Jailhouse FC : Match Reports

Chase Res 1 - 0 Jailhouse FC
Not the sort of finish we were after to the end of the season but still gained promotion and put in a team effort throughout the season.

Credit to the management, players and everyone involved in the club

Division 1 here we come....................!...[read more]

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Ridge Lane Res 1 - 1 Jailhouse FC
Bez almost cost us promotion !...[read more]

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Weddington Thistle Res 1 - 1 Jailhouse FC
Still drunk from the previous nights, assistant managers 30th Birthday !

His fault!...[read more]

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Jailhouse FC 1 - 3 Manor House
The return fixture of Manor house seen one some big changes to the starting line up and formation such was the extent of the Jailhouse injury list. Taylor – knee, Gav Woolley – Shoulder, Paul Hart – Out of shape. Booth was in goal, the back line stayed the same from the previous week, midfield seen Smith step in to join Gregs in a central roll, the natural left footer Bond slotted into left midfield and Will came in on the right. Up front seen the return of the inform Bez along side Ruddy. On the bench was man mountain Monkey, assistance assistant Bomb and Liam.

After a mid week draw with second place rivals a win was a must! True to form the Jailers made an identical mistake to the week before, trying to play the offside trap only to be caught out and go an early goal down – again this was against the run of play. Chances went begging from the Jailhouse bo...[read more]

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Nuneaton Com 1 - 1 Jailhouse FC
A slightly changed line up with the return of Will on the right, in a game in which both teams needed a win to ease the pressure for 2nd place!

Scrappy football at times which produced two gifted and fluke goals. A very well organised Jailhouse defence seen all the pressure soaked up by Kev Wilson who won man of the match, credit to him and his back line.

A draw and a point is better then a lose and the Jailhouse still remain in prime position for 2nd place.
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Manor House 3 - 4 Jailhouse FC
A trip to Filongley seen Manor House host us for the first of two back to back Sunday games. A game in which the Jailhouse needed to win to put breathing space between themselves and Nuneaton Community and Manor House themselves.
Booth in goal, Wilson and T-Bone at the centre with Chef and Yatesey left and right back respectively. In the of the park was Taylor, partnered with Gav, Gregory was shipped out to the right and Bez in his usual left hand side. Up front was Smithy and Ruddy.

A very confidence start in which the Jailer were first to even ball and wanted it more, an early goal was inevitable however it came for Manor House when they broke the Jailhouse offside trap leaving the defenders route and Boothy exposed for them to slot home an unlikely lead.

If a first goal was inevitable an equaliser certainly was and it came when a goal kick from Booth was le...[read more] A trip to Filongley seen Manor House host us for the first of two back to back Sunday games. A game in which the Jailhouse needed to win to put breathing space between themselves and Nuneaton Community and Manor House themselves.
Booth in goal, Wilson and T-Bone at the centre with Chef and Yatesey left and right back respectively. In the of the park was Taylor, partnered with Gav, Gregory was shipped out to the right and Bez in his usual left hand side. Up front was Smithy and Ruddy.

A very confidence start in which the Jailer were first to even ball and wanted it more, an early goal was inevitable however it came for Manor House when they broke the Jailhouse offside trap leaving the defenders route and Boothy exposed for them to slot home an unlikely lead.

If a first goal was inevitable an equaliser certainly was and it came when a goal kick from Booth was left to bounced and Smith latched on to it to chip the keeper. A second was to follow when another looping ball was put into the box and Adam Taylor assisted the ball on for Smith to slot home the second. It all seemed like plain sailing until a freakish own goal was scored by Kev Wilson to make it two all. The night mare wasn’t over when from a corner Adam Taylor chested the ball down to gift there striker with a perfect assist and send the Jailer in 3 – 2 in a match they should have been 3 – 2 up!

