PINK AND CHONG OPEN UP THE EARL.

Punjab United 5 Earls Barton United 2

Aston Pink (2)

Michael Chong (2)

Gareth Walker

HT 1-0

Punjab starting line up showed one change to the side that beat Stanwick Rovers 2-1 last week with Chris Francis coming in for Bethel Ofoshune.

Punjab produced a stunning performance to see off, prior to kick off the best defensive unit in the division with a 5-2 demolition of Earls Barton United.

The game had plenty of incidents with Punjab denied a clear penalty when Jazz Saini was hauled down.

Michael Chong then went clear through with only the keeper to beat but he put the chance wide.

Punjab were then controversially denied the lead when Gareth Walker's free kick was met with a diving header from skipper Jazz Saini with the run so well timed it was a strange decision to say the least of a linesman's flag.

However the deserved breakthrough finally came right on the stroke of half time when Gareth Walker's free kick was flicked on by Chris Francis in turn Danny Spencer headed the ball back across the box for Aston Pink to head home for 1-0 at the break.

In the second half Earls Barton got level when a close range finish made the score 1-1.

Punjab went back in front when Jazz Saini's corner was headed home by Gareth Walker to make it 2-1.

Michael Chong made it 3-1 when a through ball from Garinder Birk was expertly chipped over the advancing keeper.

Aston Pink then grabbed the fourth when he latched onto a long headed clearance from Gareth Walker to head into the top left hand corner for 4-1.

Michael Chong then turned home Aston Pinks corner with a deft finish over the keeper for 5-1.

Earls Barton got a late consolation to finish the scoring at 5-2.

Team:- De La Huliniere, Francis, Walker, Spencer, Birk, Pink, Logue, Park, Saini, Sleafer, Chong, (subs:- Calder for Logue 78 mins; Waite for Birk 84 mins; Singh for Chong 85 mins, subs not used Oakley & Ofoshune)

Man Of The Match:- (Gareth Walker - Outstanding at the back and a great headed goal)

ASTON THE HERO AS PUNJAB WIN AGAIN

Punjab United 2 Stanwick Rovers 1

Michael Chong(pen)

Aston Pink

HT 0-1

Punjab's starting line up showed one change with Victor Carvalho (ill) being replaced by Garinder Birk.

Punjab recovered from an early setback to beat Stanwick Rovers to continue there impressive run. Stanwick despite being under the cosh scored on 25 minutes when they netted from a corner.

Punjab then started to play some good football and missed a couple of half chances to go in the break a goal down.

The second half showed a much improved performance with Punjab fighting for virtually every first and second ball and were duly rewarded when man of the match Chris Sleafer was bought down for a penalty that Michael Chong dispatched expertly to make it 1-1.

Numerous chances went begging before Aston Pink stepped up to beat two players and lash a shot high into the net to give Punjab a deservedly 2-1 lead.

Further chances were fluffed but Punjab were well worth the 3 points today.

A special mention for the returning Chris Francis who played 45 minutes at full back after a six week lay off.

Team:- De La Huliniere, Birk, Spencer, Walker, Ofoshune, Pink, Logue, Saini, Park, Sleafer, Chong,

(Subs:- Francis for Birk 45 mins; Huseyin for Ofoshune 80 mins; subs not used Calder, Singh & Waite)

Man Of The Match:- Chris Sleafer:- Non stop running and a constant threat on the right.

TEAM NEWS FOR STANWICK ROVERS CLASH

Striker...Michael Chong

Punjab enjoyed a 11 man training session in preparation for this weekends game versus Stanwick Rovers.

Stanwick have had an indifferent start to the season but have been seasoned pro's in this division and most notably beat league leaders Queen Eleanor 3-2 early on this season.

Punjab team news for this clash sees Garinder Birk, Ahmet Huseyin, Shaun Waite and Bruce Calder return to the squad.

After missing the last 5 games with a broken foot Chris Francis completed a full competitive training session and could well be added to the squad.

Squad:- De La Huliniere, Sleafer, Spencer, Park, Birk, Walker, Pink, Chong, Ofoshune, Francis, Saini(c), Logue, Carvalho, Calder, Waite, Huseyin, Singh, Oakley, Poonia.

