The game started as it finished with both sides battling hard for control.

In a tight 1st quarter both sides created chances with Gonerby almost scoring when a Cranwell defender headed over his own "keeper and onto the post.

In the 2nd quarter the home side scored with a fine long range effort which gave the Gonerby goalie no chance.

Gonerby kept going and created several chances as Ben Meadows, Mark Cornish and Jack Howard all had efforts on the Harriers goal.

The 3rd quarter followed the same pattern until the home side doubled the lead following a scramble in the box.

Gonerby battled hard and Harry Walker, Ben Meadows, Jack Howard and Brad Butterworth tested the Cranwell goalie.

Right at the end of the game Ben Meadows crossed for Jack Howard to steer the ball home for a consolation goal.

This was the least Gonerby Blues deserved in a hard fought but sporting game.

The whole Gonerby team worked hard and defenders Toby Bonnefin and James Allsebrook shared the man-of-the-match award for some excellent work at the back.

Gonerby Blues: Callum Parker, Toby Bonnefin (MOM), Harry Walker, Ben Meadows, James Allsebrook (MOM), Jack Howard (1), Mark Cornish, Brad Butterworth

Gonerby gradually improved in the second part of the game and pushed the visitors back. However Bourne then counter attacked and opened the scoring after a scramble in the penalty box.

Gonerby kept going but were again caught out as the visitors doubled there lead.

In the final quarter Gonerby carved out several chances but failed to take them and were made to pay as Bourne scored twice more to end the scoring.

Man-of-the-match for Gonerby was Ben Meadows for a hard working display in mid-field.

Gonerby Blues: Callum Parker, Toby Bonnefin, James Allsebrook, Harry Walker, Ben Meadows (MOM), Mark Cornish, Jack Howard, Brad Butterworth

Gonerby Blues: Toby Bonnefin, Ben Meadows, Mark Cornish, Callum Parker, Brad Butterworth, James Allsebrook (MOM), Harry Walker, Jack Howard (1)

The 1st quarter was competitive with both sides battling for control and finished goalless. The 2nd quarter followed a similar pattern until late on when after some neat passing Harry Walker broke into the penalty box and was fouled. Harry picked himself up and fired the ball into the roof of the net to give Blues the lead.

Early in the 3rd quarter Rushcliffe drew level with a scrambled effort. Blues heads did not drop however as Jack Howard stormed through to score and restore Gonerby’s lead. Minutes later after another passing move Jack Howard rifled in his second goal to extend Blues lead. Jack Hardy then marked his farewell game before moving to Australia with a fine strike to put the icing on the cake for Gonerby. Rushcliffe then scored a 2nd consolation goal to finish the scoring.

Callum Parker claimed the man-of-the-match award for an excellent goalkeeping display and the whole team gave a fine performance.

Gonerby Blues : Callum Parker (MOM), Toby Bonnefin, James Allsebrook, Ben Meadows, Mark Cornish, Brad Butterworth, Harry Walker(1), Jack Howard(2), Jack Hardy (1).

The team, who only had seven players, took control early on and after persistent pressure on the Pointon goal were rewarded with a goal from Man of the Match Mark Cornish.

After some more flowing passing football Gonerby extended their lead with a well taken goal from Harry walker.

Pointon rallied briefly and were gifted a way back into the game when Keeper Callum Parker made a mistake which was punished by Pointon.

Pointon’s threat was brief though and Gonerby deservedly extended there lead with further goals from Harry walker who went on to complete his hatrick, Bradley Butterworth who scored twice and a superbly taken free kick from midfielder Ben Meadows which completed an excellent all round performance.

Gonerby Blues: Toby Bonnefin, Ben Meadows (1), Mark Cornish (MOM 1), Callum Parker, Brad Butterworth (2), James Allsebrook, Harry Walker (3)

Gonerby Blues: Jack Hardy (MOM 1), Toby Bonnefin, Ben Meadows, Mark Cornish, Callum Parker, Brad Butterworth (1), Jack Howard, James Allsebrook

On a bumpy pitch both sides battled hard to control the game. There were few chances in the 1st half with Harry Walker firing over with a long range effort and Brad Butterworth shooting wide for Blues.

The 2nd half continued with Gonerby passing the ball well and starting to create some good chances. Brad Butterworth twice forced the home keeper into good saves as confidence grew with the visitors. Ben Meadows and Harry Walker further tested the Aslockton goalie in trying to open the scoring.

At the other end the hosts carved out several chances but were thwarted by a determined Blues defence. Both teams eventually had to settle for a share of the spoils which was a fair result.

