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10 men Kirton too strong for first team-------7th March 2010
First Team
Taverners 1 Kirton 4
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Team: M. Smith, A Beaney, J. Bullamore (J. Brittain), A. Lambert, B.Burgess, D. Southgate, R. Horsfall, T. Brooks, C. Dawson (L.Riley), G. Cunningham, T. Vincent.
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Ascio Woe-------21st February 2010
First Team
Ascio 5 Taverners 2
The 1st team travelled to Rendlesham on Sunday to play Ascio on a wet and windy morning and found the pitch surprisingly firm, if greasy on top.
We got off to the worst possible start, allowing Ascio the freedom of our penalty area to go two goals up but fought back and soon reduced the arrears when Tom Brooks - as usual tireless throughout - headed in a corner from Lee Riley.
Brooks was unlucky to see another header well-saved but, at the other end, Ascio broke through to establish a 4-1 lead at the break.
This could have been a prelude to disaster but thankfully the Tavs steadied themselves in the second half - with Andy lambert and James Bullamore dominant - and it was only towards the end that Ascio netted a fifth goal.
Even then, we continued to press forward and a neat move down the left ended with Bevan Burgess crossing and Vaughn Gledhill - who did well throughout - headed home in spectacular fashion.
Referee Louis Dawson as usual kept matters under firm control.
Team: M. Smith, A Beaney (T. Hollinsworth), J. Bullamore, A. Lambert, G. Cunningham, R. Horsfall, J. Brittain, V. Gledhill (H. Chard), T. Brooks, L. Riley, G. Pilkington (B. Burgess).
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Lions don't share points -------14th February 2010
Reserves
Lion's Head 5 Taverners Reserves 0
The involvement of the first team's intended opponents in a cup match meant that Taverners' action was restricted to the reserves who visited Lions Head Athletic at Copleston High School.
The play in the early stages was frenetic with no one able to hold the ball but gradually Taverners began to look dangerous and Tom Brooks headed home from a free-kick only for his effort to be ruled out for offside.
Most spectators would have bet heavily on player manager Trevor Hollinsworth giving the Tavs the lead soon afterwards but the ball ran away from him to a relieved Lions Head goalkeeper. The keeper then made an outstanding save from a Brooks header when a Tavs goal looked certain.
A couple of misjudgements gave Lions Head the chance to open the scoring with a well-taken goal and their increasing dominance left the Tavs regretting the earlier opportunities which had gone astray.
A vital Lions Head goal in the second period followed the over-ruling of an offside flag, this decision looking somewhat inconsistent when compared with the Tom Brooks' header having been disallowed in the first half.
No sour grapes though; Lions Head had their tails up and went on to win eventually by five clear goals.
Team: A Smith, Fisk (Sub: Webb), Lambert, Bullamore, Holmes (Sub: Brittain), Burrows, Dawson (Sub: Aldred), Brooks, R Horsfall, Hollinsworth, Pilkington
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Tying Swan -------7th February 2010
Reserves
Holbrook Swan 2 Taverners Reserves 2
A waterlogged Greshams pitch prevented the 1st team playing Belstead Arms so all eyes were on the Tavs reserves as they visited RM Division 1 league leaders Holbrook Swan.
A stiffened Taverners line-up had to contend with some strong Holbrook pressure but Andy Lambert and James Bullamore marshalled the defence well while the whole side battled for everything.
We were fortunate when Holbrook twice hit the post and then Duncan Southgate headed off the line - a feat he repeated in the second half.
Holbrook eventually went ahead but the Tavs had been lively on the counter-attack - with new signing Clive Halls using his experience in midfield. Trevor Hollinsworth broke on the left and from his low cross the tireless Paul Strutt forced the ball home.
On the hour, Taverners shocked the home side by taking the lead. Sam Burrows' persistence enabled him to gain possession and he shrugged off two defenders to fire home.
Holbrook made it 2-2 with a scrambled goal and then both goalkeepers made fine saves - Taverners' Alex Smith tipping over an angled shot while, at the other end, Trevor Hollinsworth was thwarted by the Holbrook keeper.
The result was overshadowed by news yesterday of the tragic loss of Holbrook Swan midfielder Owain Richards and our sympathy is extended to his family and to his club.
Team: A Smith, Fisk, Lambert, Bullamore, Burgess, Burrows, Gledhill, Halls (Pilkington), Southgate, Hollinsworth, Strutt.
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Action at last! -------24th January 2010
First Team
Taverners 1 Ascio 3
In common with most other clubs, Taverners have seen no football action since mid-December so it was refreshing for both the club's teams to take to the field on Sunday.
The first team entertained Ascio and a heavy pitch was difficult for both teams although the two defences had to work hard to keep the scoresheet blank at half-time.
The Tavs produced some tremendous tackling and blocks to keep Ascio at distance but stand-in goalkeeper Gary Cunningham made a string of good saves to prove his versatility. A good move led to Lee Riley seeing his shot turned wide and, from the corner, Andy Lambert's header was blocked on the line. The Tavs were not to be denied and Tom Brooks headed on an Adam Beaney throw-in and Jason Riley hooked the ball in.