Knowing we were desperately unlucky with two of the goals the Jailers knew they had to produce in the second half. Within five minutes of the restart Bez burst through on the left cut across the box and struck the ball across the keeper to leave the score line. The pressure was mounting on Manor House as chance’s were created for the Jailhouse and Manor House were producing little in return. A goal finally came when some neat football between Gregs and Smith on the edge of the box produce a well worked goal for Smith to complete his hat-trick and secure the 3 points.
As the clock ticked on changes were made from the sidelines as Adam Taylor went off injured, some re-positioning seen Gregs go into the middle, Smith on the right and the freak show rolled out up top in rare appearance. The change almost paid dividend as the freak show was released with only the keeper to beat, true to current form the freak show didn’t find the back of the net but found the side line with yet another injury, after being taken down by the keeper - Which should have resulted in a stone wall penalty.
With a flagging Manor House defence fresh legs were needed up front unfortunately we didn’t have any so the management brought on Jibba in his first appearance since 2009 after rejoining the club following a very unsuccessful spell at Division 5 basement boys Wentworth Warriors. Needless to say I think I think it will be his last appearance in a black and white shirt for sometime after failing to impressive the management.

In the end a good come back by the lad which was only brought on by themselves.

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Drayton Res 1 - 2 Jailhouse FC
Bright sunshine welcomed the Jailers to there first mid week game of the season. Hosted by Drayton at the infamous Stockingford Piv. Despite work commitments and rush hour traffic the line up remained pretty much unchanged.
Captain Booth in goal, Wilson and T-Bone centre backs, Bond left back and Yates on the right. Midfield compromised of Taylor partnered with Greg. On the left Bez and second start for Will on the right. Up top was Ruddy and Smithy.

A slightly bobberly pitch seen a slow from the Jailhouse but building from previous weeks producing neat football at times. One or two attacks were fizzeled out with some decent saves but Bez opened up the scoring with a neat right foot finish. A second was added when a ball over the top from Ruddy found Smithy who slotted the ball home to make it two nil at half time.

Second half and comfortably in the lead the J...[read more]

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Jailhouse FC 4 - 1 Crew
The weather finally relented to let the Jailhouse’s promotion charge get back on track. The first home game in over 3 months seen us host Crew on a boggy but well groomed Stanley Road.
The usual rear guards were present, Yates, Bond, T-Bone and Kev Wilson. Midfield seen a return for Adam Taylor along side Gregs, Bez on the left and a debut start for Carl Willet aka Will ! Up front seen a return for Smithy partnering Ruddy all captained by Booth in goal.

A must win game seen the Jailhouse with the usual all out attacking. With difficult pitch conditions the midfield quartet managed to carve out some neat football creating chance’s for themselves and the strikers. The dead lock was broken when a trade mark Gregs through ball found Smithy tearing down the right side who slotted it over for Ruddy to tap home the first and his 12th of the season. Looking like we we...[read more]

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Ford Sports Res 3 - 3 Jailhouse FC
After a three month break due to bad weather it looks like a run of normal leagues games was on the horizon! A trip to the familiar summer training camp of Paul’s Land seen an away fixture against local rivals lads Ford Sports Reserves. After not winning since November 2009 the Gaffa made some positive changes, both to the team and formation. Returning to the tried and tested 4-1-4-1 formation the teams was as follows; Retaining his captaincy was Booth in goal, Liam right back, Yes Man left back and it was a return to the starting line up for Wilson along side the versatile excellence of Dave Yates. In front of the back four was the “guard dog” Gav Woolley. Midfield seen a return on the left wing for Bond and Mr Devine on the right side. In the middle of the park Gregory linked up with Smithy in a new roll. Up front was the ever present Bez.

Switching en...[read more] After a three month break due to bad weather it looks like a run of normal leagues games was on the horizon! A trip to the familiar summer training camp of Paul’s Land seen an away fixture against local rivals lads Ford Sports Reserves. After not winning since November 2009 the Gaffa made some positive changes, both to the team and formation. Returning to the tried and tested 4-1-4-1 formation the teams was as follows; Retaining his captaincy was Booth in goal, Liam right back, Yes Man left back and it was a return to the starting line up for Wilson along side the versatile excellence of Dave Yates. In front of the back four was the “guard dog” Gav Woolley. Midfield seen a return on the left wing for Bond and Mr Devine on the right side. In the middle of the park Gregory linked up with Smithy in a new roll. Up front was the ever present Bez.

