John Beaumont, the club president was the first match ball sponser of the new season for the first home fixture Meltham V Keighley a match won 4-0 with a hat trick for Tom Matthews and an own Goal, this was the clubs second game in the premier division the first being a good 3-0 win away at Golcar, with Goals from Tom Matthews, Ben Traynor and Chris Brammall. The next fixture is Meltham V Bay Athletic Kick off 1815 on Wednesday 28th August 2007

Great start for the first team, with a good win at Golcar. Next up Keighley at home 1430 kick off 25-08-07

First Team Wednesday 22nd August 2007 1815 Kick off At Golcar, Saturday 25th August 2007 1430 kick off home to Keighley,Wednesday 29th August 2007 Kick off 1815 Home to Bay Athletic, Saturday 1st September 2007 1430 kick off home to Wibsey, Wednesday 5th September 2007 kick off 1815 away at Storthes Hall,Saturday 8th September 2007 kick off 1430 away at Ardsley Celtic. Saturday 8th September 2007 The District League starts, Seconds play Britannia Away,Thirds are home to Diggle, 4ths away at HV Academicals

There will be a special AGM at 2000 Monday 3rd September 2007 to adopt the accounts. This will be followed by a normal committee meeting.

TRAINING for SEASON 2007/8 will start on Tuesday 26th JUNE 2007,we will be training Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm at Broadlands recreation ground

The Annual General Meeting of Meltham Athletic Football Club will take place at 8pm on Monday 9th July 2007 at Meltham Sports and Community Centre. Come and have your say on how your club is run, Nominations for office welcome to neil.moorhouse1@ntlworld.com

The open age Presentation Night will be held at the Meltham Sports and Community Centre at 8pm on Saturday 9th June 2007

Well done the U11 team,todays 3-2 victory over nearest rivals Honley gave them the League title, they have also won the FA cup final and come runners up in the league cup.

With the current season coming to a conclusion attention is already on planning the next season. The club will again run four senior teams, the first team will be in the West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division, the second team playing in the Huddersfield District League division one, the thirds in Reserve Division one, the fourth team will be in either Reserve division 3 or 4 depending on league decisions over the summer. We are discussing the management structure at this time and would welcome applications to support and assist the current team. TRAINING for SEASON 2007/8 will start on Tuesday 26th JUNE 2007,we will be training Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm at Broadlands recreation ground,players at all levels are welcome to attend.

A 4-2 win away at Littletown gave the first team the division one Championship for successive promotions. Next season the team will be in the premier division. Congatulations to Bram Sheddy and the team

The first team will win division one of the West Riding County Amateur League if they beat Littletown on Saturday. The kick off is at 1430 at Littletown. The second team play their final fixture away at New Mill kick off 1415,it would be nice to see a win in the final game for a respectable mid table position. The third team play at Uppermill kick off 1415 any points would be welcome to cement the place in Reserve Division one.

Meltham closing in on the division one title had a good 5-2 win over Steeton, a good start when after only 13 minutes a shot by Hutson was spilled by the keeper in to the path of Matthews who followed up well to finish, two minutes later a corner by Dawson found the head of Traynor his powerful header finding the net.Nine minutes later Hutson got the ball, played it to Whiteley, Hutson made a run taking the defender Whitley looked up and hit the ball from 30 yards into the top of the Steeton net. On 34 minutes Dawson played the Ball in to Matthews who placed the ball into the net. Four nil at half time. The second half began well for Meltham a Matthews cross hitting the top of the cross bar. The the Meltham defence who had played so well in the first half went to sleep, the ball lost on the left wing left the Steeton winger unmarked he hit the ball into the near post and stand in keeper Taylor helped the ball into his own net, eight minutes later a free kick given away on the Meltham left was quickly taken to an unmarked Seeton player who stroked it into the net, Steeton from no where were back in the game at 4- 2,it was however short lived as four minutes later the ball was crossed in for Addy to Volley home. The final score was 5-2, with Keighley losing Meltham can make sure of the championship on Saturday 28th April.