As Ascio came back, Taverners continued to defend well and they were highly unfortunate when a heavily deflected shot found its way past the gallant Cunningham.
A close-range flick gave Ascio the lead and then a well-taken third goal rounded off their 3-1 win.
The 1st team: Cunningham, Beaney, Bullamore, Lambert, Pilkington, Southgate, R Horsfall, Brooks, L Riley, Strutt (Sub: Gledhill), J Riley.
Reserves
E & D Athletic 5 Taverners Reserves 0
Without wanting to make excuses it is a fact that after a 7 week
layoff where Taverners could not even train was bound to have a
baring on this game. The team changed as the week went on due to
injuries and non-availability but they arrived at Ipswich Wanderers
ground with 12 players all capable if maybe a little unfit.
It was good to welcome back Dan Sheridan after two years not playing.
Taverners started well enough playing a 5 man midfield and although
Athletic were creating opertunities they were not successful. It
took a mix up in the defence to break the deadlock when a pass back to Alex
Smith went passed him and the forward ran on to tap home. Taverners were
being overrun by Athletic at times and they added a second after 25
minutes. A third came just before half time when another mix up caused Daren
Stevens to chest the ball into his own net.
A change of formation at half time by Taverners did produce better
results and it was not until the 70th minute that Athletic started to get
the upper hand again. They scored twice more to take it to 5-0. In the
whole 90 minutes Taverners never really troubled the Athletic keeper.
A lot of the team need to look at their own fitness to improve the
team performance.
Team: A Smith, Fisk, Sheridan, Stevens, Burgess, Aldred, Burrows, Brittain, Burgess, Hollinsworth, Atabaky (Dawson).
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Honours even with Ferryboat in mud -------15 December 2009
First Team
Taverners 2 Ferryboat 2
The 1st team returned to action after two weeks' postponements with a home match against Ferry Boat in an ISFL Premier Division encounter.
Defences were very much in charge during a first half when much of the action was confined to the heavy midfield area. Taverners benefited from the return of Ryan Horsfall, adding strength in his first full game after his year in Australia.
The fireworks were reserved for the second period and Ferry Boat were first to score with a well-taken goal immediately after the break. Taverners came back well and a deft pass from Jason Riley gave Liam Claydon the chance to crash the ball home for the equaliser.
Both teams had strong appeals for penalties turned down before Ferry Boat were awarded a spot-kick which they duly converted to restore their advantage.
A Ferry Boat side depleted by two dismissals were forced to defend as the Tavs pressed and Adam Beaney was unlucky to see a curling shot hit the post. In trying to force the pace in their search for an equaliser, Taverners were nearly caught out on the break and Marty Smith was called upon to make two superb saves.
Inside the final minute of stoppage time, Jason Riley was fouled in the box and James Bullamore - making his return after injury - fired home the penalty to make the final score 2-2; a fair result.
Referee Andy Gray did well in a challenging game.
The Tavs' reserve team fixture away to Aldeburgh Associates was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch; they have now gone three weeks without a game but their ready support supplied the first team with a full substitutes bench.
Off the field, congratulations and best wishes go to Lee and Sarah Riley on the birth of Jessica Danielle; all doing well.
On Sunday, the first team visit AFC Woodbridge while the reserves entertain Alderton. Both matches kick-off at 10.15.
Team: M. Smith, A. Beaney, J. Bullamore, A. Lambert, G. Cunningham (T. Vincent), D. Southgate, T. Brooks, C. Keavey (G. Pilkington), R. Horsefall, J. Riley, L. Claydon
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Reserves fail to sink Ferryboat-------23rd November 2009
Reserves
Taverners Reserves 0 Ferryboat 6
The 1st team had no match on Sunday but the Tavs' reserves had virtually the most difficult tie they could have faced in the ISFL Senior Cup - at home to Premier Division Ferryboat.
Any doubts that the Tavs might have had about how hard their task was going to be were swept away from the kick-off as Ferryboat attacked straight away, scored early and were only prevented from adding to their lead by heroic goalkeeping from Marty Smith, some last-ditch defending and wayward finishing.
Gradually Taverners got to grip with things and battled very hard throughout the side, trying to play football on the break but still relying on Marcus Webb and Tom Brooks for great work in the middle of the back four.
Two goals early in the second half put Ferryboat firmly in control and they scored three more times before the end despite the Tavs continuing to play with spirit and determination and never giving up.
The match was played in excellent spirit with little to worry referee Bob Wakeling who maintained full control.
Team: A Smith, Fisk (Holmes), Webb, Brooks, Burgess, Brittain (Holmes), Mongan, Horsefall (Atabaky), Pilkington, Hollinsworth, Aldred (Cunningham)
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One point weekend-------16th November 2009
First Team
Kirton 4 Taverners 0
The first team travelled to top-of-the-table Kirton United on the back of a run of good results - undoubtedly our best-ever in the top flight - and the early stages, on a surpisingly firm pitch despite the recent rain, suggested an even game.
