Shifnal Town
Around the League Last Saturday saw the start of the 2019/20 season and already several clubs have laid down early markers of their intentions. Relegated from the Midland League Premier Division Wolverhampton Sporting Community have made numerous eye catching signings and it showed in their 8-1 thrashing of Bilston Town at Pride Park. Former Chasetown, Worcester City and Sporting Khalsa striker Nick Turton helped himself to four goals. Chad Birch opened the scoring before former Darlaston man James Quarry and then Alex Cameron found the net to make it 3-0. Turton added two more to send his team in 5 goals to the good at half time. Turton completed his hat trick with a 6 yard header, adding his fourth and Sportingʼs seventh before being substituted. Chad Birch netted from the penalty spot before Yannick Gomes netted a last minute consolation for the Steelmen. Todayʼs visitors Shifnal Town also made an impressive start under their new management duo of Dan Carter and Andrew Carrier who led Wednesfield to a fifth placed finish last season. Several Wednesfield players have followed Carter to the Acoustafoam Stadium but it was ex Wolves Casuals full back Jordan Uppal who opened the scoring in a 4-1 home win against Cradley Town. Goals from Kyle Montague and Tom Hill gave them a three goal lead. An own goal gave Cradley a glimmer of hope but the game was settled with another own goal. Under the new management of former Stourbridge and Worcester City midfielder Sean Geddes, Black Country Rangers also showed their intentions with a 5-1 away win at Wem Town. Bewdley Town were also away winners 5- 2 at Smethwick Rangers. Dudley Sports were unexpected winners at home to Littleton Town who have made several high profile signings including former Stourbridge duo Ben Billingham and Liam McPike. It was Billingham who opened the 30
scoring for Littleton but two second half goals settled the game for Sports. At the Aspray Arena Dudley Town are also under new management with former Sikh Hunters boss Matty Lovatt now in the hot seat. Several Hunters players have followed Lovatt including former Darlaston men Tyrone Atkinson and Ben Lawley whilst former Paycare Ground favourite Danny Mayne has also joined Dudleyʼs squad. The visitors to Aspray Arena were last seasonʼs Division One Champions Worcester Raiders and it was Raiders who made the return home with all 3 points with a 4-3 win. It was Mayne who gave the home side an early lead before Raiders responded with four unanswered first half goals. Dan flowers equalised with Kirk Layton and a brace from Roland Krol putting the visitors in command at the break. Second half goals from Alex Brogan and Dan Jones set up a storming finish but Raiders held on to take the spoils. At Amos Lane Wednesfield also have a new manager in former Bloxwich and Lane Head boss John Griffiths. Griffiths will be delighted with a 3-1 opening day win against AFC Bridgnorth. Two second half goals sealed the points. In the only other game in the Premier Division Wolves Casuals will rue the dropping of two valuable points in a goalless draw against Shawbury United at Brinsford Lane. New Shawbury boss Declan Allen has put together a young talented squad and it looks like they might cause a few shocks this season. Cassies had the best of the chances but visiting keeper Tom Delamere was in fine form pulling off several fine saves including a second half spot kick. So the season is up and running with four teams promoted this season many clubs have invested heavily with several teams working with big budgets. It will be interesting to see how the season pans out and which clubs emerge to threaten the “big boys”. Certainly there were a few shocks on the opening day of the season and eyebrows have certainly been raised. Only another 33 League games to go…………. Divisionʼs One and Two get their seasons underway this coming weekend as Gornal Colts and FC Darlaston play their first games in Division One, and the WMRL welcome new teams Coven Athletic, Walsall Town Swifts and Worcester Raiders Reserves to Division Two 31
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scoring for Littleton but two second half goals settled the game for Sports.<br />
At the Aspray Arena Dudley <strong>Town</strong> are also under new management with former<br />
Sikh Hunters boss Matty Lovatt now in the hot seat. Several Hunters players<br />
have followed Lovatt including former Darlaston men Tyrone Atkinson and Ben<br />
Lawley whilst former Paycare Ground favourite Danny Mayne has also joined<br />
Dudleyʼs squad. The visitors to Aspray Arena were last seasonʼs Division One<br />
Champions Worcester Raiders and it was Raiders who made the return home<br />
with all 3 points with a 4-3 win. It was Mayne who gave the home side an early<br />
lead before Raiders responded with four unanswered first half goals. Dan<br />
flowers equalised with Kirk Layton and a brace from Roland Krol putting the<br />
visitors in command at the break. Second half goals from Alex Brogan and Dan<br />
Jones set up a storming finish but Raiders held on to take the spoils.<br />
At Amos Lane Wednesfield also have a new manager in former Bloxwich and<br />
Lane Head boss John Griffiths. Griffiths will be delighted with a 3-1 opening day<br />
win against AFC Bridgnorth. Two second half goals sealed the points.<br />
In the only other game in the Premier Division Wolves Casuals will rue the<br />
dropping of two valuable points in a goalless draw against Shawbury United at<br />
Brinsford Lane. New Shawbury boss Declan Allen has put together a young<br />
talented squad and it looks like they might cause a few shocks this season.<br />
Cassies had the best of the chances but visiting keeper Tom Delamere was in<br />
fine form pulling off several fine saves including a second half spot kick.<br />
So the season is up and running with four teams promoted this season many<br />
clubs have invested heavily with several teams working with big budgets. It will<br />
be interesting to see how the season pans out and which clubs emerge to<br />
threaten the “big boys”. Certainly there were a few shocks on the opening day of<br />
the season and eyebrows have certainly been raised.<br />
Only another 33 League games to go………….<br />
Divisionʼs One and Two get their seasons underway this coming weekend as<br />
Gornal Colts and FC Darlaston play their first games in Division One, and the<br />
WMRL welcome new teams Coven Athletic, Walsall <strong>Town</strong> Swifts and Worcester<br />
Raiders Reserves to Division Two<br />
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