Wednesday 17th March 2010 - UCL Reserve Division Two

St Ives Town Reserves 1 Northampton ON Chenecks Reserves 3

There were no St Patrick's Day celebrations from the home supporters as the Saints Reserves went down 3-1 to high flying ON Chenecks, who cemented their place at the eviable position of top of the league.

Chances went a begging in the first half for the Saints with both Max Francis Johnson and Arran MacKay going close but failing to find the net. ON Chenecks took the lead after only 5 minutes and made it 2-0 half an hour later. With the game posed at 0-2 going into the break and re-juvinated Saints side came out firing and Simon Pearce gave the home support a cheer when he finished from close range. The game was settled with 65 minutes gone as the Northampton side made it 1-3 with a neat lob with the right hand side.

After the game Saints manager; Wayne Singh, said "Tonight was better and we feel we matched them in all areas of the park" he added "We look more confident and the moral is better but we keep conceding these sloppy goals and we dont take our chances when we shood to give us the chance of winning the game"

Wednesday 17th March 2010 - UCL Reserve Division Two

St Ives Town Reserves V ON Chenecks Reserves - KO 7.45pm

Saints Reserves Manager; Wayne Singh, is urging all Saints supporters to get down to Westwood Road this evening to cheer on the Reserves. Wayne said "Tonight is an important game for us as we have had some indifferent results of late so we are looking to try and finish this season on a high" he added "With the first team playing away both Tuesday and Thursday this week I appreciate that some of the supporters were unable to make the trip so watching a home game may be much easier for them!"

Chenecks come into this game into this game sitting at the top of the table and certainly looking for promotion. Their crushing of Thrapton Town Reserves will give them the confidence for their trip into Cambridgeshire but the Saints are ready and waiting to try an upset the form books.

Tuesday 16th March 2010 - UCL Premier Division

Bourne Town 2 St Ives Town 2

"We seemed to be always chasing the game tonight" says Saints co manager; Warren Everdell after he saw their side come away from Lincolnshire with only a point after a two all draw at Abbey Lawn. Everdell also added "We seem to play differently when we play different sides and I think we need to adjust our mental approach to games like this where we should be gaining all three points"

Declan Rogers equalised for the Saints shortly before the break after Bourne had opened the scoring after a fluke goal caught out keeper Rob MacKney. A "dubious penalty was awarded for Bourne" was a quote by many Saints supporters and this was dispatched to give the home side a sight of all three points. Will Fordham came to the rescue once again after his 86th minute equaliser from a Declan Rogers Free kick.

Saints now face three games a week for the remainder of the season as they look to crown their season in cup glory. Keep an eye on the website for more match previews.

Tuesday 16th March 2010 - UCL Premier Division (kick off 7.45pm)

Bourne Town vs St Ives Town

After Saturday's goalless draw the Saints are back in League action once again this evening away at Bourne Town. With games in hand and sitting slighly off the pace the Saints are looking at 3 points minimum to get their league capaign back in full swing. Co Manager; Jez Hall, told the website this lunchtime "Tonight is just as important as the Hinchingbrooke Cup match we have on Thursday night away to Rothwell, if not more important. Saturday was a great team performance and we will be looking and continuing the work rate and performance levels tro get the three points" he added "we look forward to seeing our trusted support their too tonight !"

Those Saints supporters looking at making the journey into Lincolnshire can find the ground address and post code by clicking here.

Latest news from the UCL Premier Division courtesy of www.htucfl.com

A season's best league crowd of 536 watched the Huntingdonshire derby between St Neots Town and St Ives Town at Kester Way on 13th March. They went home without seeing a goal though and the day ended with Daventry Town back on top of the table after a 2-1 home win over Boston Town. Tom James and Adam Confue gave Daventry a vital win either side of a Paul Goodhand reply for the Poachers.

After Saturday's goalless draw with St Neots Town, the website managed to catch up with a few members of the board and the management of St Ives Town to get their views and opinions.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY !! The return fixture has been scheduled for Easter Monday (April 5th 2010) at Westwood Road - kick off time will be 3pm. See website for previews !