Our good form has been based on a tight midfield line-up and it was, therefore, disappointing that a strong individual run from a deep position cut through us so easily to give Kirton the lead. Goalkeeper Marty Smith had already made one good save and he did well to reach a loose ball first and smother it after Kirton had hit a post.
Kirton made the score 2-0 but we had been in the game ourselves; Tom Brooks had seen one header go over the bar and then, just before half-time, Lee Riley stabbed a shot against the near post after a good build-up.
The first ten minutes of the second half saw the Tavs' best period but Kirton were exceptionally quick on the break and a defensive mistake led to a third goal which pretty well killled the game. To our credit, we continued to work hard even when the home side scored a fourth near the end but our final approach-work was too often crowded out by a strong defence while, on other occasions, our final passes went astray. We relied on Marty to make further good saves throughout.
It was good to see Ryan Horsfall back in a Taverners shirt after his year 'down under.'
A surprise visitor - who we were delighted to see (courtesy of the Tavs' website information on the fixture) - was Mark Moore, a goalkeeping stalwart for many years and a member of our Division 2 Championship side in 1994, on a flying visit from his Lancashire home. A pity we couldn't produce a better result for him to enjoy!
Reserves
Taverners Reserves 1 Lion's Head 1
Report to follow
Team: A Smith, Fisk (Holmes), Webb, Bowman, Burgess, Burrows, Mongan, Brittain, Chard (Hollinsworth), Strutt, Gledhill (Atabaky)
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First team do the double-------7th November 2009
First Team
Taverners 1 Martlesham Old Boys 0
The 1st team entertained Martlesham Old Boys at Greshams in conditions which were in complete contrast to the wind and constant rain encountered when the teams met last week at Nacton.
The first match had been competitive but mainly fair and this spirit characterised the return.
Taverners pressed early on and stretched the visiting defence with some fine runs, taking the lead after 12 minutes when two efforts were half-blocked only for the persistent Tom Brooks to pounce and force the ball home.
Several more chances were created and wasted by hurried finishing and when the Tavs produced shots on goal they found the Martlesham goalkeeper in fine form. Tom Brooks saw one effort tipped over while Liam Claydon had a shot in each half well saved.
Although still the more incisive team after the break, the Tavs didn't enjoy nearly as much possession as before and there was always the worry that Martlesham would grab an equaliser. They missed one good chance but Taverners worked hard throughout the side and ran out winners courtesy of Brooks' early goal.
Team: M Smith, Beaney, Jacobs, Lambert, Cunningham, Pilkington, Claydon, Brooks, Southgate, L Riley, J Riley.
Reserves
Trimley Rangers 8 Taverners Reserves 1
Reserve football does and always will throw you a few curve balls.
The 1st team is the priority and that often leaves you with a weaker
side than you expected. However it does not explain why we had to
play on a school sized pitch nor does it tell you why the team you
are playing for the first time this season had all players available
for selection. They are without doubt a very good side if their 1st
eleven are there. So with an experimental back four Tav's took the
field. It is obvious and true to say that a number of players did
not have their best game. Trimley took full advantage of that fact
and raced ahead. Taverners were lost before half time and did not
have the fire power to cope with Trimley. It has to be said that
with no exaggeration that at least five of the goals were glaring
mistakes by Taverners defence and not attacking play from Trimley.
The one consolation was probably the pick of the nine goals. One
touch football between Eamon Mongan to Jamie Brittain to Henry Chard
who then fired from the corner of the 18yrd box to score.
We will without doubt be there to battle again next week. It would
just be nice if injuries and availability would go our way for once
this season.
Team: A Smith, Fisk (Valentine), Holmes, Gledhill, Burgess, Chard, Mongan, Brittain, Bowman (Atabaky), Hollinsworth, Strutt
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Mixed results in wind and rain--------2nd November 2009
First Team
Martlesham Old Boys 1 Taverners 4
In common with everyone involved in Sunday Football, both Taverners teams and their opponents encountered severe weather conditions last week but both matches were sporting affairs and credit goes to all concerned, including referees Chris Holmes (1st team) and Norman Harvey (reserve team) with a particular mention for David Vincent who ran the line for the 1st team.
The Tavs 1st team were quickly brought down to earth after their fine win the previous week - conceding an early goal from a corner against Martlesham Old Boys.
Both teams had their moments during the rest of the first half, the crossbar being struck at each end while Andy Lambert produced a superb last-ditch tackle as Martlesham threatened. Taverners finally equalised just before the break with a forceful far-post header from Adam Beaney from Lee Riley's corner.
The second half saw the Tavs press forward and they took the lead with a fine move which ended with Lee Riley's pass releasing brother Jason to fire home.
