound a bit harsh from me but there is something about having 2 clubs battling it out for relegation as it makes every game involving these clubs really important and hand fought. Just wish it was the same at the top of the table....

[Donk]

Certainly not against the run of play Cookers had the better of the possession and field position but defensive stuff up gifted Barnsley goal and afterwards Barnsley very difficult to break down but we had about 10 consecutive corners and eventually scraped a goal with a couple to go. Very competitive match geez Barnsley playing like a team determined not to be relegated. They certainly play that field very well. Based on todays performance Barnsley are going to very hard to break down. Very enjoyable, competitive match good bunch of blokes and dare i say it the ref had a decent game. This may sound a bit harsh from me but there is something about having 2 clubs battling it out for relegation as it makes every game involving these clubs really important and hand fought. Just wish it was the same at the top of the table....

If you call not chasing your man a defensive stuff up then yea I guess it was a pretty big one considering there was 2 of them there watching. But really I thought it was well work and finished goal..

Game was good very physical always is with you guys and you are happy to get it and hit back (well nearly all of you) ha ha ha

Bit disheartening for me thou we deserved the 3 points I thought, might be bit biased but who isn't

[beaten favourite]

Can I get some clarification if a keeper kicks it out of his hands can the bloke be offside???

[RANGER09]

Yes, only a goal kick off the ground can be onside

[Passtheballmate]

Some results from yesterday definitely tightening up the race for 2nd,3rd and 4th. A win for Stockton today will make it even more interesting on the run home.

[Buddha]

Cheers to Charlestown for the minute's silence before each grade today. Means a lot to us and especially the player affected

[KSSFC]

Kotara vs Bero

3rd 8-0
Res 1-1
1st 3-1

[Passtheballmate]

Cheers to Charlestown for the minute's silence before each grade today. Means a lot to us and especially the player affected

Any results from the games?

[Buddha]

3rds 2-0 Charly including saved penalty
1st and Res both 0-0

[Kicktheball]

Disappointing for Stockton, majority of possession but one of those days where the ball couldn't find a way to the back of the net.

[The Spy]

I witnessed one of the best things I've ever seen in local football on the weekend. And of all places, at Jesmond Park. That keg set-up. Boys, kudos to you because that's exactly what amateur football is about. I hope for one, that you guys choke and don't get promoted cause we need more of that in this competition.
Cheers lads

[leftrightout]

I witnessed one of the best things I've ever seen in local football on the weekend. And of all places, at Jesmond Park. That keg set-up. Boys, kudos to you because that's exactly what amateur football is about. I hope for one, that you guys choke and don't get promoted cause we need more of that in this competition.
Cheers lads

Good drop too!

[LINGERA]

Disappointing for Stockton, majority of possession but one of those days where the ball couldn't find a way to the back of the net.

If you have seen any of Charlestown this year, you would know that having majority possession against them doesn't usually amount to much (take out Warnersbay results who have put 10 past them they have only conceded 11) as was the case on the weekend Stockton had majority possession and Charlestown had majority of the chances.

[KSSFC]

When and where is cookers vs Warners bay 1st grade catch up being played

[beaten favourite]

Tonight down on the water @ WB..... 8pm KO. Should be perfect conditions for football.

[The Spy]

Yep, ressies at 6.30 and firsts at 8.

Might be a tad breezy, long legged skins are perfectly acceptable to wear.

[beaten favourite]

won't you blokes need 'white skins' though to match the shorts????? I'd hate to have to ask the ref to enforce the letter of the law on such a frosty night!!!! HAHAHAHAHA

[Kicktheball]

Results from last night?

[beaten favourite]

WB v CHUFC

Ressies: 1-0 (I think)
Firsts: 0-1

Very competitive match, wind calmed down so pretty decent conditions for football. Thanks to the WB boys. Jeez those new sheds are nice, first ever shower at WB & we didn't have to get changed 1 at a time.

[leftrightout]

Will we get wash outs this weekend? Tomorrows games most in danger, how does everyone think their grounds will hold up?

