LEAGUE SEASON 2005 - 06

FAC = F.A. Cup, FAT = F.A.Trophy, MPC = Manchester Premier Cup, CSC = Cheshire Senior Cup, 
  qr = Qualifying Round,  qf =Quarter Final sf =Semi Final  # = Sent OFF

A glorious mild and sunny day, a good pitch and a match against play-off contenders. Everything was set for an enjoyable game, but unfortunately it never materialised and the game fizzled out in the second half and in all honesty it looked like a no score draw from pretty early on with both defences being strong and uncompromising, and the game wasn’t helped by a whistle happy referee.

True there were chances, especially in the later stages, and either side could have snatched it. Peter Ward brought a stunning save out of Jean Paul Ndjebayi, whilst Matty McNeil, through on goal, brought a good save from James Lindley. But those apart, it was just half chances in and around the box for both sides.

Nathan Wharton had a couple of good attempts midway through the first half, whilst Ward was always a threat on the break. For once McNeil and Dale Johnson didn’t really fire on all cylinders, whilst Nicky Clee struggled on his first game back from injury.

Two months ago a draw would have been a good result against one of the league’s better sides, so ultimately it was probably a point won, especially as none of the other teams around Hyde in the league could force a win. There is still plenty to play for.

Hyde United  Ndjebayi, German, Lynch, Jones, Flynn, Wharton, Dean, Harrison, Clee, Johnson, McNeil Subs Brackenridge, Caldecott, Tolson, Hooper, Adams.

Hucknall Town  Lindley, Asher, Winder, Sucharewycz, Timons, Cooke, Smith, Rowland, Ward, Gill, Colkin. Subs Robinson, Harding, Hollis, Morris, Kearney

REPORT BY TONY BEARD

In front of a bumper crowd, Droylsden just edged a thrilling Tameside Derby on Monday with a spirited second half display. Hyde were not disgraced by any means and still created plenty of chances, but failed to convert any.

On a much-improved playing surface at the Butchers Arms, courtesy of former Hyde Groundsman, Tony Durose, the first half was pretty even after Wayne Dean had been booked after just three minutes as the temperature rose from the start. Kevin Lynch was lucky minutes later when he raised an elbow, but escaped censure. Otherwise the game was played in good humour, with plenty of exciting play, with both sides going close.

After the break, Droylsden stepped up the pace (so to speak), putting the resolute Hyde defence under severe pressure, but not before Matty McNeil had rounded Paul Phillips only to see his effort go wide. The goal came on 62 minutes after an almighty scramble in the Hyde box, before Jimmy Williams scrambled the ball home. It was hard on the Tiger’s back four, who had defended stubbornly with Mike Flynn outstanding.

It could have been two when Terry Fearns rounded Jean Paul Ndjebayi, but Lincoln Adams cleared off the line. Still time for Dale Johnson to complete a mazy run to set up McNeil, but he screwed his shot wide with the goal at his mercy. It was that sort of night for the Tigers, but on the whole, the Bloods were just about on top.

Hyde United Ndjebayi, Adams, Lynch, Jones, Flynn, Wharton, Dean, Harrison, Clee, Johnson, McNeil Subs Brackenridge, Caldecott, Tolson, Hooper, Unsworth.

Droylsden  Phillips, Williams, Warner, Halford, Ruffer, Morris, Tandy, Lynch, Fearns, Talbot, Denham. Sturoy, Fitzpatrick, Brodie, Cameron, Rapley.

REPORT BY TONY BEARD



06-03-06  HYDE UNITED 2  VAUXHALL MOTORS  3 LGE att. 301

In front of a sparse crowd on a bitterly cold evening, Hyde produced a dreadful performance against relegation threatened Vauxhall Motors. Although ultimately there were unlucky not to equalise, it would probably have been an injustice if the visitors had not taken the points. Despite their two week break, too many players for Hyde looked out of sorts and didn’t appear to have the appetite for the game.

To make matters worse for the Tigers, Jean Paul Ndjebayi was sent off after 79 minutes for bringing down Karl O’Donnell outside the area. It looked a 50/50 challenge. Referee, Mr Mattocks, later said he thought the foul was unintentional, which made his decision all the stranger. The ref and his assistant had also been caught in controversy for Vauxhall’s second goal when O’Donnell seemingly yards offside ran threw a gaping Hyde defence and scored with an exquisite finish. These were key decisions officials need to get right, but the ref appeared to be more concerned with moving the ball back a few feet everytime a free kick was taken.