A number of Taverners chances went astray and these might have proved costly as Martlesham produced several dangerous crosses and forced Marty Smith to save well.
A third Taverners goal was decisive, Jason Riley firing high into the far corner from long range and then neat play by Mike Cura gave Tom Brooks the chance to round the scoring off at 4-1.
Team: M Smith, Beaney, Bullamore (Cura), Jacobs, Cunningham, Southgate, Brooks, Keavey, Lambert, L Riley, J Riley.
Reserves
Corton 4 Taverners Reserves 2
An early start with such a long trip, Corton being on the northern
edge of Suffolk near Lowestoft. It would be nice to blame the journey
for the very poor start to the game. Within just ten minutes Taverners were 2-0 down.
The journey was not the problem. Both goals came from player error.
Then you could say conditions were a little extreme. A gale force wind
and driving rain did not make it any easier but both teams had to cope
with the conditions.
The fact that the whole of the Corton team and management called the
referee by his christian name (which was Norman by the way) was a
little bit of a worry. But it has to be said that although he was not
the best referee he was in the main fair.
So after the shock of the first 10 minutes Taverners did start to
assemble some composure. They were not however keeping possession and
Corton were controlling large area's of the pitch. So it was with some
relief when Taverners pulled a goal back through Paul Strutt when he
took control of the ball just inside the opposing half. He then beat
two players before shooting from 20yrds.
After some strong words at half time Taverners did actually start to
take some control of the game. Another reason for loosing the game
would be that Corton were just too good but this was not the case.
Eamon Mongan and Gary Pilkington both made good progress against the Corton midfield.
With the rain now battering the players Taverners made changes
bringing on all three subs in a ten minute period. But the changes
only seemed to give Corton the upper hand and they went further ahead.
Taverners again rallied and began to press. The changes did begin to
take affect and they pulled it back to 3-2 when a free kick was
awarded 25yrds out. Trevor Hollinsworth hit a fierce shot which curled
round the wall to beat the keeper at the far post. Taverners had
chances to level the game through Gary Pilkington, Sam Burrows and
Eamon Mongan but with just 10 minutes to go Corton sealed the result
scoring probably the only goal they were not handed on a plate. It was
disappointing because we knew on another day with all our normal
players available we would have beaten a team like Corton easily.
Team: A smith, Fisk, Webb, Spivey, Valentine (Sub: Hollinsworth), Burrows, Bowman (Sub: Aldred), Pilkington, Mongan, Gledhill, Strutt (Sub: Brittain).
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First Team defeat Capel--------26th October 2009
First Team
Taverners 2 Capel Plough 1
The 1st team knew that Capel Plough - unbeaten so far - would be tough opposition but, once again, our attitude was good right from the start, even when we had to defend some Capel pressure in the early stages.
When Taverners counter-attacked, we stretched the Capel defence and we grabbed the lead when Lee Riley's well-judged pass saw brother Jason speed away and round the keeper in style before firing home.
Capel came back and Marty Smith once more showed his class with a tip-over from a fierce shot. Capel weren't to be denied and they equalised when a free-kick move was half-blocked and a forward reacted first to force the ball home.
The Tavs had found the wind-advantage in the first half a mixed blessing as, too often, the ball ran away from the forwards and Capel were similarly frustrated after the break.
Goalkeeper Smith saved well again and, midway through the second half, Taverners regained the lead when Duncan Southgate jinked in from the left and pulled the ball back for Tom Brooks to fire high into the net.
Although Capel pressed forward, the Tavs defence - well-marshalled by 'Panda' Jacobs - stood firm. Further forward, everyone put in great effort and Brooks' goal proved to be the winner in a sporting match.
With the reserve team having a blank morning, manager Trevor Hollinsworth turned photographer and his collection of shots can be seen on the club's website: www.tavernersfc.org.uk
Our thanks are also due to Bevan Burgess for keeping the website right up-to-date and topical - the home page currently has a spooky Halloween theme!
Team: M Smith, Beaney, Bullamore, Jacobs, Cunningham, Lambert, Keavey, Brooks, Southgate, L Riley (Sub: Gledhill), J Riley.
Next Week
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Pilky joins 300 club--------22th October 2009
The Taverners headline from last Sunday must be Gary Pilkington playing his 300th game for the club - a fine achievement - rewarded by the presentation of a momento by reserve team manager Trevor Hollinsworth on behalf of the Club; well done, indeed, 'Pilky'.
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Double Defeat--------22th October 2009
First Team
Taverners 3 Whitton Maypole 3 (3-4 on pens)
The 1st team and Whitton Maypole '88 served up a thrilling Senior Cup tie on an excellent Greshams surface.
Determined to shake off memories of a Sunday Cup drubbing only a few weeks ago, Taverners took an early lead when Tom Brooks headed in Lee Riley's corner. Whitton came back and equalised midway through the first half via a free-kick.
A close range effort from the raiding Tom Brooks restored the Tavs' lead but a Whitton penalty levelled the scores again.