[RANGER09]

good night to sit back, wacth the TV, relax with a few beers, then a few more :whistling:

[leftrightout]

good night to sit back, wacth the TV, relax with a few beers, then a few more :whistling:

I think most games will go ahead still. Rain has been consistent but not heavy, it will stop early tonight and grounds will be good enough tomorrow.

[roundballsarebetter]

I think most games will go ahead still. Rain has been consistent but not heavy, it will stop early tonight and grounds will be good enough tomorrow.

Clubs wont have much choice if councils close fields this avo

[leftrightout]

Clubs wont have much choice if councils close fields this avo

School holidays so only some wash out games being played by juniors so would council bother? It hasn't rained enough in my opinion. Everyone is getting soft these days!

[Ranger-86]

School holidays so only some wash out games being played by juniors so would council bother? It hasn't rained enough in my opinion. Everyone is getting soft these days!

Port stephens council has closed all grounds

[leftrightout]

Port stephens council has closed all grounds

Wow, it hasn't been that bad has it? Rain is meant to ease tonight, a lot of grounds will be fine tomorrow!

[Goatscheese]

Wow, it hasn't been that bad has it? Rain is meant to ease tonight, a lot of grounds will be fine tomorrow!

Nelson Bay got quite a bit 45mm so not being there kinda understandable. Though you would think you would do the right thing and wait until morning and have the clubs check their grounds first rather than be lazy and say all clubs closed for the weekend.

I've noticed some clubs in the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie have done the same and have already decided to close all ground without bothering to see how much better it gets. This mentality in this part of Australia astounds me, it is a winter sport yet the games don't get played at the slightest bit of rain. And as you said grounds may even get better over night (so wait till morning) and will probably be even better Sunday (should wait till Sunday) so why call it all off on Friday afternoon? For the record Nobys has only had 18mm since Wednesday night, so really **** all. Wallsend has probably had about the same only 12mm from Wednesday night to 9am today.

My guess is come tomorrow morning most grounds will be closed with most games not played, a lot of clubs seem to care more about the ground than the game.

[hawk]

RAYMOND TERRACE SC - KING Pk Sat 9th - 3rd Grade Postponed (FSP)

Terrace trying to get some games on

[gny]

Raymond terrace will play. Field will be dry

[Berbs]

Stockton vs Jesmond is ON

[KSSFC]

Terrace vs kotara
Res 2-3
1st 1-1

[Donk]

Bero vs Barnsley
3rds 1 nil Barnsley
Res 4-3 Barnsley
1st 3 all

Barnsley dropping a 3 goal lead
Good fight back from Bero boys didn't give up

[namwob99]

Bero vs Barnsley
3rds 1 nil Barnsley
Res 4-3 Barnsley
1st 3 all

Barnsley dropping a 3 goal lead
Good fight back from Bero boys didn't give up

Story of our year mate.

[Terriblehatjesmondcoach]

Far out just finished off bulk steamed pork buns at my local jesmond hotel. Combed my silky goatee and headed my way out to Ramo to watch the mighty Kotara Kittens had to pull over on the Main Street of Raymond terrace to deliver 6 babies from a family tree that did not branch. Followed by an embarrassing excuse by Raymond Toilers to not play third grade because of the state of the pitch. Which is a porkie pie they where just short players. Somehow they manage to have 46 kids per family but no ball boy. Anyway a good day out for the jesmond foreskin dockers.

[Donk]

Story of our year mate.
Yes sums up ours pretty good aswel mate

[Passtheballmate]

Terrace vs kotara
Res 2-3
1st 1-1

A lot of missed chances in this game. Terrace could've been up 5-0 at half time.

[KSSFC]

Any other results from yesterday

[Kicktheball]

Stockton v Jesmond
1sts 1-1

[Cuz]

Any results from today?

[Cabaye#4]

Charlie v Cookers
3rds 2-1
Res 0-1
1sts 2-1

[Donk]

Did the bays play yesterday or was it called off?

[Guiltykeep]

Did see a post on Facebook
9 point day for warners

[Kicktheball]

Charlestown defeating cooks hill is a big upset. Keeps them in the race for top 4

[The Spy]

Did see a post on Facebook
9 point day for warners

Correct.
2-1 Thirds
3-2 Ressies
2-1 Firsts

[leftrightout]

Charlestown defeating cooks hill is a big upset. Keeps them in the race for top 4

Charlestown proving a lot wrong this year. Sounds like they had a rough start off the field and many wrote them off but they are getting the results.

