Chairman's Weekly Review: 19th February 2012

 

Seniors

Yesterday we played host to Norton and Stockton Ancients at the G.E.R stadium.

 

Unfortunately controversy spoiled what could have been an evenly matched derby game against two teams that are mid table and playing for bragging rights on Teesside.

 

Benn Thompson's straight red card definitely changed the game on what should have been a talking too for both players in my opinion. As the referee saw it as violent conduct he produced a straight red!

 

Down to ten men and Graham the keeper had to be on form again to deny Norton with a couple of shots on goal, a second half penalty decision was well taken by Norton and gave the visitors the lead, one-nil.

 

Again I thought the rule is "hand to ball"; a very debatable decision but one that the young referee was happy to give.

 

With the crowd understandably not happy and on the referees case it then changed to be a mockery of the modern game with Burto sent off for what I'm told was his "abusive manner", and throw ins given the opposite way for not throwing it from the right position. And so it continued.

 

A mistake from our keeper with a low kick out allowed Norton to score a second and that's how a very debatable afternoon at the G.E.R stadium ended.

 

This type on inconsistency is what frustrates players, managers and supporters alike, it is quiet understandable when you have been at work all week, trained hard for these games or having to pay to watch them.

 

As a club we will be appealing against the decisions and will be required to attend a hearing so with a bit of luck more answers may become more clear by then.

 

I know that without officials there is no game, thankfully we don't have too many days like yesterday, but they do get paid for doing a job and should be held accountable at this level, after all its not just a kick about in the park and could determine promotion or relegation positions.

 

On a positive note match sponsor P.R.A Business Solutions, Steve Jones and Paul Mines, gave Man of the match to Adam Gell. Many thanks Steve and Paul and well done Adam.

Finally well done to Norton and Stockton Ancients on their win and good luck for the rest of the season, lets hope we meet up again in the first division next season.

 

Next match is at home Tuesday night 21st February 2012 with a 7.30pm kick off against another one of the promotion contenders Sunderland RCA.

 

Saturday 25th February we are away at Newton Aycliffe with a 3 o'clock kick off.

 

Under 18's

A good day for our under 18's with a good performance at Bedale and came away comfortable three-nil winners.

 

Under 12's

No game.

 

Help required at the G.E.R stadium.

 

Work to be done is general tidying up and light maintenance work.

 

The more that turn up the easier it is for all so please do try and show your support to enable us to pass these gradings with ease.

 

Anyone who can go up midweek than please get in touch as I'm more than happy to open up and show what jobs require doing.

 

Sportsman evening and player presentation night. Saturday 21st April 2012

On our last home game of the season we have organised another Sportsman evening and we are incorporating our player presentation night. Dominic Matteo, ex Leeds and Liverpool player, is our guest speaker with Josh Daniels the comedian.

 

Pie and peas supper included.

 

Venue is The Marske Club, Marske High Street, Marske to enable all supporters to attend this event.

 

Tickets are priced at £15 per person and a seating plan will be in place so please ask when booking your ticket.

Tickets are on sale and already we have sold 118.

 

The room does hold 200 so if any players family or friends wish to attend, as well as Marske United Supporters and any Leeds supporters amongst you, please get in touch to reserve your tickets.

 

It is the usual way to reserve the tickets; email carcaremarske@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07736973181 or contact any member of the committee.

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

 

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 12th February 2012

 

Seniors

Once again the weather got the better of us and our game away at Bedlington Terriers was postponed due to a frozen pitch.

 

Under 18's

No game.

 

Under 12's

Quarter finals of the North Riding Cup.

I promised a thriller and all credit to our under 12's team who despite going behind in the game went on to win five-two.

 

Opponents Redcar Athletic play in the first division and are no push over so all credit to Neil, the assistant coaches and of course the lads themselves for a fantastic result not only for the team but the club as well.

 

We look forward to the draw for the semi-final and lets hope you get a home tie. Watch this space.

 

Once again very well done and many thanks for those who turned out to support them, I know Neil and the lads do appreciate it.

  

Next match at Home to Stockton and Norton Ancients 18th February 2012 Kick off 3.00pm.

 

Help is needed!

The FA is leading ground inspections with a view to confirming an F-grade for all first division clubs ahead of the 2013-14 restructure.

 

Marske United's will take place at 11.30am on Tuesday 28th February 2012.

Your help is needed to make sure we pass these inspections and bring the club up to this standard. If you are able to spare a couple of hours on the coming Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9.30am the club would appreciate it.

 

Work to be done is general tidying up and light maintenance work.

 

The more that turn up the easier it is for all so please do try and show your support to enable us to pass these gradings with ease.

 

Anyone who can go up midweek than please get in touch as I'm more than happy to open up and show what jobs require doing.

 

Sportsman evening and player presentation night. Saturday 21st April 2012

On our last home game of the season we have organised another Sportsman evening and we are incorporating our player presentation night. Dominic Matteo, ex Leeds and Liverpool player, is our guest speaker with Josh Daniels the comedian.

 

Pie and peas supper included.

 

Venue is The Marske Club, Marske High Street, Marske to enable all supporters to attend this event.

 

Tickets are priced at £15 per person and a seating plan will be in place so please ask when booking your ticket.

Tickets are on sale and already we have sold 105.

 

The room does hold 200 so if any players family or friends wish to attend, as well as Marske United Supporters and any Leeds supporters amongst you, please get in touch to reserve your tickets.

 

It is the usual way to reserve the tickets; email carcaremarske@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07736973181 or contact any member of the committee.

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

 

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 05th February 2012

 

Seniors

Only match to report on is Dunston on Tuesday night as all Saturday Northern League matches were called off due to the snow. In all fairness to Dunston they deserved their five-one victory and you can see why they are still in the FA Vase as well as pushing at the top of the table.

 

Quick wingers and deadly strikers punished us but they have to be one of the best teams I've watched this year. Marske didn't really trouble Dunston until in the second half when we played much better but couldn't break through the Dunston defence.

 

Congratulation's to Danny Brunskill who's wife had a baby boy last Monday.

 

Under 18's

Game called off due to the weather.

 

Under 12's

Game called off due to the weather.

 

Date for your diary. Next Sunday

Our Under 12's have been drawn against local rivals Redcar Athletic in the Quarter finals of the North Riding Cup. The match is away at Green Lane Redcar on the 12th February with a half past ten kick-off. 

 

If possible show your support in your yellow and blue, I for one can tell you it will be very entertaining.

 

Good luck lads.

  

Next match away at Bedlington Terriers Saturday 11th February 2012. 

 

Help is needed!

The FA is leading ground inspections with a view to confirming an F-grade for all first division clubs ahead of the 2013-14 restructure.

 

Marske United's will take place at 11.30am on Tuesday 28th February 2012.

Your help is needed to make sure we pass these inspections and bring the club up to this standard. If you are able to spare a couple of hours on the coming Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9.30am the club would appreciate it.

 

Work to be done is general tidying up and light maintenance work.

 

The more that turn up the easier it is for all so please do try and show your support to enable us to pass these gradings with ease.

 

Anyone who can go up midweek than please get in touch as I'm more than happy to open up and show what jobs require doing.

