London United striker Edward Redwood will miss the CSA Champions League semi-final 2nd leg against Harchester on Tuesday.
Redwood was clearly struggling in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to FC London, and after he scored United's only goal he told his teammates not to touch him because he was clearly hobbling, holding his right hip.
"We'll have an x-ray on Redsy's hip tomorrow morning," said United boss Bobby Hutchinson.
"But he and I still expect him to miss the (CSA Champions League) second leg against Harchester."
United lead 2-0 on aggregate after the first leg at the Dragon's Lair.
And Redwood's injury would be major blow to Hutchinson, as the 22-year-old striker netted eight goals so far in this CCL campaign.
Monday, 28 April 2008
United defenders in farting row
London United captain Mark Strickland and fellow centre-back John Macdonald have been accused at farting at the FC London groundstaff after the 2-1 defeat at the T-Mobile last Sunday.
The England CSA duo were involved in a post-game warm-down when the incident happened.
Video report (plus exclusive CCTV footage):
The England CSA duo were involved in a post-game warm-down when the incident happened.
Video report (plus exclusive CCTV footage):
Sunday, 27 April 2008
FC London 2-1 London United
Sunday 27th April - MLF Round 6: The London Derby
T-Mobile Stadium, London
James Douglas's late penalty ended London United's unbeaten start as they lost to their old nemesis FC London 2-1.
Douglas put FCL 1-0 up with a precise header after Umit Kubilay's sweet cross.
But Edward Redwood capitalized on a defensive error from Paulo Silva to equalize.
But John Macdonald handballed in the box after another cross from Umit, and Douglas buried home from the spot to take all three points for the Superhoops.
Juan Trujillo and Paulo Silva looked colossal in the centre of the red-and-white defence but their counterparts in the black John Macdonald and Mark Strickland on the other hand were in for a torrid afternoon.
The exceptional pace of Bob Harry exposed Macdonald and Strickland for the first time this season after the duo had a exceptional start to the season but Simon Herding saved comfortably, after returning from a back problem.
However Silva had one horror error when he passed it straight to Redwood who tucked past Christian Watson after Juan Trujillo crept behind him but virtually had no chance of stopping him legally.
Redwood had an unusual celebration. Instead of his usual 'Rifle' celebration he just used his body language to say get off me, Redsy appearing to struggle with a groin or a hip injury.
And it was clear that he was struggling, because five minutes later, the red-headed assassin limped off for Lionel Nunez.
And FC London could have scored more had not it been for two top goal-line clearances from Ashton Reid and Rodrigo Santos.
Karlo Krzystofski knocked the ball past Herding but Reid was on the line and a frustration from Trujillo as he wrestled with Strickland and Macdonald which looked more like World Class Wrestling than Major League Football.
And Brazilian forward Santos was there to clear ball from Brad Hatfield's hit, resulting in a hug with him and Reid.
Minutes into stoppage time, handbags erupted between both teams, as you would expect in London derbies like these, but referee Martin O'Brien handled the situation well and when the final whistle blew, both sets of players shook hands with each other in very nice scenes.
T-Mobile Stadium, London
James Douglas's late penalty ended London United's unbeaten start as they lost to their old nemesis FC London 2-1.
Douglas put FCL 1-0 up with a precise header after Umit Kubilay's sweet cross.
But Edward Redwood capitalized on a defensive error from Paulo Silva to equalize.
But John Macdonald handballed in the box after another cross from Umit, and Douglas buried home from the spot to take all three points for the Superhoops.
Juan Trujillo and Paulo Silva looked colossal in the centre of the red-and-white defence but their counterparts in the black John Macdonald and Mark Strickland on the other hand were in for a torrid afternoon.
The exceptional pace of Bob Harry exposed Macdonald and Strickland for the first time this season after the duo had a exceptional start to the season but Simon Herding saved comfortably, after returning from a back problem.
However Silva had one horror error when he passed it straight to Redwood who tucked past Christian Watson after Juan Trujillo crept behind him but virtually had no chance of stopping him legally.
Redwood had an unusual celebration. Instead of his usual 'Rifle' celebration he just used his body language to say get off me, Redsy appearing to struggle with a groin or a hip injury.
And it was clear that he was struggling, because five minutes later, the red-headed assassin limped off for Lionel Nunez.
And FC London could have scored more had not it been for two top goal-line clearances from Ashton Reid and Rodrigo Santos.
Karlo Krzystofski knocked the ball past Herding but Reid was on the line and a frustration from Trujillo as he wrestled with Strickland and Macdonald which looked more like World Class Wrestling than Major League Football.
And Brazilian forward Santos was there to clear ball from Brad Hatfield's hit, resulting in a hug with him and Reid.
Minutes into stoppage time, handbags erupted between both teams, as you would expect in London derbies like these, but referee Martin O'Brien handled the situation well and when the final whistle blew, both sets of players shook hands with each other in very nice scenes.
FC London: Watson; Umit Kubilay, Paulo Silva, Trujillo, Lupatelli; Rhodes, Hatfield (Capper 83), Douglas, Steiner; Krzystofski, Harry (Wisniewski 88).
Subs Not Used: Edmundsson, Andersson, Blake.
Booked: Douglas, Trujillo.
Goals: Douglas 33, 87 pk.
London United: Herding; Mitchell, Strickland, Macdonald, Reid; Cristiano Costa (Parker 81), Warhurst, CraiCo (Adam Stockwell 89); Redwood (Nunez 72), Boyle, Rodrigo Santos.
Subs Not Used: Knott, Croussant.