Kirkburton V Meltham, was expected to be an hard and close encounter, which is how it started,however Meltham were creating the better chances, whilst when Kirkburton got near the penalty area they were well marshalled by the Meltham defence.On 23 minutes man of the match Matthews found space on the right, he played the ball in to the area for Dawson to sweep it into the net.Most of the pressure was Melthams, whilst Kirkburton could only shot from distance giving the Meltham keeper no problems. The second half began again with Meltham pressure on 49 minutes it was in the net again, a Woodhead header to Brammall who found Whiteley who placed it in the net this time it was ruled offside.On 53 minutes Foster did well finding Matthews who crossed low for Dawson who got on the end of it to side foot it home. Kirkburton had a half chance on 69 minutes following a mix up between Woodhead and the Meltham Keeper but they could not finish. On 73 minutes the goal of the game a well worked move found Thornley who crossed to Whiteley in the box with his back to goal he juggled the ball before teeing it up for Hutson who volleyed it into the net 3-0 Meltham. The closest Kirburton came to scoring was a goal mouth scramble on 78 minutes the ball bouncing around the Meltham 6 yard box, some how Meltham got the ball clear. The match official was Elizabeth Simms it was refreshing to see the behaviour of the players and any bad language was toned down compaired with the vast majority of games,it was also a good and well refereed game.The win takes Meltham 6 points clear at the top with most likely challengers Keighley drawing 1-1 at Wakefield.

Thursday 12th April 2007, the second team are at home to Shepley, Kick off as near to 6pm as possible. On Saturday 14th April 2007 The First team entertain Dudley Hill Rangers Kick off 2:30pm. Then on Tuesday 17th April 2007 The seconds are at home to Diggle, whilst in the big fixture of the month the fourth team should finally play their last fixture of the season, they are at home to Heyside Reserves, Kick off for both these games is as near to 6pm as possible, reallity might be nearer half past six!

A 3-1 win at South Bradford takes the first team to the top of division one, two wins in the home fixtures on Wednesday 11th April against Steeton,and on Saturday 14th April against Dudley Hill Rangers,will go a long way towards promotion

A below par first team were knocked out of the Challenge cup by Newsome on penalties, after drawing 4 all after extra time.

Congratulations to Stuart Haighs U11 side in reaching two finals these will be played on April 22nd and April 29th. Best of look in both competitions.

The first team entertain Newsome this weekend in the Huddersfield FA challenge cup (kick off 1345) We also have league games the seconds travel to Honley, whilst the third team entertain Diggle, (both kick off at 1415)

A close encounter with local rivals Wooldale, resulted in an extra time defeat,with not much to choose between the teams Meltham took a 1-0 lead Sykes scoring the goal, a mix up at the back in the second half allowed the equaliser, the result was extra time again there was not a lot to choose between the teams, then in the second period the Wooldale centre forward rose to head home, Meltham pressed but were reduced to ten men with a sending off late in the match, a foul in the box gave Meltham the chance to take the match to penalties, however the goalkeeper saved the penalty and Wooldale were in the Semi-final on Easter Monday. Better news for the firsts with a 1-0 win at home to Heckmondwike Brammall getting the winner. All the nearest rivals dropped points leaving Meltham second but with games in hand. The Third team lost 4-1 at home to Uppermill

Only three games this week, the first team travel to Heckmondwyke in the West Riding County Amateur League(kick off 1430)Should be another win but in division one this season who knows!In the Huddersfield District League Division one the seconds have an home fixture against New Mill, (Just to add spice to the fixture they should be the opposition in the Barlow should we beat Wooldale next week! they are also one place above Meltham in the league but Meltham have a game in hand to make up the 3 points difference!) In Reserve division One the thirds are at home to Mount this is a must win fixture to ease away from the bottom three, Mount being bottom on Nil points. Best of luck to all the teams.

Despite not being at their best Meltham 2nd team yesterday comfortably beat Holmbridge 3-1 to move into the quarter final of the Barlow Cup where they will now play Wooldale away on March 24th. Two goals from Cloudy and 1 from Richie Eales.

A rare occasion all four teams have fixtures, can we raise four sides after all the weeks with one two and three teams playing? The firsts travel to Farnley in a game we need to win,Farnley currently top of the league. The seconds are at home to Diggle another hard fixture, with Diggle pushing for the title. The thirds team are away at Kirkheaton yet another top fixture with Kirkheaton going for the title. The fourth team are away at Shelley a team they beat earlier in the season, should they find eleven players they might have a chance!

The first team play away at Heckmondwike in the West Riding County Amateur League Division One (Kick Off 1400). The second team have a home fixture with Uppermill in the District League Division One (Kick off 1415). Whilst a big test for Stuarts Third team a home fixture against Aimbry in the Richardson Cup ( Kick off 1345). No game once again for the fourth team.