Ashley Griffiths (Chairman) "Our away support, as always, was superb and I must make a special mention to Graham Dolling who was very vocal throughout the match and certainly encouraged the others to join in. I must also place on record that the hospitality here at St Neots Town is first rate and from the moment we arrived we have been very well looked after. It has been a pleasure to be here today"

Sheldon Francis (Vice Chairman) "Today was a good 0-0 draw. We seemed a bit nervous to start with but we soon settled and we matched them. Both Declan and Moyes had a good chance each but we cannot complain as it was a fair result. Will Fordham, to me, was outstanding as he commanded everything and he kept their lively front two quiet - The return fixture will be interesting to say the least!"

Warren Everdell (Co Manager) "I was happy with the result today, it was a fair outcome of the day. It was an excellent team and squad perfromance and the only criticism was maybe we should have got the ball down some more and played football. Either side could have won it and both keepers and defenses were in great form so it was certainly a day for the defenders not strikers. The lads will take a lot from today's game and move on as we have a busy schedule coming up very soon"

 Jez Hall (Co Manager) "We defended from the front today brilliantly and that filtered right through the side as it was a day for outstanding defending. Even when they got through us Rob did very well and made some important saves. We cannot fault the team's performance, they battled hard and worked together. Both sides had chances but both sets of defenders were on top of their game today. We would like to also thank the travelling support. Once again you were tremendous"

A viewpoint from the other Saints :

Steve Lomas (Manager St Neots Town) " A draw was a fair result today as neither team deserved to win. We huffed and puffed a bit and I felt that we needed to get the ball down more and play football. Our keeper looked safe today, especially with the crosses and our two centre backs were the pick of the players for me. Will Fordham played well for St Ives today and I've always liked his presence and his combativeness too. It was good to see Matt Bannister too playing well for St Ives. He is a good lad" Lomas added "Today was a game we needed to win. Every game we are now playing catch up with Daventry Town"

A record crowd of 536 was entertained to an exciting match between two local sides both looking for the bragging rights to go into the return fixture at Westwood Road on Easter Monday.

With the highest ever UCL attendance watching on, both sides had chances to steal the points but as many agreed after the game; A draw was the fair result.

More reactions from this game to follow....(inclouding both sets of management!)

St Ives Town Reserves lost 2-0 in their locl derby match against Eynesbury Rovers Reserves this afternoon. More reactions and match info to follow.

Derby Match Part I

Hereward Teamwear UCL Premier Division

Saturday 13th March 2010 - 3pm Kick Off

St Neots Town vs St Ives Town

This is the fixture that both sets of Saints supporters have been looking forward to and with three points at stake this is sure to be a classic clash of the titans. Football will be the winner !

St Ives Town Co Manager; Jez Hall, spoke to the website earlier today to give us his thoughts on the game. Hall said "The lads are looking forward to the derby tomorrow. We have started to play well as a team again. We know that we will have to be at our best to get anything from the game" he added  "St Neots have an excellent side full of players from higher levels, they are where they deserve to be in the table, so we know it will be tough. Its a nice situation to go into a league game as underdogs, therefore no pressure, but we will go over there and give our all as a team, and if we play to our best we can give them a scare"

For those looking to make the short journey to St Neots can CLICK HERE to see a map of the ground.

The lads are looking forward to the derby tomorrow. We have started to play well as a team again. We know that we will have to be at our best to get anything from the game.
St Neots have an excellent side full of players from higher levels, they are where they deserve to be in the table, so we know it will be tough. Its a nice situation to go into a league game as underdogs, therefore no pressure, but we will go over there and give our all as a team, and if we play to our best we can give them a scare

RIDGEONS YOUTH LEAGUE - WEST DIVISION

Thursday 11th March 2010

Bourne Town U18 2 St Ives Town 3

After a dramatic semi final win on Monday evening at Westwood Road against an in form Somersham side the Young Saints made the journey into Lincolnshire and came away with all three points to push themselves into 4th place in Ridgeons Youth League.

To see the current West Division league table CLICK HERE Full match report to follow shortly.

Wednesday 10th March 2010 - UCL Reserve Div Two Group A

St Ives Town Reserves 3 Thrapston Town 2

MoM : Chris Ewles (St Ives Town)

The Saints second side finished off a trio of Westwood Road wins this evening as they ran out 3-2 winners in the Division Group A match against Thrapston Town.

RESERVES IN ACTION TONIGHT AT WESTWOOD ROAD 7.45pm KO

"Scarves on Tour" - News Travels Fast by Simon Clark

With the two recent Cup wins against Godmanchester Rovers and Blackstones our Membership Co-Ordinator; Terry Chisholm, still had time to log on and see how the Saints have been getting on whilst sunning himself on holiday in Egypt.