Booked: Macdonald, Strickland, Reid.
Goals: Redwood 66.
Att: 31,563
Ref: Martin O'Brien (Hampshire).
Panasonic Man of the Match: FC London midfielder James Douglas.
Saturday, 26 April 2008
Ajax London 3-1 Real Birmingham
Saturday 26th April - MLF Round 6
HMV Park, London
Ajax London cruised to a 3-1 victory over Real Birmingham.
The Ajax goalscorers were Marek Pozanek, Juan Pablo Gonzalez and Peter Elkins, while Real got a goal back with Steve Tillman.
HMV Park, London
Ajax London cruised to a 3-1 victory over Real Birmingham.
The Ajax goalscorers were Marek Pozanek, Juan Pablo Gonzalez and Peter Elkins, while Real got a goal back with Steve Tillman.
Monsters 2-0 Mighty Mice
Saturday 26th April - MLF Round 6
The Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
Goalkeeper Igor Kuljman's ridiculous 80-yard goal was the highlight for the Middlesbrough Monsters' 2-0 victory over the Merseyside Mighty Mice.
Kuljman hit a hit and hope free-kick which powered its way to Merseyside keeper Gordon Kash. However Kash misjudged it and it bounced into the net after he fumbled it onto the crossbar.
Ex-Mersey midfielder Darren Watkinson scored against his old club and muted his celebrations because of his love for his old club.
The Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
Goalkeeper Igor Kuljman's ridiculous 80-yard goal was the highlight for the Middlesbrough Monsters' 2-0 victory over the Merseyside Mighty Mice.
Kuljman hit a hit and hope free-kick which powered its way to Merseyside keeper Gordon Kash. However Kash misjudged it and it bounced into the net after he fumbled it onto the crossbar.
Ex-Mersey midfielder Darren Watkinson scored against his old club and muted his celebrations because of his love for his old club.
Knights 1-0 Pirates
Saturday 26th April - MLF Round 6
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
Dedi Schaffler's late goal gave the East Anglia Knights a big win.
The Israeli, making his MLF debut, hit a 20-yard strike past the Pirates 'keeper.
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
Dedi Schaffler's late goal gave the East Anglia Knights a big win.
The Israeli, making his MLF debut, hit a 20-yard strike past the Pirates 'keeper.
Geordies 1-0 Eagles
Saturday 26th April - MLF Round 6
St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Scott Brickstone's late penalty put the Edinburgh Eagles into further trouble, having lost all of their first six games.
Steven Tweedy's form in defence is sure to win him a place in the EuroCup 2008 England CSA squad if he continues like this in five week's time.
St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Scott Brickstone's late penalty put the Edinburgh Eagles into further trouble, having lost all of their first six games.
Steven Tweedy's form in defence is sure to win him a place in the EuroCup 2008 England CSA squad if he continues like this in five week's time.
Glasgow FC 1-0 Magic
Saturday 26th April - MLF Round 6
Hampden Park, Glasgow
A last minute header from John Jeffries gave Glasgow all three points against the Manchester Magic.
Hampden Park, Glasgow
A last minute header from John Jeffries gave Glasgow all three points against the Manchester Magic.
Fire 1-0 Ruckus
Saturday 26th April - MLF Round 6
The City Ground, Nottingham
The Nottingham Fire got their first win of the season with a Sebastien Lacroix goal.
Reading Ruckus striker Stefan Shanahan returned back to his old place, where he played from 2000-01 and 2007.
The Fire were looking for their first point of the season after having their worst-ever start losing all five of their first games and under-fire manager Dick Thomas, who only took the hotseat preseason, got three points to keep his job alive.
The City Ground, Nottingham
The Nottingham Fire got their first win of the season with a Sebastien Lacroix goal.
Reading Ruckus striker Stefan Shanahan returned back to his old place, where he played from 2000-01 and 2007.
The Fire were looking for their first point of the season after having their worst-ever start losing all five of their first games and under-fire manager Dick Thomas, who only took the hotseat preseason, got three points to keep his job alive.
Dragons 2-0 Druids
Saturday 26th April - MLF Round 6
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
Christian Jones and Steve Williams won the game for the Dragons over the Dublin Druids.
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
Christian Jones and Steve Williams won the game for the Dragons over the Dublin Druids.
Friday, 25 April 2008
Lightning 1-0 Strikers
Friday 25th April - MLF Round 6: The Yorkshire Derby
Elland Road, Leeds
Richie O'Brien's header won the game 1-0 for Leeds Lightning over their Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Strikers.
Elland Road, Leeds
Richie O'Brien's header won the game 1-0 for Leeds Lightning over their Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Strikers.
Monday, 21 April 2008
Fire chairman keeps faith in boss Thomas
Nottingham Fire chairman Bob Adams has backed under-fire manager Dick Thomas to turn the club's season around after suffering their worst ever start in their 11-year history.
The Fire lost all of their first five games of the season, but Adams still believes that Thomas can turn their season around.
"I think it's still way too early to sack him," said Adams.
"We'll keep an eye on our performance for the next few games, then we'll see what happens."
Travelling Fire fans held banners up saying "Thomas Out" and "Sack Dicky Tom" during the Fire's Friday night 1-0 loss at the Bristol Pirates.
But Thomas himself has reassured fans that he would get results quickly.
"The fans shouldn't worry," he said.
"I've had a few bad starts like this in my 10 years of managerial experience but I turned things around dramatically."
The Fire lost all of their first five games of the season, but Adams still believes that Thomas can turn their season around.
"I think it's still way too early to sack him," said Adams.
