Retford FC Veterans

AFC MANSFIELD VETS 0
RETFORD FC VETS 3

A little bit depleted in the forward line, Retford travelled to Mansfield, knowing this would be a tough game . A Debut for Paul Middleton who recently turned 35. The first period saw Retford have lots of possession, but Fc were a little bit wasteful Luke Edwards chipping one great opportunity over the bar early on. The returning Jono Burton calmly slotted home after Mark Atkinson‘s shot was blocked by the keepers legs to make it one nil to Retford FC.

The 2nd half saw Latham and Russell introduced, despite the halftime team talk. Retford were still a little bit wasteful in possession in the opening exchanges of the second period.

A tactical change saw burton withdrawn and Middleton pushed up front, a quick break saw Rew play in Edwards whose cross field pass found Middleton who calmly chipped the advancing keeper for a great finishTo make it 2-0.

It was soon 3-0 Edwards free kick smashing against the post with Rew on hand to head the rebound home for 3-0.
Smith then fired one effort inches wide and Allen back on in a cameo strikers role saw his chipped attempt held by the Mansfield keeper.

A solid and workman like performance for Fc, mentions to Greza, Graeme Severn and Paul Bland who both once again had excellent games in the Fc Rear guard.

Walesby vets 2 Retford Fc vets 5

Playing up the slope, and with the wind, Retford dominated the first half. A great 20 yd strike from Dave Rew firing into the bottom corner of the goal, Gave Retford the lead. Retford doubled that lead when great footwork by Dave Rew saw him slip in Lee Smith, who crossed for Will Tomlinson to tap Home.

Retford were dominating the game up till 35 minutes, When a five minute mad spell allowed Walesby back into the game,
With a well taken chip from 20 yards which saw Walesby reduce the deficit. The beginning of the second half saw Walesby draw level a fantastic chip from Ricky Chambers from 50 yards out Made the score 2-2 .

From this point on Retford dominated Tomlinson rounded the goalkeeper pulling his hamstring in the process his Shot was blocked on the line. Smith was next to Fire over from close range before Atkinson fired against the crossbar from 3 yards out. It was down to substitute Ollie Chappell with a class flick on for Atkinson,
 Who hammered the ball into the top corner of the net to give Retford a 3-2 lead. Chappell again with a sublime flick around Mason to Luke Edwards who was so composed in dinking the goalkeeper made it 4-2. The scoring was Complete when Chappell turned Mason inside out before pulling the pulling the ball back to Severn who slotted ball into the bottom corner of the net to make the score 5 - 2 to Retford FC.
A really competitive and great Derby game and a very good performance by all the lads today

What an amazing turn out for little Daisy Bulls funeral, 60 Lorries in convoy, very moving to see. From all the lads at Retford Fc, RIP, fly high ❤️

Retford Fc vets 1 Total reclaim Demolition 2
Report to follow.

Today was all about remembering why Retford FC Vets formed. The Ellies Ark charity event on August 29th, 2021. Two young children Ellie Simms and Daisy Bull both young children suffering From cancer. 16 months on from lockdown and not seeing our friends. This charity event was organised. on the day. We raised £18,000 for an amazing cause. On this day we agreed to form Retford FC vets.

Sadly both Ellie and recently 
Daisy have now passed away .  llittle Daisy came up with the lads to collect the winning trophy that day we will never forget and will always remember and we will always support this charity.

Today we raised alone just through the lads in the club, no one else outside of Our group £550 to Daisy’s mum and dads charity choice which
Is the Sheffeild Childrens cancer ward choice . What an amazing group of lads I am super, super proud to Manage all of you. Nothing but respect for you all . 💙💙⚽️⚽️⚽️

Happy new year to all the veterans out there. after 2020 and Covid this was one of the best things that ever happened to me, so much Love to all involved for turning us all into Peter Pan again . ⚽️⚽️💙💙.

Good luck
To the first Team Gaffer today game number 300 in charge 👏👏👏💙⚽️. Some going that. Chris Woodhead.