[Kicktheball]

They won't make the 4 but good on them for proving people wrong!

[Passtheballmate]

They won't make the 4 but good on them for proving people wrong!

Don't see why they can't make the 4. 4 points between Terrace in 3rd and Charlestown in 6th. Still a lot of football to be played.

[Kicktheball]

Just my judgement. A very confident one

[leftrightout]

At the bottom, Barnsley starting to pick up some points with a few draws in a row and slowly getting a head of Nelson Bay.

[Kicktheball]

This week
Jesmond
Cooks hill
Terrace
Stockton
Draw

[LINGERA]

They won't make the 4 but good on them for proving people wrong!

So Charlestown sit 2 points behind 4th with their final 4 games against the current 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th placed teams. Technically they should make the 4.

[onlooker]

So Charlestown sit 2 points behind 4th with their final 4 games against the current 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th placed teams. Technically they should make the 4.
Wow what nice run home they have.

[Beppe]

Kotara, Bero and Barnsley will not be easy beats. Under estimate them if you wish, wouldn't be surprised if all three beat charly.

[Wilso8948]

No one is an easy beat in this comp. Except Barnsley.



In a boat race.

[leftrightout]

Kotara, Bero and Barnsley will not be easy beats. Under estimate them if you wish, wouldn't be surprised if all three beat charly.

All three have been proven hard to beat in recent weeks!

[namwob99]

Any cookers boys on here tonight? Just a reminder to bring some socks other than black tomora. 😉

[onlooker]

Barnsley V Terrace
3rds 2-1
Res 6-0
First 0-0

Tough day for the terrace only having 24 players to call on.

[Donk]

Any other results

[Wilso8948]

Stocko v Nbay
3rds 0-3
Res 3-2
1sts 4-1

[namwob99]

Bero-Cookers
1sts 4-2
Res 1-3
3rds 0-2

[Passtheballmate]

Bero-Cookers
1sts 4-2
Res 1-3
3rds 0-2

That a win for Bero against Cookers?

[Creepin10]

Jeso v Charlie
1st 5-2
Res 1-2
3rds 2-2

[RANGER09]

Well done to Jeso, that pretty much wraps, up the minor prem for them, 12 points clear. can't see Cookers catching them from here

[PC14]

That a win for Bero against Cookers?

Certainly looks like it.

[Kicktheball]

Stockton will win the comp

[Buddha]

Nelson Bay Reserve Grade keeper is a freak

[cymonster]

Nelson Bay Reserve Grade keeper is a freak

The save he made to push the ball onto the bar was incredible

[Passtheballmate]

Certainly looks like it.

Cookers and Terrace dropping points in the last 2 weeks is making the race for 2/3/4 very tight.

[PC14]

Cookers and Terrace dropping points in the last 2 weeks is making the race for 2/3/4 very tight.

Strange comp this year.

Good comp this year.

[XRanger]

Cookers and Terrace dropping points in the last 2 weeks is making the race for 2/3/4 very tight.
Terrace have no right to be sitting in the top 4 considering the player availability this year. At this stage of the comp you would have to think stocko and jeso would make the biggest impact in the finals

[The Spy]

Kotara v W Bay
3-1 Thirds
0-1 Ressies
3-1 Firsts
Speedy recovery to Ressies captain on the knee injury.

[Buddha]

1st grade referee in Stocko game was unbelievable. Both teams were dumbfounded with some of his calls. The reserve grade ref who was a club ref was ironically the best referee we've had all year

[Passtheballmate]

Kotara v W Bay
3-1 Thirds
0-1 Ressies
3-1 Firsts
Speedy recovery to Ressies captain on the knee injury.

Cookers/Terrace/Warners Bay all dropping points. Stockton now in the 4. This is going to be a great finish to the season.

