nine_iron Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Going great mate and love the interviews. Nice touch. Thanks, it makes a change, gets you guys involved more and keeps everyone interested. Just hope I don't offend anyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Player Interviews #5 15 year old first team regular David Ginsberg was next, a hard working and tireless defensive midfield. He is a sniper from the penalty spot and its one of the players whp performs well above average week in week out. He is probably the main reason why, along with Stothard, the manager prefers a narrow formation. Question 1. What do you find most satisfying or least satisfying about life with the club? David Ginsberg: I find it really satisfying that the team trusts me so much, even though I'm the youngest player on the squad, to step up and take penalties for the team and also helping out so much with keeping us be the side that concedes the least amount of goals. My response: Your success rate means you should be the player of choice from the spot for a while, from what I have seen in training you are the best player in the squad for the job! Question 2. What is your proudest achievement so far? David Ginsberg: My massive 2 goal game versus Appleby Frodingham to literally win the game for Immingham Town. My response: It was a stunning game, the goal from nearly 40 yards has a shot for goal of the season, give Stothard a run for his money. Question 3. Who are you really getting along with or who do you dislike? David Ginsberg: The whole team is just very fun to play with, but we're all pretty young and from the same area so, I mean most of us already knew each other before joining the team, albeit mostly as opponents, and it's just been easy to play together, though, if we weren't winning as much, there might be a little less cohesion, but that's how it is in all locker rooms. My response: I understand you have run into some of the players before at inter-school level and country training before independence. I am glad its working to the teams advantage. Question 4. What are your hopes and aspirations in football within this country/league structure? David Ginsberg: I hope to help bring our country to the top of the world and I hope to bring our team to be the best in the league and win all the trophies. My response: I doubt the country will go that far, winning a game first would be a good start... The team however, winning the league and promotion looks ever more likely with each passing week at the moment! Question 5. Do you mind that while the manager is using a formation that greatly benefits you, others are left on the sidelines because of it? David Ginsberg: I feel a little guilty, we are a close team and those who are being left out have made their voice heard. This has only driven on to make the most of my opportunities and I feel I have given my absolute all to make sure their absence is not in vain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Player Interviews #6 John Harkness is a plucky under rated young central defender. His above average performances have helped Immingham keep a lot of clean sheets. His low yellow card rate, no reds and high header and tackle success rate have all contributed to him maintaining a starting position in the squad for a majority of the games. Question 1. What do you find most satisfying or least satisfying about life with the club? John Harkness: The players, the fans and the manager are the things that keep me going! Loving the teamwork from the lads and i think it shows in our league performances! My response: I agree, the squad harmony is fantastic, mentioned in nearly every single interview I have conducted so far. Question 2. What is your proudest achievement so far? John Harkness: It has to be being an integral part in this defence.... a defence thats conceded the least goals in the league i might add! Oh and that goal, i dont score many but i,m just one of those defenders that enjoys getting one over on the opposition at attacking set pieces. My response: Your tackling alone has been superb, you also seem to be in the right place at the right time to make the key tackle or header. Question 3. Who are you really getting along with or who do you dislike? John Harkness: I really get on well with Leo Curtis, i think we understand each other on and off the field. I know i shouldn't speak outside of the dressing room but we all find it hard to socialise with Ben 'Grandpa' Smith... i think its to do with that generation gap! haha, All jokes aside, Ben has really been raking in the goals and we're grateful to have him! My response: The age difference between the rest of the squad and Ben does seem to be a common discussion point. I can see you work well with Leo, together you have put up quite a fortification, just three goals scored against at home in the league is simply amazing! Question 4. What are your hopes and aspirations in football within this country/league structure? John Harkness: Everyone wants to play for their country right?!?!?!? So thats probably my Number one long term goal! My response: It can happen, you are still young. You are up against some quality established players in the national squad. I doubt it will be long before you get some U21 apps to your name if you keep on performing like you are. Question 5. If u had to choose... Clean sheet with a 1-0 win... or a draw with you scoring a wonder-goal equaliser? John Harkness: What kind of question is that?!? I hold my line... I bully the opposing strikers and i protect my keeper! Thats just what i do.... Clean sheet.... EVERYTIME! My response: I expected that, you are really dedicated to the task and it is showing in the stats and league position. Keep it up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Player Interviews #7 The last interview of the day was with right back Martin Steeper, as one of the older youth players he is looked up to by those around him for his superb tackling skills and consistency of performance. Question 1. What do you find most satisfying or least satisfying about life with the club? Martin Steeper: The bars and clubs round here are terrible and most of the girls are like pigs in clogs, so it allows me to stay focused on my training and development at the club. If there is no matchday and the gaffer gives me the nod, we can enjoy a sensible night over the border in neighbouring Yorkshire, with a few of the Doncaster Rovers academy players. My response: I am sure there is always going to be arguments between nights out across the estuary or nights out in Grimsby or Lincoln. Good thing most of the squad is too young still! Maybe in a few years it might be a problem for the club with so many 18th birthdays coming up! Question 2. What is your proudest achievement so far? Martin Steeper: The victory at the KC Stadium must go down as the proudest moment yet. We proved on the big stage that we really are a team with real potential, already capable of beating the biggest team in Lincs and Humber. My response: Lets hope we can top it against North Ferriby, you were part of a rock solid defensive effort that game. Since that performance the local media, like yourself, believe the cup to be ours for the taking, so the stories go anyway. Question 3. Who are you really getting along with or who do you dislike? Martin Steeper: Han Sol Geni is a bit of a brat. He wont mind me saying this, as for him, its a little more much craved attention for him. He is constantly moaning about the tactics the boss plays. I personally think they are working great, and the results speak for themselves. Plus, the system allows me to get forward and provide the width whilst David Ginsberg sits deep to cover.....and of course has the odd crack at goal. My response: You seem to know your fellow squad members well, if you have any more inside scoops let me know! The attacking nature of the back line including Ginsberg has been impressive, moving into a wing back role in attack does seem to suit your playing style well. Work on that crossing and things can only get better. Question 4. What are your hopes and aspirations in football within this country/league structure? Martin Steeper: I love it here. We have a real great nucleus of young stars. I want us to enjoy a spell of dominance in the coming years. We can definately win promotion this season. I hope to at some point of my career, play for Doncaster Rovers, but that will only come from giving my all to Immingham. My response: That is good to hear, keep up those good ratings and other clubs will soon take notice like Morecambe. Question 5. What do you make of the interest from Morecambe? Martin Steeper: I wont lie, I would see what they come up with, but it would be a big decision to move just now, and one that I wouldnt be keen on making. The coaching staff here have my best interests at heart and really push me to develop. I owe them for that, and am thankful. My response: I really think you are too good for them and can achieve more here first. Stick at it and good luck in the next game, I bet you will be in the starting 11 as long as you are fit. With all the interviews over for the day and all the blog posts done it was time to go home and get a good nights rest. Tomorrow brings a huge game for the club, an early start, a coach journey up the M180 and across the bridge. Anything could happen, with this squad I doubt it will be anything other than spectacular! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 -ITFC Official Blog #17- Tuesday the 20th of December Humber Cup quarter Final leg 2 The away fixture is finally here. Not sure if it was the long day interviewing players but I released I had been putting the wrong date on the blog. I have corrected it now as TODAY is Tuesday the 20th, not yesterday when I did the interviews. So this important day for the club started with a big pep talk, big occasions like this meant a lot of the players got out of school or collage early and arrived at the club with plenty of time to spare before the evening kick off. Once complete we all bundled onto the coach and set off. Instead of turning into the city this time we headed west up the Humber towards Grange Lane in North Ferriby. Team news from North Ferriby was very much in our favour. The big names of Paul Harsley and Steve Wilson were not in the starting 11 due to fitness issues. Have being rested last time in preference for league fixtures that means this time means Immingham will face a similar squad to the one from the first leg. This came as somewhat of a relief to the players! The other factor is that North Ferriby have not won since October having only made it this far in the Humbr Cup on penalties. North Ferriby (0) 0 – 1 (1) Immingham Town Attendance: 559 | No. | S | Name | Inf. | Con | Rat | Gls | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | | Mike Nevo | | 98% | 6.5 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2 | | Martin Steeper | sub 45 | 63% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4 | | Leo Curtis (c) | | 75% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5 | | Jim Bowman | | 76% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3 | | Chris Warrington | sub 56 | 67% | 7.2 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8 | | David Ginsberg | | 54% | 7.0 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7 | | Kevin O'Harper | | 67% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6 | | Johannes Netto | | 68% | 6.9 | | 1x Assist | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11 | | Teron Fong | sub 45 | 73% | 5.9 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9 | | Ben Talbott | | 61% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10 | | Martyn James | | 76% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12 | | Luke Doyle | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 14 | | John Harkness | on 45 | 62% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15 | | Steve Duffy | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 16 | | Andy Stewart | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 17 | | Nathan Walker | on 56 | 87% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18 | | Han Sol Geni | on 45 | 84% | 7.5 | 1 | MoM | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 19 | | Baba Ginoosh | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| In a big upset Division 1 promotion chasers Immingham Town get one over on Premiership relegation certainties North Ferriby. In a first half of squandered exchanges players on both sides began to tire as the long summer to winter stretch of the season took its toll. The second half began in a sprightly manner but a flurry of yellow cards for Immingham Town tipped the game in favour of the opposition. With players tiring the manager switched to a 4-1-3-2 formation with Netto and Geni on either wing, it was not long before a deep cross from Netto was met at the back post by super sub Geni who headed in unmarked to put Immingham in the lead. From them on North Ferriby were a different side, they attacked with vengeance but nerves and lack of composure saw chance after chance squandered. Finally, one minute into time added on North Ferriby were faced with an open goal from an acute angle, the strike took half a second too long and buried the ball into the side netting, almost instantly after the final whistle rang out and Immingham progress! The party atmosphere on the bus was even greater than that after the Hull game, playing infront of such a huge crowd at the KC had drained the players emotionally on that occasion. This time the more familiar atmposphere meant the players were free to sing in triumph long into the night. I suspect when the players wake up tomorrow the world will be a different place. The way Ginsberg sacrificed himself for the team tonight by playing on after a nasty fall to the ground will be remembered, he now faces three weeks out with a damaged elbow. How the club will cope without him is very much an unknown. Some good news is Harkness is back in training and should be available for the first team squad very soon. The team has done well in the two weeks he was out with Bowman stepping in to replace him. SEMI FINAL DRAW: At the neutral Venue of Sincil Bank The next day the players were informed of their next round opponents will be last placed Premier League side Stamford. Stamford have a similar recent record to North Ferriby but have recorded plenty of wins in the Humber Cup. The game will be a close one but current form suggests this is a far easier test for Immingham and a place in the final is all but certain. The teams are to meet at a neutral venue, Sincil Bank. One of the bigger stadia in the country, it should provide a suitable atmosphere for the final stages of the Humber Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 -ITFC Official Blog Supplimental Urrgh the morning after.... I had one to many drinks cheering on Immingham last night. Ive made a pot, yes a POT of tea all for myself and now its time feel the full fallout of the success of last night. Just one of the many articles running in todays papers: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 -ITFC Official Blog #18- Wednesday the 28th of December National Divison 1 Immingham Town 4 – 0 Chalk Lane Attendance: 141 | No. | S | Name | Inf. | Con | Rat | Gls | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | | Mike Nevo | | 98% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2 | | Martin Steeper | | 74% | 8.5 | | 1 x Assist | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5 | | Leo Curtis (c) | | 84% | 7.7 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4 | | Jim Bowman | sub 75 | 91% | 7.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3 | | Han Sol Geni | sub 45 | 89% | 6.9 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6 | | Kevin O'Harper | | 79% | 7.7 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7 | | Baba Ginoosh | sub 85 | 80% | 7.1 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8 | | Andy Stewart | sub 68 | 89% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10 | | Teron Fong | off 68 | 84% | 7.2 | | 1 x Assist | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9 | | Ben Talbott | sub 75 | 79% | 9.6 | 3 | MoM | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11 | | Ben Smith | | 80% | 8.0 | 1 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12 | | Luke Doyle | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 14 | | Johannes Netto | on 68 | 96% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15 | | John Harkness | on 75 | 93% | 6.7 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 16 | | Richard Hull | on 85 | 88% | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 17 | | Martyn James | on 75 | 100% | 6.4 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18 | | Nathan Walker | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 19 | | Chris Warrington | on 45 | 85% | 7.2 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Takeover bound Chalk lane simply laid down and let Immingham walk to a four goal victory. Talbott opened the scoring on 11 mins with a clumsy lunge that worked out better than it looked. Talbott made it to with a low drilled shot from the edge of the area. Ben Smith added a third in the half time whistle. In the second half Fong made a mess of another tackle and took a second yellow. A quick restructure and some good defensive effort then replaced the attacking mindedness, finally with 15 minutes left Talbott made it a hattrick with a tidier repeat of the first close range goal. Saturday the 31st of December National Divison 1- RIVAL MATCH! Rivals Grimsby Borough head into this fixture four points ahead in the league. Fresh off a 1-0 win over Cleethorpes the Wilderness Boys are down just John Rowan and Nathon Emson. Captain Andy Taylor leads a strong consistent side out as they visit St Andrews ground to take on resurgent Immingham. This rivals match can bring the league lead down to just one point and put Immingham in a great position to make a final surge to be champions with just 5 games left. Bottesford town look to be the only other team in contention sitting six points off the top before kickoff. Immingham are to be missing only first team regulars David Ginsberg and Jake Stothard as well as up and coming youth player Terrance Fong. Immingham Town 1 – 0 Grimsby Borough Attendance: 206 | No. | S | Name | Inf. | Con | Rat | Gls | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | | Mike Nevo | | 97% | 6.5 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2 | | Martin Steeper | sub 72 | 65% | 7.1 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4 | | Leo Curtis (c) | | 74% | 7.3 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5 | | John Harkness | | 70% | 8.1 | | MoM, 1 x Assist | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3 | | Han Sol Geni | sub 45 | 84% | 6.6 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6 | | Kevin O'Harper | | 68% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7 | | Baba Ginoosh | sub 67 | 76% | 6.6 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10 | | Johannes Netto | | 65% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8 | | Andy Stewart | sub 67 | 85% | 6.0 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9 | | Ben Talbott | inj 63 | 64% | 6.5 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11 | | Ben Smith | | 73% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12 | | Luke Doyle | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 14 | | Nathan Walker | on 72 | 100% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15 | | Jim Bowman | on 67 | 97% | 6.4 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 16 | | Richard Hull | on 67 | 85% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 17 | | Martyn James | on 63 | 96% | 7.3 | 1 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18 | | Steve Duffy | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 19 | | Chris Warrington | on 45 | 83% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| In a hard fought rival encounter Immingham barely came out on top. Pretty much every match stat was split down the middle, it took stroke of luck for substitute Martyn James to find himself in space in they dying minutes of the match after Harkness won the ball from a overstretched Grimsby Borough on a last ditch counter attack. Onside and with just a man and the keeper to beat James kept his cool and hit a clean placed shot to score the winner on 90+1 minutes. As the team goes from strength to strength each player is now being called on as the manger starts to realise a mix of narrow and wide play will be required to close out