The games this weekend are Huddersfield District FA Challenge Cup Round Three Meltham (WR) V Cumberworth, District League Reserve Division One Meltham Res V Slaithwaite, District league Reserve Division Three Shelley Res V Meltham "A"

No games for the Firsts or fourth team this week, the other two games could also be weather affected, being both at home,the Second team entertain Uppermill in the League, whilst the Thirds entertain Aimbry in the Richardson Cup

All bets are off. Yesterday Spud scored what has to be the goal of the century never mind the season. Direct from the kick off at the start of the 2nd half playing towards the clubhouse end at Broadlands. It rocketed into the top left hand corner before Aimbrys goalie moved. I have never seen a better shot in all my life said Spuds Dad.

1st Team away at Keighley League Cup QF 1-1 after extra time. Lost on pens 2nd team home v Aimbry won 3-1 3rd team away v Diggle lost 5-0 4th team away v Paddock Rangers won 2-0

Fixtures for February 3rd 2007,The First team travel to Dudley Hill Rangers in the West Riding County Amateur League Kick Off 2pm. The second team travel to Shepley in the Huddersfield District first division clash. The Thirds Travel to Berry Brow Reserves in the District League Reserve Division One. This leaves the fourth team as the only home side playing Holmbridge in Reserve Division Three

The annual trip is currently being arranged for Saturday 26th May 2007 and is expected to cost £15 for the Breakfast and coach, bookings are being taken along with the full amount so we can get on with booking the coach. Places are limited to 49 please see Neil Moorhouse, Gareth Walker or one of the managers to book your place. We are also Looking towards the presentation night being Saturday 9th June 2007. Should plans work out and interest be shown we are also looking towards a Club end of season dinner on Saturday 14th July 2007 venue, costs, etc, are still to be looked at but any interest to Neil Moorhouse

Its League cup action for the first team with a trip to Keghley Shamrocks in the quarter final Kick off 1300.The seconds entertain Aimbry in the league a must win fixture to a team just below them (usual 1415 kick off) The Thirds with the team manager back from his foreign excursions are away at Diggle, Whilst the Fourth team travels to Paddock Rangers Reserves

For the second week in succession all fixtures have been cancelled on Kirklees pitches, the district league have cancelled all fixtures, this includes all the Huddersfield FA competitions

West Riding County Amateur Division One Meltham V Littletown (kick off 1400). Huddersfield District League Division One Meltham V Sovereign Sports, Huddersfield District Reserve One Shepley V Meltham Res, Huddersfield District Reserve Three Meltham "A" V Netherton "A"

Not a win in sight, with the first team game off at the waterlogged Broadlands it was up to the seconds to produce the goods the result Lost 8-3 to the league leaders Newsome. Not much better with the Thirds who played on the top pitch (not sure why but a mud bath does not suit the Meltham style and the short trip to Honley must have made sense!)they then went down 2-1 at home to Heywood Sports, the goal coming from Bradley. Up to the fourth team then with a bottom of the table clash against Cartworth Moor. Both teams having to survive the weather, it was wet, it was windy, it was freezing (who would be a goalkeeper)Meltham started with the best of the conditions down hill for the first half, after about 25 minutes a well struck free kick by Abbott went under the keeper to make it 1-0, this was never going to be enought and soon after half time Moor equalised,Moor added two more down the slope with the referee letting play go with moor players miles offside, the forwards did finish well to there credit, which is more then can be said for the Meltham attack again missing some good chances,final score Cartworth Moor 3 Meltham "A" 1 Everyone glad to be off the pitch to find fingers and toes after severe frostbite!

A fine performance from the first team, against a team only just behind them prior to this match. The score finished 5-0. The seconds went down 4-3 against Heywood Sports,in an even match which they were unlucky to lose. The fourths again went down by the odd goal losing 3-2 at Kirkheaton, this after being up 2-0.

All matches were once again postponed, except the 4th team game at Honley, a poor performance ment a 4-2 defeat to Brook Motors

The fixtures this weekend are Meltham (WR)V Cumberworth in the Huddersfield FA Challenge Cup, No Fixture for the seconds, New Mill Reserves V Meltham Reserves, and Meltham "A" V Brook Motors Reserves

One of our brave 2nd team boys that travelled back from Boroughbridge last Saturday evening in the back of the minibus informs me hes lost his kit bag, boots, shinpads etc. Anybody any idea where they might be TonyB.

Fixtures at pitches belonging to kirklees are cancelled for the weekend of 09-12-06! This includes the second and 3rd teams fixtures. Please feel free to attend the first team fixture if it is still on!