[Kicktheball]

It's fair to say Jesmond will get the minor premiership. Does anyone know if they want to be promoted? Just curious

[onlooker]

It's fair to say Jesmond will get the minor premiership. Does anyone know if they want to be promoted? Just curious
Couldn't see why not, just saw Garden Suburbs lost today and I believe that means they will face the drop down to this comp.

But with all the changes planned for the npl comp will that mean changes down the line??

[leftrightout]

Cookers/Terrace/Warners Bay all dropping points. Stockton now in the 4. This is going to be a great finish to the season.

Kotara, Barnsley and Bero are making things very difficult for the top teams at the moment. Nelson Bay are a young team that wouldn't surprise me if they sprung an upset in the remaining few rounds. It is going to be a very interesting race for the finals for a few teams!

[leftrightout]

I personally think kotara will make the 4

I think they have left too much ground to gain in the final rounds.
From what i have seen i think they are a bit light on up front, not enough goals in them.

[Kicktheball]

If they don't defeat Stockton, there season will be over I"d say!

[The Spy]

Here's the run home:

Jesmond 38pts - Cookers (a), Nelson Bay (a), Kotara (h), Barnsley (a)
Cooks Hill 26pts - Jesmond (h), Terrace (a), Nelson Bay (a), Warners Bay (h)
Raymond Terrace 24pts - Bero (a), Cookers (h), Warners Bay (a), Stockton (h)
Stockton 22pts - Kotara (h), Barnsley (a), Bero (h), Terrace (a)
Warners Bay 21pts - Barnsley (h), Bero (a), Terrace (h), Cookers (a)
Charlestown 19pts - Nelson Bay (h), Kotara (a), Barnsley (h), Bero (a)
Kotara 18pts - Stockton (a), Charlestown (h), Jesmond (a), Nelson Bay (h)
Beresfield 17pts - Terrace (a), Warners Bay (h), Stockton (a), Charlestown (h)
Barnsley 7pts - Warners Bay (a), Stockton (h), Charlestown (a), Jesmond (h)
Nelson Bay 4pts - Charlestown (a), Jesmond (h), Cookers (h), Kotara (a)

[The Spy]

Charlie's destiny is in their own hands. The only team that doesn't play anyone above them.

[Ranger-86]

Here's the run home:


Jesmond 38pts - Cookers (a), Nelson Bay (a), Kotara (h), Barnsley (a)
Cooks Hill 26pts - Jesmond (h), Terrace (a), Nelson Bay (a), Warners Bay (h)
Raymond Terrace 24pts - Bero (a), Cookers (h), Warners Bay (a), Stockton (h)
Stockton 22pts - Kotara (h), Barnsley (a), Bero (h), Terrace (a)
Warners Bay 21pts - Barnsley (h), Bero (a), Terrace (h), Cookers (a)
Charlestown 19pts - Nelson Bay (h), Kotara (a), Barnsley (h), Bero (a)
Kotara 18pts - Stockton (a), Charlestown (h), Jesmond (a), Nelson Bay (h)
Beresfield 17pts - Terrace (a), Warners Bay (h), Stockton (a), Charlestown (h)
Barnsley 7pts - Warners Bay (a), Stockton (h), Charlestown (a), Jesmond (h)
Nelson Bay 4pts - Charlestown (a), Jesmond (h), Cookers (h), Kotara (a)

We play Bero at home this weekend

[Beppe]

Charly will lose to Kotara and Bero, does 25 points get them into top 4, probably not.

[PC14]

Must wins for Bero and Kotara this weekend.

It should be a fantastic finish to the season.

[Cabaye#4]

Charly will lose to Kotara and Bero, does 25 points get them into top 4, probably not.

Why do we even bother playing the games when we have psychics on the forums?
Care to share some lotto numbers too then?
I'm not greedy, just tell me 5 out of the 6.

[Beppe]

Why do we even bother playing the games when we have psychics on the forums?
Care to share some lotto numbers too then?
I'm not greedy, just tell me 5 out of the 6.