"We'll keep an eye on our performance for the next few games, then we'll see what happens."
Travelling Fire fans held banners up saying "Thomas Out" and "Sack Dicky Tom" during the Fire's Friday night 1-0 loss at the Bristol Pirates.
But Thomas himself has reassured fans that he would get results quickly.
"The fans shouldn't worry," he said.
"I've had a few bad starts like this in my 10 years of managerial experience but I turned things around dramatically."
Sunday, 20 April 2008
London United 4-0 Monsters
Sunday 20th April - MLF Round 5
HMV Park, Essex
London United romped once again to beat the Monsters 4-0.
Ian Parker, playing his first game against his old club, put United in front, but instead shrugged like saying 'I can't believe it'.
Craig 'CraiCo' Cohen, ever the magician, did his stepovers and he beat Mike Matsson and Darren Watkinson in a foot race, nutmegged Matthew Flansky, torturized Shane Campbell and then crossed for Rodrigo Santos who made it 2-0.
And the Geordie CraiCo was also the catalyst of the third goal setting up Argentinian wizkid Lionel Nunez and the 20-year-old chested it down before half-volleying past Serb keeper Igor Kuljman.
And the score was completed by the on-fire Edward Redwood, with a crisp 15-yard finish.
United looked solid at the back as usual with Mark Strickland the inspirational leader and rookie Johnny Macdonald once again doing the business in the centre.
Left-back Ashton Reid tortured the Monsters defence with his dangerous crosses, long throw-ins and corners, while right-back Gary Mitchell attempted countless long-range shots, most of them dangerous.
And Bobby Hutchinson's team have already struck an amazing 25 goals in five MLF games with the season not even a month old, the only team who come close (and they don't even come close) are the Manchester Magic with eight.
HMV Park, Essex
London United romped once again to beat the Monsters 4-0.
Ian Parker, playing his first game against his old club, put United in front, but instead shrugged like saying 'I can't believe it'.
Craig 'CraiCo' Cohen, ever the magician, did his stepovers and he beat Mike Matsson and Darren Watkinson in a foot race, nutmegged Matthew Flansky, torturized Shane Campbell and then crossed for Rodrigo Santos who made it 2-0.
And the Geordie CraiCo was also the catalyst of the third goal setting up Argentinian wizkid Lionel Nunez and the 20-year-old chested it down before half-volleying past Serb keeper Igor Kuljman.
And the score was completed by the on-fire Edward Redwood, with a crisp 15-yard finish.
United looked solid at the back as usual with Mark Strickland the inspirational leader and rookie Johnny Macdonald once again doing the business in the centre.
Left-back Ashton Reid tortured the Monsters defence with his dangerous crosses, long throw-ins and corners, while right-back Gary Mitchell attempted countless long-range shots, most of them dangerous.
And Bobby Hutchinson's team have already struck an amazing 25 goals in five MLF games with the season not even a month old, the only team who come close (and they don't even come close) are the Manchester Magic with eight.
Magic 3-0 FC London
Sunday 20th April - MLF Round 5
Old Trafford, Manchester
FC London fell to their first defeat of the season as the Manchester Magic beat them with ease in the first MLF match staged at Old Trafford this season.
50,000 fans turned up for the Sunday afternoon game, however most of the crowd were decked out in red and white rather than gold and green.
But Juan Antonio García's Red and White Army didn't seem to help the Superhoops as FCL's Spanish manager García saw the Magic thrive.
Andrew 'Cezza' Corne scored the opener, but did not celebrate. Instead, the former FCL wing-back had his head down after scoring against his beloved old club.
A bleach blond Kevin Simms - another ex-Hoops player - scored the 2-0 and ran down the pitch to his knees, feeling he wasn't wanted at FCL despite winning Rookie of the Year with them in 2004.
And Rob Walton finished off FC London with a 'daisy-cutter' on the edge of the area.
FC London did create some chances with Craig Wisniewski and Bob Harry but they screwed up badly.
Old Trafford, Manchester
FC London fell to their first defeat of the season as the Manchester Magic beat them with ease in the first MLF match staged at Old Trafford this season.
50,000 fans turned up for the Sunday afternoon game, however most of the crowd were decked out in red and white rather than gold and green.
But Juan Antonio García's Red and White Army didn't seem to help the Superhoops as FCL's Spanish manager García saw the Magic thrive.
Andrew 'Cezza' Corne scored the opener, but did not celebrate. Instead, the former FCL wing-back had his head down after scoring against his beloved old club.
A bleach blond Kevin Simms - another ex-Hoops player - scored the 2-0 and ran down the pitch to his knees, feeling he wasn't wanted at FCL despite winning Rookie of the Year with them in 2004.
And Rob Walton finished off FC London with a 'daisy-cutter' on the edge of the area.
FC London did create some chances with Craig Wisniewski and Bob Harry but they screwed up badly.
Saturday, 19 April 2008
Real Birmingham 0-0 Glasgow FC
Saturday 19th April - MLF Round 5
St Andrews, Birmingham
Real Birmingham and Glasgow FC played out to a drab nil-nil draw.
St Andrews, Birmingham
Real Birmingham and Glasgow FC played out to a drab nil-nil draw.
Strikers 0-1 Dragons
Saturday 19th April - MLF Round 5
Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Christian Jones' last-gasp stunner gave the Dragons three points in Sheffield.
Jones hit a belter from 30 yards out to give the Welsh side a precious win.
Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Christian Jones' last-gasp stunner gave the Dragons three points in Sheffield.