Neil,I appreciate it is easy to sing when your winning but your lads yesterday were a credit to your Club.Boroughbridge played well from 0 to15 and 75 to 90 minutes (or that is when they scored) and the rest of the game Meltham were the better side. The fact that they missed some glorious opportunities and our keeper made some excellent saves in the end was the difference between the two sides. After the game they enjoyed a pint and a bit of banter and it was a pleasure to have them around our Clubhouse. Please pass on our good wishes to them all.Dale Secretary BBAFC

Amazingly the 4th team had yet to win despite some good performances, today it changed with a 3-1 win against Shelley. The Third team grabbed a 2-2 draw after going 2-0 down goals from Rattigan and a Screamer from Varley (Well thats what Stew told me). A late equalizer conceeded two points at Wakefield for the first team drawing 1-1. The seconds big trip to Boroughbridge ended in a 4-2 defeat.So good by the WEst Riding Trophy for another year!

This weekends fixtures were effected by the Weather with both the first and seconds games postponed due to waterlogged pitches.The 3rds managed to play at Honly and came out with a good 5-2 win against Shepley, the fourth team made the trip to Scissett only to lose 1-0. Fixtures for the coming weekend include the seconds West Riding County Trophy game at Boroughbridge Kick off 1300

Fundraising Night Cinnamon Lodge,Meltham There will be a fundraising night on WEDNESDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2006 at The Cinnamon Lodge, Meltham. Tickets are £10 and available from Blags (Simon Blackburn)These nights are usually good with a "eat as Much as you want" Buffet

West Riding County Amateur League Division One Meltham V Heckmondwyke, Huddersfield District League Division One Shepley V Meltham, Huddersfield District League Reserve Division One Meltham V Shepley,Huddersfield District League Reserve Division Three Scisset V Meltham "A"

Huddersfield FA Challenge Cup Well done first team 3-1 winners against Storthes Hall Currently top of the West Riding County Amateur Premeir League and probably expecting to thrash Meltham (upstarts from Division one)Bring on Cumberworth (District League Div Three)in the next round. Congratulations to the seconds also winners this time 3-2 against Uppermill and now 4th in Division One against everyone elses first teams! (Tony Bradley for Manager of the Month!) After this the picture is not so good the thirds going down to a 6-0 defeat to Diggle Reserves in the Challenge Trophy (Apparantly the night out in Uppermill made up for this with some outstanding proformances from several of the yonger players!) The fourths meanwhile also in the Challenge Trophy went down 3-2 after extra time against Lindley Libs (currently top of division Two)

Our good run continued yesterday at Uppermill when despite not playing well we still picked up the 3 points. We were 3 1 up at half time through goals from Cloudy Richie and Ginge. In the second half to be honest we rode our luck at times and had to withstand a really strong fightback from Uppermill who are desperate for points at the foot of the table. We held out though thanks to an outstanding performance from Bartez who deservedly took the man of the match honours.

Thank you to all who attended the reunion on Saturday, it was a really good night, and some of the old photographs which people brought in were fantastic, as were some of the stories. Its a shame we do not have full records of all the events, which include an FA Cup game at Hessel! Time in the West Riding County Amateur League! Perhaps one day someone will collate all the information. Thank you again to these who attended. All the best to you all. Neil Moorhouse

Goals from Abbott [nice move, sidefoot finish], gee [punished defensive mixup], north [thumping 30yard] and varley [well earned tap in] gained the thirds a 4-1 cup win. good team performance, nice quick passing. only slightly marred by a shocking varley open goal 2 yard unmarked headed miss.

On Saturday 11th November 2006 starting at 8pm, will be a reunion for players and officials past and present, refreshments will be provided, lets have a good attendance and make it a good night

The 3rd round draw for the West Riding Trophy was made last night, Meltham Reserves drawing Boroughbridge away. The match will take place on Saturday 2nd December 2006. Boroughbridge play in the West Yorkshire League Alliance Division One and are currently in 4th place. Meltham should however be full of confidence following last weekends 3 nil demolition of Crag Road.

Outstanding 3-0 win against Crag Road in the West Riding Trophy, and the manager missed it! Crag road last season held the first team to two draws in the West Riding League, well done the second team. Thirds win 3-1 at Mount, best goal of the day Simon Goggin. The fourth had to settle for a 3-1 defeat, but its the taking part and bringing players on for the other teams which is important. The firsts well! winning 2-1 with minutes to go allow Aberford Albion of the West yorkshire League to get back in the game, extra time and allow a goal each half for a 4-2 defeat. Lets get back on track in the league now!