League cup

Retford Fc Vets 1
Cotgrave vets. 1
Pens 3-1

Retford went into this game against the previously unbeaten Premier League leaders cotgrave knowing this could be the toughest game they have faced Since forming. Cotgrave proved to be an outstanding team the game was end to end with both defences in great form limiting chances. Cotgrave took the lead when a delightful flick and half volley was smashed past Mark Latham in the Retford goal after 20 mins. Retford nearly drew level when an Oliver Chappell free kick was blocked with what appeared an arm and Retford appealing for a penalty Chappell Didn’t hesitate smashing his 20yd volley against the crossbar Lee Gallagher reacted first to the rebound but a fantastic block tackle was enough to force Gallagher to fire over from close range and see cotgrave ahead at the break.

The 2nd half was again an end to end affair with Mark Latham, Graeme Severn, Andrew Shaw, Paul Bland and Lee Gallagher all in great form thwarting cotgraves attacks with some great defending and alert goalkeeping.

Retford equalised from a Cotgrave corner Latham was quick to react with a huge goal kick that was flicked on to the alert Oliver Chappell who spun the defender before firing pastor Cotgrave, goalkeeper to draw Retford level.

Andrew shaw was sent to the sin bin after comments regarding a ball that looked well out of play, and for a few minutes cotgrave got on top but Retford were defending well. Retford introduced Guest as they gambled on winning the game switching to a 3-4-3 formation. The introduction worked well for Retford, who now began to Pin Cotgrave back into their own half. Guest, Chappell, smith all tested the cotgrave goal now with Retford well on top Retford fired over a close range header and glorious chance to win the tie with 2 minutes remaining , and the match went to penalties.

Cotgrave went first firing just passed Latham into the bottom corner of the goal. Nick Del Colle stepped up first for Fc with a very composed penalty sending the keeper the wrong way. For 1-1.
Latham then pulled off a great save to keep the scores level, before Gallagher stepped up and made it 2-1 with another well taken penalty. Cotgrave then smashed their 3rd penalty against the crossbar. Luke Edwards stepped up next for Fc and kept his composure to make it 3-1 to Fc.
Mark Latham then produced his 2nd penalty save of the match to send Fc through to the next round of the league cup and give Retford vets a very hard earned and entertaining cup victory against a superb cotgrave side. Retford’s man of the match was Graeme Severn who was outstanding as was the whole team, mentions to Lee Smith, Mark Atkinson, and Mark Latham, who also put in outstanding performances for Fc.

The chairman in his happy place with the vets 💙⚽️

Retford Fc vets 5 Arnold town vets 1

Retford we’re down to the bones for this one 13 players unavailable but yet produced there best performance of the season with some very good football and great goals. Jono Burton opened the scoring when Lee smith pressed high winning the ball from an Arnold goal kick, the ball dropped to Burton, who fired home from 10 yards out. Will Tomlinson fired a
craking 20 yd drive into the bottom corner of the Arnold net to put Retford 2-0 up. Burton then saw his header ruled out for offside to Leave the score 2-0 at the break.

It was 3-0 when a Lee smith Through ball left Burton one on one with the goalkeeper he kept his composure, chipping the keeper into the top of the Arnold net.
The 4th Fc goal was a sublime move playing out from the back bland woodhead and Gallagher producing some slick build up play before Lee Gallagher fired in off the post for 4-0. Campion saw his effort crash off the bar, before The returning Oliver Chappell came on for a cameo role and produced a typically calm well taken finish from a Tomlinson pass to make it 5-0 to Retford Fc.
A bit of slack and lazy play by Fc with a couple of minutes to go allowed Arnold to fire in from close range and pull one back, the only blemish on a very good afternoons performance.