Switching ends for the first half Jailhouse were attacking on the slightly down hill slope. First chance of the game fell to Luke Devine, after Bez’s one-on-one with the keeper was saved and parried out, only for Luke to touch it inches wide. It was pretty much all the Jailhouse when the dead lock was broken after Bez rounded the keeper to slot home his 5th goal of the season. Luke Devine came close again after the keeper fumbled the ball on the edge of the area and his chip just fell wide of the far post. At the other end the defense and Boothy were hardly tested until a dubious penalty was awarded which was dispatched to make it 1-1.Fighting back, Bond hit a thunderous strike from the left side which left the keeper routed only for it to come bouncing back off the wood work! Approaching half time Bez was fouled just outside the box, fancying his chances after an earlier sighter Kev Wilson stepped up to drive the ball low and hard under the keeper for his first ever Jailhouse goal. Half time 2 -1 to the good.

Second half and we needed to build on our lead. Chances were being created but each time being put inches wide or off target; no matter what we tried we always seem to fall short at the final hurdle. Luke Devine was put through twice from Gregory only to squander both chances. Smith broke form midfield but couldn’t capitalize. The pressure was being felt and the Gaffa made some changes. Bond off for Ruddy and Bez dropping into the left wing position. Two minutes after coming on Ruddy notched the Jailhouse 3rd after some Devine foot work from Luke. Three one to the good and the lads were cruising…or so they though, from a Jailhouse corner Ford Sports broke to catch us on the counter attack and make it 3 – 2 with ten minutes to go. Feeling they had the rub of the green Ford Sports pushed there big center back up top to try and cause some problem, counter acting this the Jailhouse management bought on T-Bone. However the inevitable happen in stoppage time, when a Ford Sports corner resulted in there center back scoring and gracing them with a point.

A draw which seems like a lost and on the day our finishing cost us all three points.

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Jailhouse FC 0 - 2 Bedworth Lib
A positive display against higher opposition but ending a brief cup run. (Bedworth Liberal were eventual finalists)...[read more]

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Jailhouse FC 2 - 4 Bear and Ragged Staff
A stern performance with the correct attitude but beaten by a better team on the day....[read more]

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Jailhouse FC 4 - 0 Chase Res
A damp, cold morning seen the Jailers host Chase Res for the 9th home game of the season. After the previous weeks return to winning ways the team was slightly altered as the treatment room is still chocker block. Booth in goal and newly awarded captain for the game, Kev Wilson was accompanied with the versatile machine Pabs at centre half, Bond left back and Liam right back. Midfield remained with Gregs and Gav in the centre aka Xavi, Iniesta! Bez stuck in his hole on the left side and a new role for Chefman on right wing. Up front saw the pairing of inform Ruddy with Luke.

Shooting towards the East Stand it was quick start for the Jailers (as always) with the main work coming from the wings delivering testing crosses for the keeper to deal with in tricky conditions. The bulk of the set up play was coming from Xavi and Iniesta feeding the wingers and strikers with...[read more] A damp, cold morning seen the Jailers host Chase Res for the 9th home game of the season. After the previous weeks return to winning ways the team was slightly altered as the treatment room is still chocker block. Booth in goal and newly awarded captain for the game, Kev Wilson was accompanied with the versatile machine Pabs at centre half, Bond left back and Liam right back. Midfield remained with Gregs and Gav in the centre aka Xavi, Iniesta! Bez stuck in his hole on the left side and a new role for Chefman on right wing. Up front saw the pairing of inform Ruddy with Luke.

