Another Harrowing Misadventure (Ages Challenge)

retired_destiny1124 · 02-02-2006, 10:24 PM

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23.7.05
Buckley Dumps Harrow Hill
Harrow Hill's first friendly yielded little to be cheery about as they were easily handled by Welsh side Buckley in a 2-0 final at Larksfield Road. Despite the loss, Harrow Hill manager James Heartwood remained upbeat, "There were signs of improvement. Still, you have to give this club time to gel, we just haven't been together very long."

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27.7.05
Harrow Hill Beats Bamber Bridge
Harrow Hill looked much improved as they won their road friendly over Bamber Bridge at Irongate. Robert Dickinson showed flashes of promising play and scored a goal. Bamber Bridge pushed in an own-goal in the second half to help ensure a Harrow Hill win.

retired_destiny1124 · 02-07-2006, 03:54 AM

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30.7.05
Harrow Hill Defeats Local Rival
Harrow Hill used a brace from Robert Dickinson in the first half to help see off local rival Cinderford. Improving defensive play appeared to be a key component of the win.

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3.8.05
Brigend Broken
Harrow Hill fought back from an early deficit to defeat Welsh side Bridgend 2-1 at Larksfield Road. Robert Dickinson evened the match in the first half after the visitors gained the early lead. JoBn French dumped a superb cross from Cory Johnson in for the match winner in the second half.

retired_brianrt · 02-07-2006, 01:52 PM

another excellent start to one of your stories faramir. i will be sure to be keeping up with this one. KUTGW :thup:

retired_destiny1124 · 02-08-2006, 03:58 AM

Thank you sherm- your kind words are appreciated

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6.8.05
Harrow Hill Catches Caerleon
Harrow Hill completed their slate of friendlies with a 2-0 win over Welsh side Caerleon at Larksfield Road. Robert Dickinson, who appears to have a starting position now locked up, scored a pair of goals in the first half to help key the Harrow Hill win. Manager James Heartwood counted himself pleased with the result, but noted, "I am more happy with the fact that we have made it through without any major injuries- than particularly worrying about results."

Heartwood sighed, "It appears I spoke to soon- when I talked about no injuries in the press."

Pearson shrugged, "Injuries are a part of the game. Paul Catley should be out a month or two with his broken finger. Danny Smith should only be out about a week. Joe Foote will miss a month or so because of his concussion."

"Catley's loss is the most troubling. With both he and Alex Hards out with injury- there is only Craig Farr healthy enough to start in goal."

"What are you going to do about the Reserve side- as far as who moves down?"

"I will move everyone down who I don't plan on using right away on the Senior side- that includes all of the 15/16 year olds."

"Who will be our starting lineup in our trip to Lewes to open the season?"

"Farr in goal. Backline will be Chandler- Tozer- Okikiolu- Webb. Midfield will be Burns- Lynott- Nott- Coburn. Up front will be Gwyther and Dickinson."

"That sounds good to me, compared to what I have seen in the friendlies."

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9.8.05

"Another new arrival today Bob," mentioned Heartwood.

"Who might that be?"

"18 year old center defender Eddie Pope. He signed on with us after being released by Port Vale."

"Isn't he very slow?"

"Yes- that was my one concern about him. Still, he seems to have the presence and awareness to be an adequate defender for us."

retired_destiny1124 · 02-09-2006, 03:59 AM

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13.8.05
Harrow Hills Battles to Draw
Harrow Hill began their Conference South season with a determined defensive showing as they battled favored Lewes to a scoreless draw at The Dripping Pan. Lewes looked much the better side in the first half, but Hill keeper Craig Farr performed brilliantly in tipping a shots from Jean-Michel Sigere and Mo Harkin over the bar. The second half brought more life from the Hill offense and Robert Dickinson was close early on before Darren Gwyther missed a sitter. Lewes keeper Aaron France made the save of the match when he somehow snared a rising shot unleashed by Billy Nott from just inside the edge of the area. The result was a fair one to both sides, though Lewes may feel more aggrieved to have let good chances slip away. Hill's Jamie Chandler was selected for MOM honours.

"A worthy start, wouldn't you say," offered a tired James Heartwood.

"Quite. Still, we almost took it and it would have been nicer yet to start with a win," answered Pearson.

retired_destiny1124 · 02-10-2006, 03:44 AM

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16.8.05
Harrow Hill Humbles Hayes
Hayes may have been heavily favored coming into their visit to Larksfield Road, but it was clear who the better club was today. The lone marker in the match came late in the first half as Jamie Chandler was alert and snapped a shot past Kevin Davies after a muddle in front of Davies on a corner kick. Hayes managed the first good chance early in the half, but Craig Farr parried a low blast from Michael Dean past the far post. Harrow Hill went close midway through the half, but Davies saw Darren Gwyther's shot skim the bar. Hill had the early pressure in the second half with Billy Nott going close, only to see his ball skitter past the far post. The groans told the tale when Pat Lynott was sent to an early bath after his 2nd yellow card at 73 minutes. The loss of Lynott didn't seem to affect Hill much as they continued to pounce on attacking opportunities and only sharp work from Davies kept Hayes close. Hayes seemed very deflated when Kevin Warner also drew a 2nd yellow card in the waning moments and Hill closed out the clean sheet for Farr in their deserved 1-0 win.

