The Rejects are Back

[BenArsenal]

Fook.

Anger management classes needed for the whole lot of us methinks.

[mark wilson27]

December 26th:
Guiseley (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (23/42)
Guiseley had the first effort of he day as on the 14th minute they broke through the defence and fired just wide of the post. Eight minutes later they had another chance with a curling effort which had Bagpuss at full stretch to save. On the 27th minute we had our first real effort of the game as WLKRAS curled the ball into the area but Drogba headed wide of the post when it was easier to score. Seven minutes later we got the opener as Neilhoskins showed some amazing skill to beat the defence and fired under the keeper. With two minutes remaining in the half Guiseley nearly grabbed the equaliser with a low shot which was diverted wide by Gavrenwick.
The second half was twelve minutes old Guiseley came close again as they broke down the defence with real ease but Bagpuss blocked the effort brilliantly. On the 74th minute Neilhoskins had the chance to double his tally with a rasping effort which had the Guiseley keeper brilliantly saving. With two minutes remaining in the game CFuller tried his luck from outside the area but the Guiseley keeper again saved well to deny us.

FMS Rejects 1-0 Guiseley Neilhoskins 34

Bagpuss, Salkster (CFuller), Dalbeider, Gavrenwick, Diego Imposta, WLKRAS, Tenthreeleader, Mark Wilson, Copperhorse, Neilhoskins, Drogba

Booked: Copperhorse, Mark Wilson
 

[mark wilson27]

December 28th:
Disciplinary news sees BenArsenal given an extra two match ban for his sending off against Altrincham

Chester (The Deva Stadium, Chester) (24/42)
Eight minutes into the game we conceded a penalty as Copperhorse handled in the area, A.Asante stepped up and fired the penalty with pace past Bagpuss who had guessed the right way. On the twenty third minute we had our first chance as WLKRAS tried his luck from thirty yards which smashed against the crossbar. Just before the break we had another chance with a low shot from Mark Wilson but the Chester keeper saved well.
The second half was four minutes old when Drogba headed just wide of the post from a Tenthreeleader cross. We were starting to control the game and on the 68th minute Neilhoskins threaded the ball to the feet of Drogba who lashed it wide of the post. However with five minutes remaining in the game we conceded another penalty as Tenthreeleader timed a challenge in the area wrong, A.Asante stepped up and this time Bagpuss saved the penalty to keep the three points coming our way.

Chester 1-0 FMS Rejects A.Asante 8 pen

Bagpuss, Salkster, Dalbeider, Gavrenwick, Diego Imposta, WLKRAS, Tenthreeleader, Mark Wilson, Copperhorse, Neilhoskins, Drogba

Booked: Copperhorse, WLKRAS, Gavrenwick, Tenthreeleader

After the game I was informed that Copperhorse will miss the next two games after receiving his tenth yellow card of the season

The month ended with us up to 23rd place with 20pts from twenty four games. We are 4pts off the relegation zone with a game in hand over 22nd place.
Top of the table sees Hereford top with 49pts from twenty five games a single point over second placed Kidderminster who have a game in hand

1st: Hereford (25 games – 49pts), 2nd: Kidderminster (24-48), 3rd: Gateshead (23-42)
20th: Altrincham (25-24), 21st: FMS Rejects (24-20), 22nd: Curzon Ashton (25-17)
 

[mark wilson27]

January 2020:
January 1st:
Awards news sees Neilhoskins winning the Vanarama North Player of the Month for December after scoring four goals in four games and earning an average rating of 7.47
Other news that wont affect us yet is that the UK will not be leaving the European Union

Bradford PA (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (25/42)
The first half was ten minutes old when Bradford came close to scoring with a great team move which ripped my defence apart but Git2thachoppa saved the day with a great save. On the 27th minute we had our first chance with a low shot from Drogba which beat the keeper but not the upright. Ten minutes later we had the final chance of the half with Mark Wilson heading a WLKRAS cross just over the crossbar.
The second half was seven minutes old when the first goal was finally scored as WLKRAS hit a thunderous effort from the corner of the area to give the Bradford keeper no chance of saving. On the 67th minute we had our next chance with CFuller curling the ball into the area but Neilhoskins failed to connect with the header and the ball was cleared. Four minutes later we got the killer goal with Tenthreeleader lashing home a low shot past the keeper after running onto a WLKRAS through-ball. With two minutes remaining in the game we had the final chance as Neilhoskins rattled the crossbar from ten yards after beating the defence to a loose ball.

FMS Rejects 2-0 Bradford PA WLKRAS 52, Tenthreeleader 71

Git2thachoppa, Salkster, Dalbeider, Gavrenwick, Diego Imposta (CFuller), WLKRAS, Drogba, Mark Wilson, Mandy, Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader

Booked: Diego Imposta

[mark wilson27]

January 4th:
Boston Utd (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (26/42)
The first half was a pretty quiet affair with little in the way of action apart from on the 24th minute as J.Rollins hit a speculative effort which bobble up and over Git2thachoppa. Just before the break Boston had another chance with a curling shot which curled just the wrong side of the upright.
The second half though was a different story and eight minutes in we grabbed the equalising goal as Mandy barged into the area and fired low under the keeper. Soon after we had another chance with Mark Wilson stinging the fingers of the keeper from close range. On the 75th minute we finally took the lead as Tenthreeleader headed in a WLKRAS cross. However two minutes later Boston equalised with a well struck effort from J.Adebayo-Smith which gave Git2thachoppa no chance of saving. On the 83rd minute we conceded again as C.Wakefield gave the away side the lead as he finished from close range after my defence fell asleep. We responded well and piled on the pressure and on the stroke of full time we equalised as Mandy hit a daisy cutter past the keeper and into the back of the net. Our joy didn't last long though as deep into injury time O.Simmonds fired in to give Boston all three points. Gutting isnt the word

FMS Rejects 3-4 Boston Utd Mandy 53, 90, Tenthreeleader 75 / J.Rollins 24, J.Adebayo-Smith 77, C.Wakefield 83, O.Simmonds 90+5

Git2thachoppa, Salkster, Dalbeider, Gavrenwick, Diego Imposta (CFuller), WLKRAS, EvilDave, Mark Wilson, Mandy, Neilhoskins (Drogba), Tenthreeleader

Booked: Mandy, Diego Imposta, Dalbeider
 

[mark wilson27]

January 7th:
Blyth (Croft Park, Blyth) (27/42)
Two minutes into the game we took the lead as Tenthreeleader saw the keeper off his line and dinked the ball over his head from twenty five yards. On the 19th minute we had another chance as WLKRAS curled the ball from outside the area but the Blyth keeper saved well to deny him. Twelve minutes later Blyth had their first chance of the game with a great team move but Salkster threw his body in the way of the ball and saved the day. With four minutes remaining in the half they had another chance as they broke into the area but the final shot was as poor as the defending.
The second half was three minutes old when Blyth game close to another goal but Salkster slid in and ended a quick attack. On the hour mark we had our next chance as Drogba ran onto a Mark Wilson through-ball but his final effort was easily saved by the keeper. On the stroke of full time we had the chance to kill the game as Salkster lumped the ball upfield but Tenthreeleader fired wide of the post when it was easier to score.

