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.
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