Player And Goalkeeper Of The Month Awards - February 2016
Wed 9th March 2016 | League Awards | By Ian Templeman
PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION - MARK BATTERSBY OF ATHERTON COLLIERIES
Mark got the nod from the Atherton Collieries panel for Player of the Year for February.
During the month, the club won six out of the seven games played and Mark's 10 goals were pivotal in the good run.
The first win was in possibly the most hastily arranged game in League history when Bootle and Colls agreed to play less than 24 hours before the game took place.
Bootle led at half time but Colls went goal crazy after the break for a 5-2 win. Mark didn't score but he got the MOM award. He then scored a hat trick, as did Dave Sherlock, in a 7-3 triumph at AFC Darwen.
Mark maintained his goalscoring run with the goal in the 2-1 late defeat at Abbey Hey and then hit another 3 goal salvo in the 5-1 victory over AFC Liverpool. He got MOM nominations in both these games.
He then received a 4th nomination when he scored a brace in the 5-1 Bacup Borough MEN United triumph. He didn't get on the scoresheet against Runcorn Town and Colne in the final games in the month, but he led the line well.
This campaign hasn't seen Mark as prolific as last year when he broke the League goalscoring record with 62 goals as he has played in the number 10 role on occasions, although he has assisted on more than his fair share of the team’s 116 goals.
However, a 10 goal blast in February, added to the 4 MOM awards, make him the logical choice as Premier Division Player of the Month.
DIVISION ONE - JAKE CONNOR OF LITHERLAND REMYCA
Jake played in 5 out of the 6 games in February AS Remy kept up their promotion play-off challenge.
Jake is a player who loves to get forward when he can, and make the numbers up in the attacking third. In the 4-1 win at home to Northwich Manchester Villa the 19 year old full back was outstanding in defence and fantastic driving forward.
He was again in fine form at Ashton Town in another 4-1 win with some great tackles, one last ditch tackle just on the edge of the area stopping a clear chance on goal.
In the third game away to St Helens Town, Jake showed what class he has in front of goal. In the last 6 minutes and the team 2-1 down, Jake raced clear in the box to fire home the equaliser, before less than a minute later rising above everyone at the back post to thunder a header home to clinch the three points.
Jake was rested for the Irlam cup game before returning for the long trip to Holker Old Boys in midweek when he was given man of the match in a 4-1 win. His defending was superb and again going forward his aggressive running was causing problems for the Holker defence.
Jake again had a cracker of a game in the 1-0 defeat at home to Bacup Borough. Remy had five players down with a flu bug, and Jake was again the pick of the outfield players. At 19 years of age Jake is a great talent and everyone at the Club is hoping that his good form will continue.
GOALKEEPER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION – GREG HALL OF 1874 NORTHWICH
Greg played in all five games during February and in truth he was kept busy in all of them!
Against Abbey Hey, Greg needed to show all of his concentration throughout the game because although 1874 dominated for long periods, the visitors were always a threat and when Greg was faced with a one-on-one situation he brilliantly held his nerve to save well an opening goal seemed more likely
When he was eventually beaten and his side went 1-0 down Greg had no chance as he was left exposed by his defenders, but after 1874 equalised the game could have gone either way before a late penalty provided 1874 with all points. But before then Greg had pulled off two more excellent saves to keep the sides level.
In the MEN United Cup game at Ashton Athletic, Greg wasn't troubled for 79 minutes but he conceded in the 80th minute after his defenders failed to clear the danger and then in the first minute of extra time he was beaten again - this time from the penalty spot.
In extra time Ashton prevailed by 8 successful penalties to 7 with neither keeper managing to save a penalty, but Greg did get his hand to four of the spot kicks but unfortunately without managing to effect a save.
At Runcorn Town, Greg recorded his first clean sheet of the month and he did so with a good few contributions. Early on, he managed to deal with a tricky one-on-one situation by "outthinking" the Runcorn's forward and then his handling for the whole game was outstanding
In 1874's only league defeat in the month at Maine Road, it would be fair to say that Greg was let down by his defenders who, to say the very least, had an off day, but although he was beaten on four occasions, the final tally could have been doubled but for Greg's' performance.
After that defeat, 1874 were faced with a tricky game against their landlords Winsford United, who were certainly up for the game. Fortunately, Greg and his team mates were too as they recorded their second "shut out" of the month, due in no small way to Greg's handling, distribution, encouragement and a couple of good saves to boot.
DIVISION ONE - JACOB LUTY OF STOCKPORT TOWN
Jacob has been absolutely superb since getting his opportunity in the Town first team, following an injury to regular keeper Aaron Ashley.
He kept three clean sheets in his four games during February, including a last minute penalty save in Town’s 1-0 victory against local rivals Cheadle Town.
Jacob started the month with an assured display against Eccleshall, where his kicking was superb, along with his handling, contributing to a 6-0 victory.
Against Cheadle Town, he made two 1 on 1 saves in the first half along with his penalty save in the last minute, ensuring his side left with a 1-0 victory.
In the final game of the month he kept a clean sheet away at Ashton Town with one exceptional save in the first half and numerous routine claims in the second half.
Jacob is very assured at coming for crosses and he uses his height to great effect when stretching to make some saves that most keepers wouldn't reach. He is loving his football at the moment and it showed in his performances during the month.