A good win for the first team,4-1 away to Heckmondwyke, The second team edged the game against Honley 3-2, not the best of displays in poor conditions, the result was however all that matters and with 15 points now in the bag things are looking up for the division one campaign. Honley with three of our old players in the team are firmly stuck at the bottom on nil points, they will however suprise a few teams if they battle like they did today. No game for the 3rds so the 4ths made use of a few of the players and Lost 2-1

There will be a fundraising night on WEDNESDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2006 at The Cinnamon Lodge, Meltham. Tickets are £10 and available from Blags (Simon Blackburn)These nights are usually good with a "eat as Much as you want" Buffet

For any one not who is yet to read a 4th team match report. Check out the forum match reports, the last three are well worth a read, even if it is just for a laught at the expense of the manager!

Results today! Meltham (West Riding) 13 V Skelmanthorpe 0, Wooldale 1 V Meltham 3 (Brads is looking for top spot), Meltham Res 4 v Mount 2 (Junior Challenge if only it was 3pts!) Academicals 1 V Meltham "A" 1 ( can not wait for safes report on the forum)

An early Varley 25 yard low drive, got the 3rds off to a well deserved lead. Neither team created much. Gee hit the underside of the bar from 25 yard in the second half. Kirkheaton looked dangerous from set pieces, though nothing else. The defence played superb, with Cooper snuffing out their main threat. Midfield battled hard and took their knocks well. Both Bradley and Varley had their moments, but received no clear sights of goal. Dolly controversially dropped for the game, could be in for a recall, as the game saw Bez “blunder” to allow Kirkheaton the draw, he palmed a free kick back into the centre of the goal, for the forward to follow in. Encouraging that the 3rds are willing to play short passes, but the final ball still needs to improve.

In the end a point gained as we fought back from 2 nil down after 20 minutes for a 2 all draw. It was one of those days when things didnt seem to go our way. Bartez didnt even make it through the warm up this time so ever reliable Spud was drafted into goal at the eleventh hour. We gave 2 soft penalties away (luckily they only converted one of them). After pulling a goal back before half time from the penalty spot, Dean Sykes netted again early in the second half, but our efforts to go on and to win the game werent helped when Rambo Hamby got himself a second yellow card for remonstrating a little too vigourously with an opponent who had just tried to break his leg. Remarkably, Cloudy lasted 85 minutes before being hauled off to keep his strength up for a big night out down town.

The draw for the county cup compititions could have been more favourable. Two testing matches to come on November 4th,In the challenge Cup Aberford Albion from the West Yorkshire Premier League and currently 13th entertain the first team. The seconds are at home in the Challenge Trophy and entertain Crag Road United from the West Riding County Amateur League and are currently in 5th position

The fixture for Meltham seconds on Saturday 14th October will be Lepton V Meltham not as previously shown

Quality, what more can be said,everyone worked hard and in the end deserved this two nil victory. Playing up hill on a windy day much of the early pressure was on the Meltham Defence.However few chances were created by either side. Towards the end of the half Meltham were more in the game and on 44 minutes a looping shot from Blain found the back of the net. The second half was also close, but again few clear cut chances, towards the end it was backs to the wall with Dodson pulling off a couple of fine saves. A couple of half chances for Meltham failed to find the net, then with the referees whistle in his mouth about to blow for time the ball fell again to Blain who finished well.

Now we are getting something like a settled team together the 2nd teams results are improving. Having said that we must have set a record having had 5 different goalkeepers in 6 games so far. Yesterdays was a hard fought win in a scrappy game played on a postage stamp sized pitch that didnt suit us at all. Chebs and Jim scored one in each half. The back four were excellent as was Spud in goal and MOM the crow aka Nathan Addy. First team won 2-0 in West Riding cup. 3rd team lost 3-1 at Newsome. 4th team no game.

Meltham stalwart Ian Sanderson is planning a reunion for all Players and officials of Meltham Athletic Football Club. Anyone involved with the club past or present since the formation of the club and under whichever name the club was called at the time for example Meltham Mills/ Meltham/Meltham Athletic. The event will take place on SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2006 at Meltham Sports and Community centre at 8pm The club looks forward again to meeting officials and players from years gone by further information will be released in the near future

A great all round team performance brought us our first win of the season against Lepton at Broadlands yesterday. Two goals for hot shot Ginge and one for Nicky Whiteley. The only negative being Bartez lasting only 20 minutes on his return fron injury. Bez replaced him and didnt have a shot to save all game.

