Match played on Sunday 9th March 2008
STEVENETTE LEADS THE WAY
Deeping Rangers 12
Nene Valley 0
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Deeping Rangers produced their finest
performance of the season despite several tactical changes in the starting line
up. With Liam Reeve preferred in goal, Mark Grundy slotted into the left back
berth and David Stevenette restored to the left wing Rangers went for the Nene
Valley jugular from the kick off. After 10 mins Owen Skinner opened the
scoring after a fine pass from Jamie Sharpe. Owen Skinner made it 2-0 after a
fine cross from Mitchell Hedley after 14mins. Joe Searson made it 3-0 after
latching onto a low cross from in form winger David Stevenette after 28mins.
Mark Grundy scored his first goal of the season after a through ball from Luke
Parsons to make it 4-0. With Deeping now in full stride, David Stevenette went
on a solo run and crossed for Owen Skinner to bag his hat trick. Joe Searson
blasted home the sixth Deeping goal with a fine finish. The David
Stevenette/Owen Skinner show were at it again after another inch perfect cross
was turned in by Owen Skinner to make the score 7-0. In between all the Deeping
goals their ‘keeper Liam Reeve was in fine form with some confident handling
and direct goal kicks. Joe Searson scored Deeping’s eight goal when he let fly
with a fine right-foot shot. Central defenders Thomas Palmer and George
Venables were solid at the back and substitute Matthew Bayham provided another
gear as Deeping pushed forward. Joe Searson completed his perfect hat trick
with the eighth goal after another fine cross from David Stevenette. Mark
Grundy not content with his first goal of the season was on the scoresheet
again when he stabbed home the ninth Deeping goal. Owen Skinner pounced on a
loose ball and in his own trademark style hit a low shot wide of the ‘keeper.
Man of the match David Stevenette was able to grab his first and third goal of
the sesason just before the moment of the day when defender Ben Aspinall
finished off another fast flowing Deeping attack with his first of the season
to make the final score 12-0 in favour of Deeping.
Deeping Coach Paul Grundy said “We played
football of the highest quality with great tempo right from the kick off. Man
of the match, David Stevenette was outstanding today as nobody could stay with
him. On this performance, I have several selection headaches as to the right
formation for the final game against Hampton. To give credit Nene Valley never
lost heart or their shape but on this form we were unstoppable!”
Deeping Rangers team: Liam Reeve, Mark Grundy,
David Stevenette, Thomas Palmer, George Venables, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe,
Joe Searson, Jordan Watson, Mitchel Hedley, Luke Parsons and subs Ben Aspinall,
Matthew Bayham
Man of the match: David Stevenette
Match
played on Sunday 24th February,
2008
Wizard
Watson grabs superb hat-trick
Glinton Utd 2
Deeping Rangers collected
all three points after a well earned victory with both man of the match Jordan
Watson and Owen Skinner grabbing well taken hat-tricks against a spirited
Glinton team who even managed to miss a second half penalty. Deeping dominated
the first half going ahead early on after Luke Parsons found Owen Skinner to
slot home. More chances were created throughout the period and it was left to
David Stevenette who fed Jordan Watson whose pace beat the Glinton defence to
increase the scoreline. Glinton pulled one back after a defensive blunder in
the Deeping defence caused a scramble in the box and the ball was almost
cleared off the line before going in off the far post. Owen Skinner then
produced a wonderful flick to Jordan Watson who neatly tucked the ball home.
Glinton were awarded a penalty which was well converted to make the scoreline
3-2 before, Jordan Watson who was in outstanding form beat a couple of Glinton
defenders and smacked the ball home to complete his hat trick. Not to be out
done Owen Skinner shared the match ball with Jordan Watson with a couple more
goals that were well taken to make the final score Deeping Rangers 6 Glinton
Utd 2 .Deeping Coach Paul Grundy said “this was a great win because Glinton are
a hard side to break down. Jordan Watson was outstanding today and deserved his
hat trick as did Owen Skinner who we have come to expect great things from. On
this form, we shall be hard to beat next week when we face Woodston Blue in the
Cup semi-final!”