Not psychic, just seen all teams play, Charly the worst of that bunch, fantastic keeper, couple of quick players, terrible team. Just my opinion :thumbsup:

[leftrightout]

Not psychic, just seen all teams play, Charly the worst of that bunch, fantastic keeper, couple of quick players, terrible team. Just my opinion :thumbsup:

Wouldn't say terrible, but do think they are a lower table team who have performed over how they should have and you have to give credit to them for that.
And yes, their keeper is a good one!

[Rocko]

Charlie's destiny is in their own hands. The only team that doesn't play anyone above them.


Jeso doesn't play anyone above them either

[Wilso8948]

Jeso doesn't play anyone above them either

I see what you did there

[The Anvil]

Really is shaping up to be a good finish to the season for 4th spot and last.
Can see Nelson bay doing a job on a few teams to put pressure on Barnsley.
Stockton are well placed at the moment, big game this Saturday up against Kotara that haven't lost in a while. I think Charlestown will not make the 4 due to not being much chop except for the keeper. Whoever runs 4th, Stockton,warners bay or Kotara will definitely be a danger in the finals.

[PC14]

Whoever runs 4th, Stockton,warners bay or Kotara will definitely be a danger in the finals.

Not giving Beresfield a chance? 5 behind 4th and only one further back then Kotara. With most having somewhat of a difficult run in, and Beresfield having the chance of taking points off 4 of the 5 above them, they can still sneak in. Good win against Cooks Hill too. Could act as a spring board.

Essentially, I guess one of the reasons we play the game is for scenarios like this. The nervousness and excitement of who'll get the results and/or luck to go their way and make finals football.

[Kicktheball]

Terrace has the hardest run home, they be lucky to stay into the 4

[leftrightout]

Terrace has the hardest run home, they be lucky to stay into the 4

Like someone said earlier, their run of injuries and such truly is terrible. Apparently only had 6 fresh players for reserve grade on the weekend. Still fielding a strong 1st grade team but not as strong as it was at beginning of the season. That along with the tough run in might see them drop out but who bloody knows in this comp, it really is a great one... besides jesmond, thanks for making thank challenge for 1st spot boring! hahaha

[onlooker]

Like someone said earlier, their run of injuries and such truly is terrible. Apparently only had 6 fresh players for reserve grade on the weekend. Still fielding a strong 1st grade team but not as strong as it was at beginning of the season. That along with the tough run in might see them drop out but who bloody knows in this comp, it really is a great one... besides jesmond, thanks for making thank challenge for 1st spot boring! hahaha
It was actually 2 fresh for res, and out of the 10 fresh for first grade two came off the bench for res one being the goal keeper. Was a tough day to be apart of.

[Kicktheball]

Peoples thoughts on who will make the top 4?

I'm going to go with

Jesmond
Cooks hill
Stockton
Warners bay

[XRanger]

Peoples thoughts on who will make the top 4?

I'm going to go with

Jesmond
Cooks hill
Stockton
Warners bay

I would be more intrigued to see the odds on making the top 4, a few teams would back themselves I'd say.

[Passtheballmate]

Peoples thoughts on who will make the top 4?

I'm going to go with

Jesmond
Cooks hill
Stockton
Warners bay


Certainly think Jeso will be in the number 1 spot.
After that I have no idea.
I think you'd have a better indication after this weekend of what will pan out.

[namwob99]

Hows King Park looking for Sunday?

[RANGER09]

Looking good!

[GuzmanGomez]

Stockton Kotara
T: 0-2
R: 2-4
F: 1-1 (Stocko lucky not to concede penalty in second half, looked obvious)

Speedy recovery to Stocko Ressies GK, looked nasty!

[onlooker]

Congrats to Jeso on becoming premiers. I'm sure you will celebrate hard tonight. Well done.

[Kicktheball]

Other scores from today?

[onlooker]

Cookers V Jeso

3rds 3-1
Res 1-0
First 0-1

Three games to be played tomorrow.

[Buddha]

Stocko Reserves GK looks to have torn the hamstring off the bone. Unfortunate for the old bloke pretty much confirms his retirement. Story of our season lead 1-0 and 2-1 and to lose the game

[Donk]

Warners Bay Vs barnsley
3rds 2 nil Barnsley
Res 4-1 Bay
1st 5-2 bay

[Wilso8948]

Heard 2-1 to bero over terrace

[onlooker]

Terrace V Bero

3rds 2-0
Res 1-2
First 1-2

[namwob99]

Terrace V Bero

3rds 2-0
Res 1-2
First 1-2

Reggies was 3-1 bro.