both the league and the cups. Lofted high after the match, young Martyn James seemed overwhelmed by his contribution. One major fact is that this was the penultimate league home game of the season, only Easington stand between them and a clean home record in the completion. Additionally the only home loss of the year so far has been 1-2 to Hull FC in the Humber cup. If the FA Cup and FA Trophy go well it may stay that way! The players now head off to celebrate the new year and go on a month break from league fixtures. In the mean time they will play their first round in this years FA Cup against Hodgesons FC in a week, follow that with the Humber Cup Semi final and finish up the month with the FA cup first round. The results from these fixtures can decide if the clubs get an easy run of infrequent fixtures for the next four months or if they continue to play more than a game every 7-10 days. Rival News Cleethorpes Continue their dry run this month with another loss to Grimsby Borough and follow it up with a draw at Appleby Frodingham. Their last win came back at the end of November. They enter the winter break 7 points off top spot and only a last ditch resurgence can retain a playoff place Grimsby Borough Sneak a win down the seafront at Cleethorpes before loosing to rivals Immingham Town to see their league lead cut to 1 point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 So guys what do you think of the progress so far? Not long to go now! The season is reaching its peak in Feb and March with all these knock-out games going on the pressure is really piling on the players! Let us know what you think of the last few matches and soon we shall see where it goes! I do belive that you guys participating, posting and making comments really make this signup what it is so get your thoughts heard! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty78 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 The winner vs Grimsby. Going great nine-iron and looking forward to seeing how the season will end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocknrollpear Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 The season is really taking shape now at the turn of the year. The interview idea was great. Enjoyed the read ups. I think a few more screenie's would make the whole sign up a little more of interest however. Another element to help people get a real feel for the league and its environment. May I suggest a variety of screenie's with the league and squads area's of interest. Bit of news on the squad too perhaps. Anyone making noises about moving on to bigger things? Responding to other managers comments etc? Has the Immingham manager also had his eye on a few squad additions that may threaten the status of a squad member at Immingham. Also, have any established players gone to clubs in the top tier of Lincs and Humber? Anyone making the headlines? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 The season is really taking shape now at the turn of the year. The interview idea was great. Enjoyed the read ups. I think a few more screenie's would make the whole sign up a little more of interest however. Another element to help people get a real feel for the league and its environment. May I suggest a variety of screenie's with the league and squads area's of interest. Bit of news on the squad too perhaps. Anyone making noises about moving on to bigger things? Responding to other managers comments etc? Has the Immingham manager also had his eye on a few squad additions that may threaten the status of a squad member at Immingham. Also, have any established players gone to clubs in the top tier of Lincs and Humber? Anyone making the headlines? Cheers Well as its the new year break it sounds a good time to do a roundup of those things! I was really just waiting for people to ask rather than spend hours posting up random information. Now I know people are interested I think this is the right time, the season is well established and there is plenty of news on transfers etc. I will do a nice update tonight on that. Keep pitching in people, the more I know you are enjoying this the more I want to post, you give me the drive to keep this going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocknrollpear Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I look forward to it, as im sure many others will. Just out of interest, have you noticed any ex English Prem journeymen or anyone relatively high profile playing in the top tier. Either on free's or whatever. It would be good also to see the match player ratings at full time in the Hull City cup games. ( : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 I look forward to it, as im sure many others will. Just out of interest, have you noticed any ex English Prem journeymen or anyone relatively high profile playing in the top tier. Either on free's or whatever. It would be good also to see the match player ratings at full time in the Hull City cup games. ( : With the Humber Cup rules none of the big names played. I have not been putting in the opposition ratings because we have not played any players of note yet except for the rival game against Grimsby Borough. I expect with the lack of any player restrictions in the FA cup and the FA Trophy we shall play much more "star" players. I will then post up the opposition ratings too. I have a host of info updates coming, just preparing them now. They will show whats going on in and around the other divisons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Winter Break League Overview Conoco Premier League Rules: 36 games, Max 9 FGN in match squad | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Scunthorpe | | 22 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 51 | 15 | +36 | 55 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Hull | | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 48 | 10 | +38 | 51 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Grimsby | | 22 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 20 | +17 | 44 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Boston Utd | | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 27 | +4 | 42 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5th | | Lincoln | | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 22 | +11 | 37 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6th | | Gainsborough | | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 29 | -2 | 35 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7th | | Grantham | | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 32 | -17 | 18 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8th | | Spalding | | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 40 | -23 | 14 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9th | | North Ferriby | | 21 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 35 | -26 | 10 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10th | | Stamford | | 21 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 49 | -38 | 4 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Two thirds of the way through the season Scunthorpe are surprise leaders, Hull are hot on their heels with Grimsby overachieving in third place. Lincoln are fairing worse than expected languishing in 5th. THe fight for survival was always expected to be a close contest, Grantham are leading the way 8 points clear of the drop zone with Stamford all but relegated. Young's Championship Rules: Max 5 FGN in match squad, 22 games, 1st- Automatic Promotion, 2nd to 5th Playoffs | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Goole | | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 8 | +11 | 39 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Hall Road Rangers | | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 15 | +10 | 28 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Brigg | | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 28 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Winterton | | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 18 | +4 | 25 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5th | | Lincoln Utd | | 17 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 21 | 17 | +4 | 25 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6th | | Boston Town | | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 17 | +3 | 25 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7th | | Deeping Rangers | | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 17 | +3 | 24 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8th | | Lincoln Moorlands | | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 21 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9th | | Sleaford | | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 20 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10th | | Holbeach | | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 16 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11th | | Barton Town OB | | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 13 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12th | | Blackstones | | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 28 | -17 | 11 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| The championship is panning out as expected apart from Goole's decisive lead. Things are a little tight at the bottom with just four teams realistically in the mix. Lincoln Moorlands are on the borderline for becoming involved in the fight as they continue to vastly underachieve, they are however just four points off a playoff spot. Lincoln United currently occupy the last playoff spot but on goal difference only, Boston Town and Deeping Rangers trail by only one goal and one point respectivly and a tight run to the finish is expected. National Division 1Rules: Max 3 FGN in match squad, 22 games, 1st- Automatic Promotion, 2nd to 5th Playoffs | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Grimsby Borough | | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 22 | +14 | 36 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Immingham Town | | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 33 | 10 | +23 | 35 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Bottesford | | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 33 | 16 | +17 | 33 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Cleethorpes