Blyth 0-1 FMS Rejects Tenthreeleader 2

Git2thachoppa, Salkster, Dalbeider, Gavrenwick (Rien), Diego Imposta, WLKRAS, EvilDave, Mark Wilson, Mandy, Neilhoskins (Drogba), Tenthreeleader
 

[mark wilson27]

January 11th:
Weymouth (The Bob Lucas Stadium, Weymouth) FA Trophy 2nd Rd
We controlled the first half with ease and on the 12th minute we had the first chance with a powerful strike from Tenthreeleader which crashed against the crossbar. Ten minutes later we had another chance as Mark Wilson crossed into the area but Neilhoskins headed wide of the post. We were all over Weymouth and on the 33rd minute Tenthreeleader had yet another chance with curling effort from twelve yards but the ball was well saved by the Weymouth keeper. Just before the break we had one more chance to score as BenArsenal tried his luck from outside the area but the keeper again saved well by tipping the ball over the crossbar.
The second half was five minutes old when we had yet another chance as Copperhorse crossed in from the wing but Gavrenwick headed straight into the keepers arms. However on the 63rd minute a momentary slip in concentration saw Weymouth grab a goal as B.Williams hit home from the edge of the area under Sherm. Ten minutes later we came close to equalising with Drogba beating the offside trap but the Weymouth keeper managed to block the effort at his feet. On the 78th minute we came close with a Drogba again testing the keeper but yet again the Weymouth keeper was on hand to block the shot and keep Weymouth in the competition.

Weymouth 1-0 FMS Rejects B.Williams 63

Sherm, CFuller, Dalbeider, Rien, Gavrenwick, Mandy (WLKRAS), BenArsenal, Mark Wilson, Copperhorse, Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader (Drogba)

Booked: Copperhorse

January 15th:
The physio has recommended that I send Neilhoskins home after he came in man flu, he will return back to training in 6-8 days.
 

[mark wilson27]

January 18th:
Kettering (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (28/42)
A damn poor start saw us a goal down on the 14th minute as M.Kelly beat Gavrenwick to a loose ball and fired under Sherm. Straight from kick off we let ourselves down again as A.O'Connor fired with pace past Sherm. On the 33rd minute we came close to losing another goal with Kettering piling into the area but  CFuller managed to get back in time to slid in and clear the ball. Just before the break we had our first chance as Tenthreeleader rose above the defence and headed a Copperhorse cross just over the crossbar.
The second half wasn't much better as we continued to be outplayed and on the hour mark we had the referee to thank as he ruled out a Kettering goal for a foul in Sherm. On the 78th minute we had our next chance as Drogba threaded the ball to the feet of Mark Wilson who lashed it wide of the post. With a minutes remaining in the game we got a goal back as Tenthreeleader slid in and diverted a BenArsenal cross past the Kettering keeper but it was too little too late.

FMS Rejects 1-2 Kettering Tenthreeleader 89 / M.Kelly 14, A.O'Connor 15

Sherm, CFuller, Dalbeider, Rien, Gavrenwick, Mandy (WLKRAS), BenArsenal, Mark Wilson, Copperhorse, Drogba, Tenthreeleader

Injury news sees Drogba out of action for 3-4 weeks after pulling knee ligaments during the Kettering game.
 

[BenArsenal]

On 16/04/2020 at 05:12, mark wilson27 said:

January 15th:
The physio has recommended that I send Neilhoskins home after he came in man flu, he will return back to training in 6-8 days.
 

Coronavirus! Stay away!

[mark wilson27]

Ben - I best tell him to self isolate away from the side for a fortnight instead

January 25th:
Gloucester (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (29/42)
It was our side that started the better this time and on the 15th minute we grabbed the lead Neilhoskins fired in from the penalty spot after tenthreeleader was hauled down in the area. Eight minutes later Copperhorse found the net but the referee ruled it out for a foul in the build up. We were all over the Gloucester side and on the 43rd minute we had another chance as Mandy curled the ball into the area but BenArsenal failed to connect with the ball.
The second half was ten minutes old when we added a second goal and yet again it was from the penalty spot as Neilhoskins sent the keeper the wrong way after his effort was handled in the area. On the 69th minute Gloucester reminded us that they were their as they rattled the upright from just outside the area after a poor ball by Copperhorse was intercepted. Ten minutes later we came close to grabbing a third goal with Neilhoskins playing a one two with EvilDave but his effort went straight into the keepers arms. With seven minutes remaining in the game Gloucester pulled a goal back as J.Honks headed a cross past Sherm but it was too little too late for the away side

FMS Rejects 2-1 Gloucester Neilhoskins 15 pen, 55 pen / J.Honks 83

Sherm, CFuller, Dalbeider, Rien, Gavrenwick, Mandy, BenArsenal, Mark Wilson (EvilDave), Copperhorse, Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader

Booked: Gavrenwick

The end of the month sees us out of the relegation zone on 29pts after twenty nine games. We are a single point above the relegation zone.

1st: Kidderminster (29 games – 61pts), 2nd: Hereford (29-54), 3rd: Gateshead (29-52)
20th: FMS Rejects (29-29), 21st: Altrincham (29-28), 22nd: Curzon Ashton (28-20)
 

 

[mark wilson27]

February 2020:
February 1st:
Kidderminster (Aggborough, Kidderminster) (30/42)
Kidderminster were all over us from the start and on the 18th minute they came close to scoring with a low shot which was cleared off the line by CFuller. Eight minutes later they had another chance as they broke through the defence but Sherm was on hand to deny them the effort. It was getting too easy for Kidderminster and on the 39th minute CFuller saved the day with a sliding challenge in the area which was perfectly timed.
The second half was much the same with Kidderminster piling on the pressure and just before the hour Sherm blocked a thunderous effort which stung his fingers. It was far too easy for the Kidderminster side and on the 75th minute they beat my defence to a loose ball but yet again the boot of CFuller denied them the chance to get all three points that they deserved

Kidderminster 0-0 FMS Rejects

Sherm, CFuller, Dalbeider, Rien (Salkster), Gavrenwick, Mandy (WLKRAS), BenArsenal, Mark Wilson, Copperhorse, Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader

Booked: Rien, Salkster

February 6th:
The physio has informed me that Sherm has the sniffles and will be out for around 3-4 days (Bless Him)
 

[BenArsenal]

16 minutes ago, mark wilson27 said:

The physio has informed me that Sherm has the sniffles and will be out for around 3-4 days (Bless Him)

Oh no, it's spreading!

