Teams lining up for
    the 2009-2010 season

Final match reports from Friday, 17 April, 2009

Ford drives Ashbourne to Shield victory
Ashbourne Town 3 Laburnum Saints 0
Scorers:- Tom Pugh 50, John Ford 73, 83.

Ashbourne Town lifted the Manor Pharmacy Shield in a highly competitive game against worthy rivals Laburnum Saints at Matlock Town's Causeway Lane ground.

    And it was man-of-the-match John Ford who shone in a second half that saw Ashbourne step up a gear under floodlights. His goals on 73 and 83 minutes added to the opener from Tom Pugh which broke the deadlock on 50 minutes.

    Laburnum kicked off this entertaining encounter and could so easily have been two goals up in the first half, although Ashbourne also had decent chances.

    But it was the pace of Ashbourne that caused the damage as they were able to increased the tempo of the game with confidence, showing patience to earn the Matlock & District Football League's first trophy of the season.

    Resilient Laburnum battled to the end in a match well managed by referee Graham Brentnall, his two linesman Chris Hillman and Adam Gratton and fourth official Barry White.

   Derbyshire County Football Association vice-chairman Alan Smith handed the trophies out after this good-spirited, sporting final.

   Both teams can be congratulate on their performances and conduct.

How the teams shaped up...

Ashbourne Town Founded 1907 President: John Ford Chairman: Robert Swan Secretary/Treasurer: Sean Griffin Manager: Paul Godfrey Main sponsor: Staff Line 1 Robert Redfern – third season with the club, young player of the year last season. Small but brave. 2 Steve Sellars – good solid left-back or sweeper. Fast with the ball at his feet. 3 Craig Richardson – solid defender. Veteran of the side. Cool, calm and collected. 4 Ashley Hall – young, strong defender. First season with the club. Improving every game. 5 Barry Swan – club captain. Very dedicated player. Leads by example. 6 Sean Coates – midfield dynamo. Fast, clever and an eye for a goal. 7 Stuart Godfrey – fast winger, can play either flank. Very skilful. 8 Eoghan McAlonon – Irish import, centre of midfield, never stops working. Scores vital goals. 9 John Ford – a versatile player, can play upfront or back in defense. Leading goalscorer this season. 10 Sean Millward – very clever footballer, leading goalscorer last season. Has the skills of a striker. 11 Robert Parker – a dedicated club member, young and fit. Always gives 100 per cent. 12 Steve Williams – followed his dad's footsteps. Very fast and skilful. 14 Tom Pugh – first season with the club. Strong defender, has a good future. 15 Ben Maskell – the baby of the side, just broke into senior football. Very promising.

Laburnum Saints Club founded in 2003, previously called Winster St Johns, until the switch from the Hope Valley league to the Matlock & District Football League. Founder members of the team are Martin Carson (now chairman), Steve Baker, Andy Binns , Nick Wildgoose (manager & now secretary). Sponsors: Almark Garage Wirksworth (Sally & Mark) Laburnum Inn (Hackney, Matlock) James Collins (old boy Matlock). Tim Killick – veteran goalkeeper, good shot stopper and communicator. Gregg Swift – up and coming goalkeeper, good distribution often a lot to say whether right or wrong Simon Bunting – captain and best looking centre half in the league (he wrote that himself). Johnny Turner – centre half, always likes a challenge, whether there is beer involved or not! Dave Clifton – centre half, good performer when not in Colombia. Dress sense needs some work though. Dan Gregory – right back, versatile player often looks asleep! Jon Sellors – left back, loud charismatic type of player, always full of encouragement. Dan Killick – right wing, skinny winger that likes a chip or two. Michael Charlton – centre midfield, likes a shot or two, always has alot to say. Paul Bryan – centre midfield, quietest member of the side but always likes to ask questions. James Thompson – centre midfield, likes a crunching tackle nearly as much as a cream cake. Steve Baker – centre midfield, always a cool head for the situation. Richard Oscar – left wing, Harry Hill lookalike that punches well above his weight. Ed Botham – left wing, young talented player often looks like the train driver from Legoland. Matt Warren centre forward, you will always have a problem if he's got his back to goal. Andy Clifton – centre forward, goal scoring his speciality. Dave Harper – centre forward, skilful but has a problem with snipers. Vinnie Mclean – centre forward, good pace and has the brightest hairdo in the bunch. Martin Carson – utility player, skilful never moans and is the silver fox of the pack. Nick Wildgoose Manager – en route to another final with the help from his players and coaching staff load.