Town | | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 21 | +7 | 29 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5th | | Appleby Frodingham | | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 19 | +5 | 25 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6th | | Easington United | | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 25 | -2 | 24 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7th | | Hessle Rangers | | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 31 | -6 | 20 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8th | | Chalk Lane | | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 30 | -8 | 20 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9th | | Louth Town | | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 36 | -11 | 16 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10th | | Westella & Willerby | | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 32 | -16 | 16 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11th | | Beverley Town | | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 34 | -13 | 15 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12th | | Skegness | | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 37 | -10 | 14 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Surprise packages Immingham and Cleethorpes are in the mix for promotion with Bottesford Town and Grimsby Borough. Appleby Frodingham and Easington United look to be battling it out for the last playoff place. The bottom 6 teams are separated by just 6 points as an epic relegation battle commences. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 National Division Winter Break Detailed Breakdown Home Form | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Immingham Town | | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 3 | +21 | 26 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Grimsby Borough | | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 13 | +8 | 22 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Cleethorpes Town | | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 6 | +10 | 19 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Bottesford | | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 5 | +12 | 18 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5th | | Appleby Frodingham | | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 10 | +5 | 14 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6th | | Easington United | | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 14 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7th | | Louth Town | | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 12 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8th | | Westella & Willerby | | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 11 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9th | | Chalk Lane | | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 10 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10th | | Skegness | | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 22 | -6 | 8 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11th | | Beverley Town | | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 23 | -12 | 6 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12th | | Hessle Rangers | | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 4 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Immingham have an almost flawless home record as do all the top four teams in the league. Away Form | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Hessle Rangers | | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 20 | -2 | 16 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Bottesford | | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 11 | +5 | 15 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Grimsby Borough | | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | +6 | 14 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Appleby Frodingham | | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 11 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5th | | Easington United | | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 10 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6th | | Cleethorpes Town | | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 10 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7th | | Chalk Lane | | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 21 | -6 | 10 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8th | | Immingham Town | | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9th | | Beverley Town | | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10th | | Skegness | | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 6 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11th | | Westella & Willerby | | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 23 | -15 | 5 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12th | | Louth Town | | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 4 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Imminghams 2nd position in the league is a suprise when you see their away form. Last 5 Matches | Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st | | Immingham Town | | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | +13 | 15 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Appleby Frodingham | | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | +10 | 13 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd | | Grimsby Borough | | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 10 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Bottesford | | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5th | | Beverley Town | | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 9 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6th | | Louth Town | | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 7 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7th | | Hessle Rangers | | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 6 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8th | | Westella & Willerby | | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 6 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9th | | Chalk Lane | | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 5 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10th | | Cleethorpes Town | | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 2 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11th | | Easington United | | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 1 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12th | | Skegness | | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 1 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| The recent form of Immingham and Cleethorpes helps explain the recent reshuffling of the top five league places. 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nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Selected Transfers from around the Nation- First Transfer Window Only | Date | Person | From | To | Fee | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 24.7.2011 | Rosenior, Liam | Hull | Cardiff | £1.1M | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18.7.2011 | Chester, James | Hull | Southampton | £600K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2.8.2011 | Togwell, Sam | Scunthorpe | Stevenage | £65K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 13.9.2011 | [size=+1][b]Featherstone, Nicky[/b][/size] | Hereford | Scunthorpe | £8K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1.12.2011 | [size=+1][b]Steel, Jamie[/b][/size] | Sollefteå GIF | Grimsby | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1.10.2011 | [size=+1][b]Hockless, Graham[/b][/size] | Green Gully | Lincoln | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 25.9.2011 | Hyam, Steve | Free Transfer | Spalding | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1.9.2011 | Hildred, Ashley | Free Transfer | Stamford | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 31.8.2011 | [size=+1][b]Clapham, Jamie[/b][/size] | Free Transfer | Boston Utd | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 22.8.2011 | Goodhand, Paul | Boston Town | Spalding | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18.7.2011 | Overton, Leigh | Holbeach | Spalding | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 16.7.2011 | Bird, Matthew | Selby | Grantham | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15.7.2011 | Lamplough, Joe | Free Transfer | Grantham | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 13.7.2011 | Okpala, Christian | Free Transfer | Spalding | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12.7.2011 | [size=+1][b]Greaves, Mark[/b][/size] | North Ferriby | Lincoln | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12.7.2011 | [size=+1][b]Dalton, Ged[/b][/size] | Free Transfer | Gainsborough | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12.7.2011 | [size=+1][b]Bird, Simon[/b][/size] | Free Transfer | Grimsby | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11.7.2011 | Green, Liam | Free Transfer | Boston Utd | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11.7.2011 | Simmonds, Sam | Free Transfer | Spalding | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10.7.2011 | [size=+1][b]Burton, Terry[/b][/size] | Free Transfer | Lincoln | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10.7.2011 | Chamberlain, Ashley | Free Transfer | North Ferriby | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10.7.2011 | [size=+1][b]Miller, Kern[/b][/size] | Free Transfer | Gainsborough | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9.7.2011 | Bloor, Matty | Goole | Gainsborough | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9.7.2011 | Peat, Nathan | North Ferriby | Grimsby | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8.7.2011 | Margarson, Martyn | Louth Town | Stamford | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8.7.2011 | Young, Alex | Free Transfer | Grantham | Free | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 26.8.2011 | Cullen, Mark | Hull | Chesterfield | Loan | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Key transfers highlighted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 International Squads Current Lincs & Humber Senior