SEASONS LAST GAME FOR SPORTS AS ‘A’ TEAM CRUSH SEAVIEW

IoW Saturday Football League Combination 2  – 11/05/13

SEAVIEW RESERVES    1  v  8   COWES SPORTS ‘A’

Jamie Brenchley led his ‘A’ team to Seaview for their final game of the season without a recognised goalkeeper, so Ryan Brenchley was the unlucky player to don the keepers shirt, having never played in goal before he was naturally a bit nervous. Seaview included in their side former Cowes Sports favourite Daniel Mew.

It did not take the Yachtsmen long to show their intent as a cross from the left just two minutes into the game was headed into his own goal by CRAIG MCMANUS, worryingly he actually celebrated the fact that he had scored. With seven minutes played top scorer JAKE WINCHCOMBE broke through the home defence before firing home a second goal for Cowes. In the 11th minute JAKE WINCHCOMBE added his second and Sports third of the afternoon as the match looked like being a  very one sided affair. As the young Yachtsmen pushed forward in search of more goals a fourth should have been added in the 18th minute when Ryan Chandler went on a storming run through the Seaview defence, easily rounded the on rushing keeper, Tom Pierce, but with an open goal in front of him somehow managed to place the ball wide of the right hand upright for what must be the “MISS OF THE SEASON”, good job it was not a close game!! Goal number four soon came though as LOUIS SMITH fired home from the right edge of the Seaview area following a bit of a scramble in the box on 20 minutes. A bit of a lull in the scoring as Cowes continued to dominate but their final pass was not quite up to scratch. Surely though more goals would come!! They did as a fifth was scored in the 35th minute when JAKE WINCHCOMBE completed his hat trick with ease. Kurt Butt then had a glorious opportunity for number seven when a cross from the left just needed a touch for a simple tap in, but Kurt took his eye off the ball and totally missed it all together, not quite as bad as Chink’s miss, but a good contender for second worst “Miss of the Season”. In the 39th minute KURT BUTT made amends for his miss with a powerful drive from distance that found the Seaview net for the sixth time in the first half before RYAN CHANDLER did finally find the back of the goal in the 42nd minute when his shot squirmed through the home keeper to nestle in the left corner of the goal.

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More goals were expected in the second half from the goal hungry Yachtsmen. A half time change for the Ryan’s, as Chandler went in goal and Benchley came out to center midfield. Credit to Seaview who never gave up and got their reward as ANDY PEACOCK’S sublime chip beat Ryan Chandler and pulled a goal back for the hosts. Not much more excitement for the remainder of the game as Cowes seem to lose their way a bit. Robert Iley talked himself into Shaun Yardley’s notebook before he was fouled in the Seaview box from which KURT BUTT added goal number eight with a well taken penalty.  Substitute George Turner then hit a post before full back Liam Webb had the chance to score his first goal of the season, but only managed to knee the ball at the home keeper as he came off his line.

A tremendous season for Cowes’ third string as they finished a creditable third in Comb 2 as a new challenge awaits for 13/14 where they will play in Div 3 of the Island League.

Team:- Ryan Brenchley, Jack Eley, Brendan Woodward, Jim Smith, Liam Webb, James Eldridge, Robert Iley, Ryan Chandler, Jake Winchcombe(George Turner), Kurt Butt, Sub not used; Jamie Brenchley

P W D L GD Pts
1 Vectis Nomads Reserves 26 23 3 0 75 72
2 Niton Reserves 26 16 6 4 76 54
3 Cowes Sports A 26 16 2 8 49 50
4 Carisbrooke United Reserves 26 13 4 9 3 43
5 Brighstone Reserves 25 12 5 8 16 41
6 Pan Sports Reserves 26 10 6 10 8 36
7 Seaview Reserves 25 10 6 9 -13 36
8 Newchurch Reserves 26 8 7 11 -7 31
9 Kyngs Towne Reserves 26 10 1 15 -29 31
10 AFC Bournemouth Reserves 26 8 6 12 -24 30
11 Yarmouth & Calbourne Reserves 25 8 5 12 -16 29
12 Whitecroft & Barton Sports Reserves 26 8 3 15 -9 27
13 St Helens Blue Star Reserves 26 5 3 18 -45 18
14 AFC Wootton Reserves 25 2 5 18 -84 11
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100 years of football celebrated at Westwood Park

Sunday October 28th 2012

COWES SPORTS 2012 XI   6  -  4   COWES SPORTS LEGENDS XI

The very first football match at Westwood Park took place on Saturday October 26th 1912, a Hampshire Senior Cup tie against R.M.L.I resulting in a comfortable 5 – 0 home win. Prior to the match a ‘ground naming’ ceremony took place and a club flag was raised by MRS CARNT, wife of Club President Mr E. C. Carnt. The ground was named ‘The Westwood Ground’, after the the couples house in Wootton (currently owned by Mark King, formerly of Level 42).

On Sunday October 28th Westwood Park played host to a match between current players(Cowes Sports 2012 XI) and a team of former players that have in the past donned the blue and white shirts (Cowes Sports  Legends XI). Prior to kick off former player MR NORMAN TITCOMBE raised a new blue and white flag bearing ‘WESTWOOD’ across the middle and a horseshoe in each corner. It is said that October 26th 1912 was grey and wet affecting the attendance, well, Sunday October 28th 2012 was also dull and damp, although the rain held off till after the game, but again the attendance was affected.