Terry spoke to the website this morning "It's great that whilst I am away I can still keep up to date with the results by logging on to the website" he added "I've even brought with me a St Ives Town scarf to help spread the word !!" - More photos to follow !!

Wednesday 10th March 2010 - UCL Reserve Division Two Group A

St Ives Town Reserves vs Thrapston Town Reserves

Reserve Team Manager; Wayne Singh, is urging the Saints followers to come out in their numbers to support the lads to get things back on track in this UCL group match on Wednesday night at Westwood Road. Kick off time is 7.45pm and the bar will be open all evening !

For up to date Group tables please click here

See you all at Westwood for the third match in three days !!

Tuesday 9th March 2010 - UCL League Knockout Cup

St Ives Town 4 Blackstones 2

MoM : Will Fordham Att: 71

"I was fearing the worst when we went two nil down in the first half but the lads showed the kind of character that we knew was in there" says Saints co manager Jez Hall after tonights win in the League Knockout Cup quarter final.

With the Saints winning on Saturday in the Hunts Senior Cup quarter final confidence was running high throughout the squad as a determined Blackstones side made the Tuesday night treck from Stamford to try and de-rail the Saints cup winning ways. MackNey in the Saints goal was on hand after 18 minutes when 'Stones winger Danny Barker fired in a low drive which was well saved by the home keeper. Saints winger Dan Moyes fired two great go bound efforts but Ian Flavell was on hand acrobatically to deny the local lad his first goal of the season. Only minutes later Blackstones had the lead when Chris Pippard pounced on the loose ball to put Blackstones in front. Things got worse for St Ives as they found themselves two down on the half hour when Elton Holmes' low drive found MacKney's bottom corner.

After 40 minutes Saints skipper Will Fordham headed home a Declan Rogers corner to give them hope of rescuing the tie. Minutes later Carl Foreman was denied a goal for offside much to the home supporters disappointment. The second half was more like the St Ives Town of old as their fitness and determination showed and Foreman slotted home on 61 minutes when he finished off from close range. After 68 minutes Ozie Foster's free kick was well placed and found the bottom corner leaving Flavell no chance. Three became four when Will Fordham's header smashed the cross bar but the skipper reacted quickly to score the rebound to put the tie out of reach for the Lincolnshire side.

After the game co manager Warren Everdell said "We were really pleased with the players tonight and if we show that kind of spirit for the rest of the season there is no reason why we will not win all three cups and finish in a respectable position in the league"

St Ives Town will now face Daventry United in the semi final with Newport Pagnell Town already through to the Final. Now the Saints turn their attention to the Derby Match Part 1 on Saturday with a trip to local rivals St Neots Town on Saturday.

Tuesday 9th March 2010 - Kick Off 7.45pm

UCL League Knockout Cup - Quarter Final

St Ives Town vs Blackstones

Tonight see's the Saints in action in yet another cup quarter final against Blackstones. This fixture has fallen foul of the weather in the past two weeks but it appears that this could be a great week of football at Westwood Road after last night's win for our Young Saints in their Youth Cup semi final against Somersham Town.

Monday 8th March 2010 - Hunts Youth Cup (Semi Final)

St Ives Town 2 Somersham Town 1

(played at Westwood Road - attendance 87)

Manager's & Players Man of the Match : Jordan Butt (St Ives Town)

Tonight saw the Young Saints of St Ives Town fire themselves into the Final of the Hunts Youth Cup after overcoming a one goal deficit to grab two late goals and see off their neighbours from Somersham.

With a menacing front line of Leon Schwier, Conor Washington and Arran MacKay the Saints worked hard to stamp their authority of the game and with almost a dozen chances falling to several players, the supporters on the sidelines felt that this wasnt going to be Saints day. Things were worsened after 65 minutes when a neat move in the midfield allowed the Somersham striker to punce and slot home form 18 yards. With more chances squandered and the visiting custodian in fine form the frustration showed in the Saints but with ten minutes remaining Arran MacKay pounced onto a blocked shot from Washington and he calmly finished to draw the game level. With extra time on the cards St Ives managed to push once again and their tiredless efforts were rewarded into injury time and Conor Washington made sure of things after wriggling himself free of the Somersham defence.