Deeping Rangers team: Mark
Grundy, Ben Aspinall, David Stevenette, Liam Reeve, George Venables, Thomas
Palmer, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Luke Parsons, Joe Searson, Jordan Watson,
sub Matthew Bayham and Mitchel Hedley
Man of the match: Jordan
Watson
Match played on Sunday 3rd
February, 2008
Deeping Rangers 1
Gunthorpe Harriers 5
Deeping Rangers collapsed after taking an early
lead against league leaders Gunthorpe Harriers in a must win game for
both teams at Outgang Road and in doing so appeared to rule themselves out of
the title hunt which is now looks like a two horse race between Woodston Blue
and Gunthorpe Harriers. In cold windy conditions, Deeping started with the gale
force wind blowing behind them and striker Joe Searson fought hard to control
the ball and beat a couple of defenders and shoot wide past the advancing
‘keeper into the goal to give Deeping an early advantage. League leaders
Gunthorpe were not out of the game despite the conditions and soon equalised
before taking the lead just before half-time with Deeping ‘keeper Mark Grundy
pulling off a great save to keep Deeping in the hunt. With the wind behind them
and their tails up, Gunthorpe took full advantage and further goals followed to
make the scoreline a convincing 5-1 win to the Harriers. Stand-in Deeping Coach
Craig Skinner said “we started well but once Gunthorpe equalised, they took
full advantage of the terrible conditions. We had to take the game to Gunthorpe
in the second half and left ourselves exposed at the back several times. We
were out played in the second half and the scoreline although one-sided
included some silly soft goals that we conceded due to the windy conditions. On
that performance they played like worthy champions and good luck to them for
the rest of the season.”
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall,
David Stevenette, Liam Reeve, George Venables, Thomas Palmer, Owen Skinner,
Jamie Sharpe, Matthew Baynham, Joe Searson, Jordan Watson, sub Luke Parsons
Match
played on Sunday 27th January 2008
Bourne Town 0
Deeping Rangers 1
Deeping Rangers
advanced to the u11s Cup semi-finals after grinding out a hard fought victory
over their near neighbours Bourne Town. Just before kick-off Bourne were dealt
a real blow when their regular ‘keeper was rushed off to hospital after falling
on some glass during the warm-up. Not to be out done Bourne battled throughout
the first half and Deeping ‘keeper Mark Grundy was in fine form making several
good saves. Deeping sub Luke Parsons provided a perfect cross which Owen
Skinner just failed to connect with. Both teams continued to scrap for the ball
but it was Deeping who were the most likely to score and they hit the all
important goal when David Stevenette fed a ball through to Luke Parsons who
found Owen Skinner who coolly slotted the ball home. Despite moving forward
towards the final whistle Bourne failed to break down the Deeping defence and
Deeping held on to seal their berth in the semi finals. Stand-in Deeping Coach
Craig Skinner said “this wasn’t pretty for the spectators but we are through
and we have yet to concede a goal in the competition. Keeper Mark Grundy showed
his true class today and kept us in the game making some terrific saves.”
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall, David
Stevenette, Liam Reeve, Thomas Palmer, George Venables Matthew Bayham, Owen
Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Joe Searson, Jordan Watson and subs Mitchel Hedley and
Luke Parsons
Match played on Sunday
13th January 2008
Nene Valley 3
Deeping Rangers 6
Deeping Rangers dominated this afternoon duel but had to encounter a
spirited Nene Valley team to grab the important three points in their quest for
the title. They quickly took control of the game and within minutes Owen
Skinner shot narrowly wide. Captain Skinner made amends shortly afterwards
after a fine ball through from defender Ben Aspinall, Skinner beat the
advancing ‘keeper. Nene Valley levelled with a well taken goal that split the
Deeping defence. Deeping came straight back and Owen Skinner restored matters
by scoring with a tidy finish. Ben Aspinall provided an inch-perfect cross that
found Joe Searson who headed into the top right hand corner. Nene Valley
reduced the arrears after a Deeping blunder in defence saw a goal against the
run of play. Luke Parsons saw his shot well saved by the Nene Valley ‘keeper
with Mitchel Headley on hand netting the fourth goal. Matt Baynham fresh from a
sking holiday increased the Deeping lead with a simple goal before Nene Valley
who never gave up scored a cracking third goal. Goal of the match was left to
Jamie Sharpe who finished off with a great left-footed lob to give Deeping a fine
away win. Stand-in Deeping Coach Craig Skinner said “we seemed to lack
concentration throughout the match in all departments and were lucky to score
six despite leaving our shooting boots at home today. In the end some great
goals ensured we stay in the title hunt for a few more games.”