Flag Raising 28-10-12

TEAMS:-

Cowes Sports 2012 – Ed Hatt, Max Draper, Lee Davies, Joe Phelps, Ashley Brett, Charlie Allen, Jason Ince, Craig Insley, Stephen Perfect, Gareth Bricknell capt, James Wykes  Subs; Aidan Bryan, Dom Burbidge, Brendan Woodward, Danial Shortman, Jack Broomfield, Martin Wragg, James Eldridge, Ian Potts, Callum Capon.

Cowes Sports Legends XI - Malc Cole, Jamie Backshall, Leon Backshall, Martin Young, Andrew Watson capt, Kevin Morris, Pete Wheeler, Andy Rayner, Mark Burbidge, Lee Dixon, Terry Hopkins  Subs; Steven Mumford, Andrew Butler, Lee Dent, Roger Grey g/k, Derek Manser

Referee:- DAVE BRUNT  Assistants – Ian Smith + Brian Hayward

Captains and Officials 28-10-12

Cowes 2012 showed their youthfulness in the early stages of the game taking no prisoners, Gareth Bricknell’s cross from the right found the head of JOE PHELPS who sent the ball back over Malc Cole and into the net with only 5 minutes played. That lead was doubled in the 10th minute with a superb passage of play, full back Lee Davies was released down the left touchline before sending a cross into the area between defenders and keeper and was met by a diving header by 19 year old JAMES WYKES. He then got his second of the game and a third for the current side as he cut in from the left before firing into the net across keeper Malc Cole. Another good passing move saw Jason Ince speed down the right before rolling the ball back to skipper GARETH BRICKNELL who had the simple task of tapping in number four in the 28th minute from 8 yards. Three minutes later came number five when center half ASHLEY BRETT netted with a header. STEPHEN PERFECT added a sixth goal in the 43rd minute when his first shot was well saved by Malc Cole, but the ball sat up nicely for Steve to head home from 2 yards. Having been totally dominant throughout the first half Cowes 2012 were caught in the final minute of the half when KEVIN MORRIS, looking suspiciously offside, waltzed free before calmly chipping the advancing Ed Hatt to get the Legends XI on the scoresheet.

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With several changes being made throughout the game, particularly at half time for the 2012 side, giving the gathered crowd, with many former players from the Malc McNeish era watching, a chance to see some of the potential 1st XI players of the future, the likes of Brendan Woodward, James Eldridge and Jack Broomfield. Dom Burbidge came close to adding a seventh goal as Malc Cole watched his free kick crash back off the crossbar. Jack Broomfield also hit the crossbar with James Eldridge’s follow up saved and Jimmy Wykes somehow managing to send the ball over the bar with a hat trick at his mercy. How ever hard the current side tried they could not add to their tally of goals whilst in the 70th minute the Legends ANDY BUTLER(Cowes Sports current Vice Chairman and Groundsmen) broke through and also managed to lob the ball over Ed Hatt and into the empty net. Legends sub keeper Roger Grey then saved a Charlie Allen pile driver before KEVIN MORRIS netted his second goal and a third for the Legends. The final goal of the game came courtesy of a brilliant volley from LEE DENT who still showed he knows where the goal is. A great way to finish a very entertaining game.

Following the match players and officials were joined in the clubhouse by several former players and club officials for reunion and a few beers and a buffet, prepared by Julie Potts and her team of ladies, sharing in lots of memories from their playing days at Cowes. Also many photographs were hung around the walls whilst a selection of old memorabilia  such as medals, tickets, programmes along with the ‘Westwood Cup’ and the ‘Gold Cup’ won last season(the cup the clubs keep for the year, not the actual gold Cup). A programme, ‘ONIONS IN YOUR TEA’, was produced by Toby Collard  and some are still available for purchase at the club priced £3.

COWES SPORTS would like to thank everyone who contributed to the day, in particular Peter Jeffery who spent a lot of time seeking former players, Toby Collard, Tony Gibbs, Allan Blackburn, Don Webb, Peter Groves, Rich Insley, Bert Jupe, David Hunt, Kevin Winchcombe and Jean Townsend, daughter of 1930′s Cowes legend Jackie Pearce, who contributed various items of memorabilia towards the exhibition. Also thanks to Mark and Ria King for the photo of Westwood House(used in the programme).

Special thanks go to Malcolm McNeish and John Westmore for helping bring together old clubmen together, to Dale Young for managing the Legends along with current 1st team Manager Richie Woodburn and his squad of players.

The Club would also like to thank the following businesses for their support during Westwood’s centenary season:- WSM Associates Ltd, The Isle of Wight County Press, Island Printers and Wightlink

 

 

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Match Report: IW League, Combination 2 – Cowes Sports ‘A’ v Yarmouth and Calbourne Reserves

COWES SPORTS ‘A’ 6 – 2 YARMOUTH & CALBOURNE RESERVES

The ‘A’ team entertained Yarmouth & Calbourne Reserves on Saturday and ended running out comfortable winners through goals from Richard CLEAVES 3, Simon FARRANT, Leon BACKSHALL and Roland BRYAN, one apiece. Their visitors replied twice, giving them a 6 – 2 victory, their first win of the season.

Team:- J. Winchcombe, J. Clarke, B. Griffiths, J. Backshall, R. Steer, R. Bryan, R. Cleaves, L. Underwood, S. Farrant, J. Slade, L. Backshall

Subs; L. Webb, J. Taylor, A. Glen

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