 

Sportsman evening and player presentation night. Saturday 21st April 2012

On our last home game of the season we have organised another Sportsman evening and we are incorporating our player presentation night. Dominic Matteo, ex Leeds and Liverpool player, is our guest speaker with Josh Daniels the comedian.

 

Pie and peas supper included.

 

Venue is The Marske Club, Marske High Street, Marske to enable all supporters to attend this event.

 

Tickets are priced at £15 per person and a seating plan will be in place so please ask when booking your ticket.

Tickets went on sale yesterday and already we have sold 85.

 

The room does hold 200 so if any players family or friends wish to attend, as well as Marske United Supporters and any Leeds supporters amongst you, please get in touch to reserve your tickets.

 

It is the usual way to reserve the tickets; email carcaremarske@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07736973181 or contact any member of the committee.

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

 

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 29th January 2012

 

Seniors

Last Saturday the seniors were away to high flying Spennymoor. Moors have high expectations for the season as documented in their match day programme;

* To win the league for the 3rd year in succession

* To win domestic silverware

* To have a good run in the FA Cup

* To have a good run in the FA Vase - to reach the quarter final or better.

The programme editor wrote, I quote, "Marske have surprised many teams this season by punching their weight with the big boys and in my opinion it's no more than they deserve"

 

This then made our disappointing start to the game harder to accept as on five minutes we failed to react on a corner kick than on ten minutes a moment of madness and we conceded a penalty. 

 

Two-nil and a mountain to climb now!

 

You do have to give these top teams respect but I feel we gave them too much and sat off them for long periods of the first half.

 

McGill looked through on goal only to be hacked down which saw him go off with a serious ankle injury I think, only for the referee not to even speak to the player who committed the foul. 

 

Big club syndrome comes to mind.

 

Second half was a different story and it looked as if we had nothing to lose and pushed forward.

 

This itself created some great chances for Marske and we were unlucky not to score a consolation goal but must admit "Lips" the Marske keeper had his work cut out as well and did well to keep the score at two-nil.

 

All in all as long as we learn from Saturday, as Dunston on Tuesday night will be another tough test and we must start from the off.

 

I have 100% faith in this team pulling off a result but do fear for injury problems within the squad but again we will see Tuesday who is fit and available.

 

Bring on Tuesday.

 

 

Under 18's

Under 18's played host to Darlington  at the G.E.R stadium and pulled off a comfortable three-nil win.

Well done lads.

 

Under 12's

Under 12's played host to Newton Aycliffe at the G.E.R stadium and again came out four-one winners.

Special mention to Callum for getting a hat-trick and well done to the whole team as I'm told we played some great passing football, the way football should be played in my opinion.

 

Well done lads.

 

Date for your diary.

Our Under 12's have been drawn against local rivals Redcar Athletic in the Quarter finals of the North Riding Cup. The match is away at Green Lane Redcar on the 12th February with an eleven o'clock kick-off. 

 

If possible show your support in your yellow and blue, I for one can tell you it will be very entertaining.

 

Good luck lads.

  

Next match away at Dunston 31st January 2012 7.30pm kick-off.

 

Saturday 4th February 2012 at home to Sunderland RCA.

 

Sportsman evening and player presentation night. Saturday 21st April 2012

On our last home game of the season we have organised another Sportsman evening and we are incorporating our player presentation night. Dominic Matteo, ex Leeds and Liverpool player, is our guest speaker with Josh Daniels the comedian.

 

Pie and peas supper included.

 

Venue is The Marske Club, Marske High Street, Marske to enable all supporters to attend this event.

 

Tickets are priced at £15 per person and a seating plan will be in place so please ask when booking your ticket.

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

 

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 22nd January 2012

 

Seniors

You never know what to expect at Jarrow Roofing as although they are in the bottom three of the league they have had some funny results.

 

With a strong wind blowing the playing conditions weren't perfect but all credit to the lads for being patient and in the end coming out comfortable three-nil winners.

 

Burto made a couple of changes to the starting eleven of late with players back from injury and wanting to mix things up a little. With a strong squad it's always going to be difficult to pick the team when everybody is back fit but it's a problem that Burto has thankfully and not myself, and this paid off on Saturday.

 

The team have really taken on training sessions and I know Burto and Cappy are really pleased with the effort and determination given.

 

This in turn is showing on the pitch as at the start of the season we got beat in the last fifteen minutes of  games which sometimes was down to fitness levels, so keep it up and well done.

 

It's all about looking upwards now in the league as another three points and we hit the magic forty points which I'm sure will ensure First Division football next year.

 

With a few tough games coming up your support is needed more than ever and who knows where we will finish. Burto finished twelfth when he took Northallerton into the First Division so I know where he'll have his sights set on.

 

All in all keep up the good work as it's a pleasure to watch.

 

On a final note with reference to Jarrow Roofing it does show the importance of volunteers as the barmaid was also the gate lady and half time refreshment personnel. How on earth she manages I don't know, but well done and many thanks.

 

Marske United are always looking for more volunteers so if you feel you can give a little spare time, whether it be match days or week days please make it known to myself or any member of the committee.

 

In a bid to move the club forward in every direction we do need your help.

 

Under 18's

Under 18's played host to Brompton at the G.E.R stadium but couldn't change fortunes of late and got beat one-nil.

 

Under 12's

Under 12's drew two-two with Whinney Banks, again playing in difficult conditions, but a high tempo game from both sides. Well done lads.

 

Date for your diary.

Our Under 12's have been drawn against local rivals Redcar Athletic in the Quarter finals of the North Riding Cup. The match is away at Green Lane Redcar on the 12th February with an eleven o'clock kick-off. 

 

If possible show your support in your yellow and blue, I for one can tell you it will be very entertaining.

 

Good luck lads.

  

Next match away at Spennymoor 28th January 2012 

Rearranged midweek game away at Dunston 31st January 2012

 

Coffee morning Saturday 21st January 2012.

Many thanks to Janet and all who either gave up their time or provided items for our coffee morning. As well as raising much needed funds it also lifts the profile of the club so once again many thanks to you all.

 

Sportsman evening and player presentation night. Saturday 21st April 2012

On our last home game of the season we have organised another Sportsman evening and we are incorporating our player presentation night. Dominic Matteo, ex Leeds and Liverpool player, is our guest speaker with Josh Daniels the comedian.

 

Pie and peas supper included.

 

Venue is The Marske Club, Marske High Street, Marske to enable all supporters to attend this event.

 

Tickets are priced at £15 per person and a seating plan will be in place so please ask when booking your ticket.

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

 

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 15th January 2012

 

Seniors

Apologies for no weekly report last week, problems with my internet was the problem and very frustrating with a busy week ahead.

 

Last week we played host to Middlesbrough reserves in the North Riding Senior Cup and attracted a good crowd of 420.

 

Unfortunately Marske were well beaten by a very fit and talented Middlesbrough side.

 

Half time saw us go in nil-nil but we couldn't absorb the pressure in the second half and Middlesborough progressed into the next round.