Management Team to meet at Weekley Glebe at 12:30pm Players to arrive at 1pm

CARVALHO'S STUNNER GIVES PUNJAB DERBY DAY VICTORY

Punjab United 3 Kettering Nomads 1

Michael Chong

Victor Carvalho

Michael Logue

HT 1-1

Punjab's starting line up showed 3 changes to the side that beat Bective last week with Gareth Walker, Bethel Ofoshune & Michael Logue coming in for Arndre Jackson, Shaun Waite & Bruce Calder.

Punjab produced an assured performance to see of local rivals Kettering Nomads to win 3-1.

The visitors took the lead when winger Loake scored direct from a corner to give them a 0-1 lead.

This galvanised Punjab and slowly they started to play some good football and were duly rewarded when Gary Park's throw in was flicked on by Michael Logue with Michael Chong volleying home his 8th of the campaign to level the game.

Keeper Leon De la Huliniere then produced a smart save just as it looked like Nomads were going to go back in front.

Punjab came out in the second half and within two minutes were in front when Winger Victor Carvalho took a throw in down turned and crashed a brilliant left footed shot into the top left corner from 25yards plus to make it 2-1.

This pushed Punjab on with Aston Pink, Michael Chong and Gary Park all wasting opportunities.

Punjab then hit the all important 3rd when Skipper Jazz Saini won the ball and fed Michael Logue who ran in and smashed a finish into the right corner to make it 3-1.

Nomads put Punjab under pressure but the centre back pairing of Danny Spencer and Gareth Walker were immense.

Punjab deservedly took the 3 points to condemn Kettering Nomads to defeat.

A special thanks to Kettering Nomads for a fantastic contest.

Team:- De La Huliniere, Sleafer, Walker, Spencer, Ofoshune, Pink, Logue, Saini, Park, Carvalho, Chong, (subs not used:- Oakley, Singh, Poonia)

Punjab United Man Of The Match:- (Gareth Walker - Towering performance from the Big Man)

TEAM NEWS FOR LOCAL DERBY Vs KETT. NOMADS

Defender Bruce Calder

Punjab enjoyed a good training session ahead of what promises to be a great game versus local outfit Kettering Nomads at home.
Nomads themselves have enjoyed a revival in recent weeks which should produce a good contest.
Team news sees Bobby Bhandal, Julian Millington and Shaun Waite missing from the squad this week with long term absentee Chris Francis making good progress back to fitness.
Returning to the fold sees Michael Logue back in the frame after missing last weeks win.
Squad:- De La Huliniere, Sleafer, Spencer, Park, Walker, Pink, Chong, Ofoshune, Saini(c), Logue, Carvalho, Calder,Poonia, Pitra, Singh, Oakley.

Management Team to meet at 12:30pm Players to arrive at 1pm.

WALKER'S CRACKER THE PICK AS PUNJAB WIN

Punjab United 5 Bective Wanderers 2

Gary Park

Michael Chong (2) 1 pen

Victor Carvalho

Gareth Walker

HT 1-2

Punjab's starting line up showed 4 changes from the side that won 3-2 against Corby Phoenix last week.

With Bruce Calder, Shaun Waite, Arndre Jackson & Victor Carvalho coming in for Gareth Walker, Ahmet Huseyin, Garinder Birk & Michael Logue.

Punjab started the game very brightly and deservedly went 1-0 up in the 24th minute when Gary Park , (mirrored David Bentley's strike against Arsenal) with a stunning volley that he smashed home from all of 25 yards.

Despite the lead Bective went level 2 minutes later before they stunned Punjab by going 2-1 up with a strong finish from a raking long ball to finish the half time scoring.

Punjab re-organised and came out with full intent to turn the game around after the break with Pink, Saini and Chong going close.

Punjab finally levelled when Aston Pink was pulled back in the box and Michael Chong made no mistake from the spot to make it 2-2.

Victor Carvalho then beat the keeper to a long ball and had the easiest of tap In's to make it 3-2.

Michael Chong then followed up Aston Pink shot to cash in on the keeper's fumble to make it 4-2.