Jones hit a belter from 30 yards out to give the Welsh side a precious win.
Geordies 1-0 Knights
Saturday 19th April - MLF Round 5
Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead, Tyneside
Steve Tweedy's strike won the game for the Geordies.
Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead, Tyneside
Steve Tweedy's strike won the game for the Geordies.
Ruckus 2-0 Eagles
Saturday 19th April - MLF Round 5
Kassam Stadium, Oxford
A César Wurns-Herrera brace gave the Reading Ruckus a 2-0 win over the Edinburgh Eagles.
Kassam Stadium, Oxford
A César Wurns-Herrera brace gave the Reading Ruckus a 2-0 win over the Edinburgh Eagles.
Mighty Mice 2-0 Lightning
Saturday 19th April - MLF Round 5
Triple M Stadium, Kirkby, Merseyside
Goals from Kevin Dunne and Erik Redwood gave the Merseyside Mighty Mice a two-nil victory over the Leeds Lightning.
Triple M Stadium, Kirkby, Merseyside
Goals from Kevin Dunne and Erik Redwood gave the Merseyside Mighty Mice a two-nil victory over the Leeds Lightning.
Druids 1-1 Ajax London
Saturday 19th April - MLF Round 5
Croke Park, Dublin
Peter Elkins cancelled out Stevie Berry's opener as Ajax London held out for a draw in Dublin with the Druids.
Croke Park, Dublin
Peter Elkins cancelled out Stevie Berry's opener as Ajax London held out for a draw in Dublin with the Druids.
Friday, 18 April 2008
Pirates 1-0 Fire
Friday 18th April - MLF Round 5
Pirates Park, Bristol
Andrew Powell's fine finish won the game for the Bristol Pirates against the Nottingham Fire.
Pirates Park, Bristol
Andrew Powell's fine finish won the game for the Bristol Pirates against the Nottingham Fire.
Thursday, 17 April 2008
Petrovsky leaves GFC for Canada's Celtic
Glasgow FC have agreed to terminate Colin Petrovsky's contract after the Canadian striker agreed a deal to return to his homeland with Toronto Celtic.
The Canada CSA veteran, 32, only joined GFC in the winter from FC London.
But he says he has failed to adapt to the Scottish country-life.
Petrovsky will officially join Toronto Celtic on 1 May, with the Canadian Premier League season starting two days later.
The Canada CSA veteran, 32, only joined GFC in the winter from FC London.
But he says he has failed to adapt to the Scottish country-life.
Petrovsky will officially join Toronto Celtic on 1 May, with the Canadian Premier League season starting two days later.
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Ajax London 1-6 London United
Wednesday 16th April - MLF Round 2
HMV Park, Essex
London United ran riot once again thrashing Ajax London 6-1 thus taking first place in the MLF table with 4-0-0 start.
Ajax old boy Edward Redwood scored a hat-trick while CraiCo, Cristiano Costa and Adam Stockwell grabbed the other three goals.
Ajax London however broke London United's clean sheet streak with a Juan Pablo Gonzalez fluke goal which came off the Spaniard's arse after a corner.
Juan Pablo had his back turned when the corner came after a hard push by John Macdonald. But somehow, as Juan Pablo fell to ground, the ball came off his backside and into the net for one of the great MLF comedy goals.
HMV Park, Essex
London United ran riot once again thrashing Ajax London 6-1 thus taking first place in the MLF table with 4-0-0 start.
Ajax old boy Edward Redwood scored a hat-trick while CraiCo, Cristiano Costa and Adam Stockwell grabbed the other three goals.
Ajax London however broke London United's clean sheet streak with a Juan Pablo Gonzalez fluke goal which came off the Spaniard's arse after a corner.
Juan Pablo had his back turned when the corner came after a hard push by John Macdonald. But somehow, as Juan Pablo fell to ground, the ball came off his backside and into the net for one of the great MLF comedy goals.
Monsters 1-0 Knights
Wednesday 16th April - MLF Round 2
The Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
A Darren Watkinson strike ended the Knights' unbeaten run as the Monsters deserved their victory.
The Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
A Darren Watkinson strike ended the Knights' unbeaten run as the Monsters deserved their victory.
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
Magic 2-4 Geordies
Tuesday 15th April - MLF Round 2
The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
The Newcastle Geordies ran riot over the Manchester Magic as they thrashed their opponents 4-2 at Eastlands.
Steven Tweedy, Liam Cole, Kevin Cohen and Kevin Coleman were the Geordie goal-scorers, while Andrew 'Cezza' Corne grabbed both of the Magic's goals.
The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
The Newcastle Geordies ran riot over the Manchester Magic as they thrashed their opponents 4-2 at Eastlands.
Steven Tweedy, Liam Cole, Kevin Cohen and Kevin Coleman were the Geordie goal-scorers, while Andrew 'Cezza' Corne grabbed both of the Magic's goals.
FC London 2-0 Pirates
Tuesday 15th April - MLF Round 2
T-Mobile Stadium, London
Goals from James Douglas and Craig Wisniewski won the game for FC London over Bristol Pirates at the T-Mobile.
T-Mobile Stadium, London
Goals from James Douglas and Craig Wisniewski won the game for FC London over Bristol Pirates at the T-Mobile.
Sunday, 13 April 2008
Ajax London 3-3 Magic
Sunday 13th April - MLF Round 4
HMV Park, Essex
Ajax London and Manchester Magic drew 3-3 in one of the all-time Super Sunday classics.
Ajax went up 3-0 in only 20 minutes with respective goals from Peter Elkins, James Bruce and Juan Pablo Gonzalez.