Squad | Pkd | Inf | Name | Position | Caps | Goals | Club | Height| Weight | Age | Value | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | DR | | Scott Wiseman | D/WB (R) | 4 | 0 | Barnsley | 6'0" | 11 st 4 lbs | 26 | £70K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | MCR | | Adam Bolder | DM, M (C) | 3 | 0 | Burton | 5'8" | 12 st 1 lbs | 31 | £40K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | MCL | | Mark Wilson | DM, M (C) | 3 | 0 | Oxford | 5'11" | 11 st 13 lbs | 32 | £26K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Graham Hockless | M (RL), AM (RLC) | 2 | 0 | Lincoln | 5'7" | 10 st 3 lbs | 29 | £18K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | GK | | Sam Slocombe | GK | 5 | 0 | Scunthorpe | 6'1" | 11 st 11 lbs | 23 | £18K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S6 | | Daniel Wilkinson | D (RC) | 0 | 0 | Grantham | 6'1" | 12 st 8 lbs | 20 | £14K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S4 | | Nicky Featherstone | M (C), ST | 2 | 0 | Scunthorpe | 5'7" | 11 st 2 lbs | 23 | £12K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | DCL | Inj | Mike Edwards | D (C) | 3 | 0 | Notts Co | 6'1" | 13 st 3 lbs | 31 | £10K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | MR | | Peter Bore | D/M (R) | 5 | 0 | Lincoln | 6'0" | 11 st 13 lbs | 24 | £9K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ML | | Will Atkinson | M (RL) | 3 | 0 | Bradford | 5'10" | 10 st 5 lbs | 23 | £8K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | STCL | | Danny North | ST | 4 | 1 | Sligo Rovers | 5'9" | 12 st 8 lbs | 24 | £7K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | DCR | | Rob Atkinson | D (C) | 4 | 0 | Fleetwood | 6'1" | 12 st 3 lbs | 24 | £6K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S3 | | Anthony Elding | ST | 5 | 0 | Grimsby | 6'0" | 11 st 0 lbs | 29 | £4.5K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | STCR | | Nathan Jarman | M (R), ST | 4 | 0 | Alfreton | 5'11" | 11 st 6 lbs | 25 | £3K | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S5 | Wnt | Peter Winn | AM (L), ST | 3 | 0 | Eastleigh | 6'0" | 11 st 0 lbs | 23 | £3K | Current Lincs & Humber U21s Squad | Pkd | Inf | Name | Position | Yth Apps | Yth Gls | Club | Height| Weight | Age | Value | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S5 | | Michael Harkness | ST | 4 | 0 | Stamford | 5'9" | 10 st 9 lbs | 14 | £12K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S4 | | Baba Ginoosh | M (C) | 4 | 0 | Immingham Town | 6'3" | 14 st 0 lbs | 16 | £65 | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | MCL | | Matty Dixon | M (RLC), ST | 4 | 0 | Hull | 5'7" | 10 st 3 lbs | 17 | £1K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | GK | | Ben White | GK | 4 | 0 | York | 6'4" | 14 st 0 lbs | 18 | £9K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | MCR | | Jamie Steel | M (RC) | 4 | 0 | Grimsby | 6'0" | 12 st 6 lbs | 20 | £16K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | STCR | Wnt | Gary King | ST | 4 | 1 | Stamford | 6'0" | 12 st 12 lbs | 21 | - | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | DCR | | Charlie l'Anson | D (C) | 4 | 0 | Grimsby | 6'0" | 11 st 9 lbs | 18 | £100K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S2 | | Ben Clappison | D (RC) | 4 | 0 | Hull | 6'0" | 11 st 11 lbs | 17 | £1K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S9 | | Josh Windass | M/AM (RLC), ST | 3 | 0 | Huddersfield | 5'4" | 9 st 10 lbs | 17 | £3.5K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S8 | | Daniel Emerton | WB/M/AM (R), ST | 3 | 0 | Hull | 5'4" | 9 st 10 lbs | 20 | £3.5K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S12 | | Jordan McCourt | M (L), AM (LC) | 3 | 0 | Holbeach | 5'7" | 11 st 0 lbs | 19 | £325 | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | DL | | Danny Andrew | D (L) | 3 | 0 | Cheltenham | 5'11" | 11 st 4 lbs | 21 | £1.5K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S3 | Wnt | Chris Warrington | D (LC) | 2 | 0 | Immingham Town | 6'3" | 11 st 9 lbs | 19 | £180 | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | DCL | | Leo Curtis | D (C) | 2 | 0 | Immingham Town | 6'4" | 17 st 4 lbs | 17 | £180 | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S11 | | Alex Young | GK | 1 | 0 | Grantham | 6'2" | 12 st 1 lbs | 15 | £9K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | DR | Wnt | Martin Steeper | D/WB (R) | 1 | 0 | Immingham Town | 5'11" | 11 st 2 lbs | 18 | £180 | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | MR | | Johannes Netto | M/AM (R) | 1 | 0 | Immingham Town | 6'2" | 10 st 9 lbs | 14 | £180 | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S6 | Wnt | Kern Miller | D (C), DM | 1 | 0 | Gainsborough | 5'10" | 11 st 0 lbs | 20 | £18K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | STCL | | Richard Simpson | ST | 1 | 1 | Goole | 5'10" | 12 st 1 lbs | 21 | - | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ML | | Drew Rhodes | M (LC) | 1 | 0 | Grimsby Borough | 5'10" | 11 st 11 lbs | 20 | £1.5K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S7 | | Adam White | D (RL) | 1 | 0 | Hull | 5'10" | 12 st 6 lbs | 18 | £1K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S10 | | Andy Stewart | M (C) | 0 | 0 | Immingham Town | 6'1" | 13 st 7 lbs | 21 | £180 | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | S1 | | Joe Cracknell | GK | 0 | 0 | Hull | 6'0" | 11 st 2 lbs | 17 | £2K | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| No U19 squad due to no upcoming fixtures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Team/Player Comparisons and News National Division 1 Team Stats National Division 1 Player Stats Wanted Players & Interested Clubs Ben Smith: Kettering Town- BSP Chris Warrington: Darlington- L2, Stalybridge BSN Martin Steeper: Morecambe-L2 Jake Stothard: Lincoln City- CPL Martyn James: Lincoln City- CPL Kevin O'Harper: Lincoln City- CPL, Grimsby- CPL Club Transfers No offers have yet been made, no players look like joining and no players look like leaving yet. I expect the squad to stay as it is until next season at least. League Player Form | Pkd | Inf | Name | Apps | Gls | Ast | MoM | Pas R| Tck | Drb | Sh T | Yel | Red | Av Rat | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | PR | Ben Talbott | 7 (4) | 7 | 2 | 2 | 77% | 1.89 | 1.60 | 50% | 2 | 0 | 7.39 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Rsv | David Ginsberg | 10 (2) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 66% | 1.95 | 0.10 | 83% | 3 | 0 | 7.24 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Yel | John Harkness | 11 (5) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 54% | 1.04 | 0.17 | 14% | 2 | 0 | 7.21 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Sus | Martin Steeper | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 67% | 5.63 | 0.73 | 0% | 7 | 1 | 7.18 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Wnt | Martyn James | 12 (4) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 80% | 2.61 | 1.26 | 35% | 6 | 0 | 7.06 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Yel | Jim Bowman | 12 (5) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 59% | 1.19 | 0.30 | 60% | 3 | 0 | 7.00 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Wnt | Ben Smith | 14 (1) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 75% | 2.01 | 1.94 | 51% | 9 | 1 | 6.99 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Leo Curtis | 12 (4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56% | 2.46 | 0.16 | 0% | 3 | 0 | 6.97 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Nathan Walker | 8 (5) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 65% | 4.04 | 0.86 | - | 3 | 1 | 6.90 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Wnt | Jake Stothard | 10 (2) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 77% | 1.23 | 0.56 | 44% | 2 | 0 | 6.87 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Rsv | Richard Hull | 0 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 0 | 0 | 6.80 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Rst | Kevin O'Harper | 13 (3) | 0 | 3 | 1 | 65% | 2.50 | 0.15 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 6.78 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Yel | Han Sol Geni | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79% | 3.18 | 0.72 | 18% | 3 | 0 | 6.76 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Baba Ginoosh | 11 (6) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 75% | 3.75 | 0.23 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 6.76 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Wnt | Chris Warrington | 7 (10) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 67% | 4.40 | 0.61 | - | 1 | 0 | 6.75 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Yth | Johannes Netto | 1 (9) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65% | 3.20 | 1.78 | 20% | 2 | 0 | 6.68 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Yth | Teron Fong | 7 (3) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 73% | 1.76 | 0.54 | 44% | 3 | 1 | 6.66 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Mike Nevo | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40% | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 6.64 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Andy Stewart | 7 (7) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 69% | 3.27 | 0.23 | 14% | 2 | 0 | 6.51 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Rsv | Luke Doyle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Steve Duffy | 0 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50% | 0.