Meltham hosted Wooldale in Division One and will have been disappointed to come away from a hard- fought contest with only one point. In the end, a combination of poor finishing and a battling defensive performance from Wooldale meant the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Wooldale took an early lead with a goal direct from a free kick. At this stage, Wooldale’s long ball game was causing Meltham’s defenders all sorts of problems and they went on to double their lead with Bradley’s smart finish after 30 minutes. Meltham fought back and Woodhead headed in just before half-time to set up an exciting second half. Meltham upped the tempo in the second half and they created enough chances to win the game. They could only manage one goal however when Sykes finished off a quick passing move with a close range finish.

holland 74, hungary 54, everton 86, glorious footballing sides, who some how managed to lose. Soon to join that list, Meltham 3rds 06. At times in the first half on saturday, it was thought the game was infested with pigeons, but it turned out to be the opposition cooing over the quality of the football ripping their defence apart. The cooing soon turned to mockery as chance after chance was spurned and lepton 30 yard speculators found the top corner on two occasions, followed by two more hoof it and hope goals. Tough on Hinchliffe and Cooper who stood out in a good all round performance. Compared to the first half (3-4 h-t) chances were limited in the second. i know, excessive superlatives for the first half and yes we lost and at best only deserved a draw - but in the sunshine of an early autumnal afternoon, we really did play some quality football. There you go Dolly, didn’t even mention your limp wrists.

Meltham 6 Wakefield 0 W.R.Division 1 2 hatricks by George Dawson and Tom Matthews sealed a fine victory. 3 points were crucial to keep in touch with leaders Overthorpe. Dom Blaine and Sheddy made a welcome return to the squad.

1sts no game this weekend. 2nd team lost narrowly at Sovereign Sports 2-1. 3rds provided the bright spot with a great 2-1 win over Berry Brow 2nds and the 4ths lost 2-1 at Netherton.

Not a lot to say about this one on here. They played very well. We didnt. An own goal gave us the lead after 20 minutes then it was all downhill from there. Before half time awful defensive mistakes gifted them their first two goals then Chappy was sent off. Playing with ten men in the second half was always going to be difficult but the game was up when an even worse lapse just after half time gifted them another comedy goal. Nuff said. Oh better mention Waddy got MOM. And he is on holiday next week when we play Sovereign away.

The second team started their second season in the top flight of the Hudds League with a hard fought 1-1 draw at current champions Heywood Sports. Despite the atrocious conditions at LRPF they managed to play some decent football at times and deservedly equalised five minutes from time through a Jim Hamby cross-shot. This after they had unluckily gone behind after 30 minutes of a first half in which they had created the most chances. Special mention must go to young Danny Cooper stepping up from last years 4th team for his debut. He made a promising start but was forced off at half-time after a clash of heads. His replacement, young Simon Goggin, also stepping up from the 4ths, also impressed.

The result might not suggest so, but the performance was more than encouraging. The youth played very well and adapted quickly to open age football. Nice passing moves into the gale created good chances. Shot shy 1st half with the gale, shot eager 2nd half into the gale. The goals came from two hit & hopes and a badly defended corner.

Just a bare 11 set out to Brook Motors for the first 4th team game of the season, conditions were appalling wet and windy yet it was still the cricket season! New managers Gav Atherton and James Townend managed to find a player who fitted each position. Remarkably this included two of the goal keepers union and safe found himself playing right back! We were late starting, due to a late change of ground due to the conditions, it was then a fine performance from the Meltham 11. Safehands was outstanding at full back and may have found himself a new position (however after the game he didn’t sound convinced) everyone contributed in a hard working first half, which ended 0-0. The second half got off to a great start fine work on the right and interchange by Cooper and Atherton amongst others, the ball came across the Motors box for a simple tap in by Hendrick. Chances fell at either end, then Moorhouse was punished for hand ball a surprise to all apart from the referee, the penalty was well finished by Brooks, soon after they scored a second and it was all starting to go wrong. However the Meltham 11 battled on and with about ten minutes to go Brooks conceded a penalty, which Gareth Cooper converted well. The final score was 2-2 and was probably the right result on the day

Saturday 19/08/06 Meltham 2nds 5 Upperthong 3 Scorers, Sykes (3), Lawrence, Green

Thursday 17/08/06 Meltham 2nds 3 Hepworth 2 scorers Philips, Taylor, Jacobs

Fixtures for the forthcoming season have been released by the West Riding (1st Team) and District (2nd, 3rd, 4th Teams) Leagues. See Links section for links to these sites.

New and improved, melthamafc.co.uk is back for the new season and it will be updated regularly!!!