[mark wilson27]

February 8th:
York (Bootham Crescent, York) (31/42)
York came out of the blocks quickly and on the 16th minute a poor challenge by Copperhorse saw York awarded a penalty which was converted by M.Tonge. Three minutes later it was two nil with A.Kempster heading in from close range after some dire defending in general. On the 29th minute we let ourselves down again with N.Watson making it three nil with a curling effort which gave Git2thachoppa no chance of saving. With two minutes remaining in the half though we pulled a goal back as Tenthreeleader rifled in a stunning shot from just inside the area.
The second half was all us as my half time words seemed to take hold and on the 54th minute we came close with a powerful strike from EvilDave which stung the fingers of the keeper. Twelve minutes later we had another chance as Neilhoskins rattled the upright after beating the defence to a loose ball. With five minutes remaining in the game we grabbed another goal with EvilDave curling in from outside the area to give the keeper no chance of saving however it was too little too late and we went home without the points.

York 3-2 FMS Rejects M.Tonge 16 pen, A.Kempster 19, N.Watson 29 / Tenthreeleader 43, EvilDave 85

Git2thachoppa, CFuller, Dalbeider, Rien, Diego Imposta, Mandy, BenArsenal, Mark Wilson, Copperhorse (EvilDave), Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader

Booked: Copperhorse
 

[mark wilson27]

February 15th:
Brackley (St.James Park, Brackley) (32/42)
A tight first half saw only a couple of chances with you lot having the first effort on the 23rd minute as Mandy tried his luck from distance but the Brackley keeper was on hand to save the shot. With six minutes remaining in the half Brackley had their only chance of the half with a low shot which Git2thachoppa managed to tip round the post.
The second half was even minutes old when Brackley opened the scoring as C.Baker made his way through my defence with far too much ease and fired past Git2thachoppa. The home side started to dominate and on the 69th minute they were awarded a penalty after Diego Imposta handled in the area, luckily for us C.Baker fired his penalty wide of the post. Twelve minutes later Brackley had another chance as they beat the offside trap but CFuller got back and cleared the ball. With two minutes remaining in the half we had the chance to equalise as Neilhoskins hit a speculative effort towards goal but the Brackley keeper managed to tip the ball over the crossbar. In truth we didn't deserve anything from the game.

Brackley 1-0 FMS Rejects C.Baker 52  

Git2thachoppa, CFuller, Dalbeider, Rien, Diego Imposta, Mandy, BenArsenal, Mark Wilson, Copperhorse, Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader

Booked: Diego Imposta

February 17th:
More illness at the club as WLKRAS has been sent home with food poisoning and will be out for around 6-8 days

February 22nd:
Todays home game with AFC Telford has been postponed after the pitch was deemed unplayable due to being waterlogged. The game has been re-arranged for Tuesday 3rd March

February 28th:
Another player has got food poisoning with Neilhoskins out for around 6-8 days...Might have to be having a word with the catering staff
 

[Mandy42]

I'm getting the mental image I'm like Harry Kane, I might not score for a whole month, but when I do score I tend to get a brace!

Speaking of brace, I never knew my knees were so dodgy! 

 

[mark wilson27]

February 29th:
Southport (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (33/42)
Seven minutes into the game we went a goal down as R.Benjamin fired in a free-kick after Copperhorse fouled him twenty yards out. On the 19th minute we were reduced to ten men after Copperhorse was sent off for a second bookable offence. Ten minutes later we went a further goal down as G.Newell jinked through the defence and fired under Bagpuss who let rip at his defenders. Just before the break Southport had yet another chance with a thunderous long range effort which saw Rien bravely heading the ball away.
The second half wasn't much better as we were being outplayed in every department and on the hour mark they had another chance as they broke through my defence but luckily for us the effort was dire and went wide of the post. On the 78th minute Southport had yet another chance with a curling effort which just curled the wrong side of the post. However deep into injury time we pulled an undeserved goal as Tenthreeleader hit home from just inside the area. I was far from impressed with ten out of the eleven players on the pitch.

FMS Rejects 1-2 Southport Tenthreeleader 90+3 / R.Benjamin 7, G.Newell 29

Bagpuss, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien, Diego Imposta, WLKRAS, BenArsenal, Mark Wilson (EvilDave), Copperhorse, Drogba (Mandy), Tenthreeleader

Booked: Copperhorse (2), Dalbeider, Mark Wilson, WLKRAS
Sent Off: Copperhorse (2 Yellows)

Copperhorse has been given an automatic one game ban for his sending off, I have given him a warning which he has accepted

The end of the month sees us back in the relegation zone on 30pts after thirty three games. We are a point off the safe zone with a game in hand

1st: Kidderminster (34 games – 69pts), 2nd: Hereford (34-64), 3rd: Gateshead (34-62)
20th: Altrincham (34-31), 21st: FMS Rejects (33-30), 22nd: Curzon Ashton (34-26)
 

[mark wilson27]

March 2020:
March 3rd:
AFC Telford (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (34/42)
A good start saw us grabbing the lead on the 15th minute as WLKRAS fired in a great free-kick from twenty yards after Drogba was brought down on the way to goal. Thirteen minutes later we had another chance as WLKRAS crossed into the area but Tenthreeleader headed just wide of the post. With six minutes remaining in the half Telford had their first chance of the game with a great team move which was thwarted by a late challenge by Dalbeider.
The second half was eight minutes old when Telford had another chance as a curling ball into the area was punched clear by Bagpuss. On the 72nd minute we came close with WLRKAS firing towards goal but the Telford keeper saved well. With a minute remaining in the game Neilhoskins rattled the crossbar from just inside the area.

FMS Rejects 1-0 AFC Telford WLKRAS 15

Bagpuss, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien (Gavrenwick), Diego Imposta, WLKRAS, BenArsenal, Mark Wilson, EvilDave, Drogba, Tenthreeleader (Neilhoskins)

Booked: EvilDave, Gavrenwick, BenArsenal
 

[mark wilson27]

March 7th:
Alfreton (North Street, Alfreton) (35/42)
We began the game the better and on the 10th minute EvilDave curled a brilliant free-kick into the area for Drogba to head just wide of the post. Eight minutes later we had another chance as Tenthreeleader fired straight into the keepers arms when it was easier to score. On the 34th minute Alfreton had their first chance of the game as they broke into the area but Bagpuss saved well to deny them. With eight minutes remaining in the half we broke the deadlock as Tenthreeleader showed some great skill to beat the defence and wasted no time in rounding the keeper and firing into the empty net.
The second half was dominated by us lot and on the 59th minute we had the chance to double our lead with a low shot from Mark Wilson which stung the fingers of the Alfreton keeper. Twelve minutes later Alfreton had their next chance of the game with a well struck effort which saw Bagpuss at full stretch to save. On the 80th minute though our only error of the game saw Alfreton equalise as T.Isaa ran onto a Salkster slip to fire in and give them a share of the points.

