Heath Hayes impress.

                                           ⚽ Midland Football League Div 1⚽

Heath Hayes 2  Coventry Copsewood 0

Played at The Coppice Colliery Ground

The first quarter of this game was fairly even, with the visitors possibly looking the more dangerous,attack-wise. That was about as good as it got for them, as gradually, the home side stamped their authority on the game and it soon became clear who the winners would be. From their bright start, the visitors descended into mediocrity, seemingly unable to pass to a colleague. In the 29th minute the hosts took a deserved lead when the defender, heading the ball back to his keeper, failed to see the opposing forward behind him ; that forward was left with the relatively simple task of putting the ball into the net⚽. By this time, the visitors were visibly struggling to make any decent headway against their opponents and they were probably relieved to reach the break with a single goal defecit.

The second period was barely 15 minutes old when the hosts increased their lead⚽ and were threatening to run riot, having numerous attempts thwartedcombined with wayward finishing. The visitors seemed to be pre-occupied with their RH side as everything was aimed that way ; whether that was the plan or not, it kept failing.

Coventry made some sustitutes which seemed to stem the tide somewhat, the introduction of their big number 12 certainly helping to change things ; indeed, the final quarter saw them have their most productive spell of the match and they were unlucky with a couple of efforts. 

Heath Hayes deserved their result. They were definitely the better side on the day and Copsewood can have no complaints.

Entrance ; £3 concession

Programme ; N/a

Drink ; From £1.20

Referee ; 8/10

Crowd ; 60 est

Entertainment ; 8/10

Gornal Colts bag 5 !

                                     ⚽ NON-LEAGUE DAY ⚽

                          West Midlands Regional League Div 1

FC Darlaston 2 Gornal Colts 5

A bright start from the home side, paid dividends on 40 minutes when a clever cross from the right caused confusion in the box and the ball was smacked into the net⚽. It was no more than the hosts deserved having been slightly the better side up to that point.

Seven minutes into the second period the visitors were level, the ball being received in the box and seemingly toe-poked home⚽. They had earned their goal, having controlled things from the restart. On the hour mark, the ball was passed to the hosts number 11 on the wide left ; he cut in a couple metres and hit a ball into the box where it evaded everyone and hit the back of the net⚽. Whether it was a pass or shot only he can say.

75 minutes on the clock and Gornal were awarded a stonewall penalty which was duly despatched⚽. By this stage Darlaston seemed to be struggling while the visitors were looking ominous and it was no surprise when 6 minutes later they added a third⚽. Just minutes later things took a turn for the worst when Darlaston were reduced to 10 having a man sent off for retaliation. Gornal added two more goals in the final few minutes which,to be fair, reflected their second half superiority⚽⚽.

Entrance ; £3 concession

Programme ; N/a

Drink ; £1.40

Referee ; 7/10

Crowd ; 25est

Entertainment ; 8/10

Tipton Town improving.

                          ⚽West Midlands (Regional) League Div 1⚽

Played at Tipton Sports Academy

Tipton Town 3  Bromyard Town 0

Improving Tipton leap-frogged their opponents with this result and it was well deserved.

The first half was scrappy, mostly to do with the atrocious conditions, meaning passes often going astray and numerous interruptions for free-kicks. The hosts managed to salvage something with half-time approaching when a pass through the visitors defence(which,it has to be said,had looked fairly solid up to that point) left the Tipton number 10 to basically pass the ball into an open goal⚽, the keeper having slipped on the wet pitch. They deserved their lead having looked the more dangerous side.

Following the break,Tipton came out with all guns blazing and although Bromyard passed the ball around confidently,they lacked a cutting edge up front whereas the hosts looked menacing with every attack. On 65 minutes Tipton increased their lead when a superb cross from the left was headed home⚽. The visitors continued as before but as previously stated, their bright approach play wasn't matched in front of goal and it was no surprise when Tipton added a third on 85 minutes⚽.

Tipton deserved their three points if only for their impressive second half display while Bromyard look to be a decent side who on this occasion fell short in front of goal.

Entrance ; £3 concession

Programme ; N/a

Drink ; £1.50

Referee ; 9/10

Crowd ; 80 est

No stopping Dudley Town !

                          ⚽Midland Football League Div 1⚽

Played at The Guardian Warehousing Arena,Noose Lane.

Dudley Town 4  Ingles 0

On a bitterly cold afternoon(which became colder and wetter), the visitors were put to the sword in no uncertain terms by an energetic, skilful and well organised Dudley Town.

The damage began in the 15th minute when Crook received the ball on the left, made his way past two challenges and planted the ball in the top RH corner - a superb piece of individual skill⚽. It was no more than the hosts deserved after being in control from the off.

Things progressed in the same vein until just prior to the break when Town increased their advantage with a wonderfully constructed goal involving at least 4 players and finished off by Jones⚽. To be fair, Ingles hardly had a kick and had not troubled the home keeper.

The second half had only just begun when Town added a third from Danks⚽. Things were shaping up for a rout and a fourth was soon added via Yankson⚽.

This really was a devastating display from the hosts who,on this evidence are destined for better things. The only consoling factor for Ingles is the fact it could have been a greater ignomy and they were beaten by a very good side.

Entrance ; £4 concession

Programme ; N/a

Drink ; £1.20

Referee ; 9/10

Crowd ; 90 est

Entertainment ; 9/10