https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:59:08 +0000 MyBB https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13678 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 14:38:00 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13678 AFC Fylde 3 Hugill, Davis, Haughton Forest Green Rovers 0

Att 1444
The only certainty from this result is that Forest Green will have to go into the play offs, second best to a side fighting against relegation who with this result have given themselves a massive chance of staying up although they have some exceedingly hard games to play given their three remaining home game all against sides in the top seven with probable champions elect Barnet on the last day of the season.
It was non league day so the crowd was swelled by a coach load of Doncaster supporters and about 100 from Gloucestershire although Grifter in Chief Vale Dince was nowhere to be seen.
Some big lads in the FGR side, they probably shaded the first half although they found themselves one down at the break when a Massey effort was tipped onto the post by Mrozek and Hugill had the simple task of tapping the ball home.

Team talks obviously made a difference as Fylde went full on attack whilst FGR fell apart, the visitors were terroised by onloan Wolves winger Roberts who when he got the ball simply ran at the visitors defence who had no answer to him meanwhile pulling the strings in midfield Nick Haughton who is simply to good a player at this level.
The second arrived following a foul on Roberts, FGR never cleared the ball and evenually it ended up at the feet of home skipper Davis who toe poked the ball home.
Soon three when Haughton found the bottom left hand corner from outside the box.
Only one scare at the other end when Doidge hammered one against the bar.
On this performance Fylde have a good chance of staying up, as for FGR they may stuggle to gain their objective.]]> AFC Fylde 3 Hugill, Davis, Haughton Forest Green Rovers 0

Att 1444
The only certainty from this result is that Forest Green will have to go into the play offs, second best to a side fighting against relegation who with this result have given themselves a massive chance of staying up although they have some exceedingly hard games to play given their three remaining home game all against sides in the top seven with probable champions elect Barnet on the last day of the season.
It was non league day so the crowd was swelled by a coach load of Doncaster supporters and about 100 from Gloucestershire although Grifter in Chief Vale Dince was nowhere to be seen.
Some big lads in the FGR side, they probably shaded the first half although they found themselves one down at the break when a Massey effort was tipped onto the post by Mrozek and Hugill had the simple task of tapping the ball home.

Team talks obviously made a difference as Fylde went full on attack whilst FGR fell apart, the visitors were terroised by onloan Wolves winger Roberts who when he got the ball simply ran at the visitors defence who had no answer to him meanwhile pulling the strings in midfield Nick Haughton who is simply to good a player at this level.
The second arrived following a foul on Roberts, FGR never cleared the ball and evenually it ended up at the feet of home skipper Davis who toe poked the ball home.
Soon three when Haughton found the bottom left hand corner from outside the box.
Only one scare at the other end when Doidge hammered one against the bar.
On this performance Fylde have a good chance of staying up, as for FGR they may stuggle to gain their objective.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13623 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:51:02 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13623
Longwell stepped into the role along with goalkeeper coach Chris Neal after Kevin Phillips left the club last week.

Having won their first game at Altrincham on Saturday, the pair have been asked to take charge of the remaining 14 league games.

Fylde are currently 22nd in the National League, one point adrift of safety.

"I was brought in to provide support and I'm going to continue to do exactly that for the players," Longwell told the club's website, external.]]>
Longwell stepped into the role along with goalkeeper coach Chris Neal after Kevin Phillips left the club last week.

Having won their first game at Altrincham on Saturday, the pair have been asked to take charge of the remaining 14 league games.

Fylde are currently 22nd in the National League, one point adrift of safety.

"I was brought in to provide support and I'm going to continue to do exactly that for the players," Longwell told the club's website, external.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13612 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:57:08 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13612
The former Sunderland and England striker took over at the National League outfit in October after spells in the dugout at South Shields and Hartlepool United.

But after a disappointing run of just five wins in 18 league outings, the 51-year-old leaves with Fylde in 22nd place, a point adrift of safety.

Fylde were promoted to the National League as National League North champions in 2022-23 before finishing five points above the relegation zone last season in 18th place.

Current assistant coach David Longwell is to take charge of the team on an interim basis until a permanent replacement is found.]]>
The former Sunderland and England striker took over at the National League outfit in October after spells in the dugout at South Shields and Hartlepool United.