But the Magic started an incredible comeback 10 minutes from time. Zvonimir Markovic started the comeback. Robbie Walton gave the Magic hope. And then in stoppage time, Kevin Simms, sporting purple hair dye, scored the equalizer and the Magic players - including the 'keeper Edward Wilson - mobbed him after the Magic completed one of the greatest comebacks in MLF history.
HMV Park, Essex
Ajax London and Manchester Magic drew 3-3 in one of the all-time Super Sunday classics.
Ajax went up 3-0 in only 20 minutes with respective goals from Peter Elkins, James Bruce and Juan Pablo Gonzalez.
But the Magic started an incredible comeback 10 minutes from time. Zvonimir Markovic started the comeback. Robbie Walton gave the Magic hope. And then in stoppage time, Kevin Simms, sporting purple hair dye, scored the equalizer and the Magic players - including the 'keeper Edward Wilson - mobbed him after the Magic completed one of the greatest comebacks in MLF history.
Saturday, 12 April 2008
Fire 0-3 Real Birmingham
Saturday 12th April - MLF Round 4: The Midlands Derby
The City Ground, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
The Nottingham Fire and Real Birmingham contested the Midlands Derby: the first MLF derby of the season.
And it was Real who won the battle 3-0 with goals from Steve Tillman, Dicky-Dayve Johnson and Joey Robinson.
The City Ground, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
The Nottingham Fire and Real Birmingham contested the Midlands Derby: the first MLF derby of the season.
And it was Real who won the battle 3-0 with goals from Steve Tillman, Dicky-Dayve Johnson and Joey Robinson.
Lightning 0-1 Geordies
Saturday 12th April - MLF Round 4
Valley Parade, Bradford, Yorkshire
Liam Cole's left-footed 40-yard free-kick and Steven Tweedy's unbelievable defending gave the Newcastle Geordies all the three points against the Leeds Lightning in Bradford.
MagiCole hit a powerful drive from long distance, that fooled Lightning keeper Mike Foster, who initially thought it was to be a cross.
The Brummie left-back's strike is certainly a Goal of the Month contender.
Steve Tweedy was electric at the back as he thwarted nearly every opportunity that the Lightning could muster.
And they created a lot of opportunities.
Judging by Steven Tweedy's performance today, if the Geordies played only him at the back, they could still keep a clean sheet.
Valley Parade, Bradford, Yorkshire
Liam Cole's left-footed 40-yard free-kick and Steven Tweedy's unbelievable defending gave the Newcastle Geordies all the three points against the Leeds Lightning in Bradford.
MagiCole hit a powerful drive from long distance, that fooled Lightning keeper Mike Foster, who initially thought it was to be a cross.
The Brummie left-back's strike is certainly a Goal of the Month contender.
Steve Tweedy was electric at the back as he thwarted nearly every opportunity that the Lightning could muster.
And they created a lot of opportunities.
Judging by Steven Tweedy's performance today, if the Geordies played only him at the back, they could still keep a clean sheet.
Glasgow FC 0-1 Strikers
Saturday 12th April - MLF Round 4
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Kevin Henderson's powerful left-foot 30-yarder gave the Strikers all three points in Glasgow.
The blond bombshell, 30, had a go after John Bengtsson's unusually poor header fell at his feet. He then met with precision, hit it with his trademark left foot and it rocketed into the net, travelling at an estimated 80 mph.
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Kevin Henderson's powerful left-foot 30-yarder gave the Strikers all three points in Glasgow.
The blond bombshell, 30, had a go after John Bengtsson's unusually poor header fell at his feet. He then met with precision, hit it with his trademark left foot and it rocketed into the net, travelling at an estimated 80 mph.
Dragons 4-0 Ruckus
Saturday 12th April - MLF Round 4
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
Reading Ruckus crashed to their first defeat ever as the Cardiff Dragons thrashed them by four at the Millennium.
Christian Jones, Ryan Williams-Jones and Steve-David Hughes were on the scoresheet, with Christian getting a brace.
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
Reading Ruckus crashed to their first defeat ever as the Cardiff Dragons thrashed them by four at the Millennium.
Christian Jones, Ryan Williams-Jones and Steve-David Hughes were on the scoresheet, with Christian getting a brace.
Mighty Mice 0-2 Pirates
Saturday 12th April - MLF Round 4
Triple M Stadium, Kirkby, Merseyside
Bristol Pirates won with goals from Andy Powell and Dougie Strickland.
Triple M Stadium, Kirkby, Merseyside
Bristol Pirates won with goals from Andy Powell and Dougie Strickland.
Eagles 0-4 London United
Saturday 12th April - MLF Round 4
Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Edinburgh Eagles were totally outclassed as London United continued their amazing winning run to go on top of the MLF table.
Ian Parker's jinking run stunned the Eagles and he crossed for Neil Boyle, who powerfully headed it home.
The Eagles could have been 1-1 though, had it not been for world-class defending by United rookie John Macdonald.
Tony McClean played in Bobby MacGuire and he chipped it over Steven Knott, but young 20-year-old center-half Macdonald rushed in the nick of time to clear it off the line.
The 6'3" mullet-haired Londoner punched the air like he had scored a goal and we can be sure that he will be playing that moment on his VCR over and over again.
And then rookie left-back Ashton Reid struck a pose for the cameras after he headed off the line from David Perry-Taylor.
Parker's magic worked again when he found Belgian wonder Jean Croussant then played a delightful through-ball for Edward Redwood who hit an unstoppable volley past Eagles 'keeper Danny "Escuba" Escubaricaski.
