An unbeaten preseason drew to a close, for us at least on
Saturday with an experimental team defeating Swallownest 2-4 following the 1-1
draw with Matlock the night before.
The Toolstation Northern Counties East Premier League (aka
NCEPL) kicks off proper next Saturday 9th August and we’re at home to
perennial title favourites…
Bridlington Town…
The phrase “there or thereabouts” could’ve arguably been
coined for the seasiders, last seasons 12th place finish was there
lowest since re-joining the NCEPL in 2002 / 2003 and they have won the title twice
In that time on each occasion decideding not to take promotion.
Now, pre-season isn't usually a good barometer of how teams will do in the forthcoming season, for a number of reasons, experimental squads,
different standards of opposition, not being fully fit etc etc.
None the less I thought it would be fun to have a look at how each team has done and have compiled the following table.
Its ranked based on “points per game” if in fact
points were available in preseason, because some have played more than others...
| Played | Points | Points Per Game | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Lane | 5 | 13 | 2.6 |
| Bridlington Town | 6 | 15 | 2.5 |
| Liversedge | 4 | 10 | 2.5 |
| Retford United | 6 | 15 | 2.5 |
| Nostell Miners Welfare | 4 | 9 | 2.25 |
| Pickering Town | 4 | 9 | 2.25 |
| Handsworth Parramorre | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| Maltby Main | 7 | 14 | 2 |
| Parkgate | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| Staveley MW | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Thackley | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| Armthorpe Welf | 5 | 9 | 1.8 |
| Glasshoughton | 4 | 7 | 1.75 |
| Cleethorpes Town | 6 | 10 | 1.7 |
| Tadcaster Albion | 8 | 13 | 1.6 |
| Barton Town OB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 |
| Albion Sports | 4 | 6 | 1.5 |
| Heanor Town | 7 | 10 | 1.4 |
| Worksop Town | 7 | 9 | 1.3 |
| Athersley Rec | 6 | 7 | 1.2 |
| Garforth Town | 7 | 7 | 1 |
As you can see Brid are very near the top having banged in
18 goals in 6 games so far, and as last seasons opener proved first games don’t
come much tougher than Bridlington.
There's still a few more games for some teams to play before the big kick off, but I might...only might, update the table if only because it will be interesting to see if the season reflects the form so far.
Previously at: Inkersall Road
The league record shows that here,both teams are pretty
evenly matched with Bridlington just edging it only on goal difference, it
could’ve been so much better though had we held on for just a few more seconds
in last seasons encounter – a pulsating 3-3 draw on 23rd of March 2014 in which first
Joe Flint then Matt Thorpe and Flint again had given us the lead three times.
The report is here if you wish to relive it.
| P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridlington Town | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| SMWFC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
News
There's a lot going on at Inky Road at the moment a new Club Shop is under construction and you’ll soon have the opportunity to show your
support wherever you may be, with a variety of Welfare related
merchandise….you’ll be able to grab a tea and coffee there too soon.
Johnny Nelson will be our special guest 14th
August at 7pm - three
course dinner, comedy from Jimmy Carrol and of course the former European and British Cruiser weight boxing legend.
Contact Ele on 07530 055 849 for tickets
Final Thoughts
It’ll take at least ten games to see where both teams are
form wise but “on paper” this looks like being one of the games of the day in
the Premier League.
The referee for Saturday is Liam Jones from Nottinghamshire
and as always its…
£5 for adults and £3 for concessions.
Up the Welfare
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Please note that playing football in the spectator areas is NOT PERMITTED and the club politely requests that all supports refrain from doing so
Thankyou