Alfreton 1-1 FMS Rejects T.Isaa 80 / Tenthreeleader 37

Bagpuss, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien, Diego Imposta (Gavrenwick), WLKRAS (Mandy), BenArsenal, Mark Wilson, EvilDave, Drogba (Neilhoskins), Tenthreeleader

March 14th:
Todays match at home to Hereford has been cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch, maybe its time to have a word with the board about getting something sorted with the pitch. The game will be played Tuesday 24th March
 

[Mandy42]

oh dear... I last played in the game where the boss wasn't happy with 10 out of 11 players.

And I've not been seen since!

[mark wilson27]

March 21st:
Spennymoor (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (36/42)
Ten minutes into the game we grabbed the lead as Tenthreeleader ran onto an EvilDave through-ball and fired with pace under the keeper. On the 19th minute we had another chance with a low shot from Drogba which was well saved by the keeper. We were in complete control and just after the half hour mark we had a goal ruled out for offside after Mark Wilson had timed his run completely wrong. On the stroke of half time we conceded a silly free-kick after WLKRAS fouled when their was no need to, J.Roberts stepped up and fired the free-kick into the top corner of the net.
The second half was all us as we upped the gears even more and on the hour mark Neilhoskins stung the fingers of the keeper with a powerful shot. On the 74th minute we had yet another chance with Tenthreeleader threading the ball to the feet of BenArsenal who lashed the ball wide of the post. Eight minutes later we retook the lead finally as Neilhoskins headed in a WLKRAS cross. It got even better on the 86th minute as Neilhoskins fired in from the penalty spot after his initial was handled in the area.

FMS Rejects 3-1 Spennymoor Tenthreeleader 10, Neilhoskins 82, 86 pen/ J.Roberts 45+!

Bagpuss, Salkster, Dalbieder, Rien, Diego Imposta (Gavrenwick), WLKRAS, BenArsenal, Mark Wilson, EvilDave, Drogba (Neilhoskins), Tenthreeleader

Booked: EvilDave, Rien

After the game I was informed by the physio that Salkster will be out for between 1-2 weeks after gashing his upper leg during the Spennymoor game
 

[mark wilson27]

March 24th:
Hereford (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (37/42)
Hereford began the better and on the 13th minute they had the first chance as they beat the defence to a loose ball but Bagpuss blocked the effort well. Ten minutes later we had our first chance as Tenthreeleader headed a Mark Wilson cross just over the crossbar. On the 33rd minute Hereford were denied a goal by the crossbar after a brilliant save from Bagpuss. Six minutes later though we grabbed the lead as EvilDave fired a thunderous effort from outside the area to give the Hereford keeper no chance of saving.
The second half was eight minutes old when we let ourselves down as a dire pass by Diego Imposta was intercepted and M.Napa fired under Bagpuss who was stood no chance with it. On the 67th minute we had the next chance of the game as Neilhoskins ran into the area unmarked but his final effort from WLKRAS's cross went just wide of the post. With nine minute minutes remaining in the game as retook the lead as EvilDave showed an eye for goal as he cheekily lobbed the keeper from outside the area after spotting him just off his line. Straight from kick off we intercepted the ball and Tenthreeleader used all his strength to barge into the area and fired past the away teams keeper.

FMS Rejects 3-1 Hereford EvilDave 39, 81, Tenthreeleader 82 / M.Napa 53

Bagpuss, CFuller, Dalbeider, Rien (Gavrenwick), Diego Imposta, WLKRAS, BenArsenal, Mark Wilson, EvilDave, Drogba (Neilhoskins), Tenthreeleader

Booked: Drogba, BenArsenal, CFuller, Mark Wilson
More injury news sees Dalbeider out for 3-4 weeks after pulling his knee ligaments during the game
 

[mark wilson27]

March 28th:
Curzon Ashton (The Tameside Stadium, Ashton-under-Lyne) (38/42)
The perfect start saw us taking the lead within a minute as BenArsenal ran onto a loose ball and unleashed a thunderbolt into the top corner. Soon after we had another chance as Tenthreeleader hit a low shot towards goal but the Curzon keeper saved well to deny them. We were all over the home side and on the 36th minute we came close with a curling effort from just outside the area but the ball was well saved by the keeper. On the stroke of half time though a poorly timed challenge by Gavrenwick saw us conceding a penalty which M.Wroe fired into the net past Bagpuss.
The second half was six minutes old when we retook the lead as Copperhorse slotted home from close range after running onto a Tenthreeleader through-ball. On the 67th minute we had another chance with WLKARS crossing into the area but Neilhoskins volleyed the ball wide of the post. With twelve minutes remaining in the game we added another goal as Tenthreeleader hit a powerful strike past the Curzon keeper. On the stroke of full time we added another goal as Tenthreeleader got his second of the game after finishing a well worked team move. However their was one final goal in the game as Curzon grabbed another goal with C.Saunders heading a corner after some woeful defending by all my side.

Curzon Ashton 2-4 FMS Rejects M.Wroe 45+1 pen, C.Saunders 90+2 / BenArsenal 1, Copperhorse 51, Tenthreeleader 78, 90+1

Bagpuss, CFuller, Gavrenwick, Rien, Diego Imposta, WLKRAS, BenArsenal, Mark Wilson, EvilDave (Copperhorse), Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader

Booked: Rien, Diego Imposta, Mark Wilson, Copperhorse

The end of the month sees us out of the relegation zone on 43pts from thirty eight game. We are a nice eight points above the relegation zone

1st: Kidderminster (38 games – 79pts), 2nd: Hereford (38-73), 3rd: Gateshead (38-67)
19th: FMS Rejects (38-43)
20th: Altrincham (38-36), 21st: Spennymoor (38-35), 22nd: Curzon Ashton (38-27)

April 2020:
April 1st:
Awards news sees me winning the Vanarama National League North Manager of the Month for March.
 

[BenArsenal]

Ooh, Manager of the Month! Fancy 

[mark wilson27]

Ben - I deserve it having to put up with you rabble

April 4th:
Darlington (Blackwell Meadows, Darlington) (39/42)
The match started with Darlington dominating and on the 12th minute they came close with a thunderous effort which had Bagpuss at full stretch to save. Nine minutes later they got the lead they deserved with N.Adarkwa rattling the ball in off the upright to give Bagpuss no chance of saving. On the 42nd minute they had another chance with a curling effort which was diverted wide CFuller. On the stroke of half time we were reduced to ten men after Gavrenwick dived in high and was given a straight red card.
The second half was three minutes old when we were reduced to nine men after BenArsenal was sent off for a professional in the area, luckily for us the Darlington striker fluffed his penalty and Bagpuss easily saved it. On the 66th minute though we grabbed the equaliser as WLKRAS hit a worldie into the top corner from all of twenty five yards to give the keeper no chance of saving. With ten minutes remaining in the game Darlington had the chance to win it but CFuller timed his challenge in the area to deny Darlington the winner and all three points they deserved

Darlington 1-1 FMS Rejects N.Adarkwa 21 / WLKRAS 66 

Bagpuss, CFuller, Gavrenwick, Rien, Diego Imposta, WLKRAS, BenArsenal, Mandy, EvilDave, Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader

Booked: EvilDave, BenArsenal, Diego Imposta, CFuller
Sent off: Gavrenwick (Straight Red), BenArsenal (Straight Red)

Gavrenwick will miss the next match after getting sent off for a bad challenge, it could well be extended on the 11th April when the FA meet up to discuss it.
BenArsenal will miss the next three matches after getting sent off for a professional foul.