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall,
David Stevenette, George Venables, Thomas Palmer, Luke Parsons, Owen Skinner,
Jamie Sharpe, Joe Searson, Jordan Watson and Mitchel Hedley, subs Matthew
Baynham and Liam Reeve
Match
played on Sunday 6th January 200710 men
Deeping battle for point
Woodston Blue 2
This possible title encounter between two of the top three
teams had everything apart from a winner although both teams had chances for
all three points. In bright sunny conditions, both teams started in a confident
manner, but it was Div One leaders Woodston who edged in front with a well
taken goal midway through the first half. Not to be out done Deeping battled forward
to find the equaliser which was created by Joe Searson who found Jordan Watson
who found the back of the net with a delightful lob. Unfortunately Thomas
Palmer was forced off after sustaining injury following a tough tackle and with
no substitutions available due to hospital and holiday commitments Deeping were
forced to shuffle the pack and hold on. Clearly this was not possible and
another great Deeping move found striker Joe Searson who found the Woodston
‘keeper off his line with a magnificent chip to make it 2-1. Still, down to ten
men, Deeping began to tire as Woodston pressed forward and they scored the
important equaliser to make the final score. Deeping 2, Woodston 2. Deeping
Coach, Paul Grundy said: my players were all heros outhere today against a
strong Woodston outfit. Going down to ten men, most teams would have caved in,
but my team showed tremendous spirit to take the game to Woodston and almost
snatched a victory.”
Deeping Rangers team: Mark
Grundy, Ben Aspinall, David Stevenette, George Venables, Thomas Palmer, Luke
Parsons, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Joe Searson, Jordan Watson and Mitchel
Hedley
Man of the match: George
Venables
Match played on Sunday 16th December 2007
Spalding
Athletic 3
Deeping Rangers 7
Both
Spalding and Deeping served up a Christmas cracker sharing ten goals in an
entertaining match, with both teams attacking at every opportunity. Spalding
were quickest off the blocks and soon had a couple of early corners that were
well defended by the Deeping defence. Jamie Sharpe provided a delightful
through ball to Joe Searson who rounded the Spalding ‘keeper to take an early
lead. It was Jamie Sharpe again who provided a great corner that found Owen
Skinner who flicked a delightful shot into the top of the net to double the
lead. Spalding fought back and pulled one back with a direct shot on goal. With
their confidence on the up it came as no surprise that Spalding drew level just
before half time. Captain, Owen Skinner put Deeping 3-2 ahead with a fantastic
shot that crept in just inside the far post. Not to be outdone Spalding pushed
forward and ‘keeper Mark Grundy saved a powerful shot before Spalding knocked
home the equaliser. Shortly afterwards a Deeping corner was headed home by the
impressive David Stevenette to make it 4-3 and Jordan Watson scored a
magnificent solo goal to make it 5-3 before Owen Skinner was put through and
dribbled past the Spalding’ keeper to make it 6-3 to Deeping to complete his
hat trick. It was left to Jordan Watson to seal a comfortable win for Deeping 7-3 following a well worked free kick by Joe Searson.