Shooting towards the East Stand it was quick start for the Jailers (as always) with the main work coming from the wings delivering testing crosses for the keeper to deal with in tricky conditions. The bulk of the set up play was coming from Xavi and Iniesta feeding the wingers and strikers with threading through balls. The first goal of the game went to the Jailers, a parried cross fell nicely to Lukes feet who slotted home his 5th goal of the season. A second goal was to follow when a rare run from Bez seen him brought down in the box to win a penalty. Up stepped Gav (Iniesta) to show the rest of the team how a penalty should be taken!

Half time and the Jailers were pottering along nicely without the defence and Boothy being tested. A 3rd goal was added to the Jailhouse score board when Gregs hit an outside of the boot shot that was finger tipped away only for Ruddy help himself to his 9th goal of the season and to over take the master talisman, Smithy, in the lead scorers chart!

With a comfortable lead the gaffa started to think about next week, resting some of the lads. It was a season debut for midfield hall of famer “The Sgt” who came on in an attacking position for Ruddy. It wasn’t long before the old dog made an impact……chesting down the ball for, the now instrumental, Gregs to chip a ball to the back stick for Bez to notch his first for 3 weeks.

80th minute and the match was all but over ………once again it was time to roll out the freak show. With no disrespect, replacing Chefman, who had a cracking game on the right side of midfield. The customary tape was on the socks (yellow to match the kit of course) and there was more strapping on him then a strapping machine, onto the pitch he went and with in minutes what clattered to the ground……..and that’s all he did.

Another 3 points and a 4th clean sheet of the season for the team, credit to Booth and his wall of defenders in front of him. For the second consecutive game in a row Greg was Star Man. More to follow against Mancetter lads.

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Jailhouse FC 3 - 1 Ridge Lane Res
After a tough two weeks with consecutive defeats in both the league and cup it was time to regroup and pull together as a team. An injury hit squad seen several changes in the starting line up, reverting back to 4-4-2. Booth, as always between the sticks, left back seen a recall for Bond, Liam held his place at right back and it was a return from injury for T-Bone who also took the captains arm band off centre half partner Wilson. Midfield saw Gav and Gregs link up, Bez in his groove on the left and a new roll for Pabs in right midfield. Up top was Ruddy and Luke.

A damp start to the game saw the Jailers shooting to there favourite end setting up to get an early lead. Reborn Pabs was causing some early trouble down the right flank with some mazy “Rondalo like” runs, excellent play in the middle of the park from Gregs and Gav seen most of there play broken up l...[read more] After a tough two weeks with consecutive defeats in both the league and cup it was time to regroup and pull together as a team. An injury hit squad seen several changes in the starting line up, reverting back to 4-4-2. Booth, as always between the sticks, left back seen a recall for Bond, Liam held his place at right back and it was a return from injury for T-Bone who also took the captains arm band off centre half partner Wilson. Midfield saw Gav and Gregs link up, Bez in his groove on the left and a new roll for Pabs in right midfield. Up top was Ruddy and Luke.

A damp start to the game saw the Jailers shooting to there favourite end setting up to get an early lead. Reborn Pabs was causing some early trouble down the right flank with some mazy “Rondalo like” runs, excellent play in the middle of the park from Gregs and Gav seen most of there play broken up leaving our defence with little to do. The dead lock was broken when Luke Devine went on a mazy “Pabs like” run and cross the ball for Ruddy to score in off the post.
A second was to follow when a neat ball from Bez put Pabs through to coolly and calmly slot the ball under the on coming keeper for his second goal of the season! A slight scuffle seen Ruddy pick up a yellow card towards the end of the half – naughty boy!

Two nil to the good the Gaffa demanded more of the same in the second half, only for the lads to let slip from a well worked corner. From the restart the Jailers piled on the pressure with Gregs carving out most the openings from the midfield with through balls to Bez, Luke and Ruddy only for some last ditch tackling to save Ridge Lane from fall further behind. Ridge Lane were lucky not to equalise half way through only for the outstanding Booth to pull off some top point blank saves. The third Jailhouse goal came after a stern winning tackle from Gregs in the middle of the park left the ball loose for Ruddy to latch onto and fire the ball home.