Punjab put the seal on the game when Gareth Walker smashed home a blistering 20yard plus free kick into the net to finish the scoring at 5-2.

Many thanks to Bective Wanderers for a good contest.

Team:- De La Huliniere, Waite, Spencer, Saini, Sleafer, Carvalho, Calder, Park, Pink, Jackson, Chong (subs:- Walker for Waite 45 mins; Ofoshune for Park 80 mins; Singh for Carvalho 88 mins) subs not used Poonia and Aksu.

Punjab United Man Of The Match:- Aston Pink (above):- Excellent work rate and a constant menace to Bective

PUNJAB LOOKING TO BUILD ON LAST WEEKS SUCCESS

Skipper Jazz Saini... Leading the way for the side

Punjab enjoyed a good training session to prepare for the visit of Bective Wanderers this weekend.

Team news sees Garinder Birk, Julian Millington & Michael Logue unavailable with Ahmet Huseyin ruled out with a foot injury.

Included in the squad this week sees midfielder Arndre Jackson available for selection alongside winger Victor Carvalho who missed last weeks win.

Squad:- De La Huliniere, Spencer, Park, Walker, Pink, Chong, Aksu, Ofoshune, Saini(c), Carvalho, Calder. Waite, Singh, Jackson, Poonia, Bhandal.

Management team to meet at Weekly Glebe at 12:30pm with Players to arrive by 1pm

MANAGEMENT TEAM STRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

After an excellent win over Corby Phoenix on Saturday Punjab can now look to build on that game for the rest of the season.
Alot of the hard work comes from the newly appointed Coach at the club David Oakley who joined Punjab in mid October from Corby Madisons.
Between him and Amrit Poonia they are now working closely in organising training on a weekly meeting aswell as changing the approach for training that now runs from 7:30pm to 9:00pm on Thursday evenings at CTC.
In addition the matchday meet up times for home games is a more stricter time of 1pm with players expected to be ready for warm up at 1:20pm.
Players are requested to TEXT or PHONE if they cannot make training and if they will be late getting there for matchdays which as a result will save them £1 fine that goes towards the clubs xmas night out if these rules are not adhered to.
By adopting this approach we should firmly see a more focused squad from the management team down to the players.

On top of that we still have a very strong team with Garinder Birk (Chairman) Satnam Shergill (President) & Ashley Brigstock (Team Co-ordinator & Physio)

On behalf of all at Punjab I would like to wish Dave Oakley all the best at the club as we continue to thrive for success.

Punjab United Management Team

PARK POUNCES TO NET PUNJAB THREE VALUABLE POINTS

Punjab United 3 Corby Phoenix 2

Michael Chong

Gareth Walker

Gary Park

HT 2-0

After recent setbacks Punjab picked up 3 points against a good Corby Phoenix outfit with a 3-2 win in a pulsating encounter.

Phoenix had the best chance early on when they struck the upright in the early exchanges.

Punjab produced some stylish and organised football with the defence marshaled brilliantly by Spencer and Walker with the outstanding midfield trio of Logue, Saini and Park set about to make life difficult for the visitors with willing runners Chong and Park always a major threat.

Punjab made the breakthrough when Michael Chong finished well by drilling the ball home for 1-0 after 30 minutes.

Numerous opportunities were missed but Punjab deservedly doubled there lead when Gareth Walker volleyed home for 2-0 after a great cross.

Phoenix came back into the game in the second half and pulled a goal back when Kyle punished some sloppy Punjab play for 2-1.

Former Punjab striker Jamie Oneill then levelled when he headed home a corner for 2-2.

Literally straight after De La Huliniere saved well and Danny Spencer hooked off the line to keep the scores level.

However with 11 minutes remaining Aston Pink sprung the offside trap and crossed to Gary Park who coolly rolled the ball into the net with his left foot to make it 3-2 Punjab and ensured three valuable points.

Team:- De La Huliniere, Huseyin, Walker, Spencer Birk, Pink, Logue, Park, Saini (c), Sleafer, Chong. (Subs Ofoshune for Sleafer 70 mins: subs not used Waite, Singh, Aksu & Poonia)

Man Of The Match:- Jazz Saini ( Inspirational Captain's performance)