"That was some fine play from our young squad," stated Pearson admiringly.

"Especially after Pat Lynott was sent off. Ash Carew was animated out there and his fluid physical play really helped us keep the pressure on them," answered Heartwood.

"We are off to a good start in ECS play. I did not think we would get our first win quite this quickly."

"Me either. It is a big relief to have that one in the column for us."

retired_destiny1124 · 02-11-2006, 05:06 AM

16.8.05

"There will be another new addition for you tomorrow Bob," said Heartwood with his voice sounding distant on the phone.

"Who did you sign now?"

"Mark Russell a 19 year old striker that Tottenham just released."

"Good, we needed the depth up front."

"He is well out of shape though- it may take some time to round him back into playing shape."

"Ok, will keep that in mind when he arrives tomorrow morning."

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18.8.05

"Good news Bob. Leyton Orient agreed to our loan request."

"That's great. When is he joining us?"

"He is supposed to be here this afternoon. He was driving up as soon as they agreed."

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Wallis Joins the Hill
Harrow Hill today announced they had reached an agreement with Leyton Orient to loan winger/forward Scott Wallis for three months. Wallis, known for his pace, was pleased to come to a club where he might earn some Senior playing time.

retired_destiny1124 · 02-11-2006, 04:37 PM

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20.8.05
Dorchester Dealt Blow by Hill
Harrow Hill continued to impress the doubting pundits as they made the most of their opportunities and again used a superior defensive performance to beat Dorchester 2-0 at Avenue Stadium. Hill looked best in the early going of the match, but weren't generating scoring chances out of their possessions. Hill took the lead on a mishit header by Ash Carew as he deflected a corner from Sean Coburn past Craig Bradshaw midway through the first half. Bradshaw was very sharp in the closing moments of the half as Hill threatened but could not get a second goal. Dorchester found themselves in trouble after key defender Gary Middleton earned his 2nd yellow card at 61 minutes. Hill kept control of the possession and were finally rewarded with a second 'excuse me' goal when a centering pass from Jamie Chandler sailed past Bradshaw as he never saw the ball coming due to the traffic in the area. With a 2-0 lead and a man advantage, Hill played keepaway for the rest of the match in helping Craig Farr earn another clean sheet.

"Another surprising effort. The boys are adapting to our style of play much quicker than I had hoped," stated a pleased Heartwood.

"I don't know that we were very efficient today offensively- it was more a pinch of luck on both goals," disagreed Pearson.

Heartwood tilted his head, "I think we are both correct Bob. I saw a lot of what I was hoping to see offensively, even if our goals were not exactly prime examples of proper execution."

Pearson chuckled, "In any case, the result was fine with both of us."

retired_destiny1124 · 02-13-2006, 05:06 AM

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27.8.05
Hill Tames Mare
Harrow Hill continued to surprise unbelievers as they played a slashing attacking match and defeated Weston-Super-Mere 3-0 at Larksfield Road. After stellar performances in the Hill friendlies, the faithful had been waiting on Robert Dickinson to break out in the regular season. Today was the day and his first goal for Hill was truly a thing of beauty. Darren Gwyther timed his pass perfectly to the middle as Dickinson blazed past Ritchie Sutton. Dickinson then made a dazzling move on keeper Ryan Northmore before firing his shot into the goal to a thunderous ovation from the Larksfield crowd. Hill moved the ball crisply all match and had the WSM backline in trouble several times- only to fail on their finishing. Dickinson made it a brace and a 2-0 Hill halftime lead when he blistered a 20 yard blast past Northmore on a corner. Hill never wavered as they came out in the second half and twisted the vise tighter on WSM, not allowing them space on any portion of the pitch. Dickinson repaid Gwyther for his help with a perfectly laid off ball that Gwyther drilled off the inside of the left upright for his 1st goal. With the 3-0 lead in hand, Hill seemed very content to tone down the match and played possession football the rest of the way as Craig Farr chalked up another clean sheet.

"We do seem to be off on an improbable start," grinned Heartwood.

"I don't know that I have ever been around a club that played this well as a unit- this quickly after starting together."

"It is a treat to watch them, isn't it?"

Pearson smiled, "I really liked the way that Nicky Hawkins and David Carns stepped right into the backline today and blended perfectly in their debuts."

retired_destiny1124 · 02-14-2006, 12:53 AM

7.9.05

"Another signing for you to work with Bob," commented Heartwood.

"Now wait, didn't you tell me you weren't planning on signing anymore?"

"I wasn't planning on it," admitted Heartwood, "but he was too good to pass up signing."

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Harrow Hill Hires Hitchen
Harrow Hill today announced the signing on free transfer of 18 year old center defender Adam Hitchen. Hitchen had come up through the Liverpool youth program as a highly rated youngster, but had a falling out with them and was released in July. Hitchen stated that he was, "Pleased to get a chance to come to a club where he might work his way into the lineup." Hill manager James Heartwood indicated that Hitchen would likely work his way into their defensive rotation at some point in the season.

Another Harrowing Misadventure (Ages Challenge)

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