April 11th:
The FA have met up and given Gavrenwick a further two match ban for the sending off against Darlington.

[Bagpuss]

Is it just me interpreting it this way but do we seem to do better when i am keeper?

[Mandy42]

47 minutes ago, Bagpuss said:

Is it just me interpreting it this way but do we seem to do better when i am keeper?

glad someone thinks that, I am not convinced I am having a positive impact on the game! 

[mark wilson27]

April 13th:
Gateshead (Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead) (40/42)
We never got started at all against Gateshead as they bettered us with ease. On the 17th minute they took the lead as D.Tear ripped through the defence with far too much ease and fired under Git2thachoppa. Soon after the they had another chance as the defence again fell asleep just after the half hour they had another chance with a low shot which was diverted wide by Rien. With two minutes remaining in the half Gateshead grabbed a deserved second goal with S.Barrow unleashing a thunderous effort into the top corner.
The second half was mainly Gateshead and on the 61st minute they added another goal with J.Preston doing the honours from outside the area which gave Git2thachoppa little chance of saving. Four minutes later we were reduced to ten men after Rien was sent off for a second yellow card. However on the 69th minute we grabbed a goal back as Tenthreeleader capitalized on a keeping error to fire in. Eight minutes  later though we let ourselves down as D.Tear curled the ball in from outside the area after my defence failed to pick up the run of the attacker. I was furious with the side and my mood didn’t improve as on the stroke of full time C.Oliver headed in from close range after the defence again went AWOL.. I hope you guys are ready for training for morning

Gateshead 5-1 FMS Rejects D.Tear 17, 77, S.Barrow 43, J.Preston 61, C.Oliver 90+2 / Tenthreeleader 69 

Git2thachoppa, CFuller, Dalbeider, Rien, Diego Imposta, WLKRAS, Mark Wilson, Mandy, EvilDave (Copperhorse), Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader (Drogba)

Booked: EvilDave, Rien (2)
Sent Off: Rien (2 Yellows)

Rien will miss the next game after his sending off. I have given him a warning regarding the sending off

[Bagpuss]

See keeper change and we get thrashed

[mark wilson27]

April 18th:
King's Lynn (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (41/42)
A poor start saw us conceding a goal on the 7th minute as C.Bull rose above the defence and heading past Sherm who wasn’t protected all by his defence. Soon after they had another chance with a thunderous effort which stung the fingers of Sherm. King’s Lynn carried on the pressure and on the 32nd minute they had another chance as they broke through the static defence and fired under my keeper but luckily for us it went just past the post. With a minute remaining in the half though King’s Lynn grabbed another goal with C.Bull getting his second of the game with a well struck effort which gave Sherm no chance of saving.
The second half was much the same with King’s Lynn controlling the play and on the hour they grabbed another goal as E.Osadebe curled a wonderful freekick into the top corner after Diego Imposta had fouled twenty yards out. We just weren’t at the races and on the 78th minute the away side had the final chance of the game with a low shot which went just wide of the upright. I was furious with the performance as we didn’t manage a single effort on goal. The fans also vented their frustration as you left the pitch to a chorus of boo’s for the first time this season

FMS Rejects 0-3 King's Lynn C.Bull 7, 44, E.Osadebe 60

Sherm, Salkster, CFuller, Dalbeider, Diego Imposta, Mandy, Mark Wilson, EvilDave, Copperhorse, Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader (Drogba)

Booked: Diego Imposta

Despite the loss we have now avoided relegation from the Vanarama National League North
 

[Mandy42]

woooooo not relegated! 

[mark wilson27]

April 25th:
Farsley (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (42/42)
The final game of the season and we started well with a cracking effort from Neilhoskins which saw the Farsley keeper at full stretch to save. On the 23rd minute we had another chance with a low shot which saw CFuller bravely blocking the effort. Eight minutes later Farsley had the chance to take the lead as they broke through the defence but Rien slid in and cleared the ball. Just before the break we had another chance as Copperhorse beat the defence to a loose ball and fired towards goal but the Farsley keeper denied him with a brilliant save.
The second half was pretty open with some excellent end to end football and on the 58th minute we came close again with Copperhorse curling the ball into the area but Tenthreeleader headed just wide of the post. Twelve minutes later Farsley had their next chance but Sherm denied them with a world class save. With ten minutes remaining in the game we grabbed the winning goal with Copperhorse hitting a powerful strike into the top corner to of the net from just outside the area.

FMS Rejects 1-0 Farsley Copperhorse 80

Sherm, CFuller, Dalbeider, Rien, Diego Imposta, Mandy (WLKRAS), Mark Wilson, EvilDave, Copperhorse, Neilhoskins (Drogba), Tenthreeleader

Booked: Dalbeider
 

[mark wilson27]

April 26th:
The FMS Rejects end of season awards have taken place and the winners are as follows:

Fan's Player of the Season: Copperhorse (34%)
Young Player of the Season: Copperhorse

Top Goalscorer: Tenthreeleader (18)
Highest Average Rating: Copperhorse (6.99)
Most Yellow Cards: Copperhorse (14)
Most Red Card: BenArsenal (4)

May 2020:
May 18th:
With the Play-offs finishing and York earning the other promotion place with Champions Kidderminster it’s time to have a look at the table

1st: Kidderminster (84pts) Champions
2nd: Hereford (83)
3rd: York (72) Play-off Winners
4th: Gateshead (70)
5th: King's Lynn (69)
6th: Boston Utd (69)
7th: AFC Telford (68)
8th: Chester (66)
9th: Kettering (62)
10th: Southport (61)
11th: Farsley (60)
12th: Guiseley (59)
13th: Blyth (56)
14th: Alfreton (52)
15th: Bradford PA (50)
16th: Brackley (50)
17th: Gloucester (47)
18th: FMS Rejects (47)
19th: Darlington (46)
20th: Spennymoor (39)
21st: Altrincham (39) Relegated
22nd: Curzon Ashton (31) Relegated
 

[mark wilson27]