Jack Hardy when called on made some brave saves in goal. Callum Parker put in captains performance at the back. Ben Meadows ran and tackled well all game; Harry Walker covered every blade of grass. Mark Cornish battled well in mid-field. Chay Strudwick came on for the 2nd half and gave an energetic display down the left-wing. Brad Butterworth worked hard and was unlucky not to get on the score-sheet. Man-of-the-match was Toby Bonnefin for an excellent display in defence.

The whole team performed well in a display that should give Blues confidence for the 2nd half of the season.

Gonerby Blues: Jack Hardy, Toby Bonnefin (MOM), Harry Walker, Ben Meadows, Mark Cornish, Callum Parker, Brad Butterworth, Ted Bebbington, Chay Strudwick.

Ponton pushed forward straight from kick off and were rewarded with a goal in the 1st minute of the game. Three more goals including an unfortunate own goal left Gonerby with a mountain to climb.

Blues kept battling though showing good team spirit trying to get back into the game. They were up against a strong well organised Great Ponton and also “up the slope “in the second half of the game.

Only 1 more goal was scored in the remaining three quarters of a hard fought but sporting encounter. Jack Hardy made some fine saves in goal, James Allsebrook battled at the back, Ben Meadows and Harry Walker tried to get things going in mid-field and Brad Butterworth battled up front, man of the match was skipper Callum Parker for a sound defensive performance.

Gonerby Blues: Jack Hardy, Harry Walker, Ben Meadows, James Allsebrook, Mark Cornish, Callum Parker(MOM), Brad Butterworth, Ted Bebbington, Chay Strudwick.

The 1st quarter was hard fought with Blues more than matching their opponents and finished goalless. The 2nd quarter continued in the same vein until following a Bourne corner the home side was awarded a penalty for an instinctive hand ball. Despite a fine attempt from keeper Callum Parker getting a hand to the ball the shot still found the net to give Bourne the lead.

The hosts then increased their lead with two more long range efforts to give them a 3-0 advantage into half-time which was harsh on a spirited Gonerby side.

Blues made changes for the second half of the game and tried to get back into the game. However Bourne caught out Blues defence to score a fourth goal with a good header from a corner.

The home side then added a fifth goal with a scrambled effort. Straight from kick-off Harry Walker fired in a great shot from the half-way line which the Bourne keeper pushed over the bar. From the resulting corner Ben Meadows flicked the ball into the corner for a fine goal to give Blues some consolation.

Captain Callum Parker performed well in goal, as did James Allsebrook and Brad Butterworth in defence. Mark Cornish and Harry Walker worked hard in mid-field, man-of-the-match was Ben Meadows for a hard working display capped with a fine goal.

Gonerby Blues: Callum Parker, Toby Bonnefin, Harry Walker, Ben Meadows (MOM), James Allsebrook, Jack Howard, Mark Cornish, Brad Butterworth, Ted Bebbington, Chay Strudwick.

In blustery conditions with heavy rain both sides battled to take control. Cranwell cashed in as the blues defence went awol to score in the 1st quarter.

Gonerby tried to get back into the game but more sloppiness in defence was punished as the Harriers struck twice more before half-time.

Blues started the second part of the game much better and began to put pressure on the Cranwell defence.Gonerby kept pressing and carved out several chances but did not take them and payed the price as Harriers broke through twice more.

Man of the match for the Blues was Jack Hardy.

Gonerby Blues: Callum Parker, Toby Bonnefin, Harry Walker, Ben Meadows, Jack Hardy(MOM), James Allsebrook, Jack Howard, Mark Cornish, Brad Butterworth.

Cranwell scored with barely a minute on the clock and added 3 more goals in the 1st and 2nd quarters to take control of the game.

Blues shuffled the team in an attempt to get back into the game but were again soon on the back-foot as the Tornados stormed forward.

Cranwell rattled in six more goals in the 3rd and 4th quarters despite some stout defending and heroic goalkeeping by Jack Hardy.

Man of the match was skipper Jack Hardy for a string of fine saves in the face of wave after wave of attacks.

Gonerby Blues: Jack Hardy (MOM), Harry Walker, Ben Meadows, James Allsebrook, Jack Howard, Mark Cornish, Bradley Butterworth, Ted Bebbington, Chay Strudwick.

Blues gave debuts to James Allsebrook and Chay Strudwick who both gave excellent performances.