Brian Moogan gave the visitors the lead on 39 minutes when he thumped home a free kick from twenty yards. Hyde had twice hit the bar through Chris Lynch and Gerry Harrison, whilst Ndjebayi had made a stunning save at the other end. O’Donnell then put Vauxhall two up 10 minutes after the break before a clearance rebounded off Paul Jones into the net to give Hyde a lifeline.

Minutes after the sending off, Michael Garrity scored a screamer past Lynch who had taken over in goal, to restore a two goal lead for the visitors. Lynch then showed his ability as a ‘keeper when he made a couple of great saves to keep Hyde just about in the game. Debutant Mark Quayle pulled one back with four minutes left with a cool finish. Seconds later, Dale Johnson, at least four yards offside was allowed to run through on goal but his strike was scrambled away. Right on time, David German again struck the woodwork, but it was too little too late for the beleaguered Tigers in the post Matty McNeil era.

Hyde United Ndjebayi, German, Lynch, Jones, Flynn, Unsworth, Dean, Harrison, Clee, Johnson, Quayle Subs Brackenridge, Caldecott, Tolson, Adams, Hooper.

Vauxhall  Dittmer, Moogan, McDermott, Brazier, McNulty, O’Donnell, Garrity, Rooney, Cumiskey, Lawton, Lawless. Subs Duffy, Thomas, Martindale, Field, Spellman.

 
REPORT BY TONY BEARD

Redditch took the initiative from the start, but it was Hyde who had the clearest chances in a pretty even first half. Nathan Wharton rounded the ‘keeper on eight minutes but saw his shot go inches wide whilst Nicky Clee went agonisingly close. From the resultant corner, Wharton struck the bar with the diminutive Richard Anstiss beaten.

Clee came more into the game in the second half and gave full back Ian King a torrid time, but not before the defender had escaped punishment for a dreadful tackle, which left the winger prostrate on the floor. The referee deemed no foul, but in realising the extent of the injury stopped play and then restarted with a dropped ball. Clee was again in the action on 66 minutes when he was inches wide after finding space in the box. He continued to torment King, who resorted to lunging tackles to stop him and was rightly booked.

Paul Jones was booked for his first foul of the game, but then popped up at the other end to scramble the ball over the line after Mark Quayle had flicked Clee’s free kick goalwards. The goal stood thanks to an eagle-eyed assistant. Anstiss produced a superb save to thwart Quayle, but then Jean Paul Ndjebayi made a sensational save from a free-kick. As the seconds ticked away, Redditch had yet another corner and Simon Rea forced the ball home after Ndjebayi had failed to clear cleanly. It was hard on the Hyde defence who had battled superbly on the day against an aerial onslaught from the home side.

A draw was probably a fair result, but Hyde were left to rue the missed chances that cost them victory. There was no faulting the effort and commitment on the day though in pretty inhospitable conditions.

Hyde United  Ndjebayi, German, Lynch, Jones, Flynn, Wharton, Unsworth, Harrison, Clee, Johnson, Quayle Subs Brackenridge, Caldecott, Tolson, Dean, Adams.

Redditch  Anstiss, King, Whitcombe, Rea, Creighton, Field, Hollis, Scheppel, Wilding, Clarke, Palmer. Subs Taylor, Thomas, May, Adams, McGrath.

REPORT BY TONY BEARD



18-03-06   HYDE UNITED 1 NORTHWICH VICTORIA 3 att: LGE 667

Northwich maintained their championship challenge on Saturday at Ewen Fields against a faltering Hyde side without a win in four games. The early exchanges reflected the current teams fortunes, but Hyde were rocked after just ten minutes when Nathan Wharton went down injured and never really recovered and was replaced five minutes later by Wayne Dean, but not before Michael Carr had given the Vics the lead. It was cruel on the Tigers as the build up looked yards offside with the Assistant not up with play. Michael Byrne grabbed another 12 minutes later and the game looked all over.

Steve Waywell showed his frustration at the Hyde defence by withdrawing Paul Jones after 30 minutes in an attempt to keep the lively forwards at bay and replacing him with Lincoln Adams. The strategy had an immediate impact as within five minutes Nicky Clee had run through and pulled a goal back.