 

Really pleasing to see Tony Mowbray and coaching staff at the G.E.R Stadium and also Colin our Kit Manager being able to pull Tony to one side and give a bit of advice of his own for the rest of the season.

 

We wish them all the best in the competition and League alike.

 

The weather got the best of us this weekend with our game called off due to a frozen pitch.

 

Under 18's

Last week the Under 18's were well beaten by a tough Grangetown team eight-two.

 

Two Marske players sustained injuries which seemed to change the game. We wish them a speedy recovery.

 

No game this week.

 

Under 12's

Last week no luck for our Under 12's either so not a good week for any of our teams.

 

Beaten four-one but a good performance by the team who battled throughout.

 

No game this week due to Frozen pitch.

Our Under 12's have been drawn against local rivals Redcar Athletic in the Quarter finals of the North Riding Cup.

The match is away at Green Lane Redcar on the 12th February with an eleven o'clock kick-off. 

If possible show your support in your yellow and blue, I for one can tell you it will be very entertaining.

Good luck lads.

 

Congratulations to John Pippen who passed his first coaching course. Well done John.

 

Next match away at Jarrow Roofing 21st January 2012 

 

Bill Maguire  

Unfortunately Bill Maguire, one of our long standing supporters passed away last Tuesday.

 

Bill was one of our first ever season ticket holders and a true supporter of the club. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Maguire family and friends. 

 

Funeral is this Thursday 10.15am at St Mark's Church, Marske. RIP Bill.

 

Coffee morning next Saturday 21st January 2012.

This Saturday from 9.30am in The Marske Leisure Centre Marske United are holding a coffee morning.

 

Your support is needed, we require cakes and tombola prizes, help on the morning is always required but most of all show your face and have a cuppa' and a cake while raising funds for Marske United Football Club.

 

Please contact Janet if your are able to help and bring cakes and prizes on the morning for 9.30am if possible.

 

Sportsman evening and player presentation night. Saturday 21st April 2012

On our last home game of the season we have organised another Sportsman evening and we are incorporating our player presentation night.

Dominic Matteo, ex Leeds and Liverpool player, is our guest speaker with Josh Daniels the comedian.

 

Pie and peas supper included.

 

Venue is The Marske Club, Marske High Street, Marske to enable all supporters to attend this event.

 

Tickets are priced at £15 per person and a seating plan will be in place so please ask when booking your ticket.

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

 

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 2nd January 2012

 

Seniors

Happy New Year to you all and it's probably a good time to reflect on what the club and team have achieved in 2011.

 

Getting promoted into the First Division has to be my high point, low point getting beat by our neighbours Guisborough Town in the NRSC.

 

Preseason - having the floodlights sorted ensured our status in the league. Our biggest plus has to be retaining Burto and his assistants as the management team, as well as most of the team and committee for without them we would not have a club.

 

Retaining a lot of our loyal sponsors and supporters, as well as bringing in new ones with Jarvis Joinery taking the main shirt sponsorship was a big positive.

 

Starting the season slowly was frustrating, watching Burto and the team turn the season around is pure brilliance.

 

Cappy getting a new watch! than the team going on an eight game unbeaten run,  what is even better than that is over the last seventeen games Marske have only been beaten three times. Some doing in the first division I'm sure you'll agree.

 

Plenty to think about and also a reminder that the season is over 42 games and you have to take the lows as well as the highs along the way.

 

Back to the football and see what 2012 brings for the club.

 

Monday 02nd January saw us play host to Tow Law AFC who we have beaten twice already this season in the league and cup. Although second bottom in the league table at present this Tow Law team play decent football and will definitely take points off teams.

 

Not a classic game by any means but it's the three points we wanted and got. Job done in my eyes.

 

After speaking to some of our players these eleven o'clock kick off's don't suit them. Whether it takes them all morning to wake up or as Danny Brunskill had, coming straight off a twelve hour night shift from work to play. Regardless, well done to the players in difficult conditions.

 

First half Tow Law started the better but as the half progressed we started to get into the game and eventually McGill put Marske one nil up from a Charlton corner.

 

Tow Law had their chances but hitting the bar and Willey in goal on form again for Marske kept the half time score one-nil.

 

Second half was much the same only for the referee to give some strange decisions which started to frustrate the players and crowd alike.

 

Marske's second goal came when the Tow Law keeper didn't clear the ball quick enough with an on form Tommy Marron charging down which paid off for him to score a well taken chip on the keeper.

 

Tow Law came back at the end to score from a corner and a scramble in the Marske box which we failed to clear.

Full time Two-one and just the start to the new year we wished for.

 

BEDE financial services kindly sponsored this match and picked Adam Gell as their man of the match. Well done Adam and many thanks John and Tony

 

Under 18's

No game due to Christmas break.

 

Under 12's

No game due to Christmas break.

 

Next match at home Friday 6th January 2012 

 

North Riding Senior cup.

The North Riding Senior Cup against Middlesbrough has been set for Friday 6th January 2012 with a seven thirty kick-off at the G.E.R stadium.

 

This game is being played in memory of  Michael Maidens. 

 

Hartlepool professional footballer Michael Maidens was killed in a car crash on Teesside.

Mr Maidens was a front seat passenger of a Vauxhall Corsa which crashed on the A174/A1053 Greystones roundabout slip road towards the Parkway.

The 20-year-old midfielder was from Skelton.

Visit the website set up in Michael Maidens' memory. http://michael-maidens.gonetoosoon.org/

The Maidens family and friends are extremely supportive to Marske United Football Club and I thank them on behalf of the club.

 

Ardan Lettings have kindly sponsored the match ball for this game which is much appreciated by the club.

Peter Cable and his family who own Ardan Lettings are keen supporters of the club, its great they support the club when ever possible. Many thanks Peter.

 

In return for this generosity can I ask supporters and team alike, if at all possible please try and use our sponsor services when ever possible. As with supporters, without the sponsors we wouldn't have a club at this level.

Please bear it in mind when choosing companies to use.

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

 

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 26th December 2011

 

Seniors

With the festivities over and glad to see the back of the turkey it was time for the much awaited derby game against our rivals Guisborough Town FC.

 

The temperature was mild for the time of year but you can't have everything and once again a strong wind put the dampeners on the game.

 

On arriving at King George V ground, home of Guisborough Town FC we were greeted by an ex Marske player Aussie Johnson who was clearly up for this local derby and a bit of banter on the way.

 

Burto started with the same team that has gone unbeaten now for 6 games and the first half saw Marske have the best chances. Got to admit a supporter came past and mentioned Guisborough were all over us? It just shows that even though we are all watching the same game, when it comes to opinions we are all so different.

 

Half time nil-nil.

 

With missed chances you always fear the worse and how true this was second half. Decka just shot wide when one on one with the goal keeper only for Guisborough's Captain and the sponsor's MOM Austin Johnson be quickest to react in the Marske box at the other end and score the opener.

 

For a spell it looked all one way with Guisborough clearly up for more goals but if ever a substitution worked it was when Burto changed Brunskill, Charlton and Decka for Jones, McGill and Ormerod. With some great passing football it was fitting that McGill squared the ball for Jones to put in the back of the net. 