Deeping Rangers team:Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall, David Stevenette, Luke Parsons, Liam Reeve, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Matthew Baynham, Joe Searson, Jordan Watson, Mitchel Hedley sub George Venables
Man of the match: Owen Skinner
Match played on Sunday 9th December 2007
Deeping advance in
CUP
Netherton Falcons 0
Deeping Rangers 4
Deeping Rangers completed a professional League Cup 2nd
round performance away at Netherton Falcons. Following the water logged pitch
at Outgang Road; the game was switched to the Grange. Netherton Falcons the
runaway leaders of Division 2 this season started in a confident manner and
made some early chances but on 5mins a delightful through ball was found by the
advancing Jordan Watson who coolly slotted the ball home. Both teams provided
the watching spectators with some great commitment and had chances to score the
next important goal. A great move from Deeping involved several players and a
neat one two with Joe Searson and Jamie Sharpe found David Stevenette who
provided a great first time left foot cross that was just headed wide. Just
after half time George Venables playing in midfield took the ball to the right
hand side goal line and provided an inch perfect cross for Jamie Sharpe to find
the back of the net. David Stevenette, playing at left back was able to pick
out the forward run of Mitchel Hedley who lobbed the advancing goalkeeper to
make the score 3-0. It was left to striker, Joe Searson to tap home the fourth
goal following good work from winger Luke Parsons. Stand-in Coach Craig Skinner
said “this was potentially a banana skin tie against a good all round Netherton
outfit, going great guns in Division 2. The boys all put in great performances,
especially David Stevenette who was solid at left back and super sub Mitchel
Hedley who took his goal with great skill. We are all looking forward to the ¼
final draw!”
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall, David
Stevenette, Luke Parsons, George Venables, Liam Reeve, Owen Skinner, Jamie
Sharpe, Matthew Baynham, Joe Searson, Jordan Watson sub Mitchel Hedley
Man of the match: David Stevenette
Match played on Sunday 2nd
December 2007
Woodston Dynamo Red 2
Deeping Rangers made it two
consecutive wins in the league following a comprehensive win over Woodston
Dynamos Red with three great late goals. Deeping were soon in gear with Luke
Parsons in great early form with a strong in swinging corner which found a
wicked deflection to make it 1-0 after only 2mins. Another corner by Luke
Parsons after 4mins was knocked into the net by in form midfielder Jamie
Sharpe. Despite creating further changes Deeping took their foot off the pedal
and allowed Woodston to pull one back with a well taken goal that beat the
Deeping keeper. Unfortunately, Deeping midfielder Matthew Baynham was forced
off injured just before half time which forced a reshuffle in the Deeping team.
Woodston started brightly and it came as no surprise when they equalised midway
through the second half. However, Deeping left the best to last, after a
magnificent pass by Ben Aspinall found Joe Searson who struck the ball well
into the top corner of the net. Then a great pass through the defence by Jamie
Sharpe, found Joe Searson who slotted the ball home. To complete the match for
Deeping was Captain Owen Skinner with fantastic skill on the half volley to
rocket the ball home after great play by Luke Parsons. Afterwards, Coach Paul
Grundy said “it took us until the second half to open Woodston up and the team
responded with some great individual goals. Surely Owen Skinner’s goal has to
be a contender for goal of the season!?”
Deeping Rangers team: Mark
Grundy, Ben Aspinall, Liam Reeve, Thomas Palmer, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe,
Matthew Baynham, Joe Searson, David Stevenette, Mitchel Hedley, Luke
Parsons subs Jordan Watson and George Venables
Man of the match: Luke
Parsons
Match played on Sunday 25th November 2007
Whittlesey Juniors 0
Deeping Rangers 3
Deeping Rangers completed their first double of the
season against a spirited Whittlesey Junior outfit although the result never
looked in doubt from the 3rd minute following the easy tap in from
striker Joe Searson. Although Whittlesey battled throughout, the chances they
created were well saved from top ’keeper, Mark Grundy in the Deeping goal. Owen
Skinner playing in a more forward role advanced and slotted home the second
goal just before half time. Ben Aspinall was very solid as right back and it
was left to captain Owen Skinner to lob from twenty metres the advancing
Whittlesey ‘keeper to seal a comfortable 3-0 win.