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | - | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Cup Player Form | Pkd | Inf | Name | Apps | Gls | Ast | MoM | Pas R| Tck | Drb | Sh T | Yel | Red | Av Rat | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Wnt | Ben Smith | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 78% | 2.63 | 2.63 | 46% | 2 | 0 | 7.56 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Yel | Jim Bowman | 7 (1)| 0 | 1 | 1 | 59% | 1.13 | 0.28 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 7.01 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Sus | Martin Steeper | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64% | 4.94 | 0.29 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 6.99 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Yel | John Harkness | 4 (4)| 0 | 2 | 0 | 55% | 2.16 | 0.17 | 33% | 2 | 0 | 6.97 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Wnt | Chris Warrington | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 69% | 3.90 | 0.24 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 6.96 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | PR | Ben Talbott | 5 (1)| 1 | 1 | 0 | 76% | 1.95 | 1.46 | 33% | 2 | 0 | 6.93 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Andy Stewart | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 76% | 3.13 | - | 50% | 1 | 0 | 6.89 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Baba Ginoosh | 3 (2)| 0 | 0 | 0 | 78% | 2.95 | - | 10% | 0 | 0 | 6.86 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Leo Curtis | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46% | 2.26 | 0.14 | 0% | 2 | 0 | 6.84 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Nathan Walker | 0 (5)| 0 | 0 | 0 | 72% | 9.28 | 1.86 | - | 0 | 0 | 6.83 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Yel | Han Sol Geni | 3 (1)| 2 | 0 | 1 | 61% | 3.20 | 0.80 | 100% | 3 | 1 | 6.83 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Rst | Kevin O'Harper | 6 (2)| 0 | 0 | 0 | 75% | 2.43 | - | 0% | 2 | 0 | 6.83 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Steve Duffy | 0 (1)| 0 | 0 | 0 | 56% | 3.21 | 4.29 | - | 0 | 0 | 6.80 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Wnt | Jake Stothard | 5 (2)| 1 | 1 | 0 | 82% | 1.89 | 1.05 | 42% | 1 | 0 | 6.77 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Rsv | David Ginsberg | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67% | 4.85 | - | 0% | 0 | 0 | 6.72 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | | Mike Nevo | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33% | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 6.66 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Rsv | Luke Doyle | 1 (1)| 0 | 0 | 0 | 43% | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 6.55 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Wnt | Martyn James | 4 (3)| 1 | 0 | 1 | 72% | 1.89 | 2.16 | 33% | 2 | 0 | 6.50 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Yth | Teron Fong | 3 (1)| 0 | 0 | 0 | 65% | 1.49 | 0.37 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 6.47 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Yth | Johannes Netto | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 48% | 2.65 | 0.44 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 6.47 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - | Rsv | Richard Hull | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| With the cup runs yet to really get going this table can change dramatically. 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nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 OK A full update of the nation pretty much done. If anyone has any specific requests I can put them up too. I intend to pretty much repeat the above at the end of the season so you can get a good comparison and see the story of other leagues unfold too. Next up late tonight will be the first two of the three cup matches played in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaded Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 7th best avg rating in the league! Great stuff Harkness! Interesting to see another Harkness in the Lincs u21 squad :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocknrollpear Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Nice one. Hopefully we'l manage to keep the squad intact for the 2nd half of the season. Our valuation does worry me though. It wont take a hefty bid to prize most away. Good to see Steeper getting his feet in alot. ( : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Nice one. Hopefully we'l manage to keep the squad intact for the 2nd half of the season. Our valuation does worry me though. It wont take a hefty bid to prize most away. Good to see Steeper getting his feet in alot. ( : I covered everything you wanted eh? As for the valuation, I doubt it will be like that for long, anyway the clubs in this country dont really have the cash to spend in the first season. The second season changes things a little but I bet the players will stick out their contracts at the club till at least the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner83 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Great reports and am very pleased with how Ben Smith is doing but i really do think it would have been better if all the ages were the same. Maybe i am being biased as i am the oldest (i think anyways) but with everyone starting at say 17/18 it would have been very interesting to see how everyone grew together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Great reports and am very pleased with how Ben Smith is doing but i really do think it would have been better if all the ages were the same. Maybe i am being biased as i am the oldest (i think anyways) but with everyone starting at say 17/18 it would have been very interesting to see how everyone grew together. I am glad you liked the updates, was fun to do too! As for the ages thing, this signup is more about a story and the age variation has been essential to making it interesting. I prefer to run my signups this way as I see there are plenty enough signups where the creator sets lots of the parameters and I prefer to make mine driven more by the variations between the players that the users create. I guess this is more of a "traditional" style signup that used to run on here about 6 years ago when I last did one. I also inteded to only run this for one season which I stated at the start, if it goes well I might do two but this not a career experiment but more of a short story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stothy Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Stothard wanted but still yet to return! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 -ITFC Official Blog #19- Saturday the 7th of January FA Cup Round 2 The first match of the new year is at Beverley based National Division 2 amateur side Hodgsons FC. The FA cup is a straight knockout competition with no squad rules, firstly three qualifying rounds take place where the regional division sides battle it out to take on national divison 2 sides in the first round. 4-8 teams progress at each stage until the 2nd round proper where the National League 1 sides join in, the Championship and Premier Division sides join later on. Hodgsons FC 1 – 3 Immingham Town Attendance: 23 | No. | S | Name | Inf. | Con | Rat | Gls | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | | Mike Nevo | | 99% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2 | | Jim Bowman | | 73% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5 | | John Harkness | | 76% | 7.1 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4 | | Leo Curtis (c) | | 83% | 6.9 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3 | | Chris Warrington | | 76% | 7.6 | | MoM, 1 x Assist | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6 | | Kevin O'Harper | | 74% | 7.0 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7 | | Andy Stewart | sub 56 | 91% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8 | | Han Sol Geni | sub 45 | 87% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10 | | Teron Fong | | 73% | 7.4 | 1 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9 | | Ben Talbott | sub 60 | 74% | 7.5 | 1 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11 | | Ben Smith | | 76% | 6.9 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12 | | Luke Doyle | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 14 | | Steve Duffy | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15 | | Richard Hull | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 16 | | Baba Ginoosh | on 45 | 88% | 6.8 | | 1 x Assist | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 17 | | Martyn James | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18 | | Nathan Walker | on 60 | 90% | 6.7 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 19 | | Johannes Netto | on 56 | 92% | 6.4 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Goals first from Talbott and then from Fong accompanied by an own goal from Hodgsons FC meant Immingham won once again on the north bank of the Humber in a cup match. Ginsberg and Stothard are both back in training meaning Immingham once again have a full squad to choose from in the coming two cup matches. Sunday the 8th of January Immingham learn they are to host Cleethorpes in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. Wednesday the 11th of December Humber Cup Semi Final The competition changes to a straight knockout for the semi finals as well as moving to neutral venues, this time is Sincil Bank. Immingham 6 – 2 Stamford Attendance: 1010 | No. | S | Name | Inf. | Con | Rat | Gls | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | | Mike Nevo | | 100% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2 | | Martin Steeper | | 80% | 7.3 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5 | | John Harkness | sub 63 | 87% | 8.1 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4 | | Leo Curtis (c) | | 85% | 7.2 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3 | | Chris Warrington | | 79% | 7.1 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6 | | David Ginsberg | | 77% | 7.4 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8 | | Kevin O'Harper | | 78% | 6.4 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10 | | Andy Stewart | | 81% | 9.1 | 2 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7 | | Johannes Netto | sub 68 | 89% | 9.0 | 1 | 1 x Assist | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11 | | Han Sol Geni | sub 53 | 89% | 8.5 | 1 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9 | | Ben Smith | | 76% | 9.5 | 2 | MoM, 2 x Assists | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12 | | Luke Doyle | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 14 | | Nathan Walker | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15 | | Jim Bowman | on 63 | 95% | 6.2 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 16 | | Jake Stothard | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 17 | | Martyn James | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18 | | Richard Hull | on 53 | 90% | 