[onlooker]

Reggies was 3-1 bro. my bad mate only saw the first 2

[Passtheballmate]

Heard 2-1 to bero over terrace

Terrace missing 6 odd chances in first half again then chasing the game in the end. Bero took 2 from 3 chances to take the 3 points.

[The Spy]

Charlie/NB results?

[Cabaye#4]

Charlie v NBay
3rds 2-2
Res 1-1
1sts 0-1

Cant score when you cant hit the target.
Shoulda been 3 or 4-0 by HT, but alas, NB stuck it out and grabbed the goal that mattered.

[Kicktheball]

Goodbye Charlestown, always next season. Fantastic result for the bay, fighting to not get relegated

[Wilso8948]

I'm prepared to say its 5 battling for the 4 now. There is not one single easy game for anyone so I expect a few more "upsets" if you can call it that.

[Wilso8948]

Also Bero coming home with a wet sail surely will add some spice to our old boys day match up in 2 weeks. Will be a good day on the tins.

[namwob99]

Also Bero coming home with a wet sail surely will add some spice to our old boys day match up in 2 weeks. Will be a good day on the tins.

You injured?

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Thank you to Cooks Hill for Saturday, many on full time whistle genuinely congratulated us on confirming the minor premiership and then stayed around to have a beer afterward.
The most trying conditions I've experience in quite some time with enormous winds making it difficult to play consistent, quality football but we got the job done 1-0.
Losses in lower grades means we need to improve but hopefully we can sneak into the finals in all grades as we have most of our unavailable guys returning.
Good luck to all in the run in. Some massive fixtures coming up and seems there is a battle at other end of the table to watch closely too!

[Wilso8948]

You injured?

Ironically yes.. Will try and recover in time but unlikely.

[Wilso8948]

Thank you to Cooks Hill for Sunday, many on full time whistle genuinely congratulated us on confirming the minor premiership and then stayed around to have a beer afterward.
The most trying conditions I've experience in quite some time with enormous winds making it difficult to play consistent, quality football but we got the job done 1-0.
Losses in lower grades means we need to improve but hopefully we can sneak into the finals in all grades as we have most of our unavailable guys returning.
Good luck to all in the run in. Some massive fixtures coming up and seems there is a battle at other end of the table to watch closely too!

Well done lads. Showing that defence wins championships. 11 goals conceded is a fantastic effort. In my opinion this years comp is certainly closer then what the table suggests. But no one can argue when you're that far clear with 3 games remaining. Congrats.

[namwob99]

Ironically yes.. Will try and recover in time but unlikely.

In other news the sky is blue and water is wet. You and Neal are something else.

[Wilso8948]

In other news the sky is blue and water is wet. You and Neal are something else.

Please! I hadn't missed a game my whole career until I fractured my foot/got shot by a sniper in a game against you lot. Grubby players the lot of yas'

[namwob99]

Please! I hadn't missed a game my whole career until I fractured my foot/got shot by a sniper in a game against you lot. Grubby players the lot of yas'

Lol soft.

[Passtheballmate]

Wonder what will come out of this weekend. More upsets or will teams secure a place in the final 4??

[namwob99]

Bero vs Bay
F: 3-0
R: 0-2
T: 2-4

[beaten favourite]

Cooks Hill v Terrace

Firsts: 3-2

Ressies: 5-3

Thirds: 6-1

Massive 9 point day for the stripes

[Wilso8948]

Stocko v Barnsley
F 4-1
R 0-0
T 1-4

Some quality goals in firsts from both sides. Couple of pens and a send off for Barnsley probably let the scoreline blow out.

Bero causing a shake up at the business end. Just in time for old boys day next week!

[Kicktheball]

Jesmond scores?

[beaten favourite]

Jesmond scores?

On Sporting Pulse

Jesmond v The Bay

Firsts: 4-1
Ressies: 2-2
Thirds: 3-3.

