PUNJAB BATTLE BACK FROM 2-0 TO GAIN DESERVED POINT

Punjab United 2 Corby Kingfisher Athletic 2
Gareth Walker
Gary Park

HT0-2

Punjab produced a stirring fightback from 2-0 down to claim a point in this game that didn't start well.
Kingfisher took a lead inside 6 minutes when Gary Park was adjudged to have handled with the home side despatching the penalty for 1-0.
Punjab despite numerous absentees picked themselves up to create plenty of chances with Wilson, Waite, Saini, Logue all going close.
However the home side doubled the lead when a mix up on the Punjab left gave them the chance for a counter attack which they finished off for 2-0.
Punjab came out in the second half with a tactical reshuffle to produce an instant response when Gary Wilson's corner was turned back into the danger area and Gareth Walker headed home for 2-1 with barely two minutes on the clock from the restart.
Jordan Winter set pieces and the willing running of Wilson and Carvalho had the home side worried with debutant Nathan Gasson producing a Man Of the Match performance.
Punjab deservedly got the equaliser when Gary Park from a tight angle turned home to make it 2-2.
Skipper Jazz Saini was also unlucky when the Kingfisher keeper saved from point blank range to deny him.
From a second half point of view Punjab were unlucky not to take the win though Kingfisher had a chance at the death which the rearguard did well to deal with.
Team:- De La Huliniere, Waite, Walker, Winter, Wilson Spencer, Saini(c), Carvalho, Logue, Gasson, Park (subs Huseyin for Waite 65 mins subs not used Green, Oakley, Ofoshune & Pink)
Man Of The Match:- Nathan Gasson - Great composure and assured performance on the ball on his debut.

TEAM NEWS FOR VISIT TO CORBY KINGFISHER

Punjab enjoyed training in cold conditions as they looked towards the visit to Corby Kigfisher.
The last time the two sides met Punjab were beaten 2-1 with Kingfisher scoring a late winner.
Team News for Punjab sees Julian Millington and Garinder Birk still out.
Top scorer Michael Chong is also a doubt for the game nevertheless still added to the squad.
However Punjab have added new signing Nathan Gasson to the squad after his transfer from Kettering Town Galaxy was completed.
Squad:- De La Huliniere, Spencer, Park, Walker, Wilson, Pink, Chong, Taylor, Gasson, Ofoshune, Huseyin, Saini(c), Logue, Carvalho, Winter, Waite, Green, Oakley, Poonia.
Squad to meet at Woodsend, Gainsborough Road Corby at 1pm, Kettering guys to meet at beeswing at 12:45pm.

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DERBY CLASH HIT BY WEATHER

Punjab's Derby day clash versus Kettering Nomads was postponed due to bad weather.
This is now the third time Punjab have had cancellations the previous two being against Welford Victoria and Cold Ashby.

Attention turns to the away game at Corby Kingfisher next saturday.

TEAM NEWS FOR DERBY DAY CLASH VERSUS NOMADS

Action the last time Punjab met Nomads in November

Punjab enjoyed a 16 man training session as preparation gathered pace for Saturdays 12pm kick off in the "Local Derby" match versus Kettering Nomads.
Punjab welcome back Leo Taylor, Bethel Ofoshune and Arndre Jackson back into the squad.
Players out through injury or unavailabilty sees Garinder Birk, Julian Millington and Ahmet Huseyin all miss out.
Squad:- De La Huliniere, Francis, Spencer, Park, Walker, Wilson, Pink, Chong, Taylor, Jackson, Ofoshune, Saini(c), Logue, Carvalho, Winter, Singh, Waite,Green, Oakley, Poonia.
Players and Officials to meet at Isham Cricket Club, Orlingbury Road, Isham at 11am.(12pm kick off)

PUNJAB PEGGED BACK BY EARLS BARTON

Punjab United 2 Earls Barton United 2

Chris Sleafer

Michael Chong (pen)

HT2-0

Punjab produced a solid first half to lead 2-0 up at the break courtesy of a Chris Sleafer diving header and a Michael Chong penalty.

However Earls Barton got back into the game when an unfortunate lapse by De La Huliniere gifted them a lifeline which was duly finished off.

Earls Barton then equalised with 15 minutes to go to grab a point they scarcely deserved to that point.

Team:- De La Huliniere, Francis, Walker, Spencer, Sleafer, Wilson, Saini(c), Logue, Park, Pink, Chong. (subs Winter for Wilson 45 mins; Carvalho for Sleafer 70 mins) subs not used Waite, Huseyin and Calder

Punjab Man Of The Match:- Danny Spencer

TEAM NEWS FOR VISIT TO EARLS BARTON

Action during the first encounter in November

Punjab enjoyed a 14 man training session as they prepared for the visit to Earls Barton.
The last time the two sides met Punjab won 5-2 but this game will be very different.
Team news sees Garinder Birk(knee), Bethel Ofoshune, Julian Millington (unavailable) all missing out.
However returning to the fold sees Victor Carvalho back in the squad after a month out.
New signing Jordan Winter is added to the squad.

Squad:- De La Huliniere, Francis, Spencer, Park, Wilson, Pink, Chong, Taylor, Sleafer, Saini, Logue, Carvalho, Calder, Waite, Singh, Walker, Huseyin, Winter, Oakley, Green.
Players and Officials to meet at Hobsons Choice at 12:30pm.