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall,
George Venables, Liam Reeve, Thomas Palmer, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Matthew
Baynham, Joe Searson, David Stevenette, Jordan Watson subs Mitchel Hedley
Luke Parsons, and Lewis Demaine
Man of the match: Owen Skinner
Match played on Sunday 18th November 2007
Glinton Utd 0
Deeping Rangers 0
In cold, windy conditions both teams attempted to take
charge of this Division One encounter but failed in the final 1/3 of the pitch
with limited scoring chances being created. Deeping had a Matthew Baynham goal
disallowed for off-side in the first half as both teams cancelled each other
out. Mark Grundy pulled off a number of fine saves to keep Rangers in the hunt
but they failed to take hold of the chances that were created and were left to
settle for a draw.
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall,
George Venables, Liam Reeve, Thomas Palmer, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Matthew
Baynham, Joe Searson, Mitchel Hedley, Luke Parsons subs David Stevenette,
Jordan Watson and Lewis Demaine
Match played on Sunday 11th November 2007
Bourne Town 2
Both sets of players observed a two minute silence on
Remembrance Sunday prior to the kick off but there was not much for Deeping to
remember from this local derby encounter. Deeping started with the same line up
them narrowly beat Gunthorpe Harriers away 1-0 last weekend with Venables,
Aspinall and Demaine on the bench and wore a new change strip of green and
white to avoid a colour clash. Both teams cancelled one another out in the
early stages and finished the half all square at 0-0. However Bourne were
quicker out of the blocks in the second half and grabbed a deserved lead midway
through the half with a well taken goal. Unfortunately Deeping gave away a
penalty with a deliberate push on a Bourne player which made the score 2-0. The
introduction of Venables changed the Deeping playing formation and it was his
near side swinging corner that gave a glimmer of hope as minutes ticked by.
Despite further pressure and a couple of near misses Deeping were unable to
draw level and Bourne were all smiles at the end.
Paul Grundy, Deeping coach said: “this was a
disappointing result for the lads after the great win over Gunthorpe last week.
The rub of the green didn’t seem to be with us and Bourne appeared to want to
win more in a closely fought contest. Although we snatched a late goal back we
were unable to grab the equaliser.”
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Liam Reeve, Thomas
Palmer, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Matthew Baynham, Joe Searson, David
Stevenette Mitchel Hedley, Jordan Watson, Luke Parsons subs George Venables,
Lewis Demaine and Ben Aspinall
Man of the match: George Venables
GUNTHORPE HARRIERS 0
DEEPING RANGERS 1 (Under 11 Division One)
THEY say all
good things must come to an end – and that certainly applies to Gunthorpe
Harriers. Andy Roberts' talented young team went down to their first league
loss since March 2006 on Sunday morning. A wickedly defected shot from Deeping
dynamo Luke Parsons (which actually went into the record books as an own goal)
proved the difference between two sides destined to have a major say in the
destination of the top-flight silverware. And this is becoming a bit of a habit
for the young Rangers who appear to hold the Indian sign over their rivals.
They were the only team to inlifct a defeat on Gunthorpe during last season
when toppling them in the League Cup – now lightning has struck for a second
time courtesy of Parsons' effort .
Gunthorpe
boss Roberts said: "To have been unbeaten in the league for 18 months is a
fine achievement and something the boys can be rightly proud about. They are
obviously disappointed to see their record go, but the way we bounce back is
what will prove important. This whole season will be a learning curve for every
team in the league, but our boys have adjusted really well to 11-a-side
football. As soon as our mini-soccer season finished at Under 10 level we were
out playing friendlies against older sides to get us used to the game. The main
thing is that the lads enjoy themselves and they certainly seem to be."
Deeping manager Paul Grundy was overjoyed to end Gunthorpe's great run and
insisted Parsons should be credited with the decisive goal which elevated
his side into a share of top spot alongside their weekend victims and Woodston
Blue. He said: "We are delighted with a great result in what was an
excellent game. I felt Luke's shot was destined for the opposite corner of the
net before taking the deflection, so I think it should go down as his strike
rather than an own goal . I thought we shaded it and deserved the three points,
but it was a really good spectacle befitting two teams who are going well in
the league. A couple of our players moved onto Academy set-ups in the summer
which we were thrilled about, and I have been really pleased with the way the
new lads have settled into the squad. The league is so competitive that just
about every team is capable of beating each other on any given day. Our
philosophy is all about playing good football and as long as we manage that
every weekend I am happy."