 

Chances came at both ends only for Marske to end the stronger trying to snatch the three points.

 

Full time one-one and a fair result on the day.

 

MOM for Marske was given to Mark Taylor who didn't put a foot wrong. Well done Mark.

 

Final note on the game is I'd like to thank Guisborough's committee for their hospitality, not a turkey sandwich in sight thank heavens, with a decent crowd all in all made for an enjoyable day. Many thanks.

 

Under 18's

No game due to Christmas break.

 

Under 12's

No game due to Christmas break.

 

Next match is at home to Tow Law FC.

Next Monday 2nd January we welcome Tow Law FC to the G.E.R stadium for an eleven o'clock kick off.

 

Tow Law are no mugs and even though they are second bottom at present it was interesting listening to one of their guys when we played them earlier in the season.

 

Did you know Tow Law have never been relegated from Division One since joining the Division?

 

Come New Year they have always managed to turn their season around.

 

Still think there's half a dozen teams could get caught in a relegation battle at the bottom of the table so we need to make sure there is no complacency when playing these teams below us.

 

Seven games unbeaten now so keep it up fella's and don't forget your watch Cappy!

 

North Riding Senior cup.

The North Riding Senior Cup against Middlesbrough has been set for Friday 6th January 2012 with a seven thirty kick-off at the G.E.R stadium.

 

This game is being played in memory of  Michael Maidens. 

 

Hartlepool professional footballer Michael Maidens was killed in a car crash on Teesside.

Mr Maidens was a front seat passenger of a Vauxhall Corsa which crashed on the A174/A1053 Greystones roundabout slip road towards the Parkway.

The 20-year-old midfielder was from Skelton.

Visit the website set up in Michael Maidens' memory. http://michael-maidens.gonetoosoon.org/

The Maidens family and friends are extremely supportive to Marske United Football Club and I thank them on behalf of the club.

 

Ardan Lettings have kindly sponsored the match ball for this game which is much appreciated by the club.

Peter Cable and his family who own Ardan Lettings are keen supporters of the club, its great they support the club when ever possible. Many thanks Peter.

 

In return for this generosity can I ask supporters and team alike, if at all possible please try and use our sponsor services when ever possible. As with supporters, without the sponsors we wouldn't have a club at this level.

Please bear it in mind when choosing companies to use.

 

Christmas raffle.

Many thanks to all who bought raffle tickets and all those who donated prizes and sold tickets.

Winning numbers can be found here.

 

All that is left to say is I hope you have all enjoyed your Christmas and I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year.

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

 

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 18th December 2011

 

Seniors

Tuesday 13th December we welcomed Whitley Bay FC to the G.E.R stadium for a hastily rearranged midweek fixture by the league.

 

In less than perfect conditions, blowing a gale the game went ahead. With chances few and far between it was a solid performance by the team to earn another valuable point and keep us joint top on points in the form table and only confined to second place due to goal difference. Excellent stuff. Final score nil-nil.

 

Sponsor Mark Smith from NE Bearings and Transmissions picked Tommy Marron his MOM. Well done Tommy and many thanks Mark for your continued support.

 

Absolutely gutted when on Saturday morning I took the phone call from the Dunston Chairman to say the local referee had called our game off due to half the pitch still frozen over.

 

This should of been a cracker with both teams playing well and an estimated seventy to eighty supporters making the trip up the A1 and happy to fight with the Metro centre traffic in order to show their support for Burto and the team.

 

Another away trip is going to be organised so watch this space. 

 

If anyone has got any preferences to which club/ground they would like to visit than please get in touch, we value your views.

 

I can confirm that all home matches at present have been sponsored.

Again it's brilliant that sponsor's and supporters have come forward and we can't thank you enough.

 

Under 18's

The under 18's welcomed Bedale to the G.E.R stadium in a game that was hit and miss with the frost. Thankfully the game went ahead and the team fought out a one-one draw. Well done lads.

  

Under 12's

As the under 12's play on Sunday mornings kick off was to early to beat the frost and the game had to be called off.

 

Next away match is against our local rivals Guisborough Town FC

Our next match is away at the King George V ground home of Guisborough Town Football Club. Monday 26th December "Boxing Day" with an Eleven o'clock kick off.

 

There's no bigger game for supporters than this one with local bragging rights at stake.

 

Being a Guisborough lad myself I am pleased that the club seem to be overcoming its financial difficulties but there's no sitting on the fence, come Monday and there's only one team for me.

 

The Mighty Marske United.

 

Last time we met was in the North Riding Senior Cup final where neither team really turned up that day but Guisborough did enough to win and lift the Cup. The cup apparently is locked up at present but it wouldn't surprise me to see it on Boxing day, and why not.

 

With our game called off on Saturday I decided to go and watch Guisborough against Ashington yesterday. As usual Johnson in midfield was a handful and Roberts on the wing for Guisborough threatened when ever he got the ball. A couple to watch on Boxing day I reckon.

 

Another twist to the tale as they say is after listening to rumours around the ground I can confirm Guisborough have put seven days notice into ourselves to speak to Rob Jones.

 

Since Rob got his injury he has been committed to the bench due to Benn Thompson and Danny Brunskill playing out their skins. No player wants to sit on the bench as they just want to play, which is a great attitude to have,  I personally do hope Rob sticks it out with us and takes his chance when it comes along.

 

With a North Riding Senior Cup match coming up against the mighty Boro and more midweek matches guaranteed to come thick and fast we do need a solid squad. We have a brilliant squad at present and the team sprit has never been better so it would be good to stick together and see what this current team can achieve this year. We will wait and see.

 

Guisborough have two stands at the King George V ground. Show your support on Boxing Day, put on your yellow and blue and turn up in force.

 

Fill the stand, get out your flags and sing your hearts out for the team. 

 

Help make it a day to remember for all concerned, players and supporters alike and hopefully come away with another valuable three points to keep our unbeaten run going.

 

C'mon you Seasiders, Sea Sea Seasiders.

After the game Marske Sports Club have organised a karaoke night for supporters and team alike to attend.

Starts from five o'clock and our Christmas draw with the £200 cash first prize will be drawn on the night. Even better reason to attend.

 

North Riding Senior cup.

The North Riding Senior Cup against Middlesbrough has been set for Friday 06th January 2012 with a seven thirty kick-off at the G.E.R stadium.

 

This game is being played in memory of  Michael Maidens. 

 

Hartlepool professional footballer Michael Maidens was killed in a car crash on Teesside.

Mr Maidens was a front seat passenger of a Vauxhall Corsa which crashed on the A174/A1053 Greystone roundabout slip road towards the Parkway.

The 20-year-old midfielder was from Skelton.

Visit the website set up in Michael Maidens' memory. http://michael-maidens.gonetoosoon.org/

The Maidens family and friends are extremely supportive to Marske United Football Club and I thank them on behalf of the club.

 

Ardan Lettings have kindly sponsored the match ball for this game which is much appreciated by the club.

Peter Cable and his family who own Ardan Lettings are keen supporters of the club, its great they support the club when ever possible. Many thanks Peter.

