Over 50's, Over 60's and Over 70's TEAMS
Spireites win SWFC Community Trust tournament
The Senior Spireites were invited to play in the first annual walking football tournament organised by Sheffield Wednesday Community Trust. This was an open-age tournament (18+) and the Spireites team consisted mostly of over-50s players, with a couple of under-50s and some over-60s.
On a very hot sunny day, the Spireites started against Sheffield United Community Trust and went a goal down in the first 5 minutes as they tried to get used to the draconian interpretation of the rules by the referee. Once the team adapted to the playing conditions they scored 4 unanswered goals to run out 4-1 victors.
Further victories came against the two strong teams from Sheffield Wednesday Walking Football (2-0 and 3-2) and the Spireites finished the first part of the tournament with a convincing 4-0 win over Frickley. After a break, the boys in blue conceded a last minute goal to draw 1-1 with Pitz and then beat an excellent Sheffield Wednesday Community Trust team 1-0. The final game was a walkover 3-0 win after injuries prevented the final opponents from fielding a team.
The Spireites finished as the only unbeaten team with 6 wins and a draw and were convincing tournament winners. Top scorer was Yashin Umerji with 7 goals with excellent goal scoring contributions from Darryl Davies, Tej Buhal, Gui Carneiro and Rob Ward. Defensively the record was the best in the tournament thanks to Steve Kehoe, Chris Tann, Gary Allison and keeper Karlos Oakkdaen. Congratulations to the team and to the organisers for a very enjoyable event!
Contact Points for the Club's Teams
There are 3 teams that the Club currently run to take part in local tournaments and matches that are organised throughout the year. If any member wants to get involved in playing for one of the teams please contact the relevant team co-ordinator, as shown below:
Over 50's team - Co-ordinator Darryl Davies email: maddrd@hotmail.com
Over 60's team - Co-ordinator Terry Ashley email: tezashley55@yahoo.com
Over 70's team - Co-ordinator Bob Berry email: bobberry@oguk.co.uk
Forthcoming Fixtures
There are several forthcoming fixtures involving the Club's teams where supporters are welcome and encouraged to attend. Further details can be obtained from the relevant team's co-ordinator.
Over 50's Team Fixtures
To be confirmed
Over 60's Team Fixtures
To be confirmed
Over 70's Team Fixtures
To be confirmed
Match Reports
Over 60's vs Matlock - 23rd July
The Over 60's team played Matlock Over 50s and lost to them on aggregate 4-1 over 3 x 20 minute games with the scores being 1-0, 2-1 and 1-0
The Matlock team are a very good side and will play in the Open Sheffield league next season.
The Senior Spireites played and defended as a team very well starting with the strikers against a side at least 10 years younger. This was a good test and a learning experience.
A couple more friendlies will be arranged prior to the season starting on Tuesday 16th Sept at Nottingham. .
Over 50's vs Mansfield- 5th June
The Over-50s took on Mansfield Community Trust in a friendly match. The match was played in a great spirit and both teams enjoyed the experience of playing in the shadows of Mansfield Town's ground. The Spireites started strongly but were caught on the break as Mansfield went ahead. However, the Spireites continued to play good football and equalised through Nigel Strong before Dave Simpson gave the Chesterfield the lead before half time.
After the break, Mansfield piled on the pressure but the Spireites remained solid defensively, with goalkeeper Darren Townsend in excellent form, before scoring further goals through Darryl Davies and a second for Dave Simpson. A consolation for Mansfield a few minutes from the end meant a final result of 4-2 to the Spireites.
Over 50's vs Bakewell - 21st May
The Over-50s took two teams to Bakewell to play in a round-robin with Bakewell and Matlock. The two teams were relatively even and they were selected them to try and get people playing together who had not played in a team together before.
The pitches at Bakewell have large areas and small goals and therefore goals were at a premium as every shot is basically a long shot!
Team 1 drew both games 0-0, against Bakewell first and then Matlock. The Senior Spireites played well defensively but couldn't get the breakthrough that their play probably deserved.
Team 2 drew the first game against Matlock 0-0 but won the second game 1-0 against Bakewell, with a goal from Simeon Turner. It was a similar story here - the team played well defensively but this time they were able to get a decent shot into the corner of the goal.
An encouraging start for both teams. Well done guys!
