From East Manchester to Crystal Palace

[hedger_14]

Wow, looking good. 2 points ahead of second and you've played 3 less games. Gotta try make those make up games count with maximum points.

Corrected (in bold) but yes. Will want maximum points to go further ahead.

 

[hedger_14]

End Of January Update​

We had a good month extending our lead to 7 points with 2 games in hand over second place. Another undefeated month and we now have an unbeaten run of 16 matches and should easily take top spot this season.


Finances: Loss of 989 pounds.


Transfers:

In: None

Out: None



Results:

2.1.2010 - AVRO (A) - 2-2 - Manchester Football League

6.1.2010 - Prestwich (H) - 1-0 - Manchester Football League

19.1.2010 - Walshaw (H) - 1-0 - Manchester Football League

28.1.2010 - Leigh Ath (A) - 1-0 - Manchester Football League


Current Position:

1st in Manchester Football League Premier Division



February Fixtures:

Date - Opponent (H/A) - Competition
2.2.2010 - Atherton (A) -Manchester Football League
10.2.2010 - Hindsford (H) - Manchester Football League
18.2.2010 - Hollinwood (H) - Manchester Football League

 

[hedger_14]

End Of February Update​

2 wins and a loss came from this month so we're sitting on top with a 4 point lead but we still have 3 games in hand. We made a good monthly profit which is good considering a supporters trust is planning a club takeover.


Finances: Profit of 2.09K


Transfers:

In: Tom Entwistle - Free - 24 year old midfielder who can play anywhere in midfield signed from Boreham Wood.

Out: None



Results:

2.2.2010 - Atherton (A) - 0-2 - Manchester Football League

10.2.2010 - Hindsford (H) - 1-0 - Manchester Football League

18.2.2010 - Hollinwood (H) - 2-0 - Manchester Football League


Current Position:

1st in Manchester Football League Premier Division



March Fixtures:

Date - Opponent (H/A) - Competition
6.3.2010 - Old Altrinchamians (A) - Manchester Football League
13.3.2010 - Stockport Georgians (A) - Manchester Football League
20.3.2010 - Springhead (H) - Manchester Football League
26.3.2010 - Elton Vale (A) - Manchester Football League
30.3.2010 - Rochdale SH (H) - Manchester Football League

 

[hedger_14]

End Of March Update​

The title is nearly secure with only 5 matches left in the season. A fairly good month getting further apart from second place and we shouldn't lose our position from here.


Finances: Profit of 1.56K


Transfers:

In: None

Out: None



Results:

6.3.2010 - Old Altrinchamians (A) - 3-1 - Manchester Football League

13.3.2010 - Stockport Georgians (A) - 2-2 - Manchester Football League

20.3.2010 - Springhead (H) - 1-0 - Manchester Football League

26.3.2010 - Elton Vale (A) - 1-0 - Manchester Football League

30.3.2010 - Rochdale SH (H) - 0-0 - Manchester Football League


Current Position:

1st in Manchester Football League Premier Division



April Fixtures:

Date - Opponent (H/A) - Competition
20.4.2010 - Chapel T (H) - Manchester Football League
23.4.2010 - Royton T (A) - Manchester Football League
26.4.2010 - Manc Gregorians (A) - Manchester Football League
28.4.2010 - Wythenshawe Amateur (H) - Manchester Football League
30.4.2010 - Dukinfield T. (H) - Manchester Football League

 

[hedger_14]

End Of May Update​

We didn't have to play a game in the month before we secured the title but added 4 wins and 1 draw to finish with a 23 point lead over Royton T. We now have a playoff match to get into a Tier 10 League.



Finances: Profit of 8.11K


Transfers:

In: None

Out: None



Results:

20.4.2010 - Chapel T (H) - 2-0 - Manchester Football League

23.4.2010 - Royton T (A) - 2-0 - Manchester Football League

26.4.2010 - Manc Gregorians (A) - 1-1 - Manchester Football League

28.4.2010 - Wythenshawe Amateur (H) - 2-1 - Manchester Football League

30.4.2010 - Dukinfield T (H) - 1-0 - Manchester Football League


Final Position:

1st in Manchester Football League Premier Division



May Events:

9.5.2010 - English Manchester Football League Premier Division Promotion Playoff Semi Final (I have bye meaning I go through to final)

10.5.2010 - English Manchester Football League Premier Division Promotion Playoff Final Draw

12.5.2010 - English Manchester Football League Premier Division Promotion Playoff Final



Table:

Team Statistics:

Player Statistics:

Note: Playoff Final will be played in full detail so you know how I go in that.