The visitors then sat back and gave Hyde the opportunity to push forward and play some neat football of their own, but without Matty McNeil, the Tigers are looking lightweight upfront and although there was plenty of possession, there was nobody to seriously worry the Vics defence. Kris Rogers looked competent in goal and when Hyde did beat him, a defender headed the ball off the line.

With Hyde piling forward in search of an equaliser, the visitors had a rare break and Carr snatched his second with a wicked deflection fourteen minutes from time. There was no way back for the Tigers and with no win in five, play-off hopes have all but been extinguished. Steve Waywell needs to get them to bounce back quickly if the season is not going to fizzle out like a damp squib.

Hyde United Ndjebayi, German, Lynch, Jones, Flynn, Wharton, Unsworth, Harrison, Clee, Johnson, Quayle Subs Brackenridge, Caldecott, Tolson, Dean, Adams,

Northwich  Rogers, Battersby, Garner, Handyside, Carr, Charnock, Mayman, Elliot, Williams, Brayson, Byrne. Subs Payne, Chapman, Roca, Gaghan, Connett.

REPORT BY TONY BEARD



24-03-06 LEIGH RMI 1 HYDE UNITED 1 LGE att: 195

Hyde grabbed a dramatic late equaliser, three minutes into injury time, despite playing the last half hour with 10 men after Mark Quayle had been harshly sent off. Tony Ellis was also banished to the stands for protesting. The referee, Mr McGee had a dreadful game and certainly did the Tigers no favours as two clear penalty claims for handball were waved away.

With Jean Paul Ndjebayi suspended, Hyde gave a debut to Mark Crossley in goal and he produced two stunning saves in a pretty even first half. The nearest Hyde came to scoring was a Lee Unsworth effort which clipped the bar. The Tigers had most of the play in the second half despite the loss of Quayle on 60 minutes for a late tackle. His frustration showed as he had been fouled twice in the build up, but the ineffective referee had taken to action.

For long periods the game looked a certain no score draw. The pitch was heavy and there was little atmosphere from a spartan crowd, but the Railwaymen went in front on a rare breakaway on 72 minutes through Andy Roscoe. The Tigers continued to battle and Dale Johnson and Danny Caldecott both went close. Caldecott had a storming game in midfield, deputising for the injured Nathan Wharton. With two minutes of injury time gone, Hyde forced a corner. Enter Neil Tolson from the bench. Two corners were scrambled away, but on the third, Mike Flynn headed goalwards and there was Tolson to sweep the ball home with his one and only touch. A Steve Waywell masterstroke.

A dramatic finale but nothing less than the injury ravaged Tigers deserved.

Hyde United  Crossley, German, Lynch, Adams, Flynn, Caldecott, Dean, Unsworth, Clee, Johnson, Quayle  Subs Brackenridge, O’Kane, Tolson, Jones, Ellis.

Leigh RMI  Coates, Harris, Roscoe, Carrington, Coyne, Melling, Williams, Willis, Smith, Simm, Wilkinson  Subs Dunne, Brockley, Shillito, Hay, Mann

REPORT BY MARK DRING


 

Hyde grabbed a dramatic last minute winner to retain the Manchester Premier Cup and what a goal it was. Chris Lynch, a tower of strength all evening, broke down the right and squared the ball to Neil Tolson, who swept the ball superbly past Paul Phillips. A goal fit to win any cup-final and who else but super Tolse, who had battled with cramp after playing a full ninety minutes. 

It was nothing less than Hyde deserved after matching Droylsden throughout the game. Although the Bloods had more of the play, it was the Tigers who created the more clear cut chances after Robbie Talbot had put Droylsden in front on 25 minutes. Hyde had a strong case for a penalty before that after Dale Johnson was wrestled to the floor and Lynch was only inches wide with a shot which fizzled across the area.

After 40 minutes, Hyde levelled the scores after Johnson found some space in the box and hit the ball goalwards, Phillips could not hold on and Lincoln Adams forced it home. Lincoln had already been in the thick of the action and received a nasty blow to the head, which needed attention.

Hyde became more dominate in the second half and Nicky Clee was only inches over with a rasping drive, but the Tigers could not become complacent as Mark Crossley was forced into a brilliant save to thwart Chris Denham. Crossley handled well all night, but was severely tested by a number of inswinging corners and at times was helped out by Mike Flynn, who had a great game, and Adams.

Steve Waywell brought on Paul Jones to strengthen the back four and on seventy minutes, Nathan Wharton, not fully fit, burst through to see Phillips make a fine save. From the resultant corner, Adams volleyed goalwards, but Phillips produced an even better save.

