Handsworth Turf Tavern - Premier Division Champions

It was a tense night for both Handsworth Turf Tavern and Crookes last Thursday. Handsworth new a win would give them the tile, as they had a superior goal difference. Crookes knew they needed Handsworth to slip-up, as well as winning themselves to take the championship.

In the end it was a little less dramatic, with both teams running-out convincing winners. Handsworth were 6-2 winners away Hackenthorpe A. Crookes were also in the goals, beating Packhorse Inn at Thorncliffe Playing Fields.

So congratulations to all involved with Handsworth Turf Tavern, who win the title as they have a 13 better goal differential compered with Crookes.

Rawson Spring win the cup!

The Division One outfit won the League Cup last night, with a 3-1 win over Premier Division side Hackenthorpe A at Bramall Lane.

Rawson have had an excellent season. They have finished second place in Division One, and they ended their league season last Sunday with a 3-1 win over the league winners Arbourthorne EA. This seasons' successes come on the back of their double last season (Division Two championship and Tinsley Trophy).

Round-up 12/5

S&HCFA Senior Cup Final

Premier Division leaders Handsworth Turf Tavern played Athersley Recreation in the Senior Cup final at Brammall Lane on Wednesday night. Sadly, they lost the game 2-1.

Premier Division

Arundel followed-up last Sunday's win over Hackenthorpe A, with two wins midweek. They beat Packhorse Inn 4-0 away from home on Tuesday night. They were 3-1 winners over in-form Royal Earl on Thursday night. These three wins push them into a comfortable mid-table position.

Royal Earl bounced-back from Thursday defeat, by seeing-off Packhorse Inn 4-2 at Warminster Road on Sunday.

It has been goals galore for Hackenthorpe A this week. They were 5-1 winners over Brunsmeer Abbey AJW on Tuesday night. They scored another four on Thursday night against Packhorse, but this time they were held to a 4-4 draw.

Division One

It was a significant night in the Division One title race on Tuesday night, with both the top two in action. Firstly, leaders Arbourthorne EA were 3-1 winners over Winn Gardens at the Meadowhall Soccer School. At the same time, second placed Rawson Spring were at home to mid-table Intake Ball Inn. They were unable to keep up the pressure on Arbourthorne slipping to a 3-1 defeat.

It was similar situation on Thursday with the two teams in action again. This time Rawson Spring made no mistake, beating Jack-in-a-Box 3-0 thanks to goals from Alex Torr, James Middleton and Jake Hampshire. But Sadly for Rawson Spring, Arbourthorne were in a similar mood, as they beat Intake Ball Inn 3-0 at Warminster Road.

A combination of Tuesday and Thursday's results was enough to give Arbourthorne the Division One title. Rawson Spring then hosted Arbourthorne on Sunday. Frustratingly for Rawson Spring, they won this game comfortably 3-1, but it was too little too late for their title dreams.

Elsewhere, at the bottom of the table, Woodhouse JFC were beaten 4-0 at home by HSBC. The win is HSBC's third in four games and helps them finish the season third from the bottom of the table.

U21 Division

Sheffield FC U21's claimed their first U21 League Cup win. They were 4-3 winners over Dronfield Town U21's at Chesterfield FC's Pro-Ax Stadium on Tuesday night. The game was 2-2 after ninety minutes, but Sheffield ran-out 4-3 winners after a dramatic extra-time period.

Dronfield had little time to recover from their cup final loss, as they were in action on both Thursday and Sunday night. They were two points behind leaders Sheffield FC U21's (who had already completed their fixture) with just these two fixtures to play. In the end Dronfield needed only one game to climb above Sheffield. John Pugh scored twice for them to help them to a 3-1 away win over Woodhouse JFC U21's at Flockton Park. The win gave them the points they needed to clinch their second successive U21 Division title. Dronfield were also in action on Sunday, where they finished-off their season in style with a 10-1 win over Crosspool Juniors U21's.

