VICS RESERVES 3 Winnington 1 (HT - 1-1)

15th May 2010– League Home
Scorer(s) – (Elliot Crabtree 1, Matty Davies 1, Matt Andrews 1).
Team – Paul Gregory, Steve Lightfoot, Adam Williams, Jack Heaton, Matty Davies, Dan Ball, Courtney Marsh, Tom Wilson, Matt Andrews,
Elliot Crabtree,
Luke Spedding, Jamie Ball, AL Marley, Mark Dale, Reece Lancaster
MOM – Al Marley top class support and performance all season
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Today's opposition has had amixed season, reaching a final and picking up some good points along the way but struggling to find form. Vics with change of peronel today due to a number of core players being away. Vics started well particulaly going forward enjoying some spell of quality football. The opening goal from Elliot Crabtree a casing point, sveral quick pases a good cross and met with a sweet volley to put Vics in front. An unfortunate clearancefrom Ad W looped over Gregs to level the score at 1-1 just before half time
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The second half Vics started a little slowley and Winnington started to play up but the young players growing in stature week on week have began to learn and stayed focussed, the introduction of our secret weapon Al Marley ensured no reaction to the nonscence and a second goal this time from a long shot from Matty Davies, see Matt I said shot not cross put Vics back in front third from Matt Andrews meant the game was safe ..
Managers Comments:
Another good show, introduction of Dan Ball and Reece Lancaster both with very positive performances and good to see Mark Dale back with the squad afer such a terrible run of injury and ilness.
3.points are always good but very much appreciated to end the season well done all.

VICS RESERVES 0 Curshaws 2 (HT - 0-0)

8th May 2010– League Away
Scorer(s) – ().
Team – Paul Gregory, Adam Williams, Jack Heaton, Nick Ball, Dan Wood, Adam Nichols, Cortney Marsh, Tom Wilson, Matt Andrews,
Elliot Crabtree, Ed Hulse,
Luke Spedding, Jamie Ball
MOM – Jack Heaton/Nick Ball
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Tough game again this week on the back of two good results. Vics tarted well nd for the firts time didnt find themselves one down in the openning minutes. Vics working hard had the edge in the 1st half but were unable to get the telling shots away, half time came with he score at 0-0
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The second half Vics contnued to play good football but were finally undone with a penalty, no arguments I'm afraid with this one. Late into the game whilst stretching at the back chasing the goal Vics were denied 3 time in quick uccession y quality saves, the gamble failed howver and a break away saw Curshaws put the game beyond the Vics.
Managers Comments:
Another good show from the young Vics side with plnty to come from these young guns in the coming seasons

VICS RESERVES 3 SandbachTown 1 (HT - 1-1)

1st May 2010– League Away
Scorer(s) – (Courtney Marsh 1, Alley Taylor 2).
Team – Paul Gregory, Adam Williams, Jack Heaton, Nick Ball, Dan Wood, Matt Dean, Adam Nichols, Cortney Marsh, Tom Wilson, Andy Marler, Matt Andrews,
Elliot Crabtree, Alley Taylor, Ed Hulse,
Luke Spedding,
MOM – Courtney Marsh, just pipping Alley Taylor
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Today's opposition had been as indifferent as the Vics in terms of results, good wins against strong opposition and slip ups against whats percieved to be the weaker sides. Vics played in a 4-5-1 to start and for the opening 10 minutes looked accomplished, Courtney Marsh calmly netting on 15 minutes. Sandbach Town had diferent ideas and began to dominate and at 30 minutes were on top scoring an equaliser just before half time score at 1-1
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The second half Vics switched formation and went to the more traditional 4-4-2, this appeared to settle the sides and 10 minutes in Vics introduced Alley Talor to the right hand side of midfield, 10 minutes later he switched sides with the introduction of Luke Spedding and this proved to be the turning point. Alley Taylor really came to light scoring a great goal to put us 2-1 up. Not conent with this he caused all sorts of problems for Sandbach and netted his second on 85 minutes. This put the game beyond Sandbach no matter what tricks they tried to pull to give Vis another 3 points..
Managers Comments:

Highlight of today was the performance of Alley Taylor, for so long I have seen this lad peform at a very high level in training without transfering the full impact to a game, but today he did and it was a pleasure to watch Good performances from the other players gave a good result.
At 20 games last season we had won 10 drawn 3 and lost 7 scored 51 and conced 32. At 20 games this season we have won 9, drawn 4 and lost 7 scored 46 and conceded 31 so a very similar tally although it doesnt feel that way. The differnce this year is we have taken points out of the top sides but have left 10 points on the table from teams currently in the bottom 3. These point would have us in a very healthy league positiion with potential of trophies, its a funny old game