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Lewis
Demaine, David Stevenette , Thomas
Palmer, Liam Reeve, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Matthew Baynham, Joe
Searson, Luke Parsons, Jordan Watson , Mitchel Hedley
Match played on
Sunday 21st October 2007
Hampton FC 3
Deeping Rangers 0
Beneath clear blue
skies and amid glorious autumnal sunshine Deeping struggled to penetrate a
tight Hampton defence as they conceded their first defeat so far this season.
During a gritty game played at the Hampton FC ground Deeping battled hard and
the final score sheet belied the efforts of the current league leaders.
The opening goal
went Hampton’s way 10 minutes into the first half, deflecting in off a Rangers
defender. Deeping rallied and throughout the remainder of the half play was
evenly matched, with neither team dominating.
Hampton’s second
goal came half way through the second half. It reflected an unusually
disorganised Deeping defence and was neatly struck into the back of the net by
a delighted Hampton striker.
For the next 10
minutes Deeping levered themselves back into the game, and worked up some
impressive attacking play. In particular, two great attempts on goal came from
David Stevenette, each blocked only by the quick reactions of the Hampton
keeper, who was an assertive presence throughout the match, and well supported
by his team’s determined defenders.
The Hampton players
responded with dogged counter attacks, and Deeping keeper Mark Grundy was
sturdy with his saves. However, the final goal came just before full time
following a defensive breakdown from Deeping. Grundy made a great save
Match played on Sunday 14th
October 2007
Oundle Jumiors 0
Deeping Rangers 12
DEEPING RANGERS dominated from start to finish in this
u11 league cup encounter played at Oundle to book their passage through to the
next round. In bright Autumn sunshine, Deeping attacked from the kick off with
Jamie Sharpe providing a great cross for Mitchel Hedley, who narrowly shot
wide. Joe Searson shot a net buster to begin the onslaught and shortly
afterwards Mitchel Hedley coming in from the right fired home with a right foot
shot to score goal no 2. A fantastic volley from striker Joe Searson made it
3-0 with only 10 minutes gone. The Oundle ‘keeper
pulled off a couple of terrific saves to keep the score line respectable from
Jamie Sharpe and Mitchel Hedley. Deeping ‘keeper Mark Grundy was only troubled
a couple of times in the first half but he handled comfortably. Good build up
play by Matthew Baynham resulted in Joe Searson scoring his hat-trick and Owen
Skinner provided a perfect delivery for Jamie Sharpe to smash home a great
volley into the top hand corner to make the half time score 5-0 to Deeping.
Unfortunately due to injury the Oundle ‘keeper was
forced off but following the substitution, Jamie Sharpe fired home a fantastic
rocket with a left foot lob over the stranded ‘keeper. David Stevenette,
playing wide on the left wing was able to beat two home defenders and send over
a quality cross for Jamie Sharpe to knock in. The goal of the match was scored
by Jamie Sharpe with a scorcher in the left hand top corner with an awesome
shot leaving the ‘keeper helpless. Super sub, Jordan Watson was able to open
his account with a ½ volley just in the penalty box after a great turn to
create some space. Jamie Sharpe turned provider with a neat pass to Jordan
Watson to make it double figures for Deeping with a delicate left foot pass.
Joe Searson scored his fourth with a great strike in front of goal which left
Owen Skinner just time to slot home the final goal of the match to make the
score 12-0 in favour of Deeping. Stand in Coach, Paul Stevenette said “this was
a truly professional job by the boys who were determined to play attractive
football and get through to the next round. This result has been coming all
season and will give the other teams left in the cup something to think about!