But after a disappointing run of just five wins in 18 league outings, the 51-year-old leaves with Fylde in 22nd place, a point adrift of safety.

Fylde were promoted to the National League as National League North champions in 2022-23 before finishing five points above the relegation zone last season in 18th place.

Current assistant coach David Longwell is to take charge of the team on an interim basis until a permanent replacement is found.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13326 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:55:30 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13326
Chris Beech left The Coasters last month after picking up just one win from their opening eight National League games of the season.

Phillips departed Hartlepool at the end of last season, despite guiding Pools to 12th in the National League after arriving in January when they were four points above the drop zone.

The 51-year-old’s first game in charge will be the FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash at home to Rochdale on Saturday.

Goalkeeping coach Chris Neal and former striker Nathan Delfouneso have been in caretaker charge at Mill Farm, earning seven points from five matches to climb to 21st, a point from safety.

Fylde chairman David Haythornthwaite told the club website, external: “I am sure, like me, our fans will be excited with this appointment.

"I would like to thank Nathan and Chris for stepping in and taking charge for the last five games, during which time they have not only steadied the ship but put a smile back on people’s faces.

Phillips played for nine clubs during his 20-year playing career, including Watford, Sunderland, Southampton, West Brom, Aston Villa and Birmingham.

He scored a total of 287 goals, won eight caps for England and became the only English player to win Europe's Golden Shoe award in 2000.

Since retiring in 2014, he has held coaching roles with Leicester City, Derby County and Stoke City before a 15-month stint at South Shields, who he led to promotion into the National League North in his second season in charge in 2022-23.

Phillips had expected to remain at Hartlepool this season but claimed the club had withdrawn a contract offer in order to appoint former Woking boss Darren Sarll instead.

Phillips will be assisted by Wess Brown, who he worked at South Shields.]]>
Chris Beech left The Coasters last month after picking up just one win from their opening eight National League games of the season.

Phillips departed Hartlepool at the end of last season, despite guiding Pools to 12th in the National League after arriving in January when they were four points above the drop zone.

The 51-year-old’s first game in charge will be the FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash at home to Rochdale on Saturday.

Goalkeeping coach Chris Neal and former striker Nathan Delfouneso have been in caretaker charge at Mill Farm, earning seven points from five matches to climb to 21st, a point from safety.

Fylde chairman David Haythornthwaite told the club website, external: “I am sure, like me, our fans will be excited with this appointment.

"I would like to thank Nathan and Chris for stepping in and taking charge for the last five games, during which time they have not only steadied the ship but put a smile back on people’s faces.

Phillips played for nine clubs during his 20-year playing career, including Watford, Sunderland, Southampton, West Brom, Aston Villa and Birmingham.

He scored a total of 287 goals, won eight caps for England and became the only English player to win Europe's Golden Shoe award in 2000.

Since retiring in 2014, he has held coaching roles with Leicester City, Derby County and Stoke City before a 15-month stint at South Shields, who he led to promotion into the National League North in his second season in charge in 2022-23.

Phillips had expected to remain at Hartlepool this season but claimed the club had withdrawn a contract offer in order to appoint former Woking boss Darren Sarll instead.

Phillips will be assisted by Wess Brown, who he worked at South Shields.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13275 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:43:07 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13275
The 49-year-old only signed a new two-year deal in May after steering the Lancashire club out of the relegation zone last season, having taken over on an interim basis 11 months ago following the sacking of Adam Murray.

The team's upturn in fortunes saw Beech given the job until the end of that season in December before being rewarded with a new deal.

Fylde have struggled this season, however, winning just one of their opening eight games to sit second bottom of the league table. Saturday's defeat to York was their fourth in a row.

Goalkeeping coach Chris Neal and their former striker Nathan Delfouneso have been given caretaker charge of the club ahead of Tuesday's game against Southend United.

In a statement, the club say chairman David Haythornthwaite will give further details over how they will move forward on Monday.]]>
The 49-year-old only signed a new two-year deal in May after steering the Lancashire club out of the relegation zone last season, having taken over on an interim basis 11 months ago following the sacking of Adam Murray.

The team's upturn in fortunes saw Beech given the job until the end of that season in December before being rewarded with a new deal.

