Right Stamford Daniels’ Ryan Robbins scores against league leaders Skelmersdale
that famous defeat to Woodford. Meanwhile, in the Peterborough League Premier Division Uppingham Town seem to have found their feet again after their minor blip in November. Richard Kendrick’s men earned a good 3-1 away league win at Deeping Rangers on November 23 before following that up with cup victories away at Coates Athletic and Moulton Horrox (on penalties), before winning the big Rutland derby 1-0 away at Oakham United. With four games in hand on table toppers King’s Lynn Reserves, and only a 10-point deficit, Uppingham are still in with a shout at the title this year, although as mentioned last month, a top three or four finish is a more realistic aim. Oakham United, conversely, haven’t had a great few weeks after their recent upturn in fortunes. They have lost recently at home to Stilton, got hammered away at Moulton Horrox, were soundly beaten at home by Whittlesey before then losing the Rutland derby as above to their county rivals. They’ve gone from mid-table to back
down to fourth from bottom, although their position is slightly false considering their points deduction following their early season troubles. Wayne Oldaker’s side though should definitely have enough to avert getting pulled too seriously into the relegation places come the spring. In Division One, Ketton are still our strongest local side with some scintillating league form, having won their last nine league games. Recent results include a 3-1 win over Netherton at home and a 6-0 crushing of Peterborough ICA away from home. If they keep up their good form, there’s a good chance of promotion this season for the boys from Pit Lane. Ryhall United are also going well, sitting in eighth position in the league. James Sheehan’s men have won their last three games, scoring 15 goals in the process. Impressive stuff. The Stamford Bels are currently third bottom with some ever erratic form. After a draw at Sutton Bridge toward the end of November, The Bels then beat
Peterborough ICA before succumbing to two December defeats at home to Holbeach and Long Sutton. In the Leicestershire Senior League, Cottesmore took a major scalp in midNovember when they won against unbeaten league leaders Allexton & New Parks 2-1, with goals from Jake Culverwell and Chris Shaw. They were unable to repeat the result in the return fixture the following week though, losing 4-0 to an Allexton team who were hungry for revenge. They then took on Shepshed Dynamo Res, leading to what manager Neil Miller described as the worst performance of the season losing 3-0. After some strong words with the players they took on FC GNG the following week and ran out comfortable 3-0 winners with a much improved performance and goals from Dave Gordon, Robbie Preira and Harry Stannard, and followed this up with a 2-2 draw away at Shepshed Dynamo Res with Luke Smith and Stannard scoring the goals.
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