Darren Beasley

Ste Griffin

John Littlewood

Dean Stokes

Terry Mcdonald

Rob Beckett

Peter Bojan

Lee Mcdonald ©

Danny Wilks

Terry Cartwright

Ryan Stokes

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Ste Reid

Richard Grove

Jay Stokes

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QUESLETT RANGERS

Away

10:30am

5 Sep 04

Division 2

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Rob Beckett

Ryan Stokes

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The tone of the match was set by the level of refereeing, which to be polite was terrible. Also conditions meant that it was always going to be a fitness battle more than anything else.

Lodge got off to a good start with a Ryan Stokes diving header from a corner, then a left foot half volley from Rob Beckett on the edge of the area.

Two penalties were given against Lodge of which one was saved, and Ste Reid was given his marching orders in the second half to cap off a dismal start to the season for the league favourites.

The heat eventually tired out both sides who were obviously not match fit.

**This has been amended to an away win, illegal players used during match**

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Lee Mcdonald ©

Richard Grove

Scott Stokes

Lee Wolverson

Ste Reid

Terry Cartwright

Ryan Stokes

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Jay Stokes

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CASE STAR RESERVES

Away

10:30am

12/09/04

Division 2

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Ryan Stokes

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With five first teamers absent Lodge were always going to struggle for their first three points of the season.

Ryan Stokes gave us the perfect lead winning a challenge with the keeper to nod in the opener.

After totally dominating the opening ten minutes Lodge failed to take control of the game, we struggled to string any passes together and when not in possession, didn't seem interested in challenging for anything either, especially in the air up front. K-Star eventually got the better of the terrific defensive display from the back four going 2-1 up then completing the rout with 3 goals in the last 20 mins.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

Ste Griffin

Lee Mcdonald ©

Richard Grove

Danny Wilks

Peter Bojan

Rob Beckett

Luke Stokes

Ryan Stokes

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Jay Stokes

Dale Wolverson

 Dale Wolverson

Scott Stokes

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WYLDE GREEN

Away

10:30am

19/09/04

Wicks Cup

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Ryan Stokes

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

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After 2 league games without a point it was a welcome break from league fixtures to start our cup campaign. And who better than the green machine, who we regularly take points from in the league.

With most first teamers back, so came the passing, movement, then goals. After losing Ste Griffin in the first 10 minutes (warm up obviously not high on his agenda), Ryan Stokes continued his goal streak to tap in a cross. This was followed by a continuous stream of openings and efforts, none of which the finishing could match the fantastic play beforehand. Eventually the continued pressure paid off and the killer goals coming from Lee Wolverson and Luke Stokes opening their accounts. Wylde Green had no answer to the beautiful game being played by lodge, who cruised through to the next round. Oh and Peter Bojan missed a penalty the nause.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Rob Beckett

Richard Grove

Danny Wilks

Peter Bojan

Lee Mcdonald ©

Luke Stokes

Terry Cartwright

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Jay Stokes

Dale Wolverson    

 Lee Wolverson

Scott Stokes   

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WYLDE GREEN

Home

10:45am

27/09/04

Division 2

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Terry Cartwright

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

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With no allocated referee for this game Lodge were still confident of claiming their first 3 points of the season from the shell shocked green machine - still searching for their own first points, aswell as their engine!

Lodge carried on their form from the week before and from the start never looked in danger. With more great passing and movement we went 2-0 up and were coasting until Wylde Green hit back with a goal against the run of play.

At 2-1 Falcon Lodge were rattled for a short while, but after getting over the nervous spell, hit the 3rd goal to finish off any hopes Green had of getting anything out of this game.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Rob Beckett

Richard Grove

Danny Wilks

Peter Bojan

Lee Mcdonald ©

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

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Jay Stokes

Ste Griffin

 Dale Wolverson

Scott Stokes

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QUESLETT RANGERS

Home

10:30am

03/10/04

Challenge Cup

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Looking for revenge after a shocking defeat on the first day of the season and boosted by 2 straight 3-1 wins Lodge got straight to work on Rangers and it looked like another home win was on the cards. However, despite creating chance after chance, Lodge failed to put anything away, we had all the pressure but eventually our lack of finishing was to cost us dear when John Littlewood brought down a Rangers player in the box during the second half, the resulting penalty being slotted home. Certain players had many chances but chose the selfish glory route rather than the easier team-mate option every time.