10 minutes from time, strapped up, braced up and colour coordinated taped up - The freak show was rolled out, the long return of Michael Haynes aka Dennis. Maggie had taken off the shackles for the first time in over a season oh and slightly plagued by injuries, including water on the knee(s), cut elbows, popping thighs not to mention his level of fitness, never the less he was stripped, wound up, primed for action and to make an immediate impact……….we’re still waiting!

A most improved performance and back to winning ways. Star man game from Gregs (usually labelled the scapegoat) and a note worth congratulations to passed captain Wilson for completing 900 minutes of football and not missing a minute so far this season.

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Bear Ragged Staff 7 - 0 Jailhouse FC
A very lacklustre and dull performance where it seems like fear was our biggest enemy!...[read more]

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Jailhouse FC 1 - 0 Weddington Thistle Res
The start of a new month seen the first of the bad weather move in. Heavy rain in the morning and from the previous night seen a soaked Stanley Road, never the less the under pitch drainage system was up the scratch as we welcomed Weddington Thistle to the knife!

An injury hit and “other commitments” seen a depleted squad but as the well structured club we are, built on firm foundations not quick sand a strong team was fielded. A change in the formation was need resulting back to the 4-4-2. Booth in between the sticks aiming for a third consecutive clean sheet backed up by Wilson, Treadwell, Chefman and Yateys. Midfield seen Gav Woolley return to a more central roll along side Gregs, with Liam and Bond to the right and left respectively. Up top seen the return of Bez partnering the inform Ruddy.

Slight disruption to the start of the game seen an unplanned la...[read more] The start of a new month seen the first of the bad weather move in. Heavy rain in the morning and from the previous night seen a soaked Stanley Road, never the less the under pitch drainage system was up the scratch as we welcomed Weddington Thistle to the knife!

An injury hit and “other commitments” seen a depleted squad but as the well structured club we are, built on firm foundations not quick sand a strong team was fielded. A change in the formation was need resulting back to the 4-4-2. Booth in between the sticks aiming for a third consecutive clean sheet backed up by Wilson, Treadwell, Chefman and Yateys. Midfield seen Gav Woolley return to a more central roll along side Gregs, with Liam and Bond to the right and left respectively. Up top seen the return of Bez partnering the inform Ruddy.

Slight disruption to the start of the game seen an unplanned late kick off - due to the referee not turning up!
After the two managers agreed on how to rectify the situation in stepped “The Bomb” ………his first appearance with the Jailhouse for almost a year! The question was could he complete a full 90 minutes!

A slow start to the game seen both teams unsettled with neither team having an advantage. The Jailhouse finally got going when Bez tested the keeper with a long range shot and promising moves were being created down the left flank by Bond and Chef. After 20 minutes the man mountain central defender T-Bone was taken off with an injured thigh. A slight reshuffle seen Yateys move into the central roll and substitute Pabs go onto the right. A dull and uneventfully first half.

The second half saw the Jailers pressing for that elusive goal. Although it could have gone either way. Ruddy finally broke the dead lock after latching onto a Bond ball, he coolly rounded the keeper to smash home his 6th goal of the season. After the goal Weddington lads pressed and pressed for an equaliser, once hitting the bar and twice being denied by Boothy from point blank shots. He also stopped a near certain goal when he came out his area to clear up a loose ball, causing the Weddington bench to erupt with outrage as they thought he took there man down – He did but won the ball first! Jailhouse had another attacking spell to try and sneak a second goal from the unlikely candidate of captain Kev Wilson. A Liam corner seen Wilson connect with a header which looked to be over the line, only to be scrambled away for another corner. From the resulting corner he again had his gaol bound header cleared off the line to be denied his first ever Jailhouse goal. The lad eventually hung on for a one nil victory.

Overall a win is a win and the 3 points are on the board. A 3rd consecutive clean sheet from star man Booth and congratulation to “The Bomb” for completing his first ever 90 minutes for the Jailhouse – all be it as a stand in, make shift, last resort ref. I guess it’s the only way he’ll do 90 minutes …….due to his injuries.