PUNJAB UNITED'S XMAS NITE OUT PICTURES

GP, Shaun, Dave, Scouse and Danny

Gaz ParkDanny and Giney

Giney, Jules and Marcus

Brucie and Giney

Bethel, Shaun and Scouse

Ashley and Bethel

Ashley and Bethel

The Gaffer's
Satnam and Giney

COLD SNAP SEES PUNJAB GAME CALLED OFF

Punjab's clash away to Cold Ashby today has been postponed due to the frozen pitch.
The league will now re-arrange the fixture near the end of the season.

TEAM NEWS FOR COLD ASHBY CLASH

Shaun Waite in action early on in the season

Punjab will be looking to bounce back from last weeks defeat to Queen Eleanor when they travel to there biggest rivals Cold Ashby on Saturday.
Both teams have fought out some fantastic games in the last two years with both sides picking up two pieces of silverware a piece.
Team News for the fixture sees Bruce Calder, Gary Park and Ahmet Huseyin come back into the squad.
Julian Millington joins Bethel Ofoshune and Garinder Birk on the sidelines this week.

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

Meet at Telford Lodge 12:30pm. Or travel straight to Cold Ashby for 1pm. (Kick Off 2pm)

KEY REFEREE DECISIONS COST PUNJAB IN TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH

Punjab United 1 Queen Eleanor 4

Aston Pink

HT 1-2

Punjab were denied by some terrible referee decisions as they failed to close the gap on League Leaders Queen Eleanor by going down 4-1.

It all started brightly when Aston Pink ran onto a wonderful Michael Chong ball to slot home for 1-0 on 42 minutes.

However the game turned with two big decisions when Defender Gareth Walker was adjudged to have fouled the QE striker and QE levelled.

A minute later QE went down the right wing and as the ball was attempted to be crossed the ball was blocked and the ball went out for a goal kick so we thought, Linesman Alan Green gave a Goal Kick from 5 yards away but the referee from 30yards plus gave a corner that QE scored again from.

Two late goals further added to the wounds as Punjab were caught out trying to get back into the game in the last 10 minutes.

However you cannot take anything away from Queen Eleanor who should be right up at the end of the season.
Team:- De La Huliniere, Waite, Spencer, Francis, Walker, Wilson, Sleafer, Saini, Logue, Pink, Chong. (subs Taylor for Sleafer 60 mins; Millington for Logue 65 mins; Taylor for Singh 80 mins)

TEAM NEWS FOR TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH VERSUS QUEEN ELEANOR FC

Punjab start 2009 with a massive game when they host league leaders Queen Eleanor Saturday at home.

Both sides have put impressive runs together to sit in the top two places.

An absolute must win game for Punjab tomorrow against a very good Queen Eleanor outfit.

Team News for the fixture sees Aston Pink, Bobby Bhandal and Julian Millington return to the squad.

Missing this week sees Gary Park(foot), Garinder Birk (Knee), Victor Carvalho and Bruce Calder (unavailable).

Punjab await on news to see if Claudio Pitra and Arndre Jackson will also be available.

Squad:- De La Huliniere, Bhandal, Sleafer, Spencer, Walker, Wilson, Pink, Chong, Taylor, Millington, Ofoshune, Francis, Saini, Logue, Waite, Singh, Oakley, Poonia.

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

(Kick Off 2pm)

XMAS NITE PICTURES COMING SOON

Punjab Xmas nite out after the hard fought draw at Wooton started at around 7am at The Cordwainer in a marathon drinking spree around town.

The Pubs visited on the night were the following:-

1) Cordwainer

2) Old Market Inn

3) Sessions

4) Cavan Bar

5) Watercress Harrys

6) Henrys

7) O'Malleys

8) Xtra

9) Earl Of Dalkeith

10) Bar Sun

11) Rehab

It was a grand effort but a night that again showed great team spirit with many home truths coming out.

Chairman Garinder Birk despite Ligament damage still busting some dance moves.

President Sam Shergill develops a love for Vodka and Cranberry juice..(fairy).

Bethel showed that he can mark goalside when he's told a women likes him.

Amrit the Gaffer "Attention To Detail" was very evident when he spotted Budweiser in Sessions was out of date which prompted a virtual free round.

Brucie the organiser was late arriving then got I.D...hahahaha.

Scouse represented the Wellingborough crew with Chris Francis still on route to the Pub...(even though Christmas has passed and we are into the New Year).

Danny Spencer normally cool as a Cucumber staggering around...(beauty)

GP despite a bad foot still managed to go for a drink at Peacock with Scouse but then realized he had cash in the kitty.
Brucie, Ash for some reason kept getting missed out on rounds...(stay with the crew lads)

Finally least we had a sensible head in the camp being Joint Gaffer Dave Oakley who looked after the kitty and ensured all had a good time.

For good measure Chairman Birk ran off at 1pm...(Girl)

Big up to all attendees:- Alan, Scouse,Bethel, Shaun, Amrit, Maradona, Dave, Brucie, Danny, Jules, Marcus, GP, giney,Ash...including club tag ons:- E-Jaz and Worm.

Now guys lets get our serious head on remain focused and get promotion.