Lincoln M.R: A History
The club’s predecessors, Lincoln Moorlands F.C. were established in 1989 and joined the Central Midlands League in the same year. After three seasons the club joined the Lincolnshire League but five years later they were back in the CML, winning the Premier Division in their first season back. After two seasons in the Supreme Division they were promoted to the Northern Counties East League after finishing in second place in the 2000–01 season, losing the title on goal difference.[1] In 2003–04 the club got to the third round of the FA Vase and the following season the club won the Wilkinson Sword League Cup, the NCEL’s cup competition for division one clubs. In the 2006–07 season, Lincoln Moorlands finished in 5th place of the league table, amassing 56 points from their 32 matches. This fell way behind 1st position however, some 26 points back of eventual league winners Parkgate. The club then merged with Lincoln League side Lincoln Railway F.C. and the newly named Lincoln Moorlands Railway was offered the chance to be promoted to the Northern Counties East League Premier Division for the forthcoming 2007–08 season, which they duly accepted. Despite only finishing in 5th place, the promotion came about due to Sutton Town’s resignation from the league due to severe financial problems. The following season, 2007–08, saw the club also benefit from another club’s misfortune. They finished in 19th place. They were not relegated due to South Normanton Athletic folding. The club also struggled for most of the 2008–09 season, but avoided a bottom two finish. The 2010–11 season saw the club finish in their highest position yet, ending in 6th place. The club also reached the third qualifying round of the FA Cup under the management of Chris Moyses. The following season was less successful and they finished second from bottom. They were only reprieved following Handsworth leaving the League and the league being increased in size to 22 clubs.[2] The season also saw the club experiencing the worst defeat of their 23-year history, losing 9–0 at Bridlington Town.[3] In the 2013–14 season they lost 33 out of their last 34 games — including an 11–0 defeat by Pickering Town, a club record — which resulted in relegation to Division One of the Northern Counties East Football League.
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Directions To The Ground
Lincoln Moorlands Railway Sports Ground Lincoln Moorlands Railway Sports Ground, Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 8RT. Tel: (01522) 874111. General Ground Directions: From North: A1 to Markham Moor. Take A57 until Lincoln by-pass. At Carholme Roundabout take 3rd. exit towards Lincoln South. Travel 1.7 miles to Skellingthorpe Roundabout and take 2nd. Exit towards Lincoln South. Travel 1.6 miles to Doddington Roundabout and take 1st. exit B1190 towards Lincoln South. Travel 2.1 miles until T-Junction. Turn left onto A1434 and travel 0.4 mile. Entrance to ground is on left immediately after Chancery Close. From Newark: A46 to Lincoln by-pass. At roundabout take last exit onto A1434 towards Lincoln. Travel for 3.1 miles, entrance to ground on left immediately after Chancery Close signposted ‘Moorlands Railway Club’. Public Transport: Station: Lincoln 2¼m. Stagecoach Lincolnshire bus 27 from Lincoln (City Bus Station) to Lincoln (Newark Road at Hykeham Road); six times per hour, takes 12 mins. Then continue along Newark Road, entrance to ground on right (¼m). Public transport directions courtesy of Andy Edwards. Click here to go to his website. Admission Price: Adults: £5, OAP or Concessions: £3 Capacity: n/a, Cover: 100, Seats: 200 Clubhouse: Yes Club Shop: No
Our Upcoming Fixtures Glasshoughton Welfare Glassoughton Centre (WF10 4PF) Tuesday 5th April Kick Off: 7:45pm Rossington Main Welfare Ground (DN11 0TE) Saturday 9th April Kick Off: 3:00pm Dronfield Town Stonelow Road (S18 2EU) Tuesday 12th April Kick Off: 7:45pm Selby Town Fairfax Stadium (YO8 4BN) Thursday 14th April Kick Off: 7:45pm
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A Quick Word Now then, six games and 18 points, hands up who thinks we can make the play-offs? I reckon we can, with the squad we have, even when it’s stretched, can still perform well. Alright so we lost at Hallam, I think the performance by the team was still pretty good. We just didn’t have any luck with the ball. The encouraging thing is the youth players stepping up and being consistent performers for us. Regan Horn, Tom Giblin, Jack Walters, Harry Fox, all young lads and are starting to be able to fight for their places within the team. If we keep going and push hard enough we can and will be in the top six. Why won’t we? most of the teams around us are beatable and even if we have points deducted, we’re still easily good enough. Plus even if we aren’t so what? we just move on to next season and come back stronger. We have two men in charge who know how to win. Even if it is against all the odds at the minute, I wouldn’t rule us out just yet. We are United, and if we remain that way nothing can stop us. United, United We Stand. Aaron Irwin Programme Editor Twitter: @AaronIrwin7
Last Time Out Hull United 0 Hallam 1 (Reed, 26) Hull United slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Hallam. James Reed’s deflected effort was the difference on a dreary day in Sheffield. There were four changes for The Citizens as Paul Foot, James Piercy, Harry Fox and Martin Foster coming in for Jack Walters, James Hall, Jamie Richardson and Shane Hill. However boss Curtis Woodhouse could only name two substitutes in Dave Hunter and Regan Horn due to injuries and other commitments keeping out a lot of players. The game started slowly with both sides trying to get a foothold on it. But after just 12 minutes United were forced into a change as Tom Bennett came off with a hamstring problem, replaced by Horn. Midway through the first half Hallam took the lead, and it was arguably deserved. The ball was loose on the edge of the area and Reed teed up his shot and a deflection caught Phil Dobson out as the ball ricocheted into the top right corner. United kept knocking on the door after going behind, but Hallam were having the better of the first half. A shot from distance looked like heading in until Dobson produced a great save. Moments later The Citizens almost were back as Foster floated in a cross which was cleared by the defence. United were pressuring throughout the second half and Gary Bradshaw was well in space and looked like running one on one, however he was brought down by the last man. The referee somehow only booked the defender when it could be argued it was a red card. Substitute Horn looked lively throughout, and was often given freedom to roam down the left wing. He also nearly equalized as he took a shot from distance which forced the ‘keeper into a great save. It wasn’t his first effort and it showed the confidence the young winger had. When Foot went down injured, the only replacement left was Hunter, a goalkeeper, however Woodhouse brought him on and played him up front. He did well when called upon, as the boss looked to throw the kitchen sink at Hallam. United had one more chance before the end as the defenders missed the ball and Bradshaw slid his shot just wide. But it just wasn’t to be for United who left empty handed.