Player And Goalkeeper Of The Month Awards - February 2016
Wed 9th March 2016 | League Awards
By Ian Templeman
PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION - MARK BATTERSBY OF ATHERTON COLLIERIES
Mark got the nod from the Atherton Collieries panel for Player of the Year for February.
During the month, the club won six out of the seven games played and Mark's 10 goals were pivotal in the good run.
The first win was in possibly the most hastily arranged game in League history when Bootle and Colls agreed to play less than 24 hours before the game took place.
Bootle led at half time but Colls went goal crazy after the break for a 5-2 win. Mark didn't score but he got the MOM award. He then scored a hat trick, as did Dave Sherlock, in a 7-3 triumph at AFC Darwen.
Mark maintained his goalscoring run with the goal in the 2-1 late defeat at Abbey Hey and then hit another 3 goal salvo in the 5-1 victory over AFC Liverpool. He got MOM nominations in both these games.
He then received a 4th nomination when he scored a brace in the 5-1 Bacup Borough MEN United triumph. He didn't get on the scoresheet against Runcorn Town and Colne in the final games in the month, but he led the line well.
This campaign hasn't seen Mark as prolific as last year when he broke the League goalscoring record with 62 goals as he has played in the number 10 role on occasions, although he has assisted on more than his fair share of the team’s 116 goals.
However, a 10 goal blast in February, added to the 4 MOM awards, make him the logical choice as Premier Division Player of the Month.
DIVISION ONE - JAKE CONNOR OF LITHERLAND REMYCA
Jake played in 5 out of the 6 games in February AS Remy kept up their promotion play-off challenge.
Jake is a player who loves to get forward when he can, and make the numbers up in the attacking third. In the 4-1 win at home to Northwich Manchester Villa the 19 year old full back was outstanding in defence and fantastic driving forward.
He was again in fine form at Ashton Town in another 4-1 win with some great tackles, one last ditch tackle just on the edge of the area stopping a clear chance on goal.
In the third game away to St Helens Town, Jake showed what class he has in front of goal. In the last 6 minutes and the team 2-1 down, Jake raced clear in the box to fire home the equaliser, before less than a minute later rising above everyone at the back post to thunder a header home to clinch the three points.
Jake was rested for the Irlam cup game before returning for the long trip to Holker Old Boys in midweek when he was given man of the match in a 4-1 win. His defending was superb and again going forward his aggressive running was causing problems for the Holker defence.
Jake again had a cracker of a game in the 1-0 defeat at home to Bacup Borough. Remy had five players down with a flu bug, and Jake was again the pick of the outfield players. At 19 years of age Jake is a great talent and everyone at the Club is hoping that his good form will continue.
GOALKEEPER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION – GREG HALL OF 1874 NORTHWICH
Greg played in all five games during February and in truth he was kept busy in all of them!
Against Abbey Hey, Greg needed to show all of his concentration throughout the game because although 1874 dominated for long periods, the visitors were always a threat and when Greg was faced with a one-on-one situation he brilliantly held his nerve to save well an opening goal seemed more likely
When he was eventually beaten and his side went 1-0 down Greg had no chance as he was left exposed by his defenders, but after 1874 equalised the game could have gone either way before a late penalty provided 1874 with all points. But before then Greg had pulled off two more excellent saves to keep the sides level.
In the MEN United Cup game at Ashton Athletic, Greg wasn't troubled for 79 minutes but he conceded in the 80th minute after his defenders failed to clear the danger and then in the first minute of extra time he was beaten again - this time from the penalty spot.
In extra time Ashton prevailed by 8 successful penalties to 7 with neither keeper managing to save a penalty, but Greg did get his hand to four of the spot kicks but unfortunately without managing to effect a save.
At Runcorn Town, Greg recorded his first clean sheet of the month and he did so with a good few contributions. Early on, he managed to deal with a tricky one-on-one situation by "outthinking" the Runcorn's forward and then his handling for the whole game was outstanding
In 1874's only league defeat in the month at Maine Road, it would be fair to say that Greg was let down by his defenders who, to say the very least, had an off day, but although he was beaten on four occasions, the final tally could have been doubled but for Greg's' performance.
After that defeat, 1874 were faced with a tricky game against their landlords Winsford United, who were certainly up for the game. Fortunately, Greg and his team mates were too as they recorded their second "shut out" of the month, due in no small way to Greg's handling, distribution, encouragement and a couple of good saves to boot.
DIVISION ONE - JACOB LUTY OF STOCKPORT TOWN
Jacob has been absolutely superb since getting his opportunity in the Town first team, following an injury to regular keeper Aaron Ashley.
He kept three clean sheets in his four games during February, including a last minute penalty save in Town’s 1-0 victory against local rivals Cheadle Town.
Jacob started the month with an assured display against Eccleshall, where his kicking was superb, along with his handling, contributing to a 6-0 victory.
Against Cheadle Town, he made two 1 on 1 saves in the first half along with his penalty save in the last minute, ensuring his side left with a 1-0 victory.
In the final game of the month he kept a clean sheet away at Ashton Town with one exceptional save in the first half and numerous routine claims in the second half.
Jacob is very assured at coming for crosses and he uses his height to great effect when stretching to make some saves that most keepers wouldn't reach. He is loving his football at the moment and it showed in his performances during the month.