VICS RESERVES 2 Curshaws 0 (HT - 0-0)

24th April 2010– League Away
Scorer(s) – (Courtney Marsh 1,Own Goal via Paul Gregory kick).
Team – Paul Gregory, Adam Williams, Jack Heaton, Nick Ball, Dan Wood, Matt Dean, Adam Nichols, Tom Wilson, Andy Marler, Mat Andrews,
Elliot Crabtree, Jamie Ball, Courtney Marsh, Ed Hulse,
Luke Spedding,
MOM – Adam Williams
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Today's game was against High Flying Curshaws, reighning league champions and a team that had alredy dumped us out of the district shield at the semi final stages. Pitch and conditions were as good as you get at Bunbury and a strong squad available all in all leant itself for a good game. A very composed Curshaws side side very deliberately set out there stall but the youthful Vics side were looking to make a game of it today with one or two determined to show why they were selected. The usual midfield dominance was matched by the young guns and a fairley even first half in terms of possesion and opportunities resulted with Curshaws having slightly more of the ball and Vics just having the edge with opportunity. Half time 0-0
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The second half was also evenly matched until a long kick from Paul Gregory was miss judged by the Curshaws center back, catching in on the top of his head and looping it over his own kepper from 25 yards. In truth Vics probably had the edge at this stage but had not really developed scoring opportunities of note. This opened the game up a little and Vics were denied a Matt Andrews effort by the post. At 87 minutes the game was sealed when Courney Marsh netted a well delivered strike to make it 2-0. Despite the experience an gaul of a strong Curshaws side they were not abale to break Vics today and teh score remained at 2-0
Managers Comments:
When a game is played in the manner of today its a great feeling as a manger, your slection for the day was right, the football and determination shown is very rewarding and the sense of pride is great. A victory like this is more than just a win and is what makes football great. This season we have had some highs and lows, Curshaws and MMU victories and Barnton Away, under achievemnet against Malpas and Cuddington each with almost identical sides so tough to understand. We need to take all the good components into our last few games and finish on a high.

VICS RESERVES 1 Cuddington 2 (HT - 1-0)

17th April 2010– League Away
Scorer(s) – (Elliot Crabtree 1).
Team – Paul Gregory, Adam Williams, Jack Heaton, Nick Ball, Dan Wood, Matt Dean, Adam Nichols, Tom Wilson, Pete Aidley, Alley Taylor, Elliot Crabtree, Jamie Ball, Courtney Marsh, Luke Spedding,
MOM – Dan Wood
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Today's game was on a very hard bobbly pitch and weather was warm. A fairly even game but a much better show than in the last few weeks for the boys in blue and black, Vics having the better time. The Link up play between Tom Wilson and Dan wood was excellent and this combination created a number of chances but the opener actually came from the opposite side when Elliot Crabtree chased down a ball and capatilised on a keeper error and finished from a tight angle.
The second half the game looked to be going to plan when a harsh penalty decison was given and the score levelled. Deep into the game a collision between 2 Vics players saw the ball run favourably for Cuddington and despite the player still having plenty to do he finished well.
Managers Comments: A bit of a bitter pill to swallow this one, a game in which we offered plenty and cretaed some chances but didn't seize the day. Particulaly tough on the defenders who in fairness did little wrong except concede twice but as always there was some learning to take form the game and we will try to include in our next match

VICS RESERVES 0 Bentley 1 (HT - 0-0)

10th April  2010– League Away
Scorer(s) –
Team – Paul Gregory, Adam Williams, Jack Heaton, Nick Ball, Dan Wood, Matt Dean, Adam Nichols, Andy Marler, Sam Lloyd, Matt Andrews, Tom Kershaw, Elliot Crabtree, Luke Spedding, Ed Hulse, Jamie Ball
MOM –
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Todays game always difficult for the Vics, Bentley are not blessed with youth but do have some older quality players and Vics struggle to come to terms with this. An even game through out the first half Vics perhaps not stretching the old legs as much as we should and the odd touch of laziness in working back for just in case scenarios but overall a decent stab at the game.
The second half was much of the same, the street wise centre forward more than a challenge for Nick Ball and the centre half just as composed snuffing out our forward play. Bentley did sieze on one of very few mistakes and thumped the ball in to take the lead. Very few real chances came the Vics way with only one real chance dropping to All Taylor late in the game

Managers Comments:  A reasonable performance today and certainly one that wasnt to disapointing. There were some real learning opportunities today the centre forward being one of them. Our only fault today was the last ball was a little wayward and as a result we failed to create enough shooting or goal scoring opportunities