Redsy's strike, according to the MLF on TOTV Shot Radar, travelled at 82 mph. The wunderkind then did his trademark 'rifle' celebration and it clearly meant that the opposition's hopes of a comeback were shot and killed.
Edinburgh's frustration was later compounded after Dougie Tennant was sent off for abusive language straight after he was shown a yellow card for a hard tackle on Rodrigo Santos.
And it was in fact the Brazilian Santos who scored the third after a quality 35-yard strike after he saw England CSA international Escuba off his line. Rodrigo did his Samba dancing, and all the other United players joined in.
There was confusion in the fourth goal, Mark Strickland and John Macdonald both went to head the ball and it landed in back of the net, but did not know who scored. Replays showed that Strickland got a head to it more and the goal was eventually credited to 'Da Skippah'.
Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Edinburgh Eagles were totally outclassed as London United continued their amazing winning run to go on top of the MLF table.
Ian Parker's jinking run stunned the Eagles and he crossed for Neil Boyle, who powerfully headed it home.
The Eagles could have been 1-1 though, had it not been for world-class defending by United rookie John Macdonald.
Tony McClean played in Bobby MacGuire and he chipped it over Steven Knott, but young 20-year-old center-half Macdonald rushed in the nick of time to clear it off the line.
The 6'3" mullet-haired Londoner punched the air like he had scored a goal and we can be sure that he will be playing that moment on his VCR over and over again.
And then rookie left-back Ashton Reid struck a pose for the cameras after he headed off the line from David Perry-Taylor.
Parker's magic worked again when he found Belgian wonder Jean Croussant then played a delightful through-ball for Edward Redwood who hit an unstoppable volley past Eagles 'keeper Danny "Escuba" Escubaricaski.
Redsy's strike, according to the MLF on TOTV Shot Radar, travelled at 82 mph. The wunderkind then did his trademark 'rifle' celebration and it clearly meant that the opposition's hopes of a comeback were shot and killed.
Edinburgh's frustration was later compounded after Dougie Tennant was sent off for abusive language straight after he was shown a yellow card for a hard tackle on Rodrigo Santos.
And it was in fact the Brazilian Santos who scored the third after a quality 35-yard strike after he saw England CSA international Escuba off his line. Rodrigo did his Samba dancing, and all the other United players joined in.
There was confusion in the fourth goal, Mark Strickland and John Macdonald both went to head the ball and it landed in back of the net, but did not know who scored. Replays showed that Strickland got a head to it more and the goal was eventually credited to 'Da Skippah'.
Monsters 1-0 Druids
Saturday 12th April - MLF Round 4
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Teeside
Shane Campbell scored the 1-0 for the Monsters in Saturday's early kick-off.
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Teeside
Shane Campbell scored the 1-0 for the Monsters in Saturday's early kick-off.
Hutch not worried despite keeper crisis
London United manager Bob Hutchinson is no worry despite goalkeepers Simon Herding and Mikki da Silva ruled out with injuries.
Steven Knott is only senior keeper in side, but because of their crisis, the club have signed free agent 'keeper Sam Jones on an emergency deal until one of their ruled-out keepers recover.
"Simon's a big blow for us, because he's the best keeper in the world," said Hutchinson.
"He's a big part of the team, but we have enough depth to cope."
Steven Knott is only senior keeper in side, but because of their crisis, the club have signed free agent 'keeper Sam Jones on an emergency deal until one of their ruled-out keepers recover.
"Simon's a big blow for us, because he's the best keeper in the world," said Hutchinson.
"He's a big part of the team, but we have enough depth to cope."
Friday, 11 April 2008
Knights 1-1 FC London
Friday 11th April - MLF Round 4
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
FC London and East Anglia Knights drew 1-1 on Friday Night Football.
James Douglas got the FC London goal before Brian Nixon equalized.
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
FC London and East Anglia Knights drew 1-1 on Friday Night Football.
James Douglas got the FC London goal before Brian Nixon equalized.
Thursday, 10 April 2008
Monsters go to CSA Cup Semis
Thursday 10th April - CSA Cup Quarter Final 2nd Leg
Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia
Monsters win 4-0 aggregate
The Middlesbrough Monsters are through to the semi-finals after a 2-0 win in Moscow - exactly the same scoreline at the Riverside.
Tim van den Bergh and Michael Matsson got the game's goals.
Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia
Monsters win 4-0 aggregate
The Middlesbrough Monsters are through to the semi-finals after a 2-0 win in Moscow - exactly the same scoreline at the Riverside.
Tim van den Bergh and Michael Matsson got the game's goals.
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
London Utd go to Semi's
Wednesday 9th April - CSA Champions League Quarter Final 2nd Leg
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
London United win 6-0 on aggregate
London United beat Madrid Cosmos 4-0 in the CSA Champions League 2nd leg with goals from Edward Redwood, Mark Strickland, John Macdonald and CraiCo.
However, United suffered a setback when goalkeeper Mikki da Silva pulled his groin and was forced off. First-choice stopper Simon Herding watched the game on the TV with a back injury. Steven Knott pulled off some fine saves from Juanito and Mark Sánchez Pizjuan.
The Uruguayan Torres Pizarro brothers Julio and Carlos continued to threaten Knott but the young 20-year-old 'keeper had the best game of his career.
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
London United win 6-0 on aggregate
London United beat Madrid Cosmos 4-0 in the CSA Champions League 2nd leg with goals from Edward Redwood, Mark Strickland, John Macdonald and CraiCo.
