The Whole Team

The Blues final game of the season saw them facing the league leaders who were chasing the win for the league title and for the Blues it was a measure of their first season and the improvement that has been made.

The Yellows started brightly and caught the Blues defence sleeping to open the scoring with a lovely shot from just outside the box. This seemed to waken the Blues and they started playing football, soaking up the Yellow’s pressure and looking to create chances of their own. The equaliser was brought about by a lovely Blues move which found Jamie Gowan free on the left wing who put an inch perfect cross to Ricardo Alves who drove his shot past the Yellow’s keeper to bring the scores level.

The second quarter began as the first with the yellow’s pushing on and trying to break down the blues stubborn midfield and defence which they eventually did to once again take the lead. More hard work from the Blue’s saw Daniel Fielding drive yet another fierce shot through the yellow’s defence and past the keeper to again bring the scores level at 2-2.

The third quarter saw the Blues work incredibly hard to keep out the yellow’s who created some great chances forcing saves from Lewis Gullick and great blocks from the blues defenders Joseph Wakerley & Tom Sellars. The game again turned with the Blues trying to create chances of their own looking to pass the ball through and put some pressure on the opposition with Jamie Gowan continuing to work from box to box. A corner was won and another fantastic delivery from Ricardo Alves found its way through to Daniel Fielding who made no mistake from inside the box to take the Blue’s into the lead at 3-2. The whole Blues team worked hard to keep out the yellows attack that was pushing forward with real menace with Lewis Gullick again saving on the line to keep the Blues in front.

The last quarter saw the best defensive display of the Blue’s season who all worked tirelessly to prevent the yellows from drawing level. There were more great saves from Lewis Gullick and the midfield dropped back to help out with Braden Wakerley, Ricardo Alves and Jamie Gowan all working hard to deny the yellows the flowing football they usually play and Daniel Fielding lurking menacingly keeping the yellows defence from pushing forward. The last few minutes saw the yellows win a corner but the Blues stayed strong to record a brilliant win over the league leaders forcing them to keep the champagne on ice for a while longer!!! The man of the match award went to the whole squad for the hard work they have put in to achieve this result.

Team: Lewis Gullick, Braden Wakerley, Tom Sellars, Braden Wakerley, Jamie Gowan, Daniel Fielding, Ricardo Alves, Callum Boyle, Elliot Turner, Duarte Amarel de Almedia, Nathan Betts.

Finally a massive thank you for all the support and the effort that has been put in throughout the season. Bring on the 08/09 season and what we can achieve!!

Lewis Gullick

Cranwell started the livelier and the Blues took their time to get into the game but once alive they created many a chance. Braden WAKERLEY slipped through the defence and added to his goal tally with a shot to the left corner. Both sides then had several chances from corners but neither side could score. In a tense final ten minutes Cranwell pushed forward but a superb save from man of the match goalkeeper Lewis GULLICK saved the day for the blues and they ended up with a well deserved three points for their defending.

GULLICK, WAKERLEY B, WAKERLEY J, SELLARS, GOWEN, ALMEIDA, ALVES, BOYLE, BETTS

Lewis Gullick

Gonerby started lively and had several chances to take the lead. Squandered chances allowed Ketton to grow in confidence and they started to play great football. Man of the match goalkeeper Lewis GULLICK made several great saves and kept the score down as Ketton pressed forward. Ketton scored 4 goals and deserved the win.

GULLICK, WAKERLEY J, WAKERLEY B, SELLARS, BOYLE, GOWEN, ALVES, ALMEIDA, BETTS.

Ricardo Alves

With a very strong wind to contend with Blues dominated the first half and were rewarded with a goal from man of the match Ricardo ALVES.
Second half Braden WAKERLEY continued his goal scoring run with a shot from a difficult angle into the bottom corner. Goalkeeper Lewis GULLICK played a great game in goal and the defence stood strong to keep Navenby at bay. Navenby managed to score an own goal from a corner but the defender Joseph WAKERLEY more than made up for this with a series of strong tackles keeping the Blues in front. A great team performance which saw many players working as a team. Duarte ALMEIDA, Tom SELLARS, Jamie GOWEN, all played with great credit and strength throughout the match. The effort made left the manager and Blues supporters leaving with a smile on their faces. Best performance of the season. WELL DONE!

ALVES, GOWEN, GULLICK, TURNER, WAKERLEY J, WAKERLEY B, BETTS, SELLARS, ALMEIDA

Names front row left to right:
Lewis Gullick, Tom Sellars
Middle row left to right:
Jamie Gowen, Ricardo Alves
Daniel Fielding Nathan Betts, Callum Boyle
Back row left to right:
Joseph Wakerley, Braden Wakerley
Elliot Turner, Duarte Amaral de Almeida

Gonerby Blues started off strongly and were rewarded with a goal just before half time when Daniel FIELDING hit the back of the net. Blues continued to push forward throughout and then a wonder goal worked from a corner put in by Ricardo ALVES saw Braden WAKERLEY rise above everybody and with a powerful header hit straight into the top corner leaving Pontons keeper stranded. A very pleasing performance saw the Blues take revenge for their earlier defeat at Ponton.
Photo (left) of Gonerby Blues in their new training tops courtesy of a donation from Parker Hydraulics.

SELLARS, GULLICK, GOWEN, WAKERLEY J, WAKERLEY B, AMARAL DE ALMEIDA, BOYLE, FIELDING, ALVES

A thrilling game and an amazing turnaround in form saw Gonerby Blues compete with the Grantham Flames following their 5-0 defeat at the Flames home ground. A strong flames team took the lead in the first half with a well worked goal. Gonerby put in some strong tackles and again keeper Elliot TURNER kept them in the game with a series of saves. In the second half Gonerby took over and a cracking move and pass by Ricardo ALVES put Daniel FIELDING clear to score with a strong shot to the bottom left corner. A special mention to Jamie GOWEN for his man of the match performance putting in strong tackles and working tirelessly throughout the match. Well done to Gonerby Blues.