With the Droylsden back four looking jaded, Hyde mounted a number of attacks in the last few minutes and with just seconds left on the clock, enter Super Tolse. A superb finish and then it was just a matter of holding out for the four minutes of added time.

Despite having a number of players not fully fit, the Tigers had shown true grit and determination and fully deserved the victory.

The Regional Athletics area was a somewhat surreal environment for a final from a spectator point of view, but the playing surface was superb and thanks go to Manchester County FA for organising the event so well.

Hyde United  Crossley, German, Lynch, Adams, Flynn, Wharton, Caldecott, Brackenridge, Clee, Johnson, Tolson Subs Jones, O’Kane, Traynor, Dean, Ellis.

Droylsden  Phillips, Williams, Warner, Halford, Ruffer, Morris, Tandy, Lynch, Fearns, Talbot, Denham. Subs Robinson, Cameron, Brodie, Hall, Fitzpatrick


REPORT BY MARK DRING



01-04-06  HYDE UNITED 0 HINCKLEY 1 LGE att: 402

This was a typical end of season game and had a no score draw written all over it, until Mike Flynn attempted to softly lay the ball back to Mark Crossley, but found the back of the net instead, nine minutes after half-time.

There were no last minute goals for the Tigers on this occasion. In fact they never really created a chance. Nicky Clee went close in the first half, whilst Lincoln Adams clipped a post in the second, but that was as close as they came. Neil Tolson came on for the last half hour and although he brought a smart save out of Dan Haystead, he never really found his form of Wednesday night. Crossley produced a brilliant save on 75 minutes, and that just about sums up the meaningful action.

Hyde gave a debut to seventeen year old Cayne Hanley, on loan from Burnley, and although he showed some nice touches, long balls which Matty McNeil would have thrived on, were no use to him and he faded in the second half, as The Tigers midfield overall had a woeful afternoon.

The Tigers have now gone seven league games without a win and on this form they will struggle to get another. With five games left Steve Waywell has plenty to do in preparation for next season and number one priority must be a McNeil replacement.

Hyde United Crossley, German, Lynch, Adams, Flynn, Wharton, Unsworth, Brackenridge, Clee, Johnson, Hanley Subs Dean, Caldecott, O’Kane, Tolson, Jones.

Hinckley United  Haystead, Cartwright, Platnauer, Lavery, Heeley, Hitchen, Lewis, Jackson, Kelly, Proffitt, Lenton. Subs Shilton, Whitman, Story, Manship, Muggleton.

REPORT BY MARK DRING



08-04-06  HEDNESFORD 0 HYDE UNITED 2  LGE att: 362

Hyde visited Keys Park without a win in eight league games, whilst for Hednesford, with the worst defensive record in the league, it was a must win game in their fight against relegation. The home side made the Tigers battle all the way, especially in the second half, when as well as playing into the teeth of a gale, Hyde had to contend with a blinding hailstorm. Battle they did and came away with the three points.

Nathan Wharton, Chris Lynch and Wayne Dean were all missing through injury, Lee Unsworth was unavailable, and with Mark Quayle suspended, the Tigers were down to the bare bones of their squad. However unperturbed, Hyde took the lead after just five minutes when Cayne Hanley nipped in to head home. There should have been more goals as Nicky Clee volleyed just wide before Gary Hateley pulled off as superb save to thwart him again. In between Dale Johnson was narrowly wide when put through. Clee was in the centre of all the action as his long throws in the swirling wind were causing chaos in the home defence and the Tigers were disappointed only to be one up at half time.

Hednesford stepped up the pace in the pace in the second half helped by the strengthening wind, but Neil Tolson stopped them in their tracks by heading home Clee’s corner on 58 minutes. Hyde then had to endure a battering from both the home side, desperate for points, and the rapidly deteriorating weather, but they stuck to their task well in adversity with Mike Flynn outstanding. Mark Crossley, preferred in goal to Jean Paul Ndjebayi, made a number of crucial saves and handled well in the difficult conditions.

John O’Kane replaced Gerry Harrison for the final ten minutes for his first action since the end of September as Hyde held on to fully deserve the three points.

Hyde United  Crossley, German, Caldecott, Jones, Flynn, Adams, Tolson, Harrison, Clee, Johnson, Hanley Subs Brackenridge, O’Kane, Armstrong, Ellis, Ndjebayi.

