IMPRESSIVE RESERVES HOLD LEAGUE LEADERS

Khalsa Res 2 W'field Norpole Res 2
David Sheridan
Greg Taylor

HT 1-1

Khalsa got off to a flying start going 1-0 up inside the first 10 mins with a goal coming from David Sheridan.
However the League leaders Whitefield drew level 10mins later from a corner.
In this end to end contest the physical battle saw Khalsa go 2-1 up five minutes into the second half courtesy of good work by David Sheridan with Greg Taylor applying the finish touch.
However Whitefield were not to be denied as they grabbed a second equaliser to ensure both sides took a point a piece.

Team:- Murray, Mcpherson, Carr, Duncan, Forsyth, Muir, Bairstow, Britton, Loughran, Taylor, Sheridan (subs used Clarke for Loughran)

Man Of The Match:- Greg Taylor - Non Stop work rate capped off with a goal

KHALSA EASILY BEATEN BY ROADE

Khalsa 0 Roade 3

HT 0-2

Khalsa travelled to roade but returned empty handed after being on the end of a 3-0 reverse.
The home side scored inside 15 minutes when a 20 yard strike nestled in the top left hand corner for 1-0.
Roade soon doubled the advantage when a loose ball was unluckily diverted into the net by the Khalsa keeper for 2-0.
Khalsa though had chances in the first half with Miller (twice), Bennett and Cox all going close.
At this level though if you aren't taking your chances you will be punished and Roade scored a close range third to finish the scoring.

Team:- Singh, Lindsay(c), Saini, McCabe, Bradley, Bennett, Gasson, Park, Carvalho, Cox, Miller
(subs:- Wilson(A) for Bennett; Hall for Miller.

Khalsa Man Of The Match:- Liam Bradley - Mature performance from the young man.

MORGAN BAGS A BRACE AS RESERVES MAKE IT 2 WINS IN A ROW

Khalsa Reserves 2 Kettering Nomads Reserves 0
Clive Morgan (2)

HT 1-0

Khalsa reserves made it two wins from two with a great performance to see off Kettering Nomads Reserves.
The hero of the day being Clive Morgan who scored a 25 yarder and a super chip to secure the points.

Team:- Murray, Evans, Morgan, Spencer, Mcpherson, Muir, Britton, Laine, Bairstow, Mclellan, Taylor.
Subs used:- Milne, Smith, Forsyth.

Khalsa Man Of The Match:- David Murray:- String of super saves

1ST TEAM RETURN TO ACTION TO TAKE A POINT

Khalsa 1 Heyford Athletic 1
Joseph Bennett

HT 1-1

Khalsa finally played a fixture after two months without one to take a share of the spoils against Heyford.
Heyford scored as early as the 5th minute when the Heyford winger cross suddenly became a shot that evaded the keeper to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
This setback rather than dent Khalsa actually galvanised them when a flowing move involving Miller and Carvalho saw Joe Bennett get ahead of the defender to steer the ball home with the outside of his boot to level the scores.
Both sides created chances with the visitors spurning a spot kick but a point a piece was a fair result.

Team:- Allen(S), Carr(c), Saini, Park, Lindsay, Carvalho, King, Gasson, Bennett, Caine, Miller (subs:- Bradley for Carr: McCabe for Park: Watson for King)

Khalsa Man Of The Match:- Nathan Gasson

TEAM NEWS AS 1ST TEAM HOST HEYFORD AND RESERVES PLAY NOMADS

Man Of The Match Performance last week

- Jamie Mcpherson

Though technically the reserves will travel to Kennedys in Finedon to play Kettering Nomads the fixture will be a home game for them.
Team News for the reserves sees a host of players available for selection with Richard Evans, Craig Loughran and Callum Muir all available to the squad.
However the first team will have to make do without top goalscorer Andrew Cox (unavailable).
1st Team Squad From:- Allen(S), Lindsay, McCabe, Caine, Carr(c), King, Gasson, Carvalho, Bennett, Miller, Bradley, Everitt, Calder, Park, Saini.
Reserve Team Squad From:- Murray, Mcpherson, Morgan(c), Spencer, Palmer, Britton, Bairstow, Clark (A),Taylor, Mclellan, Milne, Lane, Smith, Forsyth, Allen, Loughran, Evans, Muir, Duncan.
Players and Officials to meet at Corby Rugby Club at 12pm.
Reserves game at Kennedy's (Finedon) 1st Team game at (Home)

LOCAL DERBY DAY DEBUTANTS ENSURE KHALSA END WELDON'S UNBEATEN RUN

Khalsa Reserves 2 Weldon Reserves 1
Jamie Mclellan
Cliff Milne

HT 0-1

Khalsa made the short trip to tackle unbeaten Weldon Reserves for there 1st fixture since 5th December.
In the early exchanges Khalsa could have gone one up in the first minute when debutant striker Jamie Mclellan shot just over the bar.
However Khalsa found themselves 1-0 down in the first 10 mins from a scrappy goal.
This goal did little to dent Khalsa confidence as they poured forward on many occasions with Dennis Plamer & Jamie Mclellan both going close again.
The game stayed 1-0 to Weldon at the break though Khalsa had enough possession and chances to at least be level at the break.
The second half saw a galvanised khalsa come out and within 15 minutes of the re-start deservedly draw level with a good turn and strike from Jamie mclellan to make it 1-1.
Khalsa then produced further chances from set pieces and neat play but just couldn't find the winner.
Khalsa were then forced to make 2 changes through injury with Michael Bairstow and Andy Clark replaced by Gary Lane and Cliff Milne came on with 10mins to go
Weldon then pressed khalsa back as they went for the win but in the last minute khalsa broke out and sub Cliff Milne out-muscled the Weldon defender before rolling the ball into the bottom right corner.
This proved to be the last action of the game as Khalsa netted a well deserved and earned win.

Team:- Murray, Mcpherson, Morgan, Duncan, Spencer, Palmer, Britton, Bairstow, Clark (A),Taylor, Mclellan
(subs:- Clark for Milne: Bairstow for Lane :not used Smith, Forsyth & Allen

Man Of The Match: Jamie Mcpherson: Composed performance from the right back