GULLICK, WAKERLEY J, WAKERLEY B, TURNER, SELLARS, ALVES, BOYLE, ALMEIDA, GOWEN, FIELDING,

Gonerby Blues returned after their christmas a little rusty for the first 10 minutes and went behind by a goal. In the 2nd quarter they galvanised themselves and started playing as a team but Bottesford held firm. In the 2nd half Braden WAKERLEY scored a well deserved equaliser, then completed the game with a further goal.
Bottesford came back but just failed to get an equaliser. A very entertaining game for both sets of fans. A better performance by Gonerby Blues, resulted in an unprecedented award for man of the match being given to the whole team.

GULLICK, GOWEN, WAKERLEY B, WAKERLEY J, SELLARS, TURNER, BOYLE, ALMEIDA

Gonerby dominated the first half of the match and went 1 up with a Daniel FIELDING goal lobbing over the goalkeepers head. Barrowby then changed gear and they started to take control. A stirling defence work by Tom SELLARS and man of the match goal keeper Elliot TURNER kept Barrowby at bay. A strong passing move from Barrowby left a simple tap in to level the scores. Lewis GULLICK foiled a further attempt tracking back and putting off the centre forward. A much improved performance by Gonerby.

GULLICK, TURNER, WAKERLEY J, WAKERLEY B, BOYLE, FIELDING, ALVES, GOWAN, ALMEIDA, TURNER, SELLARS

Gonerby Blues 2 Gonerby Reds 2
A truly epic battle, fast paced action packed saw Gonerby Reds take the lead at half time. A Jamie GOWAN goal got the Blues level, both keepers kept the relevant sides in the match. Elliot TURNER, the Blues keeper was awarded man of the match for his superb efforts. Reds went ahead again and in the dying minutes Ricardo ALVES scored the equaliser for the Blues.A very fair result for both teams who battled throughout and treated the fans to a great spectacle.

TURNER, WAKLERLEY J, WAKERLEY B, GULLICK, GOWAN, ALVES, BONNEFIN, BOYLE, SELLARS, ALMEIDA.

Gonerby turned up in their new kit sponsored by R.M.Electrics to face a strong Grantham Flames.Gonerby took time to adjust and soon found themselves 3-0 down at half time.A great effort was put in from man of the match Jamie Gowan but the Flames held on to their lead and scored 2 further goals to settle the match at 5-0.
Gullick, Alves, Gowan, Neal, Boyle, Fielding, Almeida, J.Wakerley, B.Wakerley, Sellars, Turner.

Gonerby notched up their first win of the season with a thrilling match against a strong Long Bennington side.Lewis Gullick hit a powerfull shot into the top corner to open the scoring then Bennington equalised.Plenty of goalmouth action followed and again strong defending by man of the match Bradon Wakerley kept the scores level.Keeper Joseph WAKERLEY saved on the line also to keep bennington at bay.Ricardo ALVES sent in a strong corner which deflected off a Bennington defender to secure the win.
J.Wakerley, B.Wakerley, Gullick, Boyle, Turner, Sellars, Alves, Fielding, Amaral, Gowan, Turner

A strong Ketton side got off to a flying start scoreing 4 goals quickly.Gonerby then started to defend well and man of the match ,keeper Joseph Wakerly pulled off a series of brave saves at the feet of the Ketton attack to keep the scoreline pegged at 4.After the break Daniel Fielding slotted the ball home to get a much deserved goal for Gonerby.As Gonerby pressed forward they were caught on the break and Ketton added a fifth.A strongly fought contest and no quarter given by either side made for an entertaining enthusiastic game for both sets of supporters.Well done to both sides.
GULLICK, FIELDING, WAKERLY, WAKERLY, FOX, ALVES, GOWAN, NEAL, GILBERT, SELLARS, BOYLE, TURNER.

A strong Navenby side turned up at the new home venue and quickly made their prescence felt scoring 4 goals quickly. Gonerby then sorted themselves out and started to gel as a team. A penalty was awarded when Jamie GOWAN jinxed inside the defender only to be brought down, left the referee in no doubt. Up stepped Ricardo ALVES with a powerful shot nearly taking out the net to get the side into action. A little later Lewis GULLICK added a second after a goalmouth scramble. Strong defending by eventual man of the match Braden WAKERLEY helped keep Navenby at bay. Keeper Joseph WAKERLEY played an exceptional first game stopping many a chance from the visitors. Navenby ended with a goal to secure the win but Gonerby must take heart from the performance and can build from here.
Gonerby side:
Katy GILBERT, Lewis GULLICK, Tom SELLARS, Ricardo ALVES, Jamie GOWAN, Elliot TURNER, Callum BOYLE, Jack FOX, Luke NEAL, Joseph WAKERLEY, Braden WAKERLEY.

A plucky performance from Gonerby Blues saw them eventually beaten by a more experienced Ponton side.

Having taken the lead from an excellent Daniel Fielding strike, Gonerby looked to extend their lead. Following good Ponton pressure, Gonerby conceded two quick goals despite the efforts of man-of-the-match Tom Sellers, Lewis Gullick and Ricardo Alves. A superb solo goal from Jamie Gowen brought Gonerby back into contention, but Ponton took hold of the latter stages of the game, notching up a further five goals to eventually run out deserved 7-2 winners.

Gonerby Blues team: Elliott Turner, Lewis Gullick, Daniel Fielding, Ricardo Alves, Jamie Gowen, Katie Gilbert, Tom Sellers, Callum Boyle