AFC West End lost a third consecutive game after losing by the odd goal in five in a back and forth encounter with Trent Valley at Yarborough Leisure Centre. The AFC lineup featured five changes, the most important seeing captain Ady Gray return to defense to replace Matt Starbuck who missed out through illness. Also recalled were Joe Harper, Dave Capps and Jack McDonnell whilst Tim Fenny made his debut following his transfer from Witham FC. Continue Reading
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AFC West End fought hard against Premier Division contenders Welton S&SC but came up short. Despite Paul Crampton’s breakaway goal in the second half, his tenth in eight games. Welton’s eight goals gave them a comfortable victory. AFC’s interest in the Ron Eaglen Cup over for another year, leaving them with only the Fred Quibell cup to contest after Christmas. Continue Reading
AFC’s brief revival of form came to an end with a narrow defeat to league leaders Rustons United. With West End missing leading scorer Paul Crampton, Jack McDonnell was trusted with the thankless task of lone striker against a very strong defense. AFC held out well to begin with despite a lack of possession or any clear cut chances. They did however fall behind in the lead up to halftime when a Rustons player turned smartly in the box before volleying past Mike O’Keeffe. Continue Reading
After five games without a victory AFC West End returned to winning ways with a comprehensive victory over Lincoln Green on the West Common. AFC made three changes with Sam McDonnell, Joe Harper and Lee Matsell coming in for Dave Capps, James Dewhurst and Jack McDonnell. Continue Reading
AFC West End began their new era under match-day manager Matt Newton with a hard earned point against Red Lion Dunston. The game saw a refreshed formation and lineup with midfielder Mike O’Keeffe taking up a new role as AFC’s goalkeeper as regular number one Christian Sales began what was likely to be a lengthy rehabilitation from injury. Continue Reading
Following West Ends difficult start to the new season, a manager Dan Hill has made a move to restructure the clubs management. With Dan away from Lincoln on the majority of Sundays, Matt Newton has been brought in to manage the team on match days. Dan and AFCWestEnd.com sat down with Matt to learn a bit more about the man tasked with making West End a force on Sundays this season.
Tell us about yourself, Matt. What’s your background? Continue Reading
AFC West End lost their fourth consecutive game after AFC Queen strolled to a 5-0 win on the West Common. Jack McDonnell’s late withdrawal meant a first start for Ian Alldred in unfamiliar midfield alongside James Dewhurst. West End started the game in the ascendance and pushed Queen back at any opportunity. Sam McDonnell had the best chance in the early stages but couldn’t connect properly with Ian Alldred’s knock-down and saw his effort blocked.
Queen took the lead after a mix-up in the West End defense left their forward with a shooting chance from 20 yards. His shot was relatively simple but went through the hands of Christian Sales to put Queen into an undeserved lead. 0-1 became 0-2 quickly afterwards, a counter attack down the West End left cut through the defense with ease and the striker finished past Sales at the near post. Continue Reading
AFC West End slipped to a third consecutive defeat after being beaten 2-1 in a tight game against Evolution at Yarborough. West End were forced into changing their back line again with Stephen Pearce making his first start of the season in the center of defense alongside Joe Harper. James Dewhurst also made his season debut partnering Dave Capps in the middle of midfield. The game was very even early on with AFC far more inventive than the opposition whose percentage football was dealt with fairly well by the unfamiliar West End defense. Whilst having the majority of the attacking play West End created little in the way of clear cut chances, Paul Crampton forced a corner with their best effort. With the game goalless at half time it was up to West End to push harder for the win without leaving themselves vulnerable. Continue Reading
AFC West End exited the Jock Mitchell Memorial Trophy with a disappointing 5-1 home defeat to division five side FC Centurion. Paul Crampton scoring West End’s only goal. Continue Reading
Following their opening day victory AFC West End were brought down to earth with a bump, suffering a convincing 5-0 defeat to Branston Homeguard in tropical conditions at Moor Lane. With skipper Ady Gray a late withdrawal, West End reverted to a back four with stand in captain Joe Harper partnering James Whittingham at the heart of the defense.
West End failed to make their mark on the game at all and found themselves behind relatively early after a corner was turned home into the an unguarded far post. 1-0 became 2-0 soon after when a Branston player diverted a free kick past Christian Sales. of all the goals this one appeared harsh as Joe Harper looked to be fouled as the ball entered the box.
The second half followed a similar pattern to the first with Branston adding three more goals, all of which AFC will have been disappointed to concede. West End’s best chance of note was spurned late on by the Jack McDonnell.
5-0 was a fair reflection, West End were back to square one. Continue Reading