The 1st quarter was even with both sides testing out each others defence. Harry Walker and Brad Butterworth both had efforts well saved by the Bingham "keeper.

Bingham broke the deadlock late on in the 2nd quarter with a long range effort.

Brad Butterworth then broke clear of the home defence but the Bingham goalie came out to clear the danger.

Gonerby made some changes in an effort to get back into the game but got caught up-field as Bingham scored a second goal. Jack Howard got through in the box but his shot re-bounded back off the post to safety.

Bingham scored again in both the 3rd and 4th quarters but the scoreline was harsh on the battling Blues. Everyone gave 100% in a good team effort, man of the match was Harry Walker for an all action display in mid-field.

Gonerby Blues: Callum Parker, Toby Bonnefin, Harry Walker(MOM), Ben Meadows, Jack Hardy, James Allsebrook, Jack Howard, Mark Cornish, Brad Butterworth, Ted Bebbington, Chay Strudwick.

Rushcliffe eventually took the lead but the Blues did not let their heads drop.

As Gonerby committed more men forward they were caught on the break twice by Rushcliffe.

Two more goals were added to the score line as the Blues tired towards the end of the game.

Ben Meadows won the Man of the Match award for an energetic display in mid-field.

Gonerby Blues:- Callum Parker, Bradley Butterworth, Harry Walker, Jack Hardy, Ben Meadows (MOM), Jack Howard, Mark Cornish, Ted Bebbington, Joe Rogers

The Blues, now passing the ball better, twice broke through with Bradley Butterworth setting up Jack Howard testing the Pointon keeper.

In the last quarter Pointon broke away twice to score against the run of play. After a crazy scramble in the Pointon box Ben Meadows stabbed the ball home to set up a grandstand finish.

Looking for the equaliser, the Blues ran out of time and paid the price for not converting several earlier chances.

Harry Walker won Man of the Match for a good performance in midfield.

Gonerby Blues:- Callum Parker, Toby Bonnefin, Bradley Butterworth, Harry Walker (MOM), Jack Hardy, Ben Meadows (1), Jack Howard, Mark Cornish, Ted Bebbington, Joe Rogers

The Blues then tried to get their game together and steady things up.

At the end of the first quarter Ponton got through to double their lead.

In the second quarter Ponton added to more goals and the Blues had to start the third quarter with only six players due to an injury to Jack Howard.

Two more goals were scored in the third quarter despite some fine goalkeeping from Callum Parker.

Great Ponton added one more goal in the final quarter as the Blues fought a rear-guard action.

Ben Meadows and Jack Hardy kept battling in mid field as did Bradley Butterworth and Ted Bebbington at the back.

Man of the Match was Callum Parker for a Captain’s performance in goal.

Gonerby Blues:- Joe Rogers, Ben Meadows, Jack Hardy, Jack Howard, Callum Parker (MOM), Bradley Butterworth, Ted Bebbington.

The third quarter started with the Blues now playing up the ‘slope’. After some good battling in mid field by Jack Hardy and Ben Meadows, Callum Parker forced the ball home for his second goal of the game. Croxton battled back and scored to make the score 3-1.

The fourth quarter started with Bradley having a shot well saved by the Croxton keeper. Ben Meadows then broke clear to fire home his first goal of the season to make the score 4-1 for the Blues. After more chances to add to the tally Harry Walker then produced some ‘Beckham Like’ magic to fire home from just inside his own half-way line.

The whole team worked hard and the ‘Man of the Match’ award went to Toby Bonnefin for an excellent performance at the heart of the blues defence.

Gonerby Blues:- Joe Rogers, Toby Bonnefin (MOM), Harry Walker (1), Ben Meadows (1), Jack Hardy, Callum Parker (2), Bradley Butterworth (1), Ted Bebbington

Gonerby under 9's then equalised with a long range shot. They then took the lead after a defensive mix up.

Following good passing between Bradley and Ben Meadows, Jack Howard broke through to level up the score again. After another good passing move Bradley released Ben Meadows down the wing to cross for Jack Howard to fire home his second goal!

The under 9's rallied once again and levelled up the score. With the game evenly balanced Joe Rogers who played most of the game in goal, in an emergency striking role broke through to score the winning goal. Everyone played their part in a good team display with Ben Meadows winning the 'Man of the Match' award for his hard work in midfield.

Gonerby Under 10’s Blues: Joe Rogers(1), Toby Bonnefin, Harry Walker, Ben Meadows(MOM), Jack Hardy, Jack Howard(2), Callum Parker, Bradley Butterworth(1), Ted Bebbington