Hackenthorpe Warriors U21’s claimed back-to-back wins for the first time this season, when they Swinton Spartans U21’s 3-1 on Sunday.

Greasborough U21’s made it six wins in seven league games, with a 5-2 away win over Hollinsend U21’s at Stradbroke Recreation Ground. They finish the season in fourth.

  

Sheffield FC U21's win the U21 League Cup!

Sheffield FC U21's won the U21 League Cup last night. They beat last years winners' Dronfield Town U21's 4-3 after extra-time at Chesterfield FC's Pro-Ax Stadium. The game was 2-2 after ninety minutes.

New Team Manager and Coach required for Nursery Team commencing Season 2013/14

A Vacancy has arisen at Millmoor Juniors FC for a Nursery Team Manager and Coach for the Season 2013/14. Preferably applicants should be holders of a FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification. Successful applicants will need to have a current Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (formerly knows as CRB).

The position is ideal for persons who are committed to working with young children and would be responsible for developing the future players at Millmoor Juniors Football Club.

If interested or would like further information please contact Club Secretary Alan Ramsden on 0797 4960771.

Round-up 5/5

Premier Division

Handsworth Turf Tavern were 1-0 winners over Crookes in the big game at Warminster Road on Thursday night. The win was enough to take Crookes top on goal difference. Sadly for Handsworth they were unable to extend their lead on Sunday, as they were downed 3-1 by Wadsley Bridge WMC at Chaucer Sports Centre. The win for Wadsley builds on their midweek 4-3 win over Hackenthorpe A. Wadsley remain third, six points off the lead.

A Lee Dexter penalty and a Joe Charlesworth strike was enough to give Arundel a 2-1 win over Hackehthorpe A at Swallownest Miners Welfare Ground. The win takes Arundel above High Noon and into third from the last place.

Elsewhere, High Noon held Brunsmeer Abbey AJW to a 2-2 draw at HSBC Sports Club.

Division One

Arbourthorne EA have used the a run of three fixtures in six days to assert their dominance in Division One. Firstly, they were 1-0 winners over Woodhouse JFC on Tuesday night. They followed that up with a 2-0 win over Jack-in-a-Box 48 hours later. The then rounded-off an excellent week with a 12-1 away win over struggling Ridgeway Athletic on Sunday. Liam Cartledge and Steven Brammer both scored four goals each in that match, as Arbourthorne move four points clear at the top of the table with a spare game.

Second placed Rawson Spring were also in action on Thursday. They were 2-0 winners over Woodhouse JFC at the Civil Service Ground, thanks to goals from Bradley Torr and James Middleton. Rwason’s win comes on the back off a 2-2 draw away to Hackenthorpe B on Tuesday night.

Division Two

City Taxis (Stradbroke) sealed the Division Two Championship on Thursday night, with a 3-1 away win over mid-table SWD. Philip Miskell was on target twice (once from the spot) for the champions.

Alex Lill was in excellent form for Mosborough B on Sunday, scoring three times in their 5-1 home win over Norton Athletic. The win takes Mosborough into third place above Bystrany Sheffield.

U21 Division

The U21 Division title race will go down to the wire, with both the front-runners winning this weekend. The league leaders Sheffield FC U21’s ended their season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Woodhouse JFC U21’s at Flockton Park. They end their season on 51 points.

Third placed Dronfield Town U21’s grabbed their 11^th consecutive league win, with a 3-2 home win over Greasborough U21’s at Gosforth Fields. 18 year old John Pugh starred for Dronfield with a hat-trick. The win takes Dronfield above Throstles U21’s and into second place. They are just two points off the lead with two games left to play.

Elsewhere, Aiden Cooper and Thomas Ball both scored twice for Swinton Spartans U21’s, as they beat Crosspool Juniors U21’s 7-1 at Swinton Comprehensive School. Swinton’s win ends a run of seven successive league defeats for them.