It was the Maypole who took a 3-2 lead in the second half with a shot from the edge of the box but back came Taverners and a deft back-heel from Liam Claydon played in Tom Brooks and he swept the ball home from an angle to complete a fine hat-trick and make the score 3-3.
Brooks was always involved in Taverners' attacking action and might have scored a fourth as we went close more than once during extra time. At the other end, Whitton hit the bar for a second time while Tavs goalkeeper Marty Smith made two smart saves.
30 minutes' extra time couldn't seperate the teams but Whitton Maypole emerged from the subsequent penalty decider 4-3 winners to progress to the next round
Team: M Smith, Beaney, Bullamore, Jacobs, Cunningham, Southgate, Brooks, Keavey, Claydon, L Riley, J Riley.
Reserves
Hadliegh Goldstar 7 Taverners Reserves 1
After a result like this it is hard to put into words where it all went
wrong. It is true to say a number of players did not play to their full
potential. It is true to say that individual errors put the game beyond
us by just after half time.
Taverners started well enough playing 5 across the midfield. But two
errors before half time put us 2-0 down. Tav's should have scored just
before the break when Gary Pilkington had a close range shot cleared
off the line. Eamon Mongan fired in the rebound to be cleared again.
Hadleigh are without doubt the best team we have played this season but
still it was frustrating that if we were on our game we would have kept
the game very close. The most disapointing thing was some peoples
attitude to the game. Two more goals just after half time put the game
beyond any revival. Taverners did however have a 20 minute spell of
pressure at 5-0 and were awarded a penalty with 20 minutes to go. Andy
Lambert put the penalty away well.
Hadleigh always seemed to have an extra man available and increased
their lead before the final whistle to 7-1
Team: A Smith, Gledhill (Aldred), Webb, Lambert, Holmes (Cura), Burrows, Mongan, Dawson, Brittain (Atabaky), Burgess, Pilkington
Next Week
On Sunday, the Tavs 1st team entertain Capel Plough at Greshams, kick-off 10.15. The reserves have no game.
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Reserves play with real porpoise--------13th October 2009
Reserves
Felixstowe Dolphins 1 Taverners Reserves 4
With the Taverners 1st team having made an early exit from the Sunday Cup, all eyes were on the reserves on Sunday in their Sunday Shield (round 2) visit to Felixstowe Dolphins.
After both teams had shown their attacking paces early on, the Tavs grabbed a 10 minute lead, Tem Atabaky threading the ball through and 'Dippy' Bowman coolly beating the advancing keeper.
Within a few minutes, Atabaky was on the Taverners scoresheet, latching onto a loose ball in a crowded goalmouth to head home and then Jamie Brittain found the net to give us a 3-0 lead after only 25 minutes play.
Any thoughts of an easy win were short-lived. The Dolphins had produced some useful attacks and another of these saw them reduce the arrears before half-time.
The next goal was clearly going to be vital and, once again, both teams had their moments. Taverners goalkeeper Alex Smith blocked a 'one-on-one' situation while the outstanding Andy Lambert made a superb last-ditch tackle on another occasion.
Then a tremendous Taverners attack ended with Sam Burrows crossing for Gary Pilkington to head home for a 4-1 final score.
The match was always competitive but there was hardly a foul to worry referee David Waugh who controlled the proceedings well.
The 3rd round draw will see the Tavs reserves 'on the road' again - facing a trip to Corton White Horse Seltic in the shadow of Pleasurewood Hills on 1st November.
Team: A Smith, Gledhill, Webb, Lambert (Sub: Holmes), Spivey, Bowman (Sub: Valentine), Mongan, Dawson, Fisk, Stevens, Brittain (Sub: Hollinsworth)
Next Week
On Sunday, Taverners 1st team entertain Whitton Maypole '88 in the League Senior Cup at Greshams while the reserves visit Hadleigh Goldstar Athletic in a re-arranged league match. Both games kick-off at 10.15 am.
Team: A Smith, Fisk (Sub: Holmes), Lambert, Webb, Spivey, Bowman, Mongan (Sub: Burrows), Gledhill, Brittain (Sub: Valentine), Pilkington, Atabaky.
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Seniors Sink Seven whilst Stiffs Succumb to Swans--------12th October 2009
First Team
Hadleigh RBL 3 Taverners 7
The 1st team secured a confidence-boosting win on Sunday, building on two drawn games to beat Hadleigh RBL 7-3 away.
In an even start, Hadleigh took the lead when a cross-cum-shot drifted in but Taverners fought back and a superb chip from Lee Riley brought an equaliser. Then a 20 yard volley from Duncan Southgate put the Tavs 2-1 ahead.
Lee Riley's corner was met by a towering header from James Horsfall for a 3-1 interval lead and Taverners made the ideal start to the second half when James Bullamore netted a penalty after a handling offence.
Gary Cunningham produced a great through-ball which sent Liam Claydon away to add a fifth goal and then a superb move and run by Claydon gave Lee Riley the chance for his second goal which gave Taverners a 6-1 lead.