End of Season Squad:

| Name           | Position       | Apps     | Gls      | Ast      | Conc     | Clean sheets | Av Rat   | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Sherm          | GK             | 20 (1)   | 0        | 0        | 39       | 7            | 6.66     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Bagpuss        | GK             | 15       | 0        | 0        | 25       | 3            | 6.67     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Git2thachoppa  | GK             | 12       | 0        | 0        | 26       | 3            | 6.68     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Salkster       | D (R)          | 21 (4)   | 0        | 6        | -        | -            | 6.76     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| CFuller        | D (R)          | 34 (3)   | 0        | 9        | -        | -            | 6.98     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Dalbeider      | D (C)          | 36       | 0        | 1        | -        | -            | 6.87     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Rien           | D (C)          | 30 (2)   | 0        | 1        | -        | -            | 6.71     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Diego Imposta  | D (L)          | 33 (3)   | 0        | 4        | -        | -            | 6.73     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Gavrenwick     | D (LC), WB (L) | 32 (5)   | 0        | 1        | -        | -            | 6.65     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| BenArsenal     | DM, M (C)      | 36       | 2        | 2        | -        | -            | 6.80     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| WLKRAS         | M/AM (R)       | 21 (12)  | 5        | 6        | -        | -            | 6.95     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Mandy          | M/AM (R)       | 33 (3)   | 7        | 5        | -        | -            | 6.86     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Mark Wilson    | M/AM (C)       | 39 (1)   | 1        | 3        | -        | -            | 6.78     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Copperhorse    | M/AM (L)       | 34 (2)   | 9        | 1        | -        | -            | 6.99     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| EvilDave       | M (LC), AM (L) | 27 (6)   | 3        | 3        | -        | -            | 6.80     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Neilhoskins    | ST (C)         | 28 (13)  | 12       | 2        | -        | -            | 6.89     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Drogba         | ST (C)         | 23 (14)  | 4        | 3        | -        | -            | 6.70     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
| Tenthreeleader | ST (C)         | 43 (2)   | 18       | 2        | -        | -            | 6.96     | 
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 

 

[mark wilson27]

May 24th:
Despite being in a relegation battle all season I have been named as the Vanarama National League North Manager of the Season. God knows how I've won it but I'm not going to complain

Domestic Leagues/Cup:
Season: 2019/20

Premier Division:
1st: Man City 2nd: Liverpool 3rd: Arsenal
Relegated:
18th: Crystal Palace 19th: Sheff Utd 20th: Brighton

Sky Bet Championship:
1st: Leeds (Promoted), 2nd: West Brom (Promoted) 3rd: Cardiff Play-off Final: Reading 2-0 Birmingham
Relegated:
22nd: Luton 23rd: Charlton 24th: Barnsley

Sky Bet League One:
1st: Rotherham (Promoted), 2nd: Sunderland (Promoted) 3rd: Shrewsbury Play-off Final: Fleetwood 2-1 Oxford
Relegated:
21st: Bristol Rovers 22nd: Bolton * 23rd: Tranmere (*Bolton -12pts due to Administration)

Sky Bet League Two:
1st: Colchester (Promoted), 2nd: Forest Green (Promoted) 3rd: Stevenage (Promoted) Play-off Final: Swindon 3-1 Scunthorpe
Relegated:
24th: Morecambe

Vanarama National League:
1st: Chesterfield (Promoted), 2nd: Solihull Moors 3rd: Wrexham Play-off Final: Wrexham 3-0 Solihull Moors
Relegated:
22nd: Boreham Wood 23rd: Maidenhead 24th: Bromley 

Vanarama National League North:
1st: Kidderminster (Promoted) 2nd: Hereford 3rd: York Play-off Final: York 4-3 Hereford (aet)
Relegated:
21st: Altrincham 22nd: Curzon Ashton 

Vanarama National League South:
1st: Chelmsford (Promoted) 2nd: Havant & W 3rd: Wealdstone Play-off Final: Maidstone 2-1 Havant & W
Relegated:
21st: Oxford City 22nd: Eastbourne Boro

FA Cup:
Liverpool 2-0 Arsenal

Carabao Cup:
Man Utd 3-1 Tottenham

Community Shield:
Man City 3-2 Liverpool

Leasing.Com Trophy:
Man Utd Under 23's 1-0 AFC Wimbledon

FA Trophy:
Aldershot 1-0 Sutton (aet)

European Competitions:
Champions Cup:
Barcelona (ESP) 0-0 Chelsea (ENG) (Chelsea penalties)

EURO Cup:
Arsenal (ENG) 1-2 SLB (POR) (aet)

EURO Cup II:
No Competition

European Super Cup:
Liverpool (ENG) 1-2 Chelsea (ENG)

Other Cup:
Club World Championship:
Liverpool (ENG) 4-2 CEC (BRA)

June 2020:
Nothing of note
 

[BenArsenal]

4 red cards. Blimey, I do have some anger issues.  

[Mandy42]

3rd for assists and 4th for goals, no wonder i'm knackered all the time at work! 

[mark wilson27]

Season Two 2020/21:
July 2020:
July 3rd:
The first pre-season game sees us facing Birmingham and we put on a good display despite losing 1-0 thanks to a late goal. I was pretty impressed guys

July 6th:
Our next game saw us facing local side Chesterfield and we beat them 2-1 with Tenthreeleader grabbing a brace, however our case was helped as Chesterfield were reduced to ten men on the 24th minute

July 8th:
The next game saw us facing Pinxton and we thrashed them 7-2 with both Neilhoskins and Tenthreeleader grabbing a hat-trick. The other goal was scored by Copperhorse. I was however alittle disappointed that we conceded what was two silly goals

July 10th:
The next friendly sees us facing Everton Under 23's and we played well to beat them 1-0 with a penalty from Neilhoskins.

July 12th:
We now faced local rivals Matlock Town and we battered them. The game started with Mark Wilson scoring early on and this was followed by Copperhorse heading in from close range. Neilhoskins grabbed one of the other goals, but the Man of the Math was Tenthreeleader who grabbed the perfect hat-trick.

July 15th:
Our next game saw us facing Jong Ajax and we battered them in a surprising game. Copperhorse and BenArsenal scored a goal apiece before Tenthreeleader grabbed four goals to complete a 6-0 rout.

July 17th:
The odds for the forthcoming season have been released and we have been quoted at 5-2 second favourites and 200-1 odds to get relegated. The favourites are Kettering at 5-1

July 18th:
Our next friendly sees us facing Corby away and we did them one 5-0 with Neilhoskins grabbing a brace and Tenthreeleader grabbing a hat-trick. The only downside to the game was CFuller getting sent off for two yellow cards

July 20th:
Up next was a trip to Bradford PA and we managed a 3-1 win with Tenthreeleader grabbing another hat-trick. However the score line flattered us in truth and we didn't play well.

July 22nd:
We now faced Barnsley at home and played well as we drew 2-2. It was an end to end game with neither side keeping the lead long. Mark Wilson and Tenthreeleader were the scorers.

July 25th:
We now had a home tie against Merthyr and we beat them easily 3-1 with Mark Wilson grabbing a goal and Neilhoskins grabbing a brace.