Queslett Rangers only had 1 notable chance other than the penalty and that was a bread and butter save, but unfortunately we were our own downfall and our inability to put chances away sent us crashing out of the challenge cup in the first round.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

Lee Mcdonald ©

Dale Wolverson

Richard Grove

Danny Wilks

Ste Griffin

Ryan Stokes

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

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Jay Stokes

Scott Stokes

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BOLIDEN S & S

Away

10:30am

10/10/04

Division 2

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Ste Griffin

Lee Wolverson

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Apparently Boliden Sports & Social hadn't lost at home for a long time, some people mentioned years, so Lodge were always gonna be in for a tough game.

The game was a very tight affair and from the start we could tell there wouldn't be many goals in the fixture. Lodge got straight to work and after creating quite a few chances Ste Griffin eventually opened the scoring with a tap in from 6 yards.

It wasn't long though before Boliden hit back to square it up.

Lodge, not used to playing on such a wide pitch, were leaving gaps in the channels where all Bolidens good openings were created from. But the back four always looked comfortable and solid, with Dale Wolverson in particular impressing on the left.

Whereas Lodge never looked like conceding, nor did we look like scoring until a break away goal from Lee Wolverson wrapped up another 3 league points.

The ref had to stop for a 10 minute nose bleed, after a clearance hit him, oh well.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Rob Beckett

Richard Grove

Danny Wilks

Ste Griffin

Lee Mcdonald ©

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

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Jay Stokes

Scott Stokes

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SPORTING STAR

Away

10:30am

17/10/04

Division 2

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Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson (2)

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The game got off to a frantic start with all the chances and possession falling to Lodge. The first 45 mins was totally dominated by the Wanderers, going for their 3rd straight win. There were 3 first half goals, 1 for Luke Stokes and another brace for Lee Wolverson. We also went close with Ste Griffin hitting the post from 2 yards out and a Macca header from a corner being brilliantly saved by the outstanding opposition keeper. The deluge wasn't to continue though, and with players minds thinking of double figures, Star hit back with 2 second half goals in 15 mins. Lodge, now rattled, then had the chance to extend their lead with a penalty, which Luke Stokes missed, this was followed by a red card for the striker for violent conduct (dick!). The last 10 mins were a nervous affair, and once again our failure to put away chances nearly cost us another 2 points, but we held out for the win. Danny Wilks impressing, especially with those silky pirouetting turns on the edge of our own area, NOT!

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Rob Beckett

Richard Grove

Danny Wilks

Ste Griffin

Lee Mcdonald ©

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

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Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan

Scott Stokes

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ORTON RANGERS

Away

10:30am

24/10/04

League Cup

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Lee Wolverson (2)

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Looking to take our league form into the cup we were confident of getting a result at Orton, that was until we saw the pitch. With a crossbar that had Michelle McManus sitting on it all night and a boggy pitch we weren't optimistic.

Lodge struggled to get their usual passing game together on the bog, and Orton did work hard to force mistakes. This paid off they breezed into an early 2-0 lead before we had even woke up.

2nd half we slowly got to grips with the game, pulled 1 back through Wolverson, and started to dominate. Eventually our pressure paid off and we got a deserved equaliser, again through Wolverson. From here it looked like there was only going to be one winner, that was until with 5 mins to go an Orton player crossed from the right and somehow the wind took it over our goalkeeper and into the net. Lodge were unlucky to lose the game but in the end, not for the first time this season, our failure to put away good chances, cost us dear again.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Richard Grove

Danny Wilks

Peter Bojan

Lee Mcdonald ©

Rob Beckett

Lee Wolverson

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Ryan Stokes

Scott Stokes

Ste Griffin

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NOMADS

Home

10:30am

07/11/04

Division 2

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Lee Wolverson (5)

Rob Beckett

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After a disappointing result in our last game, we were looking to bounce back against Nomads who had registered just the 1 victory this season.