Hadleigh continued to press forward and they reduced the arrears only for Tom Brooks to crash the ball in after a goalmouth scramble. Another Hadleigh goal finished the game 7-3 in the Tavs favour, a fine performance.
Team: M Smith, Beaney, Horsfall, Bullamore, Cunningham (Sub: Chard), Southgate, Brooks, Keavey, Pilkington, L Riley, Claydon (Sub: Atabaky)
Reserves
Taverners Reserves 1 Holbrook Swan 4
Taverners reserves entertained high-flying Holbrook Swan at Greshams and, while we were pleased to see their manager Martyn O'Leary and reflect on his many years as a Taverners stalwart, we finished the game itself second-best, losing 4-1 in a hard-fought match. Vaughn Gledhill scored the goal.
Team: A Smith, Gledhill, Webb, Lambert (Sub: Holmes), Spivey, Bowman (Sub: Valentine), Mongan, Dawson, Fisk, Stevens, Brittain (Sub: Hollinsworth)
Next Week
The Tavs reserve team visits Felixstowe Dolphins at Langley Avenue, Felixstowe in the Sunday Shield this week, kick-off 10.30 am. The 1st team has no match.
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First Team double their points. Reserves off the Mark in style--------1st October 2009
First Team
Taverners 1 AFC Woodbridge 1
The 1st team entertained AFC Woodbridge at Greshams and showed a repeat of the determined approach they had demonstrated the previous week.
The nearest either side came to a goal in a tough first half battle was an effort from Taverners' Jason Riley which hit the bar. We welcomed fit-again centre half James Horsfall back into the side and he hit the post with a far post header. Eventually, the Tavs went ahead when Sam Burrows - playing his first game of the season for the 1st team - produced a superb cross and Jason Riley headed home.
Unfortunately, the lead was short-lived as Woodbridge equalised through a Taverners own goal from a corner. Taverners enjoyed the better chances as the game drew to an end but they were grateful to goalkeeper Marty Smith for a finger-tip save onto the bar with virtually the final action to secure a point.
Team: M Smith, Beaney, Bullamore, Horsfall, Cunningham, Burrows, L Riley, Brooks, Southgate (Sub: Brittain), J Riley, Claydon
Reserves
Alderton 1 Taverners Reserves 5
Taverners reserves visited a well-organised Alderton and enjoyed the superb pitch, soon seeing Eamon Mongan and Gary Pilkington control the midfield while Andy Spivey proved a big hit at left back. Paul Strutt gave the Tavs the lead after 20 minutes and then Eamon Mongan fought well in the box before chipping the keeper from close in. A third came just before half-time when 'Dippy' Bowman was put through and, although Alderton reduced the arrears, Taverners regained their three goal advantage through a Daren stevens header.
Andy Lambert added another with a header from a corner as Taverners finished 5-1 winners.
Team: A. Smith, Fisk (Aldred), Lambert, Webb, Spivey, Bowman (Holmes), Pilkington, Mongan, Burgess, Stevens, Strutt (Atabaky).
Next Week
This week, the Tavs 1st team visit Hadleigh RBL while the reserves play host to Holbrook Swan. Both matches kick-off at 10.15.
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First Team off the Mark-----------------------24th September 2009
First Team
Ferryboat 2 Taverners 2
The Taverners 1st team and Ferryboat produced a fine game at Walton on Sunday - competitive but always played in good spirit.
Shaking off the previous week's debacle, Taverners also refused to be shaken by a deflected shot which gave Ferryboat an early lead. A wonderful save by goalkeeper Marty Smith denied a second goal and the Tavs came into the match as an attacking force, a purple patch towards the end of the half seeing Jason Riley's pace and movement cause the Ferryboat defence distinct problems. We equalised with a superb dipping shot from Duncan Southgate from some distance.
Half-time interrupted our rhythm and Ferryboat regained the initiative afterwards, grabbing the lead within a few minutes. Marty Smith and his defenders had to show great commitment but again Taverners fought back and a break forward by James Bullamore gave Liam Claydon the opportunity to burst through for a coolly-taken equaliser. The closing minutes saw both teams go close but a draw was a fair result of a game which was enjoyable to play in and exciting to watch.
Team: Smith, Beany, Bullamore, Jacobs, Cunningham, Southgate, Brooks, L. Riley, Keavey, Claydon, J. Riley.
Reserves
Taverners Reserves 3 Aldeburgh Associates 5
The reserves entertained Aldeburgh Associates, who began the sharper team and soon took the lead. The Tavs equalised with a cross-cum-shot from Mike Cura after good work wide on the left.
Aldeburgh were quickly in front again but Taverners equalised via a rising shot into the top corner from Gary Pilkington. In a see-saw first period, Aldeburgh regained the lead and then somewhat controversially went 4-2 up with the last kick of the half.