6.2 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 19 | | Steve Duffy | on 68 | 96% | 6.3 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| A rapturous applause rings round the stadium as Immingham confirm their place in the Humber Cup final. It all began with Netto scoring on 17 minutes and Ben Smith doubling the score on 25 minutes. Midfielder Andy Steward then tucked away from close range with Han Sol Geni making it 4 after the break. Smith and Stewart added two more for their second each but Stamford finished the game on a high with two goals in the last 15 minutes. With his goal Netto becomes the teams youngest scorer. Thursday the 12th of January Immingham learn they are to face Premier Division mid tablers Grantham in the final on the 28th of January, players such as ex Grimsby youth Joe Lamplough await. Sunday the 15th of January FA Trophy Round 1 The FA Trophy is a competition played between the Championship and National Divison 1 sides. Just like the FA Cup it does not have any squad restrictions. Immingham Town 2 - 0 Winterton Rangers Attendance: 138 | No. | S | Name | Inf. | Con | Rat | Gls | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | | Mike Nevo | | 99% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2 | | Martin Steeper | | 72% | 7.4 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5 | | John Harkness | | 79% | 7.3 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4 | | Leo Curtis (c) | | 80% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3 | | Chris Warrington | | 70% | 7.3 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6 | | David Ginsberg | | 68% | 7.1 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8 | | Kevin O'Harper | | 75% | 6.9 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10 | | Andy Stewart | | 72% | 8.2 | | 1 x Assist | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7 | | Johannes Netto | | 75% | 6.7 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11 | | Han Sol Geni | sub 72 | 86% | 7.9 | | 1 x Assist | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9 | | Ben Smith | sub 90 | 72% | 8.8 | 2 | MoM | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12 | | Luke Doyle | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 14 | | Nathan Walker | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15 | | Jim Bowman | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 16 | | Jake Stothard | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 17 | | Ben Talbott | on 90 | 100% | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18 | | Steve Duffy | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 19 | | Richard Hull | on 72 | 94% | 6.6 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Winterton put out a weakend team and underestimate the strength of Immingham Town, two first half goals 7 minutes apart from Ben Smith means Immingham progress into the 2nd round of the FA Trophy. In a surprising turn of events Kevin O'Harper declines a contract from Lincoln City to remain at Immingham Town. He cites the poor offer from Lincoln as the main reason to stay. After the game Immingham are told they will play fellow National League 1 side Hessle Rangers for a place in the 3rd round. The next game is the Humber Cup final before Immingham return to alternating between league and cup fixtures. Rival News Cleethorpes Progress in both the FA Cup and Trophy with slender wins against Skegness and Chalk Lane respectivly. Grimsby Borough Progress in the FA cup after a replay win away at National Division 2 side Bourne. Also win in the FA Trophy on penatlies away at Westella and Willerby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonbalmy87 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Weh hey team looking awesome and my guy plays well and keeps getting subbed arghh it's probably because my guy was tired but still frustrating Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Weh hey team looking awesome and my guy plays well and keeps getting subbed arghh it's probably because my guy was tired but still frustrating I am a bit shocked by the form in the cups, the teams seem to keep underestimating the side and not playing their best players even though they are eligible! I think the manager has started to rotate the squad more and that seems to mean lots of subbing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stothy Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Only making the bench now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathWalker Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Disappointed not to get much playing time now, but great updates mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Sorry about my lack of activity, will be more active from Friday/Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonbalmy87 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I am a bit shocked by the form in the cups, the teams seem to keep underestimating the side and not playing their best players even though they are eligible! I think the manager has started to rotate the squad more and that seems to mean lots of subbing! it could because of the cuP rep that normally makes teams play weaker sides Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Only making the bench now I think you are being eased back into the squad after your injury. I bet you will be first pick over Fong very soon, maybe even for the Humber Cup final! Fong has done well in your place bagging a couple of goals. it could because of the cuP rep that normally makes teams play weaker sides I agree, maybe also the team reputations. Not a huge issue, I am sure later rounds will be more interesting ties! Its more balanced in the proper database than the database used for this signup. Disappointed not to get much playing time now, but great updates mate You had a good run of apps in the league when players were out for injury which was good. I hope you are rotated in as the season draws to a close. Sorry about my lack of activity, will be more active from Friday/Saturday. Don't worry, its been a good weekend of updates, interviews, winter break summary and three classic cup games! Nevo has been key to them all! I will be reviewing all recent goals and comparing them against the top goals list. I did not get a chance to do that last night but I will before I play the Humber Cup final. You might see a few new 'players goal of the season' candidates, currently its between Ginsberg and Stothard in my mind but a final vote will seal it at the end of the season (need to start thinking on how I am going to do that!) I am really looking forward to the Humber Cup Final, should be a cracking game against Grantham. I think Immingham should win it and take a nice trophy home, OK its not the most prestigious but its the first one available to win for teams in the nation, its reputation does pale somewhat in comparison to the FA Cup and even the FA Trophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Some interesting stats... This is the 22nd most viewed thread in CSE (20th not counting stickies) over the last month This thread has has an average of 172 views a day. This thread has had an average of nearly 15 posts a day. Well done guys, this is showing not just you are reading but others are interested in your plight too! You seem to have chosen a group of players who have become quite a point of interest in their plight for promotion and cup glory! I frequently see 5-10 guests viewing this thread as well as 1-3 signupees. I would love to hear from more followers who do not have players in this to see what they think or want to see. I am always open to requests and suggestions and I will do my best to give you the information you want! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightymariner Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Nice work here, Warrington getting into sublime form recently. WE can certainly get promoted, hope we win the humber cup as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Four goals added to the top goal list, most from recent cup games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonbalmy87 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Decent goals them like love to know what def was doing for Geni's first goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonbalmy87 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 -ITFC Official Blog SupplimentalUrrgh the morning after.... I had one to many drinks cheering on Immingham last night. Ive made a pot, yes a POT of tea all for myself and now its time feel the full fallout of the success of last night. Just one of the many articles running in todays papers: Awesome 1 man show there ha! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner83 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I am glad you liked the updates, was fun to do too!As for the ages thing, this signup is more about a story and the age variation has been essential to making it interesting. I prefer to run my signups this way as I see there are plenty enough signups where the creator sets lots of the parameters and I prefer to make mine driven more by the variations between the players that the users create. I guess this is more of a "traditional" style signup that used to run on here about 6 years ago when I last did one. I also inteded to only run this for one season which I stated at the start, if it goes well I might do two but this not a career experiment but more of a short story. Ok fella thats a good enough reply to my whinging hahaha thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Nice work here, Warrington getting into sublime form recently. WE can certainly get promoted, hope we win the humber cup as well. One point behind, 5 games left, so should be playoffs at worst. Not bad for a team who was struggling back in 5th position not so long ago. Decent goals them like love to know what def was doing for Geni's first goal The one against North Ferriby? The defender just stopped! Was a lovely counter attack though. For the newspaper did you like the headline "Ferry Crashes into Docks"? I thought it was rather clever lol Ok fella thats a good enough reply to my whinging hahaha thanks I am just a bit different in many ways I do understand there are benefits to having players all the same age, its just not an idea I am interested in doing as I think I write a better story this way round... Well I think I am doing an OK job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonbalmy87 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 The one against North Ferriby? The defender just stopped! Was a lovely counter attack though. For the newspaper did you like the headline "Ferry Crashes into Docks"? I thought it was rather clever lol yeah that one he should be lined up and shot by the ss HA! yeah i thought it was a real story until i read it more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Starting 11 for the Humber Cup final played at Sincil Bank: Immingham Grantham Grantham name a strong squad in good physical condition. Most of the players are strong experienced first team members who are doing well in the Conoco Premier Division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocknrollpear Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Isnt Richard Hull a 2 tonne giant?? How is he ever a left winger, hahaha. COME ON YOU DOCKERS!