retired_csexton

just want to say thanks for the game on sunday, apart from when i went my team lost and i went down 4 places to 10th. But i cant wait for next week so i can do better.

retired_foxden

nice one Sloppyj and it was a pleasure TIMMA.

look Toner ^^^^
the Toner effect :thup:

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Relegation "unthinkable" for new Northwitch boss

Newly appointed Northwitch Victoria manager Scott Strang has pleaded with his players to help keep the team up this season. As expected, last seasons Conference North winners are languishing at the wrong end of the table, a mere 8 points clear of rivals Altrincham who have 2 games in hand.

The importance of survival in financial and footballing terms is not lost on rookie boss Strang. "It's unthinkable that I could be responsible for our relegation after everyone's hard work to establish the club in this division. Our recent form hasn't been ideal but I've told the players that we have to treat every game like a cup final now and if we can stay difficult to beat, I think we'll do it.

Northwitch have a difficult run of games coming up including match ups with York, Kidderminster, Grays, Southport and Aldershot before finishing up the season with potential relegation deciding ties with Woking away and Altrincham at home. Scott Strang, for one, will be hoping it doesn't go that far.

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Woking Reach Cup Final, Struggle For Safety Continues…

Woking's season seems to have took a turn for the better as they reached the FA Trophy final for the second year in a row and also moved 7 points clear of the relegation zone with some strong performances in the league. Fans are hoping the positivity surrounding the club just now can be carried into the final part of the season where they can secure their safety within the division.

Woking started to show their desire to reach the cup final back in the 3rd round of the FA trophy. They dominated against lowly Harrogate, putting 4 goals past the Conference North side, but dodgy defending meant they also conceded 3 in a thrilling tie. The next round saw them come up against high-flying Exeter at home, which proved to be another great game. Woking took the lead through Shola Oyedele's 3rd minute penalty but Exeter turned the game around and where leading 2-1 at half time. McGowan went all out in the last 10 minutes and it paid off as goals from Kevin Davison and Brian McGinty ensured his side's place in the semi finals. Aldershot were the opposition this time, and were clear favourites to advance to the final. Both legs were very tight and Brian McGinty's 45th minute goal in the second leg proved to be the tie winner.

This gives Woking great confidence going into the final but an equally tough test awaits in the form of Morecambe, who are sitting quite comfortably in mid-table. A leading member of the Woking Supporter’s Club said the cup run came, " as a good distraction for the fans, players and manager in a difficult season for Woking, and winning the tournament for the 4th time would be a great achievement. However, keeping this clubs place in the English Conference remains top priority. "

Woking still sit 20th in the league table in mid-March and there is still some worry amongst fans that they could slip back into the relegation zone. However, recent results have eased those fears. Manager McGowan led his side to victories against Aldershot and Southport and also gained a point at York – all 3 clubs leading sides in the division. Confidence is high at the club and a few more wins should see Woking start to move up the table. The next test is a home tie against first placed Grays, where they will be tested to their limits.

Leading Woking to safety has to be McGowan's first priority but a cup win in his first season would no doubt be a good achievement. A bit of consistency seems to be all that is needed, something his side have found hard all season.

Woking have 10 league games remaining and will play Morecambe in the FA Trophy Final on the 20th May.

retired_aefrb

Welcome to the 4 new lads and nice posts aswell.

6pm kick-off tommorow where the mighty Woking shall be leading the way with victory in England's premier cup competition :cool:

And maybe getting relegated

retired_foxden

games up now kick off at 6pm :thup:

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Play off aim for Stafford Boss

During the appointments of the summer, Josh Hall was introduced as the new boss of ambitious Stafford Rangers. The basic Semi-Proffesional Conference National Team were predicted to finish around 17th, avoiding the relegation zone. The ambitious squad went 8 games unbeaten scoring 15 goals and conceding 12 taking 14 points at the start of the season. Stafford then went on a drawing run and were unable to take points at any game. Hall compensated this with his cup form, progressing to the FA Cup 2nd round and the 3rd round of the FA Trophy. In a tightly contested mid league table, the Stafford boss commented,"i believe that we can push for a play off place. We may look like we are in twelth position but are players want to get into the Football League and show what they have to offer. A run of good results and maybe we can do it." Hall has also comented that he believes that Woking boss McGowan had impressed him and wished him every luck in succeding his quest to taking the FA Trophy and avoiding relegation

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Play off aim for Stafford Boss

During the appointments of the summer, Josh Hall was introduced as the new boss of ambitious Stafford Rangers. The basic Semi-Proffesional Conference National Team were predicted to finish around 17th, avoiding the relegation zone. The ambitious squad went 8 games unbeaten scoring 15 goals and conceding 12 taking 14 points at the start of the season. Stafford then went on a drawing run and were unable to take points at any game. Hall compensated this with his cup form, progressing to the FA Cup 2nd round and the 3rd round of the FA Trophy. In a tightly contested mid league table, the Stafford boss commented,"i believe that we can push for a play off place. We may look like we are in twelth position but are players want to get into the Football League and show what they have to offer. A run of good results and maybe we can do it." Hall has also comented that he believes that Woking boss McGowan had impressed him and wished him every luck in succeding his quest to taking the FA Trophy and avoiding relegation[/QUOTE]

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<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">| Pos | Inf | Team | | Pld | Won | Drn | Lst | For | Ag | G.D. | Pts | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1st Nuke | C | Grays | | 46 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 71 | 42 | +29 | 85 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2nd | | Halifax | | 46 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 74 | 50 | +24 | 81 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 3rd Taav | | York | | 46 | 22 | 13 | 11 | 80 | 49 | +31 | 79 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 4th | | Dag & Red | | 46 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 60 | 43 | +17 | 79 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 5th Tom | P | Aldershot | | 46 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 67 | 48 | +19 | 76 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6th | | Rushden | | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68 | 48 | +20 | 74 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 7th Az | | Exeter | | 46 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 58 | 47 | +11 | 74 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 8th | | Kidderminster | | 46 | 22 | 8 | 16 | 61 | 51 | +10 | 74 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 9th | | Morecambe | | 46 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 64 | 53 | +11 | 68 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 10th Davie | | Cambridge | | 46 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 63 | 54 | +9 | 68 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 11th Josh | | Stafford | | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 65 | 60 | +5 | 67 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 12th Tim | | Stevenage | | 46 | 14 | 22 | 10 | 57 | 40 | +17 | 64 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 13th | | Forest Green | | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 63 | 61 | +2 | 64 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 14th | | Southport | | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 43 | 52 | -9 | 64 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15th Ed | | Gravesend | | 46 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 56 | 58 | -2 | 61 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 16th Stevie | | Burton | | 46 | 17 | 8 | 21 | 61 | 74 | -13 | 59 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 17th Dm | | Woking | | 46 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 57 | 55 | +2 | 58 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 18th | | Oxford | | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 56 | 66 | -10 | 56 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 19th Trigs | | Northwich | | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 48 | 59 | -11 | 52 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 20th Dan | | Weymouth | | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 62 | 74 | -12 | 52 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 21st | R | Altrincham | | 46 | 12 | 8 | 26 | 42 | 76 | -34 | 44 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 22nd Joe | R | St. Albans | | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 45 | 75 | -30 | 42 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 23rd | R | Tamworth | | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 45 | 88 | -43 | 35 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 24th | R | Crawley | | 46 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 43 | 86 | -43 | 20 | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 10 points deducted from Crawley </pre>

well done to Nuke on lifting the title and to Tom for going up thru the play-offs.
unlucky to taav who lost in the play-off final to tom, and course to Dm to lost on pens in the FA Trophy Final.