The second half was a much quieter affair with the Tavs pushing for goals but not quite finding a way through. A goalmouth scramble saw Pilkington reduce the arrears before a breakaway move sealed a 5-3 Aldeburgh win.
Next Week
On Sunday, the Tavs 1st team play host to AFC Woodbridge at Greshams while the reserves travel to Alderton. Both matches kick-off at 10.15 am.
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First Team Fall at First whilst Reserves Roll on--18th September 2009
First Team
Taverners 1 Whitton Maypole 8
A pre-season friendly against Whitton Maypole '88 had warned us that they were a very good side and the Tavs 1st team began the Sunday Cup-tie betwen the two teams showing great determination.
We even had the boost of a 10th minute goal, Liam Claydon's fine ball giving Jason Riley the opportunity to outpace the Maypole defence before cutting in and firing home at the near post.
However, the Maypole wasted no time in taking advantage of a mistake to equalise and, after going ahead, they netted a vital third goal just before the break. Apart from our earlier goal, Taverners' best effort had been a header from Lee Riley which just went wide after more good work by Jason Riley.
A fourth Maypole goal immediately after half-time effectively settled the tie and they went on to score another four goals before the end as Taverners crumbled. Sunday Cup semi-finalists last season, the Maypole go into the next round with our best wishes.
Referee Brennan Butcher maintained excellent control throughout.
Team: Stevens, Beany, Bullamore, Jacobs, Burgess (Chard), Southgate (Farris), Brooks, L. Riley, Cunningham (Keevey), Claydon, J. Riley.
Reserves
Taverners Reserves 1 Bramford Cock 0
Greshams also saw the Tavs reserves at home, facing Bramford Cock in the Sunday Shield.
After an even opening, Taverners good teamwork started to take control and it was no surprise when a move starting in their own half found Karl Dawson wide and his cross was met by Gary Pilkington to open the scoring.
After Paul Strutt had gone close for Taverners, the game became very physical with Eamon Mongan and Karl Dawson standing their ground strongly in midfield, while referee Adrian Dawson took the necessary action to keep on top of the exchanges.
As the final whistle approached, Bramford gained a free-kick some 25 yards out. A superb shot was arrowing towards the top corner only for goalkeeper Marty Smith to produce a magnificent one-handed save in a match-winning moment.
'Hot off the press' is the news that Injured centre half James Horsfall is now out of plaster and we hope to see him back in action very soon.
On Sunday, the Tavs 1st team visit Ferryboat at Walton rec., while the reserves entertain Aldeburgh Associates at Greshams. Both matches kick-off at 10.15am.
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Blank Start to season------------- 10th September 2009
First Team
Belstead Arms 3 Taverners 0
The first team began their Premier Division campaign - after two years in Division 1 of the Flare Sunday League - with a visit to the Chantry Park home of Belstead Arms.
Almost from the start, Taverners were forced on the defensive and they were punished after 10 minutes when a mistake led to a well-taken Belstead goal.
Against good opposition, the Tavs found it difficult to break forward and relied on some resolute defending - combined with two suberb saves from Stuart Kidby - to keep the deficit to a single goal.
Despite having the slope advantage in the second half, the Tavs were again hard-pressed but more good work by Kidby and his defenders - together with hard graft in midfield - kept us in the game with a chance until the closing minutes when Belstead scored twice to win 3-0.
A sporting match was well-handled by Referee Bob Wakeling.
Team: Kidby, Beany, Bullamore, Brooks, Burgess, Chard, Pilkington, L. Riley, Cunningham, Stevens, J. Riley.
Reserves
Taverners Reserves 0 Chantry Blues 1
The new season begins in Division 1 after promotion last year. Our
opponents also promoted but from a lower division.
The game started brightly with both sides playing some good
football. Taverners had the lion share and were controlling large
parts of the game. It was therefore totally against the run of play
when a hit and hope shot caught Marty Smith slightly off his line
where he could not quite get a full hand on the ball to push it over
the bar.Beyond that Chantry did not cause any problems for the solid
Taverners defence.
The second half again started well with Taverners again in command.
But after an hour Chantry started to take over. They had a few
chances the most noteable hitting the post.
With ten minutes to go Taverners again changed things to push
harder. Mark Aldred should have equalised when a cross from Sam
Burrows reached the far post and just needed a touch to score. But
the score remained 1-0 to the final whistle.
It was however an encouraging start to the season. The only thing
missing was a couple of goals. With a few people returning from
injury we will hopefully be able to create more problems for our
opponents in front of goal.
Team: Smith, Fisk (Holmes), Webb, Lambert, Gledhill, Burrows, Dawson, Mongan, Brittain,
Cura, Wiggings (Aldred (Hollinsworth)).