Fylde have struggled this season, however, winning just one of their opening eight games to sit second bottom of the league table. Saturday's defeat to York was their fourth in a row.

Goalkeeping coach Chris Neal and their former striker Nathan Delfouneso have been given caretaker charge of the club ahead of Tuesday's game against Southend United.

In a statement, the club say chairman David Haythornthwaite will give further details over how they will move forward on Monday.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12657 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:50:52 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12657 A heavy shower as I arrived at the ground although that hadn't put off visiting fans who looked to have taken in every pub in Kirkham. Having potted their manager Adam Murray this week, head of football Chris Beech was in charge. The first half was all Fylde had the vast majority of possession although in truth didn't do a lot with it, strangely reluctant to shoot when in a good position however when they got corners that was a danger time for the Tangerine shirted visitors.
The visitors had survived fairly easily for 13 minutes when Fylde got their first corner of the game, the corner was cleared to the left side of the box but was chipped back into the danger zone by Haughton, Ustabasi got a touch on it and in it went, try as they might they couldn't get a second and at the break Leek were still in the game



The second half was a complete turnaround Fylde looked like the lower of the two clubs, in the space of five minutes Leek had missed two sitters, one brilliantly saved by Richardson and the second hit the side netting from very close range, could have been costly but on 55 minutes they were deservedly level, Opoku received the ball in the inside left position dummied a defender before chipping over Richardson into the net. Cue delirium with the away support. Fylde retaliated immediately with a header flashing narrowly over the bar but momentum had changed and the visitors looked to be denied a penalty although from 100 yards away couldn't tell if it was the correct decision.
Then the corner curse struck again corner from the right Graham nodded home easily to put the home side ahead, this time there was no comeback the third also came from a corner ex Crewe player Steve Davis headed home think possibly the keeper could have done better. In the nine minutes of injury time Scully of Leek picked up his second yellow card followed by a red. Fylde went close a couple of times but that would have been harsh on the visitors who all put in a fair shift]]> A heavy shower as I arrived at the ground although that hadn't put off visiting fans who looked to have taken in every pub in Kirkham. Having potted their manager Adam Murray this week, head of football Chris Beech was in charge. The first half was all Fylde had the vast majority of possession although in truth didn't do a lot with it, strangely reluctant to shoot when in a good position however when they got corners that was a danger time for the Tangerine shirted visitors.
The visitors had survived fairly easily for 13 minutes when Fylde got their first corner of the game, the corner was cleared to the left side of the box but was chipped back into the danger zone by Haughton, Ustabasi got a touch on it and in it went, try as they might they couldn't get a second and at the break Leek were still in the game



The second half was a complete turnaround Fylde looked like the lower of the two clubs, in the space of five minutes Leek had missed two sitters, one brilliantly saved by Richardson and the second hit the side netting from very close range, could have been costly but on 55 minutes they were deservedly level, Opoku received the ball in the inside left position dummied a defender before chipping over Richardson into the net. Cue delirium with the away support. Fylde retaliated immediately with a header flashing narrowly over the bar but momentum had changed and the visitors looked to be denied a penalty although from 100 yards away couldn't tell if it was the correct decision.
Then the corner curse struck again corner from the right Graham nodded home easily to put the home side ahead, this time there was no comeback the third also came from a corner ex Crewe player Steve Davis headed home think possibly the keeper could have done better. In the nine minutes of injury time Scully of Leek picked up his second yellow card followed by a red. Fylde went close a couple of times but that would have been harsh on the visitors who all put in a fair shift]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12654 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:50:36 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12654
Murray, 42, helped the Coasters into the non-league's top tier with promotion from National League North last term, after three seasons away.

However, one win in the past 12 games and three straight defeats was enough for the club's ownership to act.

Director of football Chris Beech will take interim charge of the first team.

Fylde host Leek Town in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup on Saturday.]]>
Murray, 42, helped the Coasters into the non-league's top tier with promotion from National League North last term, after three seasons away.

However, one win in the past 12 games and three straight defeats was enough for the club's ownership to act.

Director of football Chris Beech will take interim charge of the first team.

Fylde host Leek Town in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup on Saturday.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11325 Sun, 15 May 2022 16:39:52 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11325 https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=7832 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:23:13 +0000 spireitematt]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=7832