 

[hedger_14]

Promotion Playoff Final Draw​

With 36 teams in the Final Promotion Playoff; Only 18 would be promoted so the winners of each match would promote. East Manchester have drawn Old Xavierians who came first in the English Liverpool County Premier League Premier Division. East Manchester are favourites for the match with Odds from Skybet predicting them at 6-4 to win while the Old Xavierians have odds of 13-8.


Predicted Lineups:

East Manchester:

Formation: 4-4-2

GK: Marc Beresford

DR: Barry Leach
DL: Tom Ide
DC: Adam Catchpole
DC: Nathan Beckett

MR: Des Stott (C)
ML: Tom Entwistle
MC: Carlton Cox
MC: Thabo Zondi

ST: Gary Lockyer
ST: Richard Adamson


S1: John Molloy
S2: Kevin Williams
S3: Kris Liversedge
S4: James Agwu
S5: Paul Reid



Old Xaverians:

Formation: 3-4-3

GK: Michael White

DC: Simon Robinson
DC: Matthew Fisher
DC: Darren Williams

MR: Roger Bunce (C)
ML: Chris Ashman
MC: Francis Essien
MC: Danny Drysdale

ST: John Fleming
ST: Adam Evans
ST: Paul O'Grady


S1: David Hughes
S2: Nick Sherlock
S3: Tom Martin
S4: Scott Green
S5: Tim Webb

 

[hedger_14]

Promotion Playoff Final - East Manchester Vs Old Xaverians​

The Match​

Old Xavierians were in control for the first half an hour or so but it was East Manchester who opened the scoring, Entwistle putting a cross in where Williams made a really poor clearance which ended up at Lockyer's feet inches away from the goal and he tapped it home to give his side the lead. From then on, East Manchester dominated in the half but went into half time with a 1-0 lead. Possession was slightly in favour of East Manchester and they had a few more chances to score as well. In the last 15 minutes of the half, Old Xavierians had trouble keeping the ball and their passes completed percentage was only 60%. They needed to regroup for the second half.

Ide was taken off for Squires going into the second half. Just under 20 minutes into the second half, Robinson who was already on a yellow decided to trip Agwu and the referee awarded a free kick and showed him his second yellow card so he was sent off. They were down to 10 men with a 1 goal deficit. It was going to be tough for them. Lockyer had a wonderful chance, one on one with the keeper but he put the ball over the bar so it was still 1-0. Adamson was brought on for Agwu after that and maybe we could increase the lead to 2 goals.

Time was running out for Old Xaverians as there was only 10 minutes left to score an equalizer. O'Grady had the perfect chance to do so but somehow missed the target and the chance was wasted. It was down to 5 minutes but they still couldn't find a goal. They couldn't score in the last 5 minutes and East Manchester clinched promotion and moved up into Tier 10. The second half didn't bring many chances to score and it didn't help by the sending off of Williams but I guess it's "Better luck next time" for Old Xaverians. East Manchester will be promoted.

So promotion from Tier 11.

How will East Manchester fare in Tier 10?

Will they continue winning?

Or will they go straight back down?


Find out next season.

 

[blake]

Great effort Hedger, and well presented as well. I must admit, you are doing this story really well.. been good to read. Congratulations on promotion as well. Tier 10 shouldn't be too hard.

 

[hedger_14]

Yeah. I have set expectations to Top Half finish but bookmakers have been predicting me at 1-5 to win the league but it didn't really mind me as my Transfer budget was the same no matter what expectation (1.5K and it doesn't even matter since I'm not allowed to make any transfers until this club takeover settles down) and the wage budget was 1K for top half while only 1.1K for promotion and I am under my wage budget by around .5K.

 

[hedger_14]

Hedger Signs New Contract​

After winning the Manchester Football League with East Manchester, the East Manchester Board had decided to offer him a 3 year deal. Hedger who already had a year left in his contract due to expire in June 2011 signed a 3 year deal worth 190 pounds to keep him at the club until 2013. As the 30th June has already passed, out of contract players/staff will be free transferred out.

