AFC West End went into this game with Ivy Tavern eager to build on the momentum gained from their penalty shoot-out win over Peter De Wint FC. Again West End’s line-up had an unfamiliar feel with James Trafford taking over goalkeeping duties and Jack Brereton also making a debut at full-back. There were also welcome returns for Nick Kay and Dan Vines. Continue Reading
AFC West End ended their dismal run of defeats, winning a thrilling cup encounter with old enemy De Wint. The Beers coming through their first ever penalty shoot-out victorious to set up a December clash with AFC Ruston. Continue Reading
As is becoming something of habit West End were down to the bare bones once more, the squad bolstered at the last minute with the return of old boy Phil Lodge to take up the role of twelfth man. When West End hosted Ivy Tavern last season their ‘fans’ were suitably lagered up and they weren’t about to let a morning kick-off get in the way of their alcohol consumption. As West End took to the field they were greeted by Ivy’s support already tucking into a crate of Carlsberg. The league must have taken this into consideration when appointing the referee as before the teams had even left the changing rooms he had made it known to both sides that he would tolerate any swearing directed at him. A man as wise as he was brave. Continue Reading
Disappointment for The Beers on a windswept and rain-soaked West Common as they sunk to their fourth successive defeat at the hands of an annoyingly young Cherry Willingham side. With a bare eleven, and a change in formation West End struggled to get to grips with the conditions or their opponents in the opening minutes as Cherry made the better start. Indeed West End could have gone behind inside the opening twenty minutes were it not for a couple of smart saves from Martin Robinson and a goal-line clearance from Adie Gray. Continue Reading
Friendlies
14/06/12 Frdly (n) Witham FC - L 4-2
15/07/12 Frdly (a) Potterhanworth - L 5-4
25/07/12 Frdly (n) Witham FC - D 0-0
29/07/12 Frdly (a) Newtoft Social - W 0-9
05/08/12 Frdly (n) Hykeham Tigers - L 3-1
19/08/12 Frdly (a) Witham FC - L 5-4 -
26/08/12 Frdly (a) Ruston Sports - L 6-2
Competitive
02/09/12 Div 4 (h) FC Vodafone - W 5-3
09/09/12 Div 4 (a) Branston HG - L 5-0
16/09/12 JMMT(h) FC Centurion - L 1-5
23/09/12 Div 4 (a) Evolution FC - L 2-1
30/09/12 Div 4 (h) AFC Queen - L 0-5
14/10/12 Div 4 (h) RL Dunston - D 3-3
28/10/12 Div 4 (h) Lincoln Green - W 3-0
04/11/12 Div 4 (a) Rustons Utd - L 2-1
11/11/12 REC (a) Welton S&SC - L 8-1
18/11/12 Div 4 (a) Trent Valley - L 3-2
25/11/12 Div 4 (h) SS BBH - D 2-2
16/12/12 FQC (h) Burtons FCW - W 5-3
06/01/13 Div 4 (a) AFC Queen - W 4-3
13/01/13 FQC (h) Travelers Rest - W 2-1
03/02/13 Div 4 (h) Rustons Utd - W 2-1
10/02/13 Div 4 (a) Lincoln Green - L 4-1
17/02/13 FQC (h) AFC G Eagle - L 2-2 (P)
03/03/13 Div 4 (h) West End FC - L 1-4
10/03/13 Div 4 (a) Linc'n Claytons - L 5-4
17/03/13 Div 4 (h) G & Dragon - W 6-3
24/03/13 Div 4 (h) Linc'n Claytons - W 5-2
31/03/13 Div 4 (h) Evolution FC - W 3-2
07/04/13 Div 4 (a) RL Dunston - L 3-0
10/04/13 Div 4 (a) G & Dragon - L 7-2
14/04/13 Div 4 (h) Trent Valley - D 1-1
18/04/13 Div 4 (a) Shakespeare BBH -
21/04/13 Div 4 (h) Branston HG -
28/04/13 Div 4 (a) West End FC -
02/05/13 Div 4 (a) FC Vodafone -