Can't remember who the home team was sorry

[youngenwithafootballbrain]

Stocko v Barnsley
F 4-1
R 0-0
T 1-4

Some quality goals in firsts from both sides. Couple of pens and a send off for Barnsley probably let the scoreline blow out.

Bero causing a shake up at the business end. Just in time for old boys day next week!



How does that leave barnsley third grade on the ladder? heard they have had a late run to semis?

[hawk]

Kotara V Charlie

1st 2-0
Res 5-0
3rd 1-3

[Wilso8948]

Big game next week between terrace and Wbay. Winner goes a long way to making the 4. Loser probably struggles to make finals

[Bubbles7]

Jesmond 44
Cooks Hill 29
Stoko 26
Terrace 24
Warners bay 24
Bero 23
Kotara 22
2 games to play what a run in for the top 4 race!
CRAZY COMP!

[The Spy]

This weekend will sort it out. WBay v Terrace, Jesmond v Kotara and Stockton v Bero.

[WWMTD?]

Jesmond 44
Cooks Hill 29
Stoko 26
Terrace 24
Warners bay 24
Bero 23
Kotara 22
2 games to play what a run in for the top 4 race!
CRAZY COMP!

3rd grade doing the leader change at re business end too, 3 leaders in 3 weeks now kotara went down to Charlie. Cookers in front by 1 now and kotara vs Jeso next week will be a cracker.

[Retro Jet]

3rd grade doing the leader change at re business end too, 3 leaders in 3 weeks now kotara went down to Charlie. Cookers in front by 1 now and kotara vs Jeso next week will be a cracker.

Yep, went to check for m'self just then and ladder not updated because
scores not in from 3 clubs; 2 of 'em from Saturday fixtures. :blush:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/comp_info.cgi?c=1-8218-0-388321-0&pool=1&round=0&a=ROUND
It's the 21st Century people... It ain't that hard.

[namwob99]

This weekend will sort it out. WBay v Terrace, Jesmond v Kotara and Stockton v Bero.

Hopefully goes into Rd 18!!

[beaten favourite]

Old Mother Nature looks like rearing her ugly head this week!!!!

[The Spy]

They've got the spare weekend scheduled for next weekend anyway

[beaten favourite]

They've got the spare weekend scheduled for next weekend anyway

I'm just hoping our deposit on the bus to the Bay is refundable!!!!!!

[The Spy]

ZPL GF to be held Sunday 11th September at Adamstown Oval.

Any news on ZL1?

[leftrightout]

Macquarie Field on the saturday

[The Spy]

Beauty, same as last year.

[Wilso8948]

Old Mother Nature looks like rearing her ugly head this week!!!!

I think it'll be right by the weekend. Tues/Wed looks the worst of it hopefully gives enough time to recover by the weekend.

[Kicktheball]

Exciting weekend of football coming up. Do or die for some teams, it will be interesting to see who ends up in the 4

[The Spy]

Think the only top 4 that's sorted is Reserve grade, although positions are still up for grabs.

[Kicktheball]

Like someone else said, 1st grade could be sorted by this weekend if teams win

[Bubbles7]

Any stoko boys have an update on the sand pit? 😜

[Wilso8948]

Any stoko boys have an update on the sand pit? ��

I'll have a look today while I'm at work and let you know.

[Passtheballmate]

The suspense may have to wait another week. What's Warners bay field like? Sunday game against the Terrace would have a chance of getting on??

[leftrightout]

The suspense may have to wait another week. What's Warners bay field like? Sunday game against the Terrace would have a chance of getting on??

May be a few washed out tomorrow, hopefully these showers go away and some games can get on.
I think Terrace would be ok by Sunday, Charlestown have Barnsley on Sunday too... what is the Charlestown ground like?

[Roundball Enthusiast]

May be a few washed out tomorrow, hopefully these showers go away and some games can get on.
I think Terrace would be ok by Sunday, Charlestown have Barnsley on Sunday too... what is the Charlestown ground like?

From what I've seen driving home, they have been training on it all week and it looks fantastic. Solid drainage.