July 27h:
Our next friendly saw us thrashing Aldershot 6-0 with Drogba and Tenthreeleader grabbing a hat-trick a piece. 

July 29th:
I have been asked to see whether or not I want to keep CFuller as my Captain and Rien as my Vice-Captain. I have decided to keep them on for the forthcoming season

The next friendly saw us beating Basel U21's 3-0 with Tenthreeleader grabbing a couple of goals and BenArsenal grabbing the other goal.
 

[mark wilson27]

August 2020:
August 1st:
FC United (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) Vanarama National League North (1/46)
We started slowly and on the 12th minute we came close to losing a goal as my defence fell asleep but Bagpuss saved the day with a brilliant save. Ten minutes later they had another chance with a well worked team move which saw Rien denying them with a well timed challenge. On the 33rd minute they finally broke the deadlock as L.Rowe-Turner sprinted through the defence with ease and fired under Bagpuss. On the stroke of half time United had yet another chance as a thunderous effort went just over the crossbar,
The second half was a different game as you lot pulled your fingers out and started to play. On the 54th minute we came close to grabbing the equaliser as Tenthreeleader ran onto a WLKRAS through ball but his final effort went wide of the post. Two minutes later United were reduced to ten men after L.Rowe-Turner was given a second yellow card which was followed by the red. On the 67th minute we took advantage as Drogba ran onto a pass from WLKRAS to score his first goal in twenty six matches. On the 76th minute the final goal of he game was scored as WLKRAS got the goal his performance deserved with a long range effort into the top corner to send the Rejection Arena wild

FMS Rejects 2-1 FC United Drogba 67, WLKRAS 76 / L.Rowe-Turner 33 

Bagpuss, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien, Diego Imposta, Mandy (WLKRAS), BenArsenal, Mark Wilson, EvilDave, Neilhoskins (Drogba), Tenthreeleader

Booked: Rien

August 3rd:
Injury news sees Mark Wilson out for around three weeks after pulling his ankle ligaments in training
 

[ChileanRanger]

A few anger management classes go a long way, don't they?

[mark wilson27]

Chilean - We do seem to have a few anger issues going off in the team

August 4th:
Nuneaton Boro (Liberty Way, Nuneaton) (2/46)
Ten minutes into the game we took the lead as Neilhoskins beat the offside trap and fired a Copperhorse cross into the back of the net. On the 27th minute we had another chance with Diego Imposta launching a ball upfield but Tenthreeleader volleyed it wide of the post. With three minutes remaining in the half Nuneaton came close as they ran through the defence with real ease but Bagpuss managed to block the effort with his foot.
The second half was six minutes old when we had our next chance as Neilhoskins tried his luck from outside the area but the Nuneaton keeper was on hand to tip the ball round the post. We were in control of the game and on the 64th minute Drogba saw his fine strike well saved by the Nuneaton keeper. With seven minutes left in the game we had our final effort as Neilhoskins headed straight into the keepers arms from a Gavrenwick cross

Nuneaton Boro 0-1 FMS Rejects Neilhoskins 10

Bagpuss, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien, Diego Imposta, Mandy, BenArsenal, Copperhorse, EvilDave (Gavrenwick), Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader (Drogba)

Booked: EvilDave, Mandy, Salkster, Neilhoskins
 

[mark wilson27]

August 8th:
King's Lynn (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (3/46)
The first half saw us dominating and on the 19th minute we had the first chance as Drogba crossed the ball into the area but Tenthreeleader headed just wide of the post. Twelve minutes later we had another chance as Tenthreeleader ran through the defence with real ease and fired towards the top corner but the King’s Lynn keeper saved well to deny him,
The second half was seven minutes old when we had the next chance as Tenthreeleader hit a thunderous effort past the keeper and into the back of the net. On the 62nd minute we added a second goal with Mandy heading a Copperhorse cross over the keeper and into the net. We were all over the away side and on the 88th minute we grabbed the final goal of the game as Tenthreeleader jinked through the defence and slotted in under the keeper to give us a convincing three nil win.

FMS Rejects 3-0 King's Lynn Tenthreeleader 52, 88, Mandy 62

Sherm, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien, Gavrenwick, Mandy, BenArsenal, Copperhorse, EvilDave (WLKRAS), Drogba, Tenthreeleader

Booked: Mandy, Rien, EvilDave
 

[Mandy42]

back on the score sheet!

though not happy I got booked, I'm a lover not a fighter! 

[mark wilson27]

August 11th:
AFC Telford (New Bucks Head, Telford) (4/46)
We started well and on the 18th minute we came close to taking the lead as Drogba fired with pace past the keeper but not the upright. Ten minutes later we had another chance with a powerful strike from Tenthreeleader which saw the keeper at full stretch to save. On the 38th minute Telford had their first chance as they beat my defence but Sherm saved well to deny them.
The second half was two minutes old when Telford took an undeserved lead as H.Cowans hit home from close range after the defence seemed to be still in the changing room. On the hour they had another chance with a low shot which beat Sherm but clipped the wrong side of the upright. On the 74th minute we had our first chance of the half as Tenthreeleader played a one two with EvilDave but his final effort was pretty dire and went wide of the post. Deep into injury time  we let ourselves down as some poor team play saw M.Dinanga firing a great shot past Sherm after we failed to keep hold of simple ball

AFC Telford 2-0 FMS Rejects H.Cowans 47, M.Dinanga 90+2

Sherm, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien, Gavrenwick, Mandy (WLKRAS), BenArsenal, Copperhorse, EvilDave, Drogba (Neilhoskins), Tenthreeleader

Booked: EvilDave, Mandy, Gavrenwick
 

[tenthreeleader]

I do love being a striker.

[mark wilson27]

Tenthreeleader - Still think Terry Owens is a defensive legend and he might have to make a comeback at some point
August 15th:
Guiseley (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (5/46)
A good starts aw us taking the lead on the 13th minute as Tenthreeleader ran into the area with the ball and wasted no time in firing the ball past the Guiseley keeper. Eight minutes later we had another chance with Drogba trying his luck from outside the area but the keeper saved well to deny him. We were in complete control of the game and on the 34th minute we had another chance as EvilDave crossed the ball into the area but Tenthreeleader headed wide of the post.
The second half started much the same as we dominated the play and on the 63rd minute we made it two nil with Neilhoskins beating the offside trap to round the keeper and fire into the empty net. However after the goal we relaxed and on the 77th minute Guiseley pulled a goal back as G.Cantrill fired in from distance to beat Sherm with far too much ease. It didn’t get any better as two minutes later they grabbed the equaliser with A.Martin making a mockery of the defence and slid the ball past the outstretched arm of Sherm. Guiseley were controlling the play and just before the full time whistle they had another chance to score but this time Sherm saved brilliantly to deny them

FMS Rejects 2-2 Guiseley Tenthreeleader 13, Neilhoskins 63 / G.Cantrill 77, A.Martin 79