Lodge got off to a flyer, totally dominating the midfield and in full control of the game. Nomads simply had no answer to our slick passing and movement, and by the start of the second half we were 4-1 up. We also had a blatant penalty turned down as Macca was bundled over as he went to shoot, after a great bit of play with Rob Beckett. From here though Lodge looked comfortable and changes were made, unfortunately they rocked the steady ship and Nomads pulled 3 goals out of no-where to make it 4-4. Thankfully we kept our heads and knuckled down straight away and bagged another 2 goals, before Nomads hit another in the last few minutes. A special note must be made to Lee Wolverson's finishing which was of the highest standard and the five goals here took him to an amazing 12 goals in 8 games, keep em coming!!

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Richard Grove

Danny Wilks

Peter Bojan

Lee Mcdonald ©

Rob Beckett

Lee Wolverson

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Ste Griffin

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WYLDE GREEN

Away

11:00 am

14/11/04

Division 2

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Well after a goal-fest last week, Lodge travelled to Wylde Green optimistic of grabbing another bagful. Unfortunately it wasn't to be.

The game was well contested, but with Lodge dominating the possession and creating all the chances. There was acres of room in the middle of the park and the midfield was able to run the show quite comfortably, creating many chances with Danny Wilks and Rob Beckett going close. A John Littlewood free-kick also hitting the bar.  But at half time there was still no break through and concerns that players were getting caught in possession too much.

Second half and not much changed, our team talk hadn't had any effect as certain players still got caught, and others just didn't bother seeking out team mates in dead cert goal scoring positions. Eventually it cost us, around 70mins the green machine contested a header from a cross and it somehow looped over the helpless goalie. It was one of very few chances for Wylde Green, but it was enough. And once again our inability to put chances away cost us.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Lee Mcdonald ©

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Richard Grove

Danny Wilks

Ryan Stokes

John Cartwright

Rob Beckett

Terry Cartwright

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Ste Griffin

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ORTON RANGERS

Home

10:30 am

28/11/04

Division 2

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Richard Grove (2)

Terry Cartwright

John Cartwright

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After a week off it was back to business for Lodge against Orton Rangers, who last time we met, dumped us out of the cup with a freak goal. So with much still to prove we were determined to show we were the better side.

The game started well, with Lodge having most of the chances and going ahead early on. But Orton were still having a lot of possession in the middle. For all their possession though they couldn't find a way through a solid back line. A couple more goals saw Lodge go in at half time 3-0 up and with the game more or less in the bag. A deflected own goal by Macca wasn't enough to help Orton come back and at 3-1 we still had enough in us to get the 4th through Jonny Cartwright. There were a few niggles in the game but other than that it passed by smoothly and Lodge surged 4 points clear at the top of division 2.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Lee Mcdonald ©

Rob Beckett

Lee Wolverson

Richard Grove

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Ste Griffin

Scott Stokes

Ryan Stokes

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SPORTING STAR

Home

10:30 am

5/12/04

Division 2

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Peter Bojan

Richard Grove

Danny Wilks

Ryan Stokes (2)

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Lodge went into this match pretty confident and from the start never looked like they would leave with anything less than 3 points. Bojan gave us the lead with a super finish in the box and although we looked solid at the back, we failed to increase the lead before half time.

