Melling nets FIVE in Observer Shield !

Luke Melling bagged all five goals for PNW Athletico as they reached the semi finals of the Observer Shield following a 5-3 win over Bedworth Old Black Bank.  Old Black Bank keeper Kevin Johns opened his team’s account when a kick out of his hands eluded the PNW defence. Andy Titchener scored the other two Black Bank goals but with Melling in fine form at the other end, PNW were always in control. They will now meet Nuneaton Cherry Tree who ended FC Gallery’s cup run with a 4-3 win on penalties. With neither side troubling the scorers in normal time, Cherry Tree took the lead six minutes from the end of extra time from the penalty spot. Just when it looked like being the only goal of game, Paul McDonald scored from 20 yards to force the shoot out. Wentworth Wanderers booked their place in the other semi thanks to a 6-0 win over Attleboro Sports. Kirk Taylor scored twice for the Premier Two side, Dave Robinson, James Hill, Alan Dyde and Andy Love scored the others.  

Collycroft Cricketers FC - Premier Two

Chase FC finally managed to play their twice-postponed BCFA Sunday Cup match but despite a spirited effort they went out 3-1 to Peugeot Hills. Christian Hollowood scored the Chaser goal. 

Kelly’s Bar also went out of the BCFA Junior Cup after a long trip to Wolverhampton. Lion Wombourne secured a 1-0 victory with a second half goal. 

A hat trick from Jonathan McEwan helped Ridge Lane to a 3-1 win over Fr Tree and book their round four spot in the Tribune Cup, where they will face another Premier One side Collycroft Goose. 

Hartshill Sports are the first team to book a semi final spot after they beat Weddington Thistle 4-1. Mike Husselbury netted a hat trick for Hartshill, Frankie Dixon the other.  

On the league front Sporting Lloyds moved to the top of Nuneaton Trophies division three after they beat Mount Pleasant Bedworth 5-0. Carl Harbourne scored twice for Lloyds, Kevin Lamb, Chris Lumb and Craig Smith scored the singles. Danny Hall, Brett Walker, Dougie Fissenden and Andy Male all found the net for Chapel End Salutation as they ran out 4-2 winners against Attleboro Arms Res. Chapel End move up to fifth spot.  

Wentworth Wanderers FC - Premier Two

The only game to escape the weather in Deslandes Premier Two involved the bottom two sides. Bedworth Travellers moved out of the bottom two as they beat Coton Rose 5-0.  

Hartshill Sports Res consolidated their fourth spot in Alphie Cain division one after they beat Lancet 3-2. Matt Lawley scored twice for Hartshill, Lee Molineaux the other. Attleboro Mills and Ansley Social shared the points and eight goals but Mills produced a dramatic come back in the last 20minutes to snatch that point. Ansley dominated the first hour of the game and took a 4-0 lead through two goals from Ed Prince and one each from Andy Kirkham and Shane Hunter. However Mills were not finished and helped by a brace from Alan Reader they reduced the arrears to 4-2. Nick Fessey came off the bench to grab a third and despite frantic defending Matt Harper scored an incredible fourth to complete the comeback.  

Sporting Lloyds FC - Division Three

In Nuneaton Print division two Attleboro Oak closed the gap on leaders Stockingford Sports to a single point after they beat Drayton Res 3-2. John Smire scored two of the Oak goals, Dave Carmichael the other. Ian Smith and Nathan Thompson scored the Drayton goals.  Windmill are ready to take advantage of any slip-ups by the top two as they consolidated their third spot with a 5-3 win over New Dolphin Res. Craig North scored twice for Windmill, Jason Messenger, Carl Roper and Adie Laws added the singles. John Torony 2 and James Randall replied for New Dolphin. Sunnyside Res and Stockingford White Lion both moved up the table after picking up victories. Sunnyside beat Nags Head 3-2while White Lion beat Ridge Lane Res 2-1.   

Three points separate the top three teams in Heartland Evening News division four with Royal Oak Bedworth still top of the pile. They enjoyed a high scoring 8-5 win over Wentworth Wanderers Res to stay two points clear of Collycroft Cricketers Res. Michael Turner scored four of the Royal Oak goals, with Lewis Halfacree 2, Adam Knowles and Richard Seymour adding the others. Cricketers eased passed Bedworth Liberal Res 4-1 thanks to goals from Kyle Grantham, Gary Coles, Craig Holland and Gavin Edgar. Hartshill Manor leapfrog over Ford Oak Res into third spot after beating them 5-1. Danny Burton grabbed a hat trick for Hartshill, Pete Gillam the other two. Richard Orton picked up the Ford Oak consolation. Attleboro Mills Res collected their second league victory with a 4-2 win over Baddesley Red Lion, a win that lifts Mills off the bottom of the table.   

Nuneaton Riley’s increased their lead at the top of Mortgage Advice Agency division five with an 8-1 win over Bedworth Miners Arms.  Jailhouse join FC Gallery on 19 points after they beat Yenton Res 9-1. Ashley Berrell scored four of those goals; Alan Smith and Lee Rudd scored two apiece, Craig Goode the single. Fourth placed Hayrick enjoyed a 4-3 win over Stockingford Sports Res; while Abbey Green Athletic picked up their first league win with a 2-1 success against Chapel End Salutation Res.

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