Sherm, Salkster (CFuller), Dalbeider, Rien, Gavrenwick, Mandy, BenArsenal, Copperhorse, EvilDave, Drogba (Neilhoskins), Tenthreeleader

Booked: Mandy, Salkster, EvilDave, Gavrenwick
 

[mark wilson27]

August 18th:
Brackley (St. James Park, Brackley) (6/46)
Brackley were the quicker out the blocks as on the 9th minute S.Byrne gave them the lead with a rasping effort from just inside the area to send the St James Park crowd wild. Ten minutes later it was nearly two nil as Git2thachoppa saved the day with a world class save. On the 32nd minute we had our first chance as Drogba threaded the ball to the feet of Tenthreeleader who lashed it wide of the post. With two minutes remaining in the half we grabbed the equaliser as Tenthreeleader jinked into the area with the ball and fired under the onrushing keeper.
The second half was all us as we controlled the play and on the 58th minute Neilhoskins had the chance to give us the lead with a powerful strike which saw the keeper tipping the ball over the crossbar. Twelve minutes later we had a goal ruled out as Tenthreeleader was adjudged to have timed his run wrong for offside. It was too easy for us as we piled on the pressure and deep into injury time we grabbed a deserved winner as Tenthreeleader rose above the defence and headed a WLKRAS cross past the keeper to give us all three points

Brackley 1-2 FMS Rejects S.Byrne 9 / Tenthreeleader 43, 90+3

Git2thachoppa, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien, Gavrenwick, Mandy (Copperhorse), BenArsenal, WLKRAS, EvilDave, Drogba (Neilhoskins), Tenthreeleader

Booked: WLKRAS, BenArsenal
 

[mark wilson27]

August 22nd: 
Boston Utd (The Community Stadium, Boston) (7/46)
We began well and on the 8th minute Tenthreeleader curled the ball towards goal but the Boston keeper saved well. Ten minutes later we had our next chance as Drogba threaded the ball to EvilDave who lashed it wide of the post. On the 20th minute I was forced into a change as Copperhorse replaced the injured BenArsenal. With six minutes remaining in the half we had another chance as Salkster crossed into the area but Drogba headed high and wide of the post.
The second half was much the same as we piled on the pressure and on the 64th minute we had a chance from the penalty spot after Neilhoskins was fouled in the area, Tenthreeleader stepped up and fired the penalty towards goal but the keeper saved well to deny him. With ten minutes remaining in the game we had the final chance of the game as WLKRAS rattled the crossbar from outside the area after some woeful Boston defending

Boston Utd 0-0 FMS Rejects

Git2thachoppa, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien, Gavrenwick, Mandy, BenArsenal (inj 20 – Copperhorse), WLKRAS, EvilDave, Drogba (Neilhoskins), Tenthreeleader

Booked: Rien, Drogba, WLKRAS

The physio has informed me that BenArsenal will be out for around 6-7 weeks after spraining his Knee Ligaments during the game
 

[mark wilson27]

August 25th:
Farsley (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (8/46)
Six minutes into the game we grabbed the lead as Neilhoskins ran through the defence with ease and fired under the Farsley keeper. On the 19th minute we had another chance as EvilDave crossed into the area but Tenthreeleader headed wide of the post. Twelve minutes later though Farsley came close with a curling effort which had Git2thachoppa at full stretch to save. Just before the break we had another chance to score with Rien threading the ball to the feet of Neilhoskins who lashed the ball wide of the post.
The second half was ten minutes old when we had our next chance as EvilDave tried his luck from outside the area but the keeper managed to tip the ball round the post. On the 64th minute we came close to another goal as [Tenthreeleader rose above the defence and headed an EvilDave cross just wide of the post. With twelve minutes remaining in the game we grabbed a deserved second goal as EvilDave got the goal his performance deserved.

FMS Rejects 2-0 Farsley Neilhoskins 6, EvilDave 78

Git2thachoppa, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien, Gavrenwick, Mandy, Mark Wilson, WLKRAS, EvilDave, Neilhoskins, Tenthreeleader
 

[mark wilson27]

August 29th:
Basford (The Rejection Arena, Matlock) (9/46)
The perfect start saw us given the chance to take the lead from the spot as Tenthreeleader was brought down in the area, Neilhoskins stepped up and fired the penalty wide of the post. Soon after we had another chance to score with Neilhoskins coming close from just outside the area. We were controlling the game and on the 35th minute we had another chance to score as WLKRAS crossed into the area but this time Tenthreeleader headed wide of the post.
The second half was much the same as we piled on the pressure and just after the hour mark we had yet another chance to score from the spot as Copperhorse’s effort was handled in the area, Tenthreeleader stepped up and fired the penalty straight at the keeper. We just couldn’t get past the keeper and on the stroke of full time we were punished as Basford grabbed the winner with a thunderbolt from M.Obiero which gave Git2thachoppa no chance of saving. Gutting isn’t the word for it

FMS Rejects 0-1 Basford M.Obiero 90

Git2thachoppa, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien, Gavrenwick, Mandy, Mark Wilson, WLKRAS, EvilDave (Copperhorse), Neilhoskins (Drogba), Tenthreeleader

Booked: EvilDave

Disciplinary news sees EvilDave missing the next game after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season

The end of the month sees us sitting in 3rd place with 17pts from nine games. We are six points off top of the table Gateshead. The bottom of the table sees Bradford PA bottom on 5pts from nine games

1st: Gateshead (23pts), 2nd: Southport (19), 3rd: FMS Rejects (17)
21st: Redditch (7), 22nd Darlington (6), 23rd: Chester (6), 24th: Bradford PA (5)
 

[mark wilson27]

September 2020:
September 2nd:
Spennymoor (Brewery Field, Spennymoor) (10/46)
Two minutes into the game we were a goal down as Spennymoor fired in from the penalty spot after J.Roberts fire in under Bagpuss after Gavrenwick handled in the area. The penalty though gave you lot a kick up the ass and on the 26th minute we grabbed the equaliser as Tenthreeleader fired in to the top corner after beating the defence to a loose ball. Nine minutes later we added a second goal with Tenthreeleader beating the offside trap and rounding the keeper and slotting into the empty net.
The second half was much the same as we piled on the pressure and on the 58th minute we grabbed a third goal as Tenthreeleader fired in from the spot with a fine penalty to complete his hattrick. Spennymoor weren’t getting close to the ball and with a minute remaining in the game Tenthreeleader grabbed a fourth goal with a low shot which past the keeper. A much better showing in front of the net this game

Spennymoor 1-4 FMS Rejects J.Roberts 2 pen / Tenthreeleader 26, 35, 58 pen, 89

Bagpuss, Salkster, Dalbeider, Rien, Gavrenwick, Mandy, Mark Wilson, WLKRAS, Copperhorse, Neilhoskins (Drogba), Tenthreeleader