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Thursday, September 25, 2008

TEAM NEWS FOR QUEEN ELEANOR CLASH

Leon De La Huliniere....
Settled in well and looking to
build on his fine performances so far
Punjab travel to Queen Eleanor this week looking to bounce back after the 2-1 defeat last week to Cold Ashby.
Team news sees Claudio Pitra, Gary Park and Garinder Birk all added to the squad.
New signing Chris Francis is also added to the squad.

Squad:- De La Huliniere, Spencer, Park, Birk, Cox, Chong, Walker, Millington, Ofoshune, Saini, Carvalho, Pitra, Waite, Francis, Singh,Poonia
Players and Officials to meet at Hobson Choice at 12:30pm Saturday to travel to the game

Saturday, September 20, 2008

PUNJAB EDGED OUT BY ASHBY

Punjab United 1 Cold Ashby 2
Gareth Walker

HT 0-1

Punjab were edged out by there closest rivals Cold Ashby 2-1 at home today in a good contest.
The hosts who were dealt a double blow before kick off with Claudio Pitra & Gary Park both ruled out.
Ashby scored on 11 minutes when a header was half hit by the Ashby player whose shot span away from De La Huliniere to put them 0-1 in front.

Both keepers produced some fine saves with Ringer saving well from Jazz Saini & De La Huliniere saving well from Ashby's number 9.
The visitors doubled there lead when a Ashby corner was converted even though Gary Wilson on the line was unlucky with his attempted clearance.
Punjab came back to create a few more chances and finally netted with 12 minutes to go when Wilson & Millington did well to keep the ball alive and Man Of The Match Gareth Walker headed in for 1-2.
Punjab worked hard till the end but the Ashby rearguard defended well to take three points.
Team:- De La Huliniere, Waite, Walker, Ofosheune, Spencer, Millington, Saini(c), Carvalho, Cox, Calder, Chongy. (subs:- Wilson for Calder 45 mins subs not used Singh & Poonia)

Man Of The Match:- Gareth Walker - Commanding performance at Centre Back and got forward to score aswell.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

TEAM NEWS FOR VISIT OF COLD ASHBY

Andrew Cox - Unlucky not to score last week
Punjab go into the weekend clash against Cold Ashby with the news that Club Captain Jazz Saini is available for selection after missing last weeks win.
Returning record club goalscorer Gareth Walker is also available for selection after his transfer was completed from Corby Madisions FC.
Marcus White (knee) is missing alongside Ahmet Huseyin and Garinder Birk.

Squad:- De La Hulinire, Spencer, Park, Cox, Chong, Walker, Millington, Bhandal, Ofoshune, Calder, Saini(c), Carvalho, Pitra, Waite, Singh, Poonia
Players and Officials of Punjab United to meet at CTC at 1:30pm - (Kick Off is 2.30pm)

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

GAFFER'S VIEW ON J.K BLISWORTH GAME

A big well done to all involved as Punjab won there first ever game in Division 1 in the Northants Combination saturday with a hard fought 2-1 win over JK Blisworth.
A special mention has to go the players as they recovered well after the early loss of Marcus White through injury, which resulted in four postional changes in the side.

Despite the injury to Warren Barry just before half time he managed to solider on up front whilst Michael Chong impressed in midfield as Punjab again showed the versatility in the squad to be a key asset.

A big well done to all... as we now prepare for what as always is a tough fixture versus Cold Ashby.

The Gaffer.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

PROFESSIONAL PUNJAB GRAB 3 PRICELESS POINTS

Claudio faced by defender as Wozza looks on
Punjab United 2 James King Blisworth 1
Michael Chong (2 pens)

HT 0-0

Punjab began life in Division One with a well drilled performance to see of JK Blisworth 2-1.
With no fewer than 5 players making there league debuts for the club.
Punjab played some nice football in the early exchanges but could not force a breakthrough.
Within 10 minutes Punjab were forced into a change when Centre Back Marcus White was forced off with a injury to be replaced by Bruce Calder.
Punjab had to re-organise tactically and went in the break at 0-0.
Wozza keeps close on the ball
Jules takes on defender

The second half saw some good football and Punjab finally made the breakthrough, Warren Barry played a great cross field ball that Andrew Cox bought down and though fouled managed to put the ball into the net, however the referee had blown for a penalty.
Michael Chong stepped up to roll home the penalty to give Punjab a deserved lead.
Punjab pressed again and after some good work Bethel Ofoshune shot was handled on the line by JKB defender though Julian Millington tapped in the rebound the referee gave a second penalty and sent the defender off.
Michael Chong made no mistake to hammer home his 2nd goal of the game.

Punjab produced a very professional performance that was well marshaled by Danny Spencer and Gary Park with the outstanding Leon De La Huliniere immense in goal.

JKB pulled back a consolation in the dying seconds but Punjab held on to take 3 well deserved points.

Team:- De La Huliniere, Waite, White, Spencer, Ofoshune, Millington, Barry, Park, Pitra(c), Chong, Cox. (subs:- Calder for White 10 mins; Singh for Barry 85 mins; subs not used Carvalho and Poonia)
Punjab United Man Of The Match:- Leon De La Huliniere:- A towering performance combined with great saves.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

TEAM NEWS FOR SEASON OPENER AWAY TO J.K. BLISWORTH

Punjab will aim to get there season on the road after last weeks cancellation.

Absentees for Punjab sees Garinder Birk, Bobby Bhandal, Gary Wilson (all unavailable).
Defender Ahmet Huseyin (ligaments) ruled out until Mid-December.
With new signing Gareth Walker's transfer not quite gone through.

New signings Danny Spencer, Marcus White, Shaun Waite and De La Huliniere likely to make there debuts as is Bethel Ofoshune.

Squad:- De La Hulinire, White, Spencer, Park, Cox, Chong, Barry, Millington, Ofoshune, Carvalho, Kumar, Pitra, Waite, Saini Calder, Singh, Poonia

(Players & Officials to meet at Hobson Choice Pub at 12:30pm. Travel to James King Blisworth)

Saturday, September 06, 2008

SEASON OPENER FALLS FOUL TO BAD WEATHER

Punjab's first fixture in Division One versus Wootton St George has fallen foul to the weather this weekend.

So Punjab will hopefully open up next Saturday away to James King Blisworth followed with the visit from our main trophy challengers in the last two years Cold Ashby.