We looked strong throughout the team and the scoreline was a fair reflection on
the domination by Deeping. We are happy to be in the next round and don’t mind
who we face. I am sure the other teams will want to avoid us after this
showing”
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall,
George Venables, Liam Reeve, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Matthew
Baynham, Joe Searson, David Stevenette, Mitchel Hedley and Luke Parsons
sub Jordan Watson
Man of the match: Jamie Sharpe
Match played on Sunday 30th September 2007
Searson
strikes super treble
Woodston Dynamo Blue 1
DEEPING RANAGERS continued their winning start to the season with a magnificent victory away at Woodston with striker Joe Searson grabbing his second hat-trick of the season with three high quality individual goals in a fine overall team performance.
After only 3 minutes on the clock, Joe Searson spotted the Woodston ‘keeper off his line and from outside the penalty sent a fantastic chip into the back of the net. Woodston moved forward in search of the equaliser and on a number of occasions found Deeping ‘keeper Mark Grundy in fine form with confident handling and some great saves as Deeping weathered the storm. On 7 minutes a marvellous through ball from Owen Skinner sent Joe Searson through and his strength allowed him to beat off a couple of defenders and despatch the ball neatly into the bottom corner. Deeping send on subs Luke Parsons and Jordan Watson midway through the first half in an effort to control the ball and take the pressure of the Deeping defence. On 29 minutes, Jamie Sharpe found the back of the net with a neat lob which the Woodston ’keeper was unable to get his hands on. Ben Aspinall was forced off with an injury just before half-time which meant a defensive reshuffle with David Stevenette forced to play left back with George Venables switching to right back. In the second half Woodston pulled a goal back before Joe Searson scored from a free kick to complete his hat trick and a convincing win for Deeping. Paul Grundy, Deeping coach said: “this was a great victory and a fantastic team performance. Not many teams will come here and go away with a victory this season. Both Joe Searson who took his goals like a professional and ‘keeper Mark Grundy were outstanding in a terrific team performance.”
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall, George Venables, Liam Reeve, Thomas Palmer, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Matthew Baynham, Joe Searson, David Stevenette and Mitchel Hedley, subs Jordan Watson and Luke Parsons
Men of the match: Mark Grundy and Joe Searson
Match played on Sunday 23rd September 2007
Deeping Rangers 8
Spalding Athletic 2
DEEPING RANAGERS have now scored 19 goals in their opening three games in the Peterborough Junior Alliance and sit proudly at the top of the table with a maximum of nine points.
In bright windy conditions it was Spalding who began well with some neat passing and after a couple of minutes gone on the clock had a shot that was just a few inches wide of the post. However, Deeping took the lead after a short corner from Luke Parsons found the unmarked George Venables who curled a magnificent shot into the top corner. Not to be out done, Spalding pressed for the equaliser and it wasn’t long coming when a strike from just inside the penalty area found the back of the Deeping net. Following a neat cross from Luke Parsons, the ball found the foot of Matthew Baynham who fed a great ball through to Jamie Sharpe who scored a great goal. Winger David Stevenette provided an inch perfect cross for Luke Parsons to tap in to make the score line 3-1 in favour of ‘Rangers. Matthew Baynham then took his turn to score from a free kick and curled the ball into the net. ‘Rangers could even afford to miss their second penalty in as many weeks as the spot kick went narrowly wide of the near post. Joe Searson continued his scoring habit of at least a goal a game by showing his team mates how to score from the penalty spot with a neat kick into the near corner. Owen Skinner was able to tap in the sixth goal after a great save was made by ‘Rangers keeper Mark Grundy who saved an almost certain goal. Owen Skinner provided Jamie Sharpe with a great pass who was able to run through and coolly slot home a well taken goal. Mitchel Hedley opened his personal goal tally for the season with a great shot on the turn inside the penalty area to comfortably complete the proceedings. Coach Paul Grundy said “this was a good team performance with some great free kicks scored from the lads, however we need to concentrate on spot kicks in training and keeping clean sheets.”