 

In return for this generosity can I ask supporters and team alike, if at all possible please try and use our sponsor services when ever possible. As with supporters, without the sponsors we wouldn't have a club at this level.

Please bear it in mind when choosing companies to use.

 

Christmas Party.

All players, supporters, sponsors and committee are invited to a night with The Persuaders, a 60's tribute band in the Marske Sports Club.

 

Date is the Friday 23rd December starting at 7.30pm.

 

Its a night to relax, wind down and forget about the football. Come a long, bring the wife or partner and enjoy the sounds of the 60's. All welcome.

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

 

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Christmas raffle tickets are now on sale with a £200 cash first prize. See Janet or any of the committee for tickets.

Priced at £1 a book or twenty pence a ticket it must be worth go?

Remember "You have to be in it, to win it!"

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 11th December 2011

 

Seniors

Happy day's and what a result this is against a Newcastle Benfield team that's made it to the last thirty-two in the FA Vase.

 

Needless to say the Benfield dug out aren't a happy bunch but after hearing comments at half time as they left the pitch they deserved all they got.

 

Before I go onto the game a quick mention about the degree of foul and abusive language coming from the Benfield dug out was no less than disgraceful. I went and had a word with the linesman to ask to calm them down as we have women and children in the crowd only to be told it's part of the modern game! 

 

Mike Amos the league Chairman will be hearing from me as he has different views and this season we have either been victimised or just unlucky for much less. As a club we will not tolerate this type of behaviour as we intend having a push to get more family's to the games. Watch this space!

 

I do wish Newcastle Benfield the best of luck in their FA Vase run and for the rest of the season.  

 

Onto the match and forget about luck that some people mentioned after the game.

 

Two-one the final result and Marske totally deserved it. Yes second half we had to dig in, but in the first half so did Benfield as I still believe we should of had our penalty shout, to go in at half time three-nil up it would of been game over. That's football I'm afraid. Two-nil it was.

 

Brunskill and Taylor heading our two goals in makes a refreshing change, last week Danny out paced a defender and now heads in a goal, can't wait to see what he's got in store for Tuesday night. Well done Danny. 

 

Taylor was awarded sponsor's MOM by CPM Racing "scottish Jimmy and Richard Lee" with a close second for Graeme Willey who in the second half made some tremendous saves. Well done Mark and thank you Jimmy and Richard.

 

It is extremely hard these days to pick the MOM as every player is giving their all and all deserve a mention. I would like to mention a couple who have come on leaps and bounds for me, Anthony Roberts, Lee Carling and Adam Gell, all have found their feet and have been close contenders over the past couple of weeks. 

 

Final result two-one.

 

Another three points takes our tally up to twenty-nine and twelfth in the league table. Still second in the form table so lets keep it up.

 

Last week I promised some upsets and that's the first, who knows where we'll be come Christmas.

 

Under 18's

The under 18's travelled to Acklam but after a hard fought game conceded two late goals and the score line ended three-one Acklam.

  

Under 12's

I would like to start by thanking the under 12's for having their Christmas party at the club on Saturday night. The biggest quiz I've ever entered saw us come a close last. Apparently Janet is a Strictly dancing person and not an X factor one so think that's where we lost our points. Regardless a good night was had by all.

 

Onto Sunday and an early start saw the under 12's get a coach at 9am to head towards Scarborough, Filey to be exact, in the North Riding Cup.

 

Scarborough Athletic their opponents who before today have also had some high scoring wins.

 

Nursing a sore head I decided this one was for me so picked up the kit manager and headed over in the car.

The pitch couldn't have been more open with a bitter cold wind blowing, even though the mothers may not have been too happy with Colin constantly telling them he had his heated seat on in the car  this didn't deter our under 12's. After going down one-nil in the first half they battled on and got a much deserved equaliser. 

 

One-one the final score and onto penalties it went.

 

A brilliant team effort saw our under 12's into the next round of the North Riding Cup. Well done lads.

 

My final note is that the way our under 12 kids, parents and coach's conduct themselves is a credit to themselves and the club, I cannot praise you enough and you have done Marske United Football Club proud. Well done.

 

Next match at the G.E.R stadium.

This Tuesday we welcome Whitley Bay to the G.E.R stadium which is going to be another tough game.

 

Our next away trip.

Saturday 17th December we make the trip to Dunston UTS. 

 

Dunston are flying high at present sitting fifth in the league and forth in the form table. Be the twelfth man and help cheer the team on.

 

As a club we are offering supporters Free coach travel to this match, on paper this should be a cracking game so be sure not to miss it. Due to expected Christmas traffic the coach will leave the G.E.R stadium at 12 noon.

 

Dig out your flags, save your voices, pack your dinner and turn up to show your support for Burto and the team.

 

Limited seats available "NONE" so be sure to book your seats with Janet or myself early to avoid disappointment.

 

Because we do want to make sure that any supporter wishing to go has transport if your not on Janet's list please get in touch with me before Wednesday and I will endeavour to arrange additional transport.

 

North Riding Senior cup.

The North Riding Senior Cup against Middlesbrough has been set for Friday 06th January 2012 with a seven thirty kick-off at the G.E.R stadium.

 

This game is being played in memory of  Michael Maidens. 

Hartlepool professional footballer Michael Maidens was killed in a car crash on Teesside.

Mr Maidens was a front seat passenger of a Vauxhall Corsa which crashed on the A174/A1053 Greystone roundabout slip road towards the Parkway.

The 20-year-old midfielder was from Skelton.

Visit the website set up in Michael Maidens' memory. http://michael-maidens.gonetoosoon.org/

The Maidens family and friends are extremely supportive to Marske United Football Club and I thank them on behalf of the club.

Christmas Party.

All players, supporters, sponsors and committee are invited to a night with The Pursuaders, a 60's tribute band in the Marske Sports Club.

Date is the Friday 23rd December starting at 7.30pm.

Its a night to relax, wind down and forget about the football.

Come a long, bring the wife or partner and enjoy the sounds of the 60's.

All welcome.

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

 

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Christmas raffle tickets are now on sale with a £200 cash first prize. See Janet or any of the committee for tickets.

Priced at £1 a book or twenty pence a ticket it must be worth go?

Remember "You have to be in it, to win it!"

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 4th December 2011

 

Seniors

Four goals and another three points, second in the form table and creeping up the league table, its a great time to be a Marske supporter.

Plenty to talk about with Karl Charlton in the leagues top twelve hot shots, Benn Thompson chasing the clubs goal scoring record of 169 that has stood for the past thirty years and Danny Brunskill showing what pace he's really got. Brilliant.

 

Jarrow Roofing were no push over, a young team that looked impressive coming forward but couldn't cope with Thommo and Bruno who out muscled Jarrow's defence, Charlton and Dekka on the wings caused havoc while Gell and Marron in midfield totally dominated.

Another clean sheet and as last week Graham Willey in goal was outstanding so a great choice when he was awarded sponsors MOTM.

Anthony Roberts and young Jon Burton came in for injured Andy Raw and Adam Wheatley who had work commitments, Mark Taylor and Leon Carling made up the rest of the back four.

Half time Marske went in three-nil up with goals from Tommo, Charlton and Brunskill.