Second half Lodge piled on the pressure and eventually Wolverson pulled the ball back for Grove to slot in. A fantastic individual effort from Wilks on a dazzling run from the halfway line and then a comical goal from Ryan Stokes put the points in the bag. The rout was finished off when Ryan latched onto a through ball, rounded the keeper and finished to make it five. Sporting will still be cursing their Kanu style miss late on but it wouldn't have affected the outcome, and Falcon Lodge go marching on towards division one.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Rob Beckett

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Lee Mcdonald ©

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

Richard Grove

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Ste Griffin

Scott Stokes   

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B.C.S LODGE

Home

10:30 am

12/12/04

Division 2

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Lee Mcdonald

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Lodge were full of confidence going into this clash but the game got off to a scrappy start and never really got out of it.

Lodge showed glimpses of play that has seen them surge clear at the top, but they were too rare and they spent most of the game chasing B.C.S players around. Two silly mistakes gifted B.C.S their goals but they also had good chances to finish Lodge off, including a shot hitting the bar. They never though, and when Macca diverted in a free-kick at the far post, it set up a tense last 15 minutes but the wanderers just couldn't manage to score the second and crashed to their 1st league home defeat of the season.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Rob Beckett

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Lee Mcdonald ©

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

Richard Grove

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Ste Griffin

Scott Stokes

Dale Wolverson

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COLESHILL ATHLETIC

Home

10:30 am

19/12/04

Division 2

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Lee Wolverson

Rob Beckett

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Falcon Lodge knew this was going to be a tough game, especially after last weeks disappointing result at home. Once again they started well, creating plenty of openings, but also once again failing to put any of them away.

The opening goal went to Coleshill who, due to some dismal marking, were allowed a free header from a corner. Un-deterred Lodge carried on creating and eventually Lee Wolverson hit an unstoppable low shot from inside the area.

The second half saw Lodge pushing on, with Coleshill creating the odd counter attack, and eventually got the breakthrough with a header from a corner by Ste Griffin. The following 15 minutes were quite tense as Coleshill pushed on in search of the equalizer but the Wanderers managed to hold out and get their final 3 points of the year, and also make sure that they were 1st in Division 2 over  Christmas and New Year.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

Lee Mcdonald ©

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Ryan Stokes

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

Rob Beckett

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Ste Griffin

Scott Stokes

Richard Grove

John Littlewood      

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CUP NOMADS

Home

10:30 am

09/01/05

Aston Villa Cup

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Danny Wilks

Ryan Stokes (2)

Luke Stokes (2)

Ste Griffin

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Lodge started the defence of the Aston Villa cup against Nomads who were struggling in the League. We got off to a good start dominating possession and creating chances. Wilks headed in a corner to start the goal fest but after that Lodge failed to capitalise on the wind advantage. Second half we feared being against the wind would be our downfall but Ryan Stokes scored early, only for Nomads to respond immediately. The next 10 mins Nomads put us under constant pressure and it looked like an equaliser was on the way but the defence stood firm and eventually we got the 3rd through a Ryan Stokes chip. Now the pressure was off, Lodge got the ball down and played it around again, the goals followed. From that point on the goals came steadily and Nomads lost their appetite after falling so far behind. The game died out in the late stages but Falcon Lodge had already done enough, even though the game for a long period was a lot closer than the score suggests.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

Lee Mcdonald ©

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Ryan Stokes

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

Rob Beckett

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Ste Griffin

John Littlewood

Richard Grove

Terry Cartwright

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LAKESIDE SENIOR

Home

10:30 am

16/01/05

Division 2

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Danny Wilks

Ryan Stokes (3)

Rob Beckett

Dale Wolverson

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Back to the league and it was business as usual for the Wanderers. They always looked comfortable in this game, especially after using the wind to their advantage in the first half and going a few goals up early on through Beckett, Ryan Stokes and a Dale Wolverson free-kick - all were tidy finishes. Ryan scored another to give a 4 goal lead at half time. Second half Lodges weakness at corners were exposed again and 2 goals in quick succession gave the visitors a lift, and just like last week the wanderers had to overcome a spell of constant pressure, but the game was put beyond doubt soon after with Stokes completing his hat-trick and then Wilks rounded off the scoring with a solo run and neat finish. In the end another comfortable win on paper, but a stronger side may still pose a threat if certain areas are not improved upon.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