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall, George Venables, Liam Reeve, Thomas Palmer, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Matthew Baynham, Luke Parsons, Joe Searson, David Stevenette and Mitchel Hedley
Man of the match: Matthew Baynham
Match played on Sunday 16th September 2007
DEEPING turn on the style
Deeping Rangers 5
Woodston Dynamo Red 3
DEEPING RANAGERS continued their winning start to the season after an entertaining match against a strong Woodston Dynamo Red team, but after a convincing first half display they let the peddle off in the second half and were glad to hear the final whistle.
Deeping were soon into their stride and totally dominated the early exchanges and the first goal was blasted in by David Stevenette after only a couple of minutes on the clock after a great through ball found his left foot. Joe Searson was fed through from an inch perfect pass by Owen Skinner to score his first and it was Joe Searson again who was first to the ball and calmly beat the ‘keeper to make the score 3-0. Luke Parsons scored a fine solo goal after a magnificent one two pass with Jamie Sharpe and at half time the score was 4-0 in favour of Deeping. However, Woodston arrived in a different mood for the second half and after Jamie Sharpe missed a penalty by shooting well over the bar and Mitchell Hedley was able to dribble past a couple of defenders to score a great individual goal. The Woodston fight back began then and after scoring three goals, courtesy of some poor defending and clearances from the Deeping defence, the game headed for the final whistle much to the relief of the Deeping team. Through out the match, right back Ben Aspinall stuck to his marker and made some vital clearances and played a confident game and is getting stronger by each match he plays.
Deeping Rangers team: Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall, George Venables, Liam Reeve, Thomas Palmer, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Matthew Baynham, Luke Parsons, Joe Searson, David Stevenette and Mitchel Hedley
Man of the match: Ben Aspinall
Match played on Sunday 11th September 2007
DEEPING U11s start with a Whittlesey win
Deeping Rangers 6
Whittlesey Juniors 1
DEEPING RANAGERS u11s began their season in fine style by beating Whittlesey Juniors 6-1 in a repeat of the previous weekends match against the same team in the 2007 Deeping u11s Invitation Cup Final with striker Joe Searson grabbing a well taken hat-trick.
In bright sunny conditions both teams settled well with some good passing movements between both sets of players although Deeping began to exercise their control when a great cross from winger David Stevenette was found by Captain Owen Skinner to calmly slot home the opening goal. Luke Parsons was the provider of the second goal for Deeping which Joe Searson was able to open his account for the season with a well taken goal to make it 2-0 at half-time. Moments after the restart Joe Searson was first to the through ball and rounded the ‘keeper to make it 3-0 to Deeping. Another similar goal soon followed to make a hat trick for Joe Searson before Whittlesey pulled one back to make the score line respectable. Jamie Sharpe added to his total by scoring a well taken goal, following some good approach play by the Deeping team and it was left to Jamie Sharpe to add to his goal tally with his second and Deeping’s 6th goal minutes before the final whistle was blown.
Deeping Rangers Mark Grundy, Ben Aspinall, George Venables,
Liam Reeve, Thomas Palmer, Owen Skinner, Jamie Sharpe, Matthew, Luke
Parsons, Joe Searson and David Stevenette
Match played on Sunday 2nd September 2007
DEEPING U11s WIN THE DEEPING INVITATION CUP
DEEPING FOOTBALL CLUB U11s playing their first 11 a-side tournament were victorious at Outgang Road landing the prodigious 2007 Deeping Invitation Cup sponsored by Peter Brotherhood Ltd.
In the group stages saw Deeping played Gunthorpe, Whittlesey Juniors, Northborough and Glinton and after three wins, Deeping topped the group and faced a semi final against local rivals Northborough. In a tough match Deeping snatched the win which saw them play Whittlesey Juniors in the final. Deeping soon took control and came out convincing 4-1 winners to be crowned u11s champions.
Coach Paul Grundy said “this was a great performance from all the lads in the team. This was their first full 11 a-side tournament and they coped very well with the size of the pitch and the duration of each match was longer then they were used too. The season starts next weekend and the boys will be full of confidence after adapting very well in the tournament. Special praise to Jack Baxter for some cracking goals, Joshua Cameron and Lewis Fountain”