Second half we started slowly and looked a bit complacent at times but with our defence on form we managed to retain a clean sheet.

Donachie and Gill came on before Tommo scored his second getting closer to that all time record.

All in all a good day at the office so well done to all concerned.

Half way point in the season now, twenty one games gone and twenty six points on the table.

NRSC draw took place and Marske got a home tie against Middlesbrough. This game will be played sometime in January, if anyone wishes to sponsor this game, company or individual please get in touch with myself or any member of the committee.

Steve Cochrane has left the club and gone to Northallerton Town, I would like to wish Steve all the best with his new club and a warm welcome will always await you at the G.E.R stadium.

Under 18's

The under 18's didn't have a game this weekend due to teams dropping out of their league.

 

Under 12's

Under 12's fought out a three-three draw against 21st All Stars at Darlington. Next Sunday they are away in the North Riding cup at Scarborough. Coach travel is available for anyone who wishes to go and support the lads.

Limited seats are available so get in touch a.s.a.p.

 

This Saturday we welcome Newcastle Benfield to the G.E.R stadium which is going to be another tough game.

Our feet need to be firmly on the ground as we have a run of some tough games coming up, if we keep our heads and play as we have than I'm sure there's going to be a few upsets in the coming month.

 

Our next away trip.

Saturday 17th December we make the trip to Dunston UTS. 

 

Dunston are flying high at present sitting third in the league and forth in the form table. Be the twelfth man and help cheer the team on.

 

As a club we are offering supporters Free coach travel to this match, on paper this should be a cracking game so be sure not to miss it. Due to expected Christmas traffic the coach will leave the G.E.R stadium at 12noon.

 

Dig out your flags, save your voices, pack your dinner and turn up to show your support for Burto and the team.

Limited seats available "six left" so be sure to book your seats with Janet or myself early to avoid disappointment.

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

 Christmas raffle tickets are now on sale with a £200 cash first prize. See Janet or any of the committee for tickets.

Priced at £1 a book or twenty pence a ticket it must be worth go?

Remember "You have to be in it, to win it!"

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 27th November 2011

 

Seniors

On Saturday we travelled to Consett which does seem to be a lot further than the sat nav states.

After dropping the kit manager off at the ground the supporters bus made its way to the Grey Horse pub which brings back many happy memories for those who witnessed our win against Consett in the FA Vase a couple of seasons ago. Still a very friendly reception greets you at the Grey Horse pub and I am told that the real ales are pretty good as well. If you're passing through Consett or in the area its well worth a visit.

Back to the football and I have to admit I didn't know what to expect from Consett. 

As for ourselves we are growing with confidence and playing with a lot of belief, after yesterdays performance this Marske team have shown what quality there is in the squad It does look like Burto, Rilo and Cappy have got them to gel at last.

Four-nil the full time score, these lads train twice a week and their efforts are starting to pay off.

Karl Charlton scored his hat trick and truly deserved it.

Willey our keeper deserves a mention as he pulled off some brilliant saves early in the game and totally dominates his goal mouth. He makes it look and sound so easy, is a quality signing and just adds to a solid defence that deserved a clean sheet for there efforts.

On the Consett forum somebody has put a remark "embarrassing". Believe me, nobody was beating us yesterday so I do think they are been a bit hard on their Consett team. 

As some may have read it is my Birthday today, 50 is a bit harsh on me but gaining another 3 points made my day so I'll leave you guessing at that one.

Next Saturday we welcome Jarrow Roofing to the G.E.R stadium and although they have suffered a couple of defeats recently they will be a physical team so we cant be complaisant if we are going to get something out of this game.

At present we are sitting high in the league form table so a win against Jarrow Roofing will help boost our position.  http://www.northernleague.org/view_div1_tables.php

Under 18's

The under 18's didn't have a game this weekend due to teams dropping out of their league.

 

Under 12's

Our under 12's didn't have a game either so no report.

 

As mentioned earlier Saturday 3rd December we welcome Jarrow Roofing to the G.E.R stadium, a week later we are at home to Newcastle Benfield also.

 

Our next away trip.

Saturday 17th December we make the trip to Dunston UTS. Dunston are flying high at present sitting second in both the league and form table.

 

Be the twelfth man and help cheer the team on.

 

We are giving supporters two weeks notice to sort their Christmas shopping out and book yourself on our next away trip.

 

As a club we are offering supporters Free coach travel to this match, on paper this should be a cracking game so be sure not to miss it. Due to expected Christmas traffic the coach will leave the G.E.R stadium at 12noon.

Dig out your flags, save your voices, pack your dinner and turn up to show your support for Burto and the team.

Limited seats available so be sure to book your seats with Janet or myself early to avoid disappointment.

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game. Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Christmas raffle tickets are now on sale with a £200 cash first prize. See Janet or any of the committee for tickets.

Priced at £1 a book or twenty pence a ticket it must be worth go?

Remember "You have to be in it, to win it!"

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 20th November 2011

 

Seniors

On Saturday we welcomed Shildon FC and a good friend in Norman to the G.E.R stadium for what was always going to be a tough test. Over recent years Shildon have had their fair share of success so Marske would have to be at their best to have any chance of getting points out of this encounter.

 

With Tommy Marron making his debut from Whitby Town this added an extra buzz to the team that fought for the deserved victory a week previously. This match had everything, a foul on Gell for Shildon's goal was controversial, really pleased how we reacted as a team, although we protested to the referee the team did it in the right manner. As a result we kept focused and as Burto drums into the players, "we go again".

 

It was only time when we levelled as you could see we wanted these three points more and Charlo smashed a cracking shot in the back of the net after being put through by Bruno. One-one.

 

Price, a Shildon player should have been sent off for his outburst of Foul and Abusive language towards the referee and right in view of, the referee, linesman and as always spectators which included women and children. This continued for what seemed like minutes before the referee got a grip of him and branded a yellow card? 

 

This is frustrating, I get asked by the League Chairman what we are doing to try and cut Foul and Abusive language out of the game as the league are taking a hard line on this issue. We can only do so much as a club, it is up to the referee's to enforce the letter of the law at the end of the day but we will continue in our efforts.

 

Half time score one-one.

 

Second half we came out as we left off and kept pushing for a winner, Benn Thomson does look like he's back at his best and is a defenders nightmare in this form as he wins every ball in the air and a proper handful. With Bruno, Charlton and Dekka all running at the Shildon's defence it was no surprise when some good team play resulted in Benn heading a pin point cross into the back of the net. Two-one Marske.

 

With chances at both ends Marske's defence stood strong and absorbed the pressure.

 

Final result Marske won two-one and deserved the full three points. Well done lads on another class team performance and much needed points.

 

Glenn Brunskill sponsored today's match and picked debut Tommy Marron as his MOM. Well done Tommy and thank you Glenn.

 

Under 18's

The under 18's didn't have a game this weekend due to teams dropping out of their league.

 

Under 12's

Our under 12's welcomed Thirsk to the G.E.R stadium who were higher in the league table before this game. With confidence flowing, the sprit and skill of these young lads as a team saw another good performance and as a result they won six-one.