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Retford Fc Vets 2 Walesby Vets 1

Retford continued there unbeaten run with a very hard fought win in the local derby. Walesby created the first chance of the game Allen saving well with his legs to deny walesby. The game was a typical derby clash lots of physical tackles with the game being played at a frantic pace. Retford’s back 3 of campion Severn and Shaw were all having solid games winning all there duals. Fc took the lead when Luke Edwards Cross was blocked but the ball dropped to Oliver Chappell who made no mistake from 6yds out. Chappell Came close to firing Retford further ahead but his effort flashed inches wide of the post.
Carl Marriott was next to come close to extending Retford’s lead but the walesby keeper produced a fine close range save.

A defensive mix up at the beginning of the second half, saw Walesby draw level . Musgrove slotting past Nathan Allen. To level the game.

Retford we’re soon in front again when Gaz Campion hit an absolute screaming half volley from 35yds out which flew into the top corner of the walesby net at rocket like pace. A goal worthy of winning any football game. Walesby nearly equalised when Fc defence and the linesman switched off with the walesby player clearly looking offside, but his effort went just wide of the Fc post. Marriott had a great chance to make it 3-1 but pulled his effort wide after good work by Woodhead. A very hard earned 3 points by Retford Fc vets who were not at there best. Mentions to Gaz campion and Graeme Severn on his debut who both had excellent games.

Retford Fc vets v Walesby vets

It’s Derby day 2pm ko on the rail Sunday 15th October. Come along and support our unbeaten invincible’s as they
take on local rivals Walesby in what is sure to be a great local Derby
⚽️💙

Total Reclaim Demolition 1
Retford Fc Vets 2

Pushed all the way in a very hard fought win. Retford went into this game with several of the side under the weather after there Butlins excursion. Retford started the game off the pace with some sloppy play Nathan Allen produced 2 excellent saves to keep his side level and In the game. Luke Edwards came close to giving Fc the lead but his shot was superbly saved the the reclaim keeper. Fc went in front when a Luke Edwards cross was headed into the top corner of the net by Lee Smith.

The game was played at a very quick pace with tackles flying in by both sides. Halftime saw Fc re jig and change formation. Reclaim managed to equalise with a very well taken free kick being fired into the top corner from 20yds out. Retford soon took the lead again a Dave Rew free kick was only palmed into Lee smiths path who bundled the ball into the back of the net for his 2nd goal of the game.

Rew, Gallagher, Campion and Shaw were being put under a lot of pressure but we’re defending well for Fc. With 10 mins remaining Demolition won a very soft penalty, which saw Allen Guess the right way and the ball cannoned off the post and and was cleared by Fc. Far below there best the whole team dug deep and defended well some great blocks and tackles by the Fc lads who held on to claim all three points and remain unbeaten.

Sadly tonight’s u21s Home
game v Dinnington u21s is OFF.

Retford Fc Vets 5 AFC Mansfield 2

An awful start to the game by FC conceding a goal in the first minute from a corner. Something FC talked about in the changing rooms, not giving away cheap corners against a very big side. Retford drew  level with well taken finish by Oliver Chappell to make it 1-1. Last seasons top scorer Carl Marriott made it 2-1 after being played in by Lee Smith Marriott firing into
The bottom corner of the net from an angle. Fc  We are now dominating possession and creating lots of chances. It  what’s 3-1 Nathan Allen long goal kick was superbly taken down by Marriott who played on Chris Woodhead to fire home.

It was soon 4-1 when Chappell who was causing so many problems slotted into the bottom corner for his 2nd of the game. A lacklustre second-half performance by FC, who were a little below par saw Mansfield pull one back after some sloppy play.
Retford kept probing and creating chances a couple of big penalty appeals were turned down for Retford. Before Lee smith was fouled in the box. Dave Rew stepped up and calmly tucked to the ball into the bottom corner of the net to make it 5-2 to Retford Fc. A satisfactory performance that keeps Retford is unbeaten record intact,  though the team can improve massively on today’s display. 

Our season unbeaten double winning vets return
To action tomorrow Sunday 17th Sept v last seasons championship, runners-up, AFC Mansfield. 2pm
Ko on the rail
Back pitch