John Littlewood

Ste Griffin

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan ©

Danny Wilks

Ryan Stokes

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

Jason Crook

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Scott Stokes

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BOLIDEN S&S

Home

10:30 am

23/01/05

Division 2

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Dale Wolverson

Ryan Stokes

Luke Stokes

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Missing a few key players Lodge started well in this game, and even though there weren't many chances early on they took the lead when Dale Wolverson latched onto a poor goal kick and continued to beat the keeper with a clinical finish. After this though it was Boliden who had all the possession but their poor finishing meant Lodge went in 1-0 up at half time. It wasn't long though before Boliden's constant attacks were rewarded with an equalizer after some shoddy defending at the back. There only looked one result on the cards after this as Boliden also had the slight slope advantage but somehow Lodge managed to score 2 goals against the run of play in the final 10 mins through Ryan & Luke Stokes (no relation) and steal all 3 points. Boliden will feel robbed when they look back but as we all know when things are going well, luck just follows.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

John Littlewood

Ste Griffin

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan ©

Danny Wilks

Ryan Stokes

Luke Stokes

Lee Wolverson

Jason Crook

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Scott Stokes

Robert Beckett

Richard Grove

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KINGSTANDING VILLA

Away

10:30 am

30/01/05

Aston Villa Cup Q/F

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Lee Wolverson

Luke Stokes

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A physical game throughout and always perceived as the toughest of the season, this game started with chances few and far between. In the second half though Villa took an early lead which seemed to spur Lodge into life. The game opened up and chances started to come for Lodge, even though they failed to put them away. Lodge equalized though through Lee Wolverson with 20 mins to go, but were dealt a blow when Beasley left the pitch with a broken nose, Ryan Stokes proving a more than capable deputy. Into extra time and Lodge rode their luck with Villa hitting the woodwork 3 times, then just like an FA cup special, a clearance in the last minute somehow got through to Luke Stokes who held his nerve to slot home the winner. Lodge didn't deserve this victory but just maybe their superb performances all season allowed one poor one to slip through when needed.

Ryan Stokes

Terry Mcdonald

John Littlewood

Ste Griffin

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan ©

Danny Wilks

Rob Beckett

Luke Stokes

Richard Grove

Jason Crook

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John Cartwright

Terry Cartwright     

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CASE STAR RSRVS

Home

10:30 am

06/02/05

Division 2

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Luke Stokes (2)

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In a match played in poor conditions, Lodge seemed to adapt to the conditions better in the first half. They dominated possession but failed to find the breakthrough mainly due to a star performance from the Case Star keeper.

Early in the second half Lodge got their deserved lead but seemed to sit back and fall asleep. Not for the first time this season their lack of concentration at set pieces cost dear twice and suddenly they were one goal down staring at defeat.

Somehow, yet again the gods took pity on Falcon Lodge Wanderers and offered them an extra point towards their plight with an equalising goal. There are certain concerns though that set pieces will cost us more than just points this season if things aren't tightened up.

Darren Beasley

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan ©

Danny Wilks

Ryan Stokes

Luke Stokes

Ste Griffin

Lee Wolverson

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Scott Stokes

Richard Grove

Terry Cartwright

Lee Mcdonald

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Away

10:30 am

20/02/05

Aston Villa Cup S/F

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Ste Griffin

Danny Wilks

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The Wanderers came out of the staring blocks all guns firing in this fixture, desperate to reach the final for the second year running. Their flowing football was rewarded early with a Wilks solo run ending in a brilliant goal (although Macca might disagree!). Lodge then lost their keeper (making his 1st start after a broken nose) through a dislocated finger. Ryan Stokes again stepped in and 5 mins later somehow flumped the ball into his own net. Lodge never let the undeserved equaliser get them down and stepped up the gas to score another before half time through Ste Griffin. Case Star rallied in the second half but failed to break through the solid Lodge back line.