This now sets up a Final showdown between St Ives Town and, again, near neighbours, Huntingdon Town who beat a promising Alconbury side in the previous round. After the game, Saints Manager; Darnell Dodd said "We set out tonight with a view of playing all out attack and this seemed to work in the first twenty minutes but with no goals. It seemed as though our lads switched off a bit and you cant do that against teams like this." he added "We do not fear anyone in this competition. I am looking forward to Thursday night now in the League as we face a trip to Bourne Town on Thursday"

FORE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE HUNTS YOUTH CUP

FINAL DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED VERY SOON

Monday 8th March 2010 - 7.45pm KO Hunts Youth Cup - Semi Final

St Ives Town U18 vs Somersham Town U18

Monday night football is back at Westwood Road this week when the Under 18 local derby kicks off at 7.45pm. With both sides in fine form this should be a great clash of the Town as both sides look to book their place in the Youth Cup Final.

Why not come down and support the Young Saints in hopefully yet another thrilling cup tie at Westwood Road. Spread the word and bring your friends and family ! See you tomorrow night !

Each week the website asks a supporter to give us their match report for a recent game. This week, loyal supporter and current sponsor; Danny Sharratt of Mitsa Promotions in St Ives gave us his insight into Saturday's match.

Hunts Senior Cup - Quarter Final

Godmanchester Rovers 1 St Ives Town 3

Godmanchester Rovers hosted St Ives Town in glorious sunshine in this Hunts Senior Cup quarter final clash at Bearscroft Lane.  During the early exchanges, Godmanchester struggled to make it out of their own half, kicking into a bitter wind.  St Ives won the first corner of the game after six minutes but were unable to get an effort on target and had to wait until five minutes later for the games first real chance.

Brief Match Reports n- Saturday 6th March 2010

Hunts Senior Cup Quarter Final

Godmanchester Rovers 1 St Ives Town 3

After many weeks of no action for the Saints First Team, they came back from going one nil down to book a place in the Semi Final against Yaxley with goals from Tim Quy, Declan Rogers and fans man of the match Ricky Dear. After the game a jubilant Saints co manager Jez Hall said "We had a lot of possesion and had many chances but the lads did well to come back from behind to win"

The first team are back in action on Tuesday night in the re-arranged League KO Cup quarter final against Blackstones. Kick off time is 7.45pm.

UCL Reserve Division Two Cup - Group A

St Ives Town Reserves 0 Eynesbury Rovers Reserves 2

Westwood Road finally saw some football action today but it wasnt a result that the home supporters enjoyed after seeing Eynesbury Rovers dominate at times but more importantly take their opportunities. Their first goal came after 51 minutes when a close range effort from John Cole found the back of Armitage's goal. After several chances to level the scores for the Saints, Rovers capitalised and made it 2-0 with a neat finish from Darren Blackall. Saints Manager; Wayne Singh commented "We havent played for a while because of this there was a lack of spirit and bond between the players. We were missing a couple of regular faces but we just didnt perform to what we are used to" he added "We are hoping to put things right on Wednesday night against Thrapston here at Westwood Road"

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ! (8th March 2010 - KO 7.45pm)

St Ives Town U18's vs Somersham Town U18's - Hunts Youth Cup Semi Final

Saints co manager Jez Hall spoke to the website this morning urging the Saints supporters to get behind the lads in this afternoons Senior Cup Quarter Final at Godmanchester Rovers.

HUNTS SENIOR CUP - 1/4 FINAL - vs GODMANCHESTER ROVERS (a) - 3pm KO

After a frustrating few weeks of no football across all three teams at St Ives Town, Saturday football appears to be back as both Senior sides take on local opposition. Both looking to get things back on track to finish the season on a high.

Saturday 6th March 2010

FIRST TEAM vs Godmanchester Rovers (away at Bearscroft Lane) 3pm KO - CLICK HERE for directions.

After a postponement last week for the Saints it meant this Hunts Senior Cup quarter final was rescheduled for this Saturday as a priority. The winners of this tie will face Yaxley FC away in the semi final, to be played on 27th March 2010.

RESERVES vs Eynesbury Rovers Reserves (home at Westwood Road) 3pm KO

With Wayne Singh's first game officially in charge of the Reserve side delayed after recent cancellations, this game could not be any tougher than a derby visit from Eynesbury Rovers.