[RANGER09]

Would be ok if we were playing at the Terrace ��

[Kicktheball]

If they call games off due to this little bit of rain, that is a joke.

[Berbs]

Stocko was dry as a bone last night at training. Very surprised if it's called off

[Wilso8948]

There's probably been less rain over Stocko way then there has been further in town and lake Macquarie.

[Wilso8948]

Bit of surface water over at Corroba. Nothing too major which 'should' drain away with a nice dry arvo/night and a few hours of sun in the morning wouldn't hurt. I've seen it in worse shape.

[Bubbles7]

Bit of surface water over at Corroba. Nothing too major which 'should' drain away with a nice dry arvo/night and a few hours of sun in the morning wouldn't hurt. I've seen it in worse shape.

Sweet so if the rains goes away we're on?

[Donk]

There's probably been less rain over Stocko way then there has been further in town and lake Macquarie.
I work on the island and it's rained here most of the day consistently but not heavy

[Wilso8948]

I work on the island and it's rained here most of the day consistently but not heavy
Yeh so do I. The shower at lunch didn't help

[Kicktheball]

Any games cancelled?

[Cabaye#4]

Word on the street is jeso called off

[Wilso8948]

Stocko is on

[leftrightout]

Word on the street is jeso called off

Not surprising, Jesmond park has always struggled with the wet weather.

[beaten favourite]

Nelson Bay v Cooks Hill

Firsts 2-7
Ressies 0-1
Thirds 0-2

[namwob99]

Stoko vs Bero
F 2-2
R 4-2
T 1-1

[Donk]

Just got word Charlie vs Barnsley game hs been called off

[leftrightout]

Just got word Charlie vs Barnsley game hs been called off

Curse of the field with a cricket pitch?

[Donk]

Curse of the field with a cricket pitch?

It's horrific looks like they played a few games yesterday just to get rid of any grass that may have been there

[hawk]

W Bay V Terrace
1st 2-3
res 2-0
3rd 4-1

I think the lowers are right

[Passtheballmate]

W Bay V Terrace
1st 2-3
res 2-0
3rd 4-1

I think the lowers are right

Good win for the Terrace.. Sets up a cracking last game against Stocko.

[Kicktheball]

Top 4 pretty much settled, unless kotara win next 2 games and there is a goal blowout. Very confident it will stay Jesmond, cooks hill, Stockton, terrace

[beaten favourite]

WB can still do it with a win over Cookers & Stocko beating the Terrace with a 3 goal, goal difference I think. But i agree top 4 seems settled. Huge game between Terrace & Stocko

[Passtheballmate]

Still anyone's game for the final 2 spots. So many possibilities can happen. Jeso and kotara game 1 to watch could throw a spanner in the works.

[onlooker]

If Jeso beat Kotara like many would expect, terrace and Stockton only need a point from the last game. To claim the final two spots.

[hawk]

If Jeso beat Kotara like many would expect, terrace and Stockton only need a point from the last game. To claim the final two spots.

Normally Jeso would win but being close to semis and Premiership wrapped up Kot are in with a decent show for this.

[Kicktheball]

Kotara don't win this weekend, there out simple as that, then the top 4 is pretty much cemented

[namwob99]

You're all pretty much saying the same thing here!!

[Passtheballmate]

You're all pretty much saying the same thing here!!

Bero have a chance too if they score 10 goals in last game..

[Kicktheball]

That would be possible if they were playing Barnsley

[namwob99]

Bero have a chance too if they score 10 goals in last game..
We gone!

[Passtheballmate]

We gone!

Just thought I'd change it up for you..

[Wilso8948]

You're all pretty much saying the same thing here!!

It's just one bloke on 8 accounts

[namwob99]

It's just one bloke on 8 accounts

You getting bored in semi-retirement Wilson?

[Wilso8948]

You getting bored in semi-retirement Wilson?

#dadlyfe

[Donk]

That would be possible if they were playing Barnsley

Hey no one has put 10 past us not this yr or last the most was 8 😉 lol

[Donk]

Charlestown vs Barnsley catch up
1st grade only tonight
2-0 Charlie. Their keeper is insane i was told not to tell him so sorry boys if he reads this ha ha ha