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MARVELLOUS MARINERS SINK SEAGULLS

Published

8 years ago

February 9, 2015

Milford Haven 31

Fishguard & Goodwick 15

LAST SATURDAY (Jan 24) saw a top of the table clash at the Obs between Milford Haven and Fishguard. The large crowd weren’t disappointed in a hard fought

Squad photo: Milford Haven on Saturday

game between two sides in a clash of the titans.

The Mariners made the decision of playing on the 2nd field and played up field for the 1st half, The mariners back row were a dominate force from the 1st whistle with several hard hitting tackles within the first few minutes, with player-come-coach Mark Wonnacott leading from the forefront, was able to assist young Sam Dolling; and the ever present James Passmore.

The back-line was controlled by the man of the match Leigh Broome how kick started the scoring with an inspirational solo try within the first few minutes which he also converted, Broome has recently returned to the Mariners side from a stint at football and was in truly outstanding form kicking the Fishguard side out of the game completely with some top class touch finding kicks, Broome also sealed the victory for Milford Haven with an inspirational chip kick through the Fishguard defensive line and it was a foot race to the line which Broome pounced on just before Veteran Fishguard player Romeo Colella.

The next score was the Mariners again and this came through some hard work from outstanding player Dai Sweeney, who delivered a sweet little pop pass to pacey winger Lee Reily, who dived over the line for an unconverted try.

Fishguard had their chances throughout the game with some great moves from the back-line, and were awarded a penalty try from a scrum in the bottom corner, they tried hard to string passages of play together but were outshone with the mariners true grit and determination in defence, this lead to a try for fullback Rhys Baker, who picked up a pass of his toes and showed some twinkle toes moves to cross the line.

The Mariners then used the downhill advantage in the second half to show some truly classic moves and physical presence and to close the seagulls out of the game with further tries coming from Prop Nathan Rees from a driving line out, Rees even popped up in the centre and thrown a sweet dummy pass and had a short burst. Milford’s line out was top class with Dolling, Wonnacott and Tom Manning stealing crucial line out ball from the Seagulls; Manning showed some strong running and breaks before leaving the field mid-way through the 1st half with a head injury.

Milford Haven side was also bolstered by the return of Grant Rodgers to the Obs who formed a brick wall defence in the centre with Dean Matthews, Milford also saw the return of club captain Mike Cockburn who came on off the bench. The Final Whistle was greeted by an all mighty roar from the home supporters and the entire Milford Senior Squad, The Mariners were led to victory by Captain Marvel Craig “Miffy” Smith, the win now sees the Mariners Undefeated at home and sitting at the top of the Table.

PLAYERS: Milford Haven: Rhys Baker: Lee Riley; Dean Matthews; Grant Rogers; Jimmy Thomas: Leigh Broome; Evan Morgan: Nathan Rees; Craig Smith; Andrew Rees: Tom Manning; Dai Sweeney: James Passmore; Sam Dolling; Mark Wonnacott. Replacements: Kern Cunningham; Dean McSparron; Michael Cockburn; Jonathan Coe; Dominic Todaro.

Fishguard & Goodwick: Ed Bendall: Gareth Adamson; Mike Jenkins; Joni Vatu; Matthew George: Ben John; Alun George: Gerwyn Davies; Gavin Walsh; Andrew Morrillo: Richard Hunter; Gwilym Evans: Owain Morgans; Chris Shousha; Simon James. Replacements: Rhodri Morgans; Romeo Colella; Rhys Lewis; Ryan McVeigh; Jason Davies.

Referee: Colin Phillips (Crymych)

Photos provided by Sheila Witts- Sear

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Cup semi-finals and more league action this weekend

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4 weeks ago

March 2, 2023

James Hemingray

THERE are two Divisional cup semi-finals this weekend as well as the usual league action across Pembrokeshire.

The first of those semis is in the Division 3 Cup. Letterston will take on Lawrenny at Carew with that game kicking off at 2pm.

Letterston beat holders Clarbeston Road seconds on penalties in the last round while Lawrenny beat St Florence.

The other semi-final sees Haverfordwest CC taking on Camrose with that game taking place next weekend, March 11.

There is also one semi-final in the Division 5 Cup this weekend and it sees Cosheston seconds taking on Milford Athletic seconds with that game being played at Pembroke Boro and also kicking off at 2pm.

Cosheston beat Pembroke Boro seconds 5-1 in the quarter finals while Milford Athletic beat Broad Haven seconds 4-3.

There is a game in the Division 2 cup too as Herbrandston host Solva, with that game again kicking off at 2pm.

In Division 1, leaders Goodwick United host Kilgetty in what will be a good game between two in-form teams. Goodwick earned a 2-0 win over Kilgetty in their last meeting. Both sides go into this game on three-game unbeaten runs (in all competitions) and it promises to be a close encounter.

Second placed Merlins Bridge have suffered three straight defeats in all competitions and they will look to get back to winning ways when they take on Fishguard.

Clarbeston Road take on Neyland and the league’s bottom two also meet as St Clears travel to St Ishmaels.

Monkton Swifts are on a four game unbeaten run and they face local rivals Pennar Robins who themselves have won their last two games.

All Division 1 games will be kicking off at 2:30pm.

In Division 2, second placed Milford United host fifth placed Johnston. Milford were beaten last week by Tenby and they will be keen to get back to winning ways.

Johnston are unbeaten in three games and they will be looking for another win to close the gap on the top four.

Narberth have won their last three games and they take on Carew seconds. A win for the Bluebirds will take them closer to their opponents in the table.

Tenby will be bouyed by their win over Milford last week and they host Broad Haven on Saturday.

Pennar Robins seconds earned their first win of the season last weekend and they now host rivals Monkton Swifts seconds.

In Division 3, Cosheston host Camrose, Haverfordwest Cricket Club host Goodwick United seconds. Milford Athletic host Pendine and Pembroke Boro visit St Florence.

Fixtures for Division 4:

Angle v Newport Tigers
Camrose II v Tenby II
Carew III v Prendergast Villa
Kilgetty II v St Ishmaels II
Neyland II v Herbrandston II

Fixtures for Division 5:

Broad Haven II v Pembroke Boro II
Johnston II v N Hedges & Saundersfoot
Lawrenny II v Letterston II
St Clears II v Monkton Swifts III

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Bluebirds beaten on the road

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4 weeks ago

February 27, 2023

James Hemingray

HAVERFODWEST County suffered defeat on Saturday (Feb 25) as their hopes of finishing seventh took a blow.

The Bluebirds had beaten Flint Town United last time out and were hoping to pick up another win but they came up against a Pontypridd side bouyed by their late show against Aberystwyth in their last game which saw them earn a 3-3 draw.

There was a chance for Ben Fawcett early on as he latched on to a long ball but his shot from the edge of the area went just wide.

In the 24th minute, Jordan Davies crossed the ball to the back post for Jazz Richards whose header back towards proved too hot for the Ponty keeper to handle who palmed the ball into the net.

However, nine minutes later the home side were back level as Kieran Lewis’ corner was headed in by Jarrad Wright.

The game remained 1-1