So, in a Semi Final reminiscent of last years against Wylde Green, Lodge worked hard to earn their Cup final and surely look favourites to retain it.

Ryan Stokes

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Lee Mcdonald ©

Luke Stokes

Ste Griffin

Richard Grove

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Scott Stokes

John Griffin

Matt Cartwright

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ORTON RANGERS

Away

10:30 am

27/02/05

Div 2

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Luke Stokes

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After a seemingly good start & taking the lead through Luke Stokes' 7th goal in as many games, the wheels well & truly came off in this game for Lodge. This was by far the worst performance of the season and maybe since John Littlewood took over at the helm. Too many players lacked effort, vision, ability and mainly commitment. Orton dominated the game after Lodges opener and the goals game regularly from then on. The wanderers were well and truly wandering but they still managed to create openings, including 3 or 4 one on ones with the keeper - only to spurn them poorly. The only thing they will take from this is a much needed kick up the behind. It has been coming after a succession of below par performances that have been degrading each week until finally culminating in this humiliation by a side who we really should be beating comfortably. There are certainly testing times ahead with tough league games coming up.

Nick Clarke

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Lee Mcdonald ©

Ste Griffin

Luke Stokes

Ryan Stokes

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Scott Stokes

Richard Grove

Jason Crook       

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KINGSTANDING VILLA

Home

10:30 am

13/03/05

Div 2

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Ste Griffin

Danny Wilks

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Lodge knew they were going to have to produce one of their best performances to beat Villa and they didn't fail to deliver. The whole match was a tough physical affair with strong challenges throughout, but all in good spirit. After a shaky 1st 10 mins Lodge started to get a grip on the game, with acres of room in the middle of the park where they had time to work the ball with the strikers. Ste Griffin broke the deadlock midway through the 1st half and the chances continued after that, although Villa were still creating their own. 2nd half Lodge managed to score the 2nd goal that would seal the points through Wilks, but K/S still pushed on the back 4 with new GK Nick Clarke making 2 notable saves amongst others. Lodge held out though and we all agreed that these were the most hard earned 3 points of the campaign.

Ryan Stokes

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Lee Mcdonald ©

Ste Griffin

Luke Stokes

Jason Crook

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Scott Stokes

Richard Grove

Lee Wolverson

Darren Beasley      

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LAKESIDE SENIOR

Sutton Town FC

19:15 pm

23/03/05

Aston Villa Cup Final

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Lee Mcdonald

Luke Stokes

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The game got off to a bad start, Lodge conceding in the first 10mins, sloppy defending initially leading to a good finish from Lakeside. But Lodge were having all the possession and chances and eventually after about 20mins Lee Mcdonald headed in a Danny Wilks corner to equalise. Lodge pushed on from here and with most of the support in there favour they looked good for the next goal. Unfortunately, they missed too many chances and just before half-time fell asleep at the back allowing a throw-in to bounce onto the penalty spot where a Lakeside player slotted home his 2nd unchallenged.

Second half saw Lodge pushing on even more in search of their second equaliser of the game, but again, chance after chance went begging and they must have wondered if it was going to be their night. Eventually Lakeside had a break and they scored the decisive 3rd goal, after some confusion on the halfway line a loose ball over the top and the Lakeside player strode home and finished his hat-trick. Shortly after this Luke Stokes fired home from an acute angle to set up a entertaining final 15mins in which Lodge could have scored another 2 at least, Lakeside did have a few more chances with Lodge searching for a 3rd, but Ryan Stokes kept hopes alive with a fantastic save towards the end. Lakeside managed to hold on, and although Lodge did more than enough to win it, the difference between the sides on the night was the level of finishing.