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Jailhouse FC 4 - 0 Drayton Res
Third league game of the season seen yet another home game. Drayton were this weeks visitors to the lush green grass and impressive looking Stanley Road.

After a weeks rest, the Gaffa opted to change the formation and personnel of the starting line up, changing from a 4-4-2 to 4-1-4-1. Nik “Ever Present” Booth in goal, Captain Wilson and T-Bone forming the steel for the defence, Chef man in his normal groove on the left and after a fine performance in the previous game it was a new starting position at right back for Yates. In front of the back 4, in a new roll, was king pin Gav Woolley aka Javier Mascherano! The centre of midfield seen Polish International Taylor linking up with Gregs. Bez and Smith were left and right wingers respectively and spear heading the attack was young gun Luke Devine.

From the off it was a very lively start with all out attacking...[read more] Third league game of the season seen yet another home game. Drayton were this weeks visitors to the lush green grass and impressive looking Stanley Road.

After a weeks rest, the Gaffa opted to change the formation and personnel of the starting line up, changing from a 4-4-2 to 4-1-4-1. Nik “Ever Present” Booth in goal, Captain Wilson and T-Bone forming the steel for the defence, Chef man in his normal groove on the left and after a fine performance in the previous game it was a new starting position at right back for Yates. In front of the back 4, in a new roll, was king pin Gav Woolley aka Javier Mascherano! The centre of midfield seen Polish International Taylor linking up with Gregs. Bez and Smith were left and right wingers respectively and spear heading the attack was young gun Luke Devine.

From the off it was a very lively start with all out attacking football. Excellent play from the midfield duo of Gregs and Taylor made it hard very difficult for there midfield to produce any football, giving the Jailhouse the upper hand. On the odd occasion they did manage to attack it was soon defused by Gav Woolley sitting on front of the back four, with this impressive play the first goal was inevitable. The dead lock was broken when a Smithy shot was parried and Luke reacted before any of the defenders had even thought about reacting to knock home his 4th of the season. The second came with a neat one-two between Gregs and Smith resulting in Gregs slotting home (left footed) his first of the season. A goal he’s dedicated to John and Edward – X Factor 09! A very impressive defence performance was hindered when Yates scratched his head and had to be substituted for Paul Hart, We wish you a speedy recovery David. The third goal came after a great lay off from Luke for Bez to finally score his fiftieth goal for the Jailhouse, after 630 days, 12 hours and 17 minutes also revealing a very faded “50 Goal” t-shirt.

Half time and the Gaffa was more then happy with the lads performance and wanted more of the same, which is what he got. Again the defence were immense and Booth was almost asleep in goal. The fourth goal came from the penalty spot after our Polish International was allegedly tripped inside the box, he picked himself up and converted the spot kick. Later in the half the keeper came too far out his box for Gav Woolley to chip a shot only for it to hit the bar!

An excellent performance from all the team notably the defence and a star man performance from Gav Woolley in his new roll.

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Jailhouse FC 5 - 8 Haunchwood Sports
Second round of the Tribune Cup seen Premier One high flyers Haunchwood Sport visit Stanley Road The pitch free from the previous week’s gypsies and freshly cut was looking in prime condition …and from the previous days London trip seen not so fresh looking group of players! Team sheet was Booth between the sticks, Wilson, Pabs, Chef and Yates filled the void for T-Bone. Midfield seen Liam on the right, Bez on the left and Gav and Taylor in the middle. Up top Smith and Luke.

An abysmal start to the game seen the Jailhouse concede inside two minutes. Just after the restart midfield “maestro” Taylor was subbed for what can only be described as – still drunk! Ben Gregory fresh from his holiday slotted back into midfield. A further 4 goals were conceded before Luke coolly passed the ball into the net for a first half consolation goal and his 3rd goal this se...[read more]

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Jailhouse FC 4 - 1 Attlebough Mills Res
Attlebough Mills visited Stanley Road for the second game of the league campaign.