 

This now puts our under 12's above Thirsk in the league table. Well done lads, brilliant.

 

Saturday 26th November  we travel to Consett, my last memory at Consett was the deafening support our supporters made a couple of seasons ago in one of the many FA Vase rounds. Brilliant day out with a victory so lets hope we can repeat it.

 

Anyone wishing to travel I will provide transport if required. Cost is £10 return and we will be leaving the club at 12.30pm. Book your seat on 07736973181

 

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game.

 

Sea Sea Seasiders.

 

Sportsman Evening with Dean Windass and Greg Cook.

Many thanks to all who supported this event. As a club we have been overwhelmed by the support shown and as a result ensured an instant success with the club raising much needed funds. A special mention to Gary Roper from J E Smith butchers in Saltburn, Gary helped organise the event, Janet, Zoe and Cheryl as well as the committee and supporters who helped out on the night and pushed the event for us. 

 

Christmas raffle tickets are now on sale with a £200 cash first prize. See Janet or any of the committee for tickets.

 

Priced at £1 a book or twenty pence a ticket it must be worth go?

Remember "You have to be in it, to win it!"

 

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 13th November 2011

 

Seniors

On Tuesday the seniors hosted Gillford Park in the league cup. Unfortunately it's an early exit for us as we were beaten two-one in a game that we didn't really get going in. There's no question over effort but it was one of those games that we just seemed not to get going.

 

Fair play to Gillford Park who deserved their win and progressed into the next round. Lets hope you go and win it now. Good luck in the next round.

 

Saturday was a different story and where do you start.

For all those supporters who travelled we were in for a seven goal thriller!

  Two nil down after twenty minutes and I have to admit even though we had chances ourselves, it did look like one of those days.

What was different about the team as we headed for the centre spot our heads hadn't dropped. 

Brunskill taking his captains role in his stride demanded tighter defending and you could see the team lift with urgency.

Just when you needed a reaction we got one and you have to give every single player a massive pat on the back for the sheer grit, determination and character shown. 

Coming back to equalise two-two, then going ahead three-two, only to concede minutes later is heart breaking. Scoring a winner a minute later just doesn't happen to us. Well it did yesterday and you try and knock that smile off my face.

A game that tested every emotion possible, but hey it's the three points we needed and got. 

If I go grey along the way than so be it. Keep it up fellows I'll get my Just for Men hair dye out.

Seriously well done to Paul, Mark, Cappy, the players and also the supporters who when two nil down kept cheering the team on, it does make a difference and i know the players appreciate it.

Under 18's

The under 18's played away at Marton in the North Riding cup. Marton, a division higher than Marske in the league, edged too a two-nil win. 

 

Marske gave a good account of themselves and can be proud of their performance. Keep it up lads!

 

Under 12's

Our under 12's proved too strong for Scholes Park in the North Riding cup at the G.E.R stadium.

 

A brilliant team performance saw them win nineteen-nil. Just in case you think its a typing error, yes nineteen.

 

That's one of our teams through to the next round so as soon as the draw is made I'll let you know and lets see if we can give these lads some support along the way. Well done lads, Neil and the coaches, here's hoping you get a home draw at the G.E.R stadium.

 

Saturday 19th November  we host our friends from Shildon at the G.E.R stadium. Shildon like ourselves our the past few seasons have also had their fair share of success in the FA Vase and between the two clubs have wished each other well. 

 

Sorry Norman "Shildon", I'll buy you a pint on Saturday when you arrive but I'm hoping for a Marske victory.

Show your support, Get behind the team and Enjoy the game. Sea Sea Seasiders!

 

Sportsman Evening with Dean Windass and Greg Cook.

Pleased to announce this event is sold out. Can I take this opportunity to thank everybody who has bought tickets, we have sold 200 in all so get there early and I'm sure we are in for a cracking night. 

 

Christmas raffle tickets are now on sale with a £200 cash first prize. See Janet or any of the committee for tickets.

Priced at £1 a book or twenty pence a ticket it must be worth go?

 

Remember "You have to be in it, to win it!"

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 6th November 2011

 

Seniors

On Tuesday the seniors saw off Richmond Town in the North Riding Senior Cup, winning one-nil. Although not a convincing display by Marske you have to give Richmond their due as they played some good passing football in a game they class as a cup final day out and have nothing to lose but everything to gain. Well done to Basher for scoring the winner.

A great bunch of lads and officials from Richmond Town, good luck for the rest of your season.

On Saturday we hosted Ashington at the G.E.R stadium. A game of two halves as Marske were dominant in the first half and went in at half time one-nil up through a Brunskill penalty. 

 

The second half was a different story as Ashington came back in the game. I do feel a draw would have been a fair result as the lads worked their socks off and created chances but the score line is all that matters and we came away pointless. Many thanks to Phil Jones for sponsoring the game for his Birthday and picking Danny Brunskill as his MOM.

 

Last week I expressed my disappointment in our sending off at Stokesley, the player in question wishes to apologise to anybody for whom he upset and regrets his actions. 

 

This week against Ashington the boot was on the other foot as a Marske supporter verbally abused one of our own players whilst on the pitch. Under no circumstances will the club tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behaviour.

 

The incident happened in the second half and the spectator in question was stood near the entrance steps to the ground when it occurred.

 

If anyone witnessed this, or the person in question wishes to come forward and apologise to the player please get in touch with myself or a member of the committee.

 

Remember the quote from last week,  if you have read the latest issue of the Northern Ventures you will find the League have been told to enforce this at the end of November at our level. No excuses!

 

 

I quote: " The FA are clamping down on unruly behaviour and it must be stated that foul and abusive language isn't going to be tolerated, whether from the dugout, players, committee or fans. Please take note!" 

 

The team have made their commitment now I ask supporters to do the same.

 

Do turn up, show your passion, but most of all, ENJOY the game.

 

Under 18's

The under 18's played away at league leaders Stokesley, unfortunately Stokesley proved too much as we were beaten five-nil.

 

Next week the under 18's travel to Marton in the North Riding cup and will be hoping to put the last couple of results behind them. Good luck lads.

 

Under 12's

A good crowd was entertained to the under 12's cup game against Fishburn. Marske came out worthy winners with a ten-one victory.

 

It wasn't all one way as Fishburn took the lead one-nil with a well placed penalty in the first half. Slow to get going Marske soon found their stride and the half ended two-one to Marske. At this I had to go shopping with the wife, when the score came through how I'd wished I had stayed for the second half.

 

These lads are a great passing team and well worth a visit to watch them.

 

Once again the under 12's are at home next Sunday with an eleven thirty kick-off. They play host to Scholes Park from Scarborough in the North Riding cup. 

 

Tuesday 8th November we welcome Gilford Park in the League cup, note kick off is 7.45pm for this one with the travelling involved for Gilford. 

 

Saturday 12th November  we make the trip to South Shields. Anyone requiring transport we have a mini bus going from the club at a cost of £10 return. Please get in touch to reserve your seat.

 

Sportsman Evening with Dean Windass and Greg Cook.

Pleased to announce this event is nearly sold out. If you haven't got your ticket yet please get in touch a.s.a.p. to avoid disappointment.