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Granthams biggest weakness is their young inexperienced goalkeeper. Immingham's strength is their defence, I doubt Grantham can score more than two goals (if that) so it really depends on Grantham's defence stopping our strikers how many Immingham score past the weak keeper! This could be quite a thrilling game! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Isnt Richard Hull a 2 tonne giant?? How is he ever a left winger, hahaha.COME ON YOU DOCKERS!!!! Nope, 5'8" and smidge under 9 stone! Cracking crosser of the ball and good dribbling, not much else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stothy Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 No Stothard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Had a busy day at work an been playin other games tonight (check youtube channel ). Will post up another good weekend of progress this weekend I expect. I wanted to do other things this weeek, play other games etc and give you guys a chance to catch up! I also needed a little break from this, been at it gung ho. Im absolutely loving it and there isn't long to go so don't worry, I am not giving up I intend to see this through to the end of this season as planned! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
letissierandhenryaregreat Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Delighted that Johannes Netto is finally getting the chance to play matches! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactic Master Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Should be more active from next week, but looking good so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 -ITFC Official Blog #20- Saturday the 28th of January 2013 Humber Cup Final, Sincil Bank, Lincoln 10.00am I struggled to sleep last night, I was surprised by the team sheet, with Geni out suspended the squad looked a little different to previous games, I had expected the manager to revert to a narrow formation but he is placing his trust in the untested Richard Hull. Granthams squad looks strong, they are only missing three of their first team players because of the competition match day squad rules. Their keeper is the weakest point. 15 year old Alex Young is in for experienced 25 year old keeper Rob Murray due to fitness issues. Alex has a record of conceding more than 3 goals a game and is rated poorly compared to his much older team mate. If Immingham can undermine his condfidence the cup can be theirs! Grantham's outfield team looks dangerous but they are prone to indifferent form and when compared to Immingham they look the weaker side, despite being two leagues above the Dockers. 1.00pm Arriving at the stadium was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The whole city of Lincoln was buzzing with a party atmosphere, banners everywhere, flags waving, fans enjoying themselves to the maximum. The papers were full of team news and giant killing talk. The nature of the Humber Cup means anyone can win it from any of the divisions involved. It is a showcase of the nations home born talent and the nation is going crazy for it. So far big teams had crashed out in the group stage, village teams have won over premiership youth academy sides and people of all ages have experienced every emotion going in this competition. My press pass gets me into the back rooms, the atmosphere is thick and heavy, a fog of expectation hangs in the air making breathing difficult. My chest is tight, my blood is pumping, I have never felt anything like this before in my life! 3.00pm- Match Grantham 1 – 5 Immingham Town Attendance: 2,886 Grantham Town | No. | S | Name | Inf. | Con | Rat | Gls | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | | Alex Young | | 97% | 6.1 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5 | | Miles Chamberlain | | 77% | 6.3 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4 | | Matthew Bird | | 72% | 4.2 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6 | | Joe Lamplough (c) | | 74% | 6.4 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2 | | Chris Hyam | sub 45 | 78% | 6.0 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3 | | Scott Musgrove | | 67% | 6.7 | 1 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8 | | Liam Bull | | 72% | 4.9 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7 | | Jamie McGhee | | 76% | 6.5 | | 1 x Assist | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10 | | Alan Lamb | sub 45 | 80% | 6.6 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11 | | Gavin Knight | | 74% | 6.6 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9 | | Sean Cann | sub 67 | 60% | 5.7 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12 | | Rob Murray | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 14 | | Richard Bolder | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15 | | Billy Williamson | on 45 | 71% | 5.9 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 16 | | John Smith | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 17 | | Martyn Warrington | on 67 | 87% | 6.5 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18 | | Mark Grimes | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 19 | | Steve Melton | on 45 | 87% | 5.9 | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Grantham massively underperformed here, the situation got the better of them and they struggled to put up a fight. The players can only blame themselves and the ratings speak for themselves. I suspect the clubs resident mental game experts will be pouring over this performance to see where it all went wrong. Grantham crumbled like a poorly built wall, they failed to win the ball, keep the ball and string together any meaningful passage of play, passing in the defence was the worst with just a 20& completion rate. Immingham Town | No. | S | Name | Inf. | Con | Rat | Gls | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | | Mike Nevo | | 99% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2 | | Martin Steeper | | 71% | 7.4 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4 | | Leo Curtis (c) | | 85% | 6.6 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5 | | John Harkness | | 79% | 7.6 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3 | | Chris Warrington | inj 67 | 73% | 8.8 | | 2 x Assists | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6 | | David Ginsberg | sub 61 | 89% | 6.9 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9 | | Kevin O'Harper | | 73% | 9.0 | | MoM, 2 x Assists | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7 | | Andy Stewart | sub 54 | 88% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8 | | Johannes Netto | | 75% | 8.2 | 1 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11 | | Richard Hull | inj 23 | 83% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10 | | Ben Smith | inj 90 | 69% | 8.5 | 1 | 1 x Assist | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12 | | Nathan Walker | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 14 | | Jim Bowman | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15 | | Steve Duffy | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 16 | | Baba Ginoosh | on 61 | 94% | 6.8 | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 17 | | Teron Fong | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18 | | Jake Stothard | on 23 | 79% | 7.9 | 1 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 19 | | Ben Talbott | on 54 | 95% | 8.6 | 2 | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Immingham put in the performance of the season, each player stepped up and performed to the best of their ability, Grantham underestimated the squad right from kickoff and Imminghams fighting spirit won out on the day. The stats also lean heavily in their favour, completing between 70 and 80% of their tackles and headers. Firstly Young winger Johannes Netto got Immingham Town Football Club off to a flyer by scoring a tidy finish on 5 minutes. An error from Grantham Town's Matthew Bird allowed young midfielder Jake Stothard to score a well timed finish from close range. Smith scored with a good header from just inside the six-yard box in the 61st minute to extend the lead further. Musgrove scored from the penalty spot after Curtis gave away a penalty. Young striker Ben Talbott then added to the lead with an effort from the edge of the area on 82 minutes. There were no prizes for guessing who completed the rout on 88 minutes as that man Talbott popped up again with a simple finish from close in. IMMINGHAM ARE THE HUMBER CUP CHAMPIONS!!! 9.00 pm Injury News- Things dont look good for the squad. Chris Warrington- 3 weeks out with a damaged elbow Richard Hull- 2 months out with a sprained ankle Ben Smith- Very tired after the last match, taking a 3 day rest Kevin O'Harper- Very tired after the last match, taking a 3 day rest Harkness and Steward are suspended for reaching yellow card limits. The next game could be a struggle! 11.57 pm This amazing day is almost over, I cannot believe it, I have been partying for many hours now and I still feel a huge buzz! The scenes here in Lincoln tonight are indescribable. I doubt I will be in bed before 6am tomorrow! PS Has anyone seen the trophy recently? I hope it doesn't get lost! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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