Hednesford Town  Hateley, Adams, Hines, Hadland, Wright, Barrow, Platt, O’Connor, McSweeney, Anthrobus, Hunter. Subs Lamey, Hyde, Marshall, Beckett, Molloy.

REPORT BY MARK DRING



14-04-06  HYDE UNITED 2 BARROW 2  LGE att: 503

Barrow staged a dramatic second half fightback to secure a point at Ewen Fields on Friday in front of a bumper holiday crowd. It looked all over for the visitors when Neil Tolson put the Tigers ahead on 35 minutes and then grabbed another a minute before the break. For the first he was quickest to react in the box, whilst the second was a sweet finish after Dale Johnson had headed on.

Both sides went into the game suffering from a dip in form. Hyde hadn’t won at home since early February, whilst Barrow had lost three games on the run and it showed in the early stages as both sides battled for supremacy on a pleasant sunny afternoon. Hyde just about shaded the first half, but it was a different story after the break.

Barrow stepped up the pace in the second half and pulled a goal back on 55 minutes when full back, Steve Ridley found the back of the net after the ball had rebounded back to him off Hyde ‘keeper, Mark Crossley. The visitors pressed for an equaliser, but Hyde still found time to create chances of their own on the break and should have had the match won. However Barrow’s pressure ultimately paid off with three minutes left when Gavin Knight steered the ball past Crossley.

This set up a grandstand finish and in three minutes of added time, Simon Bishop in the Barrow goal, struggling with a foot injury, twice thwarted Nicky Clee as he burst through and then in the final seconds prevented Tolson notching his hat-trick

A draw was probably a fair result and it is interesting to note that in three meetings this season between the two sides, the team taking a two goal lead has never gone on to win the game.

Hyde United Crossley, German, Caldecott, Jones, Flynn, Adams, Tolson, Harrison, Clee, Johnson, Hanley Subs Brackenridge, O’Kane, Armstrong, Lynch, Ndjebayi.

Barrow  Bishop, Hefferman, Ridley, Cotterill, Dawson, Howson, Rushton, Heininger, Tarrant, Knight, Flitcroft. Subs Smith, Kewley, Forde, Burgess, Morsby.

Referee C.Pawson (Sheffield)

REPORT BY TONY BEARD



17-04-06 ALFRETON TOWN 2  HYDE UNITED 0 LGE att:281

This was very much ‘end of season fayre’ with Alfreton showing a slightly greater desire and in the process inflicting a 2-0 defeat on the Tigers, which is their heaviest away defeat of the season.

A firm pitch and a swirling wind made for an instantly forgettable first half apart from a twenty yarder from Nathan Wharton, which clipped the bar. The second half wasn’t really much better. Alfreton took the lead on 66 minutes through a screamer from Chris Howard, which deceived Mark Crossley and then grabbed a second two minutes from time through Sam Litchfield, although Neil Tolson had been fouled in the build-up. Between the goals, Man of the match by a mile, Jon Stevenson saw his spectacular volley rebound 20 yards off the crossbar.

Nicky Clee caused the home side a few problems, but was unceremoniously fouled whenever he threatened. The home side also showed their cynical streak by playing on with Gerry Harrison prostrate on the pitch after a bad tackle, when the referee tried to give Hyde advantage. It didn’t work and Alfreton were inches wide at the other end with the Hyde defence expecting the ball to be put out. Hyde should have known better as Alfreton had made the headlines earlier in the season for a similar incident. Apart from that there was little serious action apart from a possible penalty to the Tigers for a handball, although it would have been harsh.

The good news for Hyde were the returns of John O’Kane and Paul Armstrong after long term injuries with both players surviving the full 90 minutes.

Hyde United Crossley, German, Armstrong, Wharton, Flynn, O’Kane, Tolson, Harrison, Clee, Johnson, Hanley Subs Brackenridge, Caldecott, Lynch, Jones, Dean.

Alfreton Rayner, Mills, Featherstone, Clarke, Friars, Nwadike, Howard, Fisher, Rankine, Stevenson, Litchfield. Subs Godber, Powell, Bettney, Bodkin, Robinson.

Referee M. Naylor (Sheffield)

REPORT BY TONY BEARD

On their first ever visit to Worcester, Hyde found the pitch in terrible shape after a long winter. Almost completely devoid of grass, there were ruts in the goalmouths, which made it difficult for defenders as to how the ball would react when it hit the surface. And so it proved with both Worcester goals coming from the uneven bounce.