However, United suffered a setback when goalkeeper Mikki da Silva pulled his groin and was forced off. First-choice stopper Simon Herding watched the game on the TV with a back injury. Steven Knott pulled off some fine saves from Juanito and Mark Sánchez Pizjuan.
The Uruguayan Torres Pizarro brothers Julio and Carlos continued to threaten Knott but the young 20-year-old 'keeper had the best game of his career.
FCL progress to SF
Wednesday 9th April - CSA Champions League Quarter Final 2nd Leg
The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
FC London win 3-0 on aggregate
FC London progressed 3-0 on aggregate with a Jimmy Douglas goal in the 1-0 2nd leg against Manchester Magic.
The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
FC London win 3-0 on aggregate
FC London progressed 3-0 on aggregate with a Jimmy Douglas goal in the 1-0 2nd leg against Manchester Magic.
Sunday, 6 April 2008
London United 6-0 Fire
Sunday 6th April - MLF Round 3
HMV Park, Essex
London United ran riot over Nottingham Fire today with a resounding 6-0 win on Super Sunday.
The scorers were CraiCo, Kevin Warhurst, Neil Boyle, Ian Parker, Lionel Nunez and Rodrigo Santos with latter three strikes assisted by Edward Redwood.
The Fire's best opportunity came from Sébastien Lacroix who shoot straight at Michael da Silva, covering for the injured Simon Herding.
HMV Park, Essex
London United ran riot over Nottingham Fire today with a resounding 6-0 win on Super Sunday.
The scorers were CraiCo, Kevin Warhurst, Neil Boyle, Ian Parker, Lionel Nunez and Rodrigo Santos with latter three strikes assisted by Edward Redwood.
The Fire's best opportunity came from Sébastien Lacroix who shoot straight at Michael da Silva, covering for the injured Simon Herding.
Simon KO rocks United
London United keeper and Flamboyant Five member Simon Herding has been ruled out for a month after a freak accident.
Apparently Simon broke his back trying to reach the remote on Saturday afternoon. According to Simon, he was watching 'MLF Soccer Saturday' on TOTV by the time he stretched himself to the remote and then - OW!
Not the news that the other F5ive boys and LUFC teammates - Neil Boyle, CraiCo, Edward Redwood and Kevin Warhurst - want to hear.
It is bad news for the Black and Red, who will be ruled out for some of London United's big games ahead, including the big London derby against FC London.
Mikki da Silva and Steven Knott are set to fight for the goalkeeper's jersey for the rest of month.
Apparently Simon broke his back trying to reach the remote on Saturday afternoon. According to Simon, he was watching 'MLF Soccer Saturday' on TOTV by the time he stretched himself to the remote and then - OW!
Not the news that the other F5ive boys and LUFC teammates - Neil Boyle, CraiCo, Edward Redwood and Kevin Warhurst - want to hear.
It is bad news for the Black and Red, who will be ruled out for some of London United's big games ahead, including the big London derby against FC London.
Mikki da Silva and Steven Knott are set to fight for the goalkeeper's jersey for the rest of month.
Saturday, 5 April 2008
FC London 3-0 Eagles
Saturday 5th April - MLF Round 3
T-Mobile Stadium, London
FC London beat the Edinburgh Eagles 3-0 with goals from Karlo Krzystofski, Bob Harry and Bradley Hatfield.
T-Mobile Stadium, London
FC London beat the Edinburgh Eagles 3-0 with goals from Karlo Krzystofski, Bob Harry and Bradley Hatfield.
Strikers 1-2 Monsters
Saturday 5th April - MLF Round 3
Hillsborough, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Middlesbrough Monsters beat Sheffield Strikers 2-1 at Hillsborough. The Monsters scorers were Tim van den Bergh and Darren Watkinson, while Kevin Henderson got the Strikers' consolation goal.
Hillsborough, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Middlesbrough Monsters beat Sheffield Strikers 2-1 at Hillsborough. The Monsters scorers were Tim van den Bergh and Darren Watkinson, while Kevin Henderson got the Strikers' consolation goal.
Druids 0-3 Magic
Saturday 5th April - MLF Round 3
Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
The Manchester Magic saw off Dublin with a 3-0 win with goals from Kevin Simms, Andrew 'Cezza' Corne and Zvonimir Markovic.
Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
The Manchester Magic saw off Dublin with a 3-0 win with goals from Kevin Simms, Andrew 'Cezza' Corne and Zvonimir Markovic.
Knights 1-0 Mighty Mice
Saturday 5th April - MLF Round 3
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
Brian Nixon's classy goal gave the Knights a 1-0 win over Merseyside.
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
Brian Nixon's classy goal gave the Knights a 1-0 win over Merseyside.
Ruckus 3-0 Glasgow FC
Saturday 5th April - MLF Round 3
Madejski Stadium, Reading, Berkshire
Reading Ruckus saw off Glasgow FC with goals from Zak McKracken, Stefan Shanahan and Julio Marconi.
The game was part 1 of another Madejski double-header, with London Irish playing a rugby match later in the day.
Madejski Stadium, Reading, Berkshire
Reading Ruckus saw off Glasgow FC with goals from Zak McKracken, Stefan Shanahan and Julio Marconi.
The game was part 1 of another Madejski double-header, with London Irish playing a rugby match later in the day.
Pirates 2-0 Lightning
Saturday 5th April - MLF Round 3
Pirates Park, Bristol
The Bristol Pirates saw off Leeds Lightning with 2-0 victory with goals from David Wright and rookie Andrew Powell.