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Starting XI v Hallam
Interview With The Boss
Following Hull United’s 1-0 loss to Hallam, Curtis Woodhouse spoke to Aaron Irwin regarding the game. AI: So obviously we’ve lost, would you say it wasn’t good enough? CW: “Well I just think you look at us we’re down to our bare bones. I can’t ask for anymore off anyone, everyone tried their best and gave everything they could. But, we’re running out of players.” AI: We only had two players on the bench, we saw Dave Hunter come on has that ever happened to you before? Had to bring the keeper on? CW: “Nope, never happened before. There’s a few things this season that have never happened to me before at Hull United so that’s another one that goes on the list.” AI: So turn our attention to the actual ‘keeper, Dobbo, he had a really good game today I think. CW: “Yeah, he’s been excellent all season Dobbo. Someone you can rely on week in week out, and is always top drawer.”
#UnitedWeStand AI: When Bradders was in on goal, how didn’t the defender get a red card? CW: “I thought it was a red I don’t like to see anyone get sent off but he was the last man. He’s brought him down so I think the letter of the law is he’s got to go.” AI: There seems to be an air of frustration at the minute. Nothing seems to be going right. Is it a bit annoying? CW: “No, what happens off the field doesn’t affect me personally. The lads have got no excuse really, it doesn’t affect them. Like I say it’s not really an issue to me as a manager. For me that’s other peoples’ responsibility and other peoples’ jobs. My job is what happens on a Saturday, on a Tuesday, and so far this season we’ve been excellent.” AI: Would you say the weather on the pitch, the pitch itself on a slant, and the rain did that affect us? CW: “This is the Northern Counties, all the pitches are poor, and the surface wasn’t actually that bad. Obviously the hill makes it difficult but it was the same for both sides really. I think on chances we should have probably got something out of the game but that’s story of the season I think.” AI: Benno and Footy came off with injuries, are they alright? CW: “Benno’s done his hamstring and Footy’s done his hamstring, so looks like they’ll be out for the season.” AI: So that means we’re really depleted for Tuesday, are we going to have enough players to put out? CW: “Well we will be struggling to put out an 11 on Tuesday most definitely yeah. So I think we can still register players I think you might see a debut from myself and Ash. I think we’re both going to be involved Tuesday yeah.” AI: That’s alright then who’d manage the team then? CW: “I’m not sure, I might have to leave it to, (laughs) I haven’t got a clue. I have not got a clue.”
Hull United AFC: 2015-2016 Season DATE 8/8/15
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YORKSHIRE AMATEUR Teversal DRONFIELD TOWN Penistone Church Hemsworth Miners Welfare WESTELLA VIP GRIMSBY BOROUGH AFC EMLEY Selby Town ECCLESHILL UNITED Knaresborough Town Teversal Winterton Rangers AFC Emley EASINGTON UNITED Hallam Shirebrook Town Rossington Main BOTTESFORD TOWN East Riding Rangers Lincoln Moorlands Railway GLASSHOUGHTON W. PENISTONE CHURCH HALL ROAD RANGERS Bottesford Town TEVERSAL Westella VIP Hall Road Rangers WINTERTON RANGERS Grimsby Borough NORTH FERRIBY UNITED Eccleshill United KNARESBOROUGH T. HEMSWORTH MINERS W. AFC Mansfield WORSBROUGH B.A SHIREBROOK TOWN YORKSHIRE AMATEUR Worsbrough Bridge Athletic HALLAM LINCOLN M.R. Glasshoughton Welfare ROSSINGTON MAIN Dronfield Town SELBY TOWN AFC Mansfield
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