 

This event has been organised with supporters in mind hence the £12.50 ticket price and venue here in Marske. Please show your support if at all possible.

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 30th October 2011

 

Seniors

One of the many local derby games saw the seniors away at rock bottom Stokesley. The score line ended three-one to Marske but we ended the game with ten men!
What is disappointing for me is the sending off. Can I remind everybody what Les Holtby, the club secretary, put it in his end of season report last year,

 

I quote: " The FA are clamping down on unruly behaviour and it must be stated that foul and abusive language isn't going to be tolerated, whether from the dugout, players, committee or fans. Please take note!" 

 

On a positive note well done to the team for going on and taking the three points which takes us up the table and gives a little breathing space from the bottom three. 

 

Under 18's

The under 18's played away at Thornaby and got beat four-two. Marske had their chances but a couple of mistakes and a missed penalty cost them in the end.

 

Under 12's

What a difference a week can make as the under 12's bounced back with a fantastic eight-one win over the 21st All Stars.  

 

Next Sunday the under 12's have a cup game at the G.E.R stadium with a 11.30 kick off. Show your support and lets encourage these lads on, I know they'll appreciate it. 

 

A busy week ahead as we welcome Richmond Town on Tuesday 01st November in the North Riding Senior Cup with a 7.30 kick off.

 

Saturday 5th November  we host Ashington at the G.E.R stadium in another tough test against one of the leagues top half sides.

 

Tuesday 8th November we welcome Gilford Park in the League cup, note kick off is 7.45 for this one with the travelling involved for Gilford. 

 

With 3 home games on the bounce now is your chance to buy your Sportsman Evening tickets. This event has been organised with supporters in mind hence the £12.50 ticket price and venue here in Marske. Please show your support if at all possible.

 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 23rd October 2011

Seniors

Bishop Auckland were our visitors at the G.E.R Stadium for this encounter. A much improved Marske performance from the previous week saw us only able to clinch a point from the game. Marske were dominant for the first half but couldn't do enough to score, moments before half time we were dealt the killer blow when Auckland had their first shot on goal and scored. Half time one-nil Bishop Auckland.

Second half was much more even with end to end football, firstly Charlton scoring a cracking goal than Benn Thompson coming on and heading one in on 90 minutes. You would think we had done enough to secure the three points but with three minutes injury time added on Bishop Auckland scored their second. Full time two-two.

A quick mention to congratulate the Bishop Auckland fans who travelled down last Saturday, in fine voice in and out of the club house and made for an enjoyable afternoon. Well done fellows and look forward to visiting your new ground in March.

Under 18's

The under 18's played host to Stokesley at the G.E.R Stadium, Stokesley are currently flying joint top of our league. 

Nothing could separate the two teams with it ending nil-nil with chances at both ends where Marske hit the cross bar in the first half then Sam Harvey the Marske keeper having to make a couple of cracking saves in the second half. All in all a good team performance.

Well done lads.

Under 12's

Wasn't our day for the under 12's as they travelled to Norton. Missed chances cost us dearly and we were defeated four-one. 

This Saturday 29th October the seniors travel to Stokesley themselves, with Stokesley at the bottom of the table its a must win game now. 

Show your support, be the twelfth man and cheer the lads on. 

Many thanks to Martin Jobling who has done an excellent article for the club on the university website highlighting the day to day struggle clubs and ourselves go through in order to keep afloat. It can be seen at; http://www.tside.co.uk/2011/10/21/ex-boro-star-to-help-non-league-club/

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

Chairman's Weekly Review: 16th October 2011

Seniors

After the excellent performances against RCA and Newton Aycliffe, Saturday's defeat has brought us back down to earth I reckon.

Saying that, Billingham Town officials did give their goal keeper Briggs man of the match after the game who was in my opinion outstanding throughout.

For Marske they gave McGill man of the match, Chris once again worked his socks off. 

Unfortunately at this level you have to put your chances away or you get punished, this game is proof of that. The three one score line did flatter Town in the end but regardless off the score we need to learn from it. 

It goes without saying we need to beat these teams around us if we have any chance of staying up. We always knew this year was going to be a roller coaster of a season, Saturday was the big dip in the ride for me, lets hope we start the climb up this Saturday with the game against Bishop Auckland. 

On a different note Dom Gamble has been released by the club. Dom has been a popular figure within the club and captained the team to promotion last season. We wish Dom the very best and thank him for his contribution over the past few seasons. Good luck Dom, a warm welcome always awaits you at the G.E.R Stadium.

Under 18's

The under 18's played host to Eaglescliffe at the G.E.R Stadium, unfortunately they too were defeated by three goals to nil. 

On a positive note Danny Duffield was outstanding in midfield for Marske and can take a lot away from the game with his performance. 

Under 12's

I managed to get down for the first half of this game and witnessed another good performance by our under 12's.

Not only did they beat a very robust Whinney Banks team by five goals at the G.E.R Stadium, they also kept another clean sheet.

Well done lads.

Look forward to seeing you this Saturday 22nd October for our next home game against Bishop Auckland, be the twelth man and cheer the lads on. 

We do have the "Delmonts," a 50's - 60's band on in the club house afterwards for Cheryl's 21st Birthday, did I say 21st! Players and supporters are more than welcome and even better if you turn up in fancy dress, let your hair down and lets see you 'rock around the clock'. Starts around 8ish.

Many thanks to you all for your continued support,

Peter.

 

Chairman's Weekly Review: 9th October 2011

Welcome to what is going to be a weekly review to let supporters know how all our teams got on and any news from the club or league.

Seniors.

What a difference a week can make and how true those words are. Tuesday night we travelled up the A19 to Sunderland RCA, the league leaders and who have been scoring for fun so we knew this was going to be another big test. A couple of the squad that beat Aycliffe in the previous game were missing through either injury or work commitments so this gave others a chance to get back in the starting eleven. A game that was played at an incredible pace saw us two nil up at one point but we couldn't hold that lead and the game finished two-two. Credit to all the players that night for a brilliant performance.

Saturday saw a strong support base make the short trip to Billingham Synthonia who again have hit a bit of form of late, beating Whitley Bay previously.

Due to other commitments I couldn't attend this one but we must be happy taking another point away from home. A bullet header from Omerod saw us go behind one-nil. Synthonia than made it two-nil and credit to the lads for keeping their heads up as McGill pulled one back to make it two-one at half time. Second half we played much better and Brunskill got himself on the score sheet to end the game two-two.

Under 18's

The Under 18's travelled to Darlington RA's B team this afternoon in what ended up a five-two victory to Marske. The lads put in a good performance in difficult conditions and deserved their win. Well done to you all.

Under 12's

The Under 12's travelled to league leaders Newton Aycliffe and came out eleven-nil winners. On top throughout, Marske dominated the game with an all round brilliant team performance. That's some score line lads, well done to you all.

On a final note it is great that we now have sponsors for every player in the senior squad, we still have a couple of match day sponsors available so if you are looking at sponsoring a game, please get in touch with a member of the committee. 

Many thanks to you all for your continued support.

Peter.