Hyde recalled Jean Paul Ndjebayi in goal and had Lincoln Adams, Wayne Dean and Mark Quayle back on the bench after injuries and suspensions but found themselves a goal down after only eight minutes when a wicked bounce allowed Adam Webster to score with a well taken goal. The Tigers should have equalised a minute later, but Neil Tolson put the ball wide with the goal at his mercy.

However Tolson made amends three minutes later when he headed on a long throw from Nicky Clee and Steve Brackenridge, also recalled, scored at the far post. Troy Wood put the home side back in front on 20 minutes when John O’Kane mistimed his clearance leaving the striker an easy chance. The rest of the half was pretty scrappy and at times a bit unsavoury. Chris Smith was booked for a high challenge on Dale Johnson, which resulted in him having to leave the pitch to be replaced by Quayle. Tolson was in the thick of the action and was causing problems for the defence and referee alike and he too went into the book on 30 minutes. The referee did well to be fair, as the ball was frequently bouncing extravagantly resulting in high or mistimed challenges.

Adams replaced O’Kane after the interval and Hyde stepped up the pace and it was no surprise when Tolson slid in to equalise on 57 minutes. The Tigers could have had another on 75 minutes when a brilliant run from Clee set up Quayle, but Lewis Skyers in the Worcester goal made a stupendous save. The match petered out after that, but it was still Hyde in the ascendancy to finish on a high with one of the best away records in the league. With a better home record, the Tigers would have been in the play-offs.

Hyde United  Ndjebayi, German, Lynch, Brackenridge, Flynn, O’Kane, Tolson, Harrison, Clee, Johnson, Armstrong.  Subs Jones, Adams, Quayle, Dean, Crossley.

Worcester City Skyers, Colley, Burley, Khan, Smith, Lyttle, Stanley, Walker, Wood, Webster, Clegg. Subs Warner, Warmer, Danks, Watkins, Hodnett.

Referee C. Dunn (Stoke on Trent)

REPORT BY TONY BEARD



29-04-06   HYDE UNITED 3 MOOR GREEN 2 LGE att:261

The Tigers concluded their first season in Conference North with a thrilling victory over Moor Green to finish 11^th, which ultimately was a satisfactory end after such a poor start. Steve Waywell believes Hyde are now well placed for a crack at the title next season providing he can sign the players he wants.

Some departures from Ewen Fields are inevitable, but Waywell thinks he has the nucleus of what is required. He feels the departure of Matty McNeil was significant and a replacement for him is the number one priority. Not easy when most pundits had him as the best player in the league.

On Saturday in front of a desperately low crowd of just 261, despite a beautiful afternoon, Hyde fought off a spirited Moor Green fightback to take all the points and finish the season on a high. The pitch was in pristine condition and it could have been the start of the season rather than the end.

Hyde took the lead on 18 minutes when Gerry Harrison forced the ball home after Steve Brackenridge’s corner had fell to him. Former Tiger, Phil Trainer went close for the visitors, before Neil Tolson ran through on goal right on half-time to place the ball in the net past former Manchester City goalkeeper Ashley Timms..

The visitors were given a lifeline on 57 minutes when Jean Paul Ndjebayi was adjudged to have fouled David Morrison. It looked harsh from the stand as he appeared to punch the ball before accidental contact was made. Nevertheless Gary McPhee coolly slotted home the penalty. Mark Quayle restored Hyde’s two goal advantage on 66 minutes when he converted Nicky Clee’s pinpoint cross. Hyde had chances to seal the victory before Darren Middleton pulled a goal back with just six minutes left to set up a thrilling finale.

Jean Paul made up for his earlier indiscretion with two superb saves in the final minutes to ensure Hyde took all the points and bring the curtain down on an excellent season overall.

Hyde United  Ndjebayi, German, Armstrong, Wharton, Flynn, Adams, Tolson, Harrison, Clee, Brackenridge, Quayle.Subs Dean, Johnson, Jones, Ellis, Lynch.

Moor Green Timms, Scott, Midworth, Collins, Sanders, petty, Morrison, Middleton, Nurse, Anderson, Trainer. Subs Mcphee, Bridgwater, English, Penny, Faulds.

Referee C. Grundy (Sheffield)

REPORT BY TONY BEARD