East Manchester's expired contracts were:

Craig Kennedy
Mark Osbourne
Andrew Butcher
Darren Keely
Ricky Maclaren (Scout)


They will now be looking to sign some free agents as Hedger is not allowed to make any transfers in until talks of takeover are diminished.

 

[shantanu_rooney]

Great effort their Brendon, really nice to see you win and promote to the tier 10 as Champions. Hopefully you have an equally good season in tier 10.

 

[hedger_14]

East Manchester's Pre Season​

Season Captain​

The captain chosen for the new season is Des Scott with Barry Leach selected as vice captain.

Manager Goals For Season:​

1. Get a top 3 finish in Tier 10
2. Stop plans for Club Takeover (This one especially)

Pre Season Friendly Results:​

12.7.2010 - Linotype & Cheadle (A) - 1-1 - Friendly

17.7.2010 - Dedham OB (A) - 1-0 - Friendly

19.7.2010 - Woodbridge Ath (A) - 2-2 - Friendly

21.7.2010 - Hold Utd (A) - 0-0 - Friendly

23.7.2010 - GH Academy (H) - 1-0 - Friendly

31.7.2010 - Bardwell (A) - 1-1 - Friendly

August Fixtures:​

Date - Opponent (H/A) - Competition
14.8.2010 - Theale RM (A) - Kent County Premier
21.8.2010 - Sutton Ath (H) - Kent County Premier
28.8.2010 - Snodland (A) - Kent County Premier

 

[hedger_14]

End Of August Update​

A good month result wise with 3 wins from our 3 opening games while James Wheeler has taken over the role of chairman at the club meaning club transfer restrictions have been lifted.


Finances: Loss of 2.09K


Transfers:

In: Nicky Heinemann - Free - Central Defender signed from the Free Agent list

Jordan Parkinson - 2K over 12 months - Attacking midfielder signed from Winsford

Zak Burke - Loan - Right winger signed on loan for 3 months


Out: None



Results:

14.8.2010 - Theale RM (A) - 1-0 - Kent County Premier

21.8.2010 - Sutton Ath (H) - 2-0 - Kent County Premier

28.8.2010 - Snodland (A) - 2-0 - Kent County Premier


Current Position:

2nd in English Kent County League Premier Division



September Fixtures:

Date - Opponent (H/A) - Competition
4.9.2010 - Poole Borough (H) - Kent County Premier
11.9.2010 - Orpington (A) - Kent County Premier
18.9.2010 - Fleet Leisure (H) - Kent County Premier
25.9.2010 - Hollands & Blair - Kent County Premier

 

[hedger_14]

End Of September Update​

A very good month winning all games and having not conceded a goal. A few new signings have also made our squad stronger.


Finances: Profit of 2.72K


Transfers:

In: Dave Weaver - 7K over 4 years/48 months - 17 year old striker signed from Dartford for a big sum of money even though it is over 4 years.

Mark Taylor - Free - Defensive midfielder signed on a free transfer from Prestwood


Out: James Crompton - Free - Transferred to Ongar Town

Kevin Cameron - Free - Transferred to Heyford Ath

Robbie Jenkins - Free - Transferred to Heyford Ath

Adam John - Free - Transferred to Ongar Town



Results:

4.9.2010 - Poole Borough (H) - 1-0 - Kent County Premier

11.9.2010 - Orpington (A) - 2-0 - Kent County Premier

18.9.2010 - Fleet Leisure (H) - 3-0 - Kent County Premier

25.9.2010 - Hollands & Blair - 2-0 - Kent County Premier


Current Position:

2nd in English Kent County League Premier Division



October Fixtuers:

Date - Opponent (H/A) - Competition
2.10.2010 - Broadfields Utd (H) - Kent County Premier
9.10.2010 - Bartley Green (A) - Kent County Premier
16.10.2010 - Milton & Fulston Utd (A) - Kent County Premier
23.10.2010 - Eynsham (H) - Kent County Premier
30.10.2010 - University Of Essex (H) - Kent County Premier

 

[mattfb]

Nice work mate. Well done on promotion and good start to your second season. Nice to see you are still doing a lot in the Transfer Window to strengthen your squad.