Pirates Park, Bristol
The Bristol Pirates saw off Leeds Lightning with 2-0 victory with goals from David Wright and rookie Andrew Powell.
Real Birmingham 1-0 Dragons
Saturday 5th April - MLF Round 3
St Andrews, Birmingham
Steven Tillman's 30-yard strike won the game 1-0 for Real at St Andrews.
The U.S. striker hit it 1v1 against Cardiff Dragons keeper Kevin Jones.
St Andrews, Birmingham
Steven Tillman's 30-yard strike won the game 1-0 for Real at St Andrews.
The U.S. striker hit it 1v1 against Cardiff Dragons keeper Kevin Jones.
Friday, 4 April 2008
Geordies 0-1 Ajax London
Friday 4th April - MLF Round 3
St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Peter Elkins' header won the game for Ajax London as they won 1-0 at Newcastle Geordies.
Elkins leaped high over Steven Tweedy as he stole in on the rookie Geordies centre-back.
St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Peter Elkins' header won the game for Ajax London as they won 1-0 at Newcastle Geordies.
Elkins leaped high over Steven Tweedy as he stole in on the rookie Geordies centre-back.
Thursday, 3 April 2008
Monsters beat Monsters
Thursday 3rd April - CSA Cup Quarter Final 1st Leg
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
The Middlesbrough Monsters beat their namesakes Moscow Monsters in the first leg of the CSA Cup Quarter Final.
Tim van den Bergh's toe-poker won the game for the Green-and-Purple.
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
The Middlesbrough Monsters beat their namesakes Moscow Monsters in the first leg of the CSA Cup Quarter Final.
Tim van den Bergh's toe-poker won the game for the Green-and-Purple.
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
Dragons 0-0 Mighty Mice
Wednesday 2nd April - MLF Round 2
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
The Dragons drew with Merseyside in a drab encounter at the Millennium Stadium.
Christian Jones had the best chance of the match, his 20-yard shot just missing the inside of the post.
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
The Dragons drew with Merseyside in a drab encounter at the Millennium Stadium.
Christian Jones had the best chance of the match, his 20-yard shot just missing the inside of the post.
United beat Cosmos
Wednesday 2nd April - CSA Champions League Quarter Final 1st Leg
HMV Park, Essex
London United beat Madrid Cosmos 2-0 in the CSA Champions League tie with goals from Edward Redwood and Gary Mitchell.
HMV Park, Essex
London United beat Madrid Cosmos 2-0 in the CSA Champions League tie with goals from Edward Redwood and Gary Mitchell.
FCL beat Magic in CCL
Wednesday 2nd April - CSA Champions League Quarter Final 1st Leg
T-Mobile Stadium, London
FC London saw off Manchester Magic 2-0 in the 1st leg of the CSA Champions League quarter-final tie.
Bob Harry headed FCL in front before James Douglas scored a brilliant free-kick.
T-Mobile Stadium, London
FC London saw off Manchester Magic 2-0 in the 1st leg of the CSA Champions League quarter-final tie.
Bob Harry headed FCL in front before James Douglas scored a brilliant free-kick.
Glasgow FC 1-0 Fire
Wednesday 2nd April - MLF Round 2
Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland
A John Bengtsson header was enough for Glasgow to get their first win of the season.
The Sweden CSA captain headed past fellow compatriot Jonas Pasmark after Eddo Campbell's corner.
Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland
A John Bengtsson header was enough for Glasgow to get their first win of the season.
The Sweden CSA captain headed past fellow compatriot Jonas Pasmark after Eddo Campbell's corner.
Druids 2-0 Strikers
Wednesday 2nd March - MLF Round 2
Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
A Stephen Berry double handed the Dublin Druids' first ever MLF win over the Sheffield Strikers.
The Ireland international winger Steve Berry scored two 30-yarders to send Croke Park into absolute ecstasy.
Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
A Stephen Berry double handed the Dublin Druids' first ever MLF win over the Sheffield Strikers.
The Ireland international winger Steve Berry scored two 30-yarders to send Croke Park into absolute ecstasy.
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
Eagles 0-2 Real Birmingham
Tuesday 1st April - MLF Round 2
Tynecastle, Edinburgh, Scotland
Real Birmingham got a 2-0 victory at the hands of the Edinburgh Eagles.
Spanish playmaker Juanito, making his first MLF appearance since joining from Madrid Cosmos, got Real off to a fine start with a quality strike after only six minutes play.
And the returning Ryan Roberts scored the 2-0 with a fine finish from just outside the penalty area.
Tynecastle, Edinburgh, Scotland
Real Birmingham got a 2-0 victory at the hands of the Edinburgh Eagles.
Spanish playmaker Juanito, making his first MLF appearance since joining from Madrid Cosmos, got Real off to a fine start with a quality strike after only six minutes play.
And the returning Ryan Roberts scored the 2-0 with a fine finish from just outside the penalty area.
Lightning 1-1 Ruckus
Tuesday 1st April - MLF Round 2
Elland Road, Leeds, Yorkshire
Leeds Lightning got a valuable draw against Reading Ruckus.
César Wurns-Herrera however put the Ruckus up 1-0 after 11 minutes after a horror defensive error by Richard O'Brien.
But Daniele Rivera's last minute equalizer gave the Lightning a precious point.
Elland Road, Leeds, Yorkshire
Leeds Lightning got a valuable draw against Reading Ruckus.
César Wurns-Herrera however put the Ruckus up 1-0 after 11 minutes after a horror defensive error by Richard O'Brien.
But Daniele Rivera's last minute equalizer gave the Lightning a precious point.
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