Nick Clarke

Terry Mcdonald

Lee Mcdonald ©

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Lee Wolverson

Ste Griffin

Luke Stokes

Terry Cartwright

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Richard Grove

Mathew Cartwright

John Griffin      

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COLESHILL ATHLETIC

Away

10:30 am

03/04/05

Div 2

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Terry Cartwright

Luke Stokes

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The game started well for Lodge with a few good chances in the opening 10 mins, however they probably lost it in the next 20. Three times the defence was caught out by a ball over the top to the Coleshill striker who scored. After this madness Lodge stabilised the ship and began the task of clawing something back. But, once again they spent the whole game launching attack after attack with no end product. Terry Cartwright pulled one back before half time to give hope and, second half Luke Stokes grabbed the second, although after hitting the bar and missing an open goal from 6 yards, he should be celebrating a hat-trick. Lodge were getting closer to the 3rd goal with all the pressure and Coleshill obviously sensed this, so they took the easy way out and raised the flag on every single Lodge attack in the last 15mins. How they are not top of this league with a linesman of this quality is nothing short of amazing!

Nick Clarke

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Lee Mcdonald ©

Ste Griffin

Luke Stokes

Terry Cartwright

Substitutes

Richard Grove

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LAKESIDE SENIOR

Away

10:30 am

10/04/05

Div 2

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Lodge once again started well but failed to score a few good chances early on. Although they weren't hitting the net, they looked comfortable and in no real danger of conceding, this was the case for most of the match. Midway through the 1st half though the ref blew his whistle out of nowhere to award a penalty to Lakeside (who were about to take a throw-in), which was well saved by Nick Clarke. 2nd half chances continued to come.... and go, with one passage of play seeing 3 players with goal scoring opportunities, but ended with Wilks hitting the woodwork from all of 6 yards. Out of nowhere Clarke, who had little to do apart from the penalty, managed to let a cross squeeze through his arms and Lakeside slotted the free ball home. Lodge still had 30mins to find an equaliser but could have played til tea-time and not have scored. At the end of the day after all those chances missed by Lodge they can't complain as even if they hadn't conceded the soft goal the best result they would have got would be a 0-0 draw.

Nick Clarke

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Dale Wolverson

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Lee Mcdonald ©

Ste Griffin

Luke Stokes

Terry Cartwright

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Richard Grove

Mat Cartwright  

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B.C.S LODGE

Away

10:30 am

17/04/05

Div 2

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Lodge came into this game on the back of 3 defeats and needing 3 points to try and claim 2nd spot. The game was tough and physical but there were very few chances at both ends. Early on Terry Cartwright had a couple of good chances but they were probably the only notable ones of the game. Both sides were wasting a lot of possession with long aimless balls to no-one and sloppy passes to opposition players. The ref only made things worse with poor indecisive decisions both ways. Lodge won their 1st corner in the last 5 minutes but failed to capitalise on it or the other 2 that followed with one cross from the segment bouncing right in the 6 yard box with not a soul near it! Unfortunately, this draw was not enough for Lodge who needed to win their last 2 games to claim second spot. Now only 3 points against Kingstanding can guarantee 3rd spot.

Nick Clarke

Terry Mcdonald

Dean Stokes

John Littlewood

Ste Griffin

Peter Bojan

Danny Wilks

Lee Mcdonald ©

Richard Grove

Luke Stokes

Terry Cartwright

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Ryan Stokes

Mat Cartwright  

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KINGSTANDING VILLA

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10:45 am

24/04/05

Div 2

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Oh dear, Lodge were looking to make amends for poor recent results by finishing the season with a win and although they lost an early goal, it did look like there were goals in the game for them. But their game started getting sloppy and passes started going astray too often, with possession given away too cheaply. Long ball after long ball to 5ft strikers isn't very clever football but some players just don't get it. Kingstanding's 2nd goal game after a penalty was given on the edge of the box. Lodge once again had chances to score in this game but at the other end they were being given a lesson in finishing with all 3 open play goals for K/S being of the highest quality, the 4th in injury time standing out when a near post corner was turned in on the volley. The difference between the two today was the finishing and Lodge have a lot of work to do before next season, with the second lowest goals scored in the league, some will be surprised which half of the table we are in!