After a less then comfortable win the prior week the Gaffa instructed his assistants, assistant to change the starting line up and to utilise his skills at being good at delivering bad news! Pabs was back in favour at right back and it was the first starts to the season for Gav in centre mid and Chef man at left back. Ruddy scoring twice after coming off the bench made a deserved start up top instead of Luke.

The game kicked off with the Jailhouse having most the possession and chance’s, only for the two forwards Smith and Ruddy to squander chance after chance. However it was Attlebough Mills who opened the scoring after skipper Wilson committed a foul inside the box to concede a penalty. More chances came for the Jailers to go level but again we fell short at the end product. Fi...[read more]

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Jailhouse FC 5 - 3 FordSports Res
The first league game of the season seen potential title rivals Ford Sports Reserve travel to Stanley Road, freshly cut……. but still long enough to make crop circles!

With confidence high among the squad the Gaffa fielded an unchanged team from the previous week However a changed was needed between the sticks due to a Devon bound Booth – Step up Andy Robinson.

The game started off in the normal Jailhouse style, fast and furious, closing down balls and creating chances, the strike force of Luke and Smith started where they left off the previous week with Smith netting a left foot shot for the opener. Five minutes later Smith added another to his tally after a delightful ball from Bond on the left side and a flick on from Gregs. He then completed his hat-trick after a neatly played ball from Liam on the right. Ford Sports replied before half time with a thun...[read more]

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Jailhouse FC 5 - 0 Ambleside AFC
First game of the season seen the Jailers thrown in at the deep end, with a Tribune Cup tie against Premier Two side Amberside back at the fortress Stanley Road.

With the new regime at the helm a fresh look Jailhouse team was fielded. The ever presence of Booth in goal, Skipper Wilson at centre half along with new roles for both Bond and Pabs, left and right back respectively, making up the back line was a gift from God – Jesus. The midfield quartet started with former manger Gregs in a central role, along side a former Polish International Adam Taylor, veteran striker Bez filled the void on the left and on the right Liam Hegarty, fresh from the academy. The strike force consisted of another academy player Luke Devine and Talisman Smith.

It was a nervous start by both teams on an almost crop length pitch, however it was the Jailhouse who opened up the scorin...[read more] First game of the season seen the Jailers thrown in at the deep end, with a Tribune Cup tie against Premier Two side Amberside back at the fortress Stanley Road.

With the new regime at the helm a fresh look Jailhouse team was fielded. The ever presence of Booth in goal, Skipper Wilson at centre half along with new roles for both Bond and Pabs, left and right back respectively, making up the back line was a gift from God – Jesus. The midfield quartet started with former manger Gregs in a central role, along side a former Polish International Adam Taylor, veteran striker Bez filled the void on the left and on the right Liam Hegarty, fresh from the academy. The strike force consisted of another academy player Luke Devine and Talisman Smith.

It was a nervous start by both teams on an almost crop length pitch, however it was the Jailhouse who opened up the scoring after 20 minute with a neat ball from Gregs for Smith to slot home the opener. During the attack the Amberside keeper fell awkwardly damaging his ankle and the game was rightly delayed until the emergency service arrived. After the restart the Jailhouse doubled there lead with new boy Taylor finding Bez which he put away with his left foot. The third and 4th goals came from young gun Luke Divine again good work from Gregs in the midfield creating the chances and excellent finishing Four nil to the good and half time arrived with the new look back line not even breaking a sweat, such is the power of Jesus.

Second half started where we left off, with all out Jailhouse attack, some excellent wing play coming from both side sides with Pab and Bond starting most of the dangerous attacks. The introduction of striker Ruddy made an immediate impact after midfielders Gregs and Taylor combine for Ruddy to finish emphatically. Sealing a 5 nil home won.

An excellent start to the new campaign with a more then comfortable win and a clean sheet, slightly over shadowed by the ankle injury the to opposing teams keeper.

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