Sub not used: Atabaky
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2009/2010 Fixtures/Results------------- 10th September 2009
CLICK ON TEAM FOR MATCH REPORT
1st team - Premier Div. 2nd team - Div. 1 (RM)
Sept 6th Belstead Arms a 0-3 Chantry Blues h 0-1
13th Whitton Maypole (S/Cup 1) h 1-8 Bramford Cock (S/Shield 1) h 1-0
20th Ferryboat a 2-2 Aldeburgh Associates h 3-5
27th AFC Woodbridge h 1-1 Alderton a 1-5
Oct 4th Hadleigh RBL a 3-7 Holbrook Swan h 1-4
11th Felix. Dolphins (S/shield2) a 1-4
18th Whitton Maypole (sen Cup1) h 3-3(3-4pen) Hadleigh Goldstar Athletic a 7-1
25th Capel Plough h 2-1
Nov 1st Martlesham Old Boys a 1-4 Corton W.H. (S/Shield3) a 4-2
8th Martlesham Old Boys h 1-0 Trimley Rangers a 8-1
15th Kirton United a 4-0 Lions Head Athletic h 1-1
22nd Ferryboat (sen Cup2) h 0-6
29th Belstead Arms h P-P
Dec 6th Whitton Maypole a P-P Margaret Catchpole h P-P
13th Ferryboat h 2-2 Aldeburgh Associates a P-P
20th AFC Woodbridge a P-P Alderton h P-P
27th Hadleigh RBL h P-P Holbrook Swan a P-P
Jan 3rd Locomotive a P-P Fat Cat h P-P
10th Unicorn h P-P
17th Capel plough a P-P Norbridge h P-P
24th Ascio h 1-3 E & D Athletic a 5-0
31st
Feb 7th Belstead Arms (orig 29/11) h P-P Holbrook Swan (orig 27/12) a 2-2
14th Whitton Maypole(orig 13/9) h P-P Lion Head Ath. a 5-0
21st Ascio (orig 1/11) a 5-2 Alderton (orig 20/12) h P-P
28th Locomotive (Orig 11/10) h P-P Norbridge a P-P
March 7th Kirton United (Orig 22/11) h 1-4
14th Whitton Maypole(Orig 6/12) a Margaret Catchpole(orig 6/12) h
21st Unicorn (orig 18/10) a Fat Cat (Orig 3/1) h
28th Unicorn (Orig 10/1) h Margaret Catchpole a
Apr 4th Easter E & D Athletic (orig 1/11) h
11th Capel Plough (Orig 17/1) a Fat Cat a
14th(Wed) Locomotive (orig 3/1) a
18th Norbridge (orig 17/1) h
21st(Wed) Locomotive (Orig 11/10) h
25th Hadleigh RBL (Orig 27/12) h
28th(Wed) Belstead Arms (orig 29/11) h Aldeburgh Assc. (orig 13/12) a
May 2nd AFC Woodbridge(Orig 20/12) a
5th(wed) Norbridge (Orig 17/1) a
9th Trimley Rangers (Orig 31/1) h
12th(wed) Chantry Blues (orig 29/11)a
16th Whitton Maypole(orig 13/9) h Hadleigh Gold.Ath.(orig 18/10)h
23rd Alderton (orig 20/12) h
30th
To be arranged: To be arranged:
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Pre-season Friendlies Match reports------------- 18th August 2009
The first team began their programme of friendlies with a visit to Capel Plough and a thoroughly worthwhile run-out ended in a 3-2 Capel victory. Goalkeeper Daren Stevens and midfielder Chris Keavey caught the eye for Taverners while our goals were scored by Leon Wiggins and Jason Riley (penalty).
On Sunday, we entertained Martlesham Old Boys and drew 2-2. Martlesham opened the scoring - somewhat against the run of play - in the first half and when they scored a second midway through the second period the Tavs looked in trouble. However, James Bullamore reduced the arrears with a penalty after a foul on Jason Riley and then a great move ended with Riley crossing for his brother Lee to drill home the equaliser.
We thank both friendly-opponents and referees Messrs Doctor and Morris-Sanders for their efforts.
Unfortunately, Taverners' centre half James Horsfall fractured his arm playing for his Saturday club Brantham Athletic at the weekend and this will keep him out of action for a few weeks; the Club's best wishes go to him.
On Wednesday evening the Tavs reserve team plays a friendly against Wetherden (kick-off 6.15) while on Sunday the first team entertains Whitton Maypole '88 (kick-off 10.15). Both matches are at Greshams.
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Pre-season Friendlies------------- 7th July 2009
In preparation for the coming season, Taverners have the following friendlies arranged:
Sun 9th August 1st team v. Capel Plough (away)
Sun 16th August 1st team v. Martlesham Old Boys (home)
Wed 19th August 2nd team v. Wetherden (home)
Sun 23rd August 1st team v. Whitton Maypole (home)
Wed 26th August 2nd team v. Martlesham Wanderers (home)
Sun 30th August 1st team v. Boxford Rovers (home)
Wed 2nd Sept 2nd team v. Kirby Street Con. Club (home)
In the meantime, training continues at Greshams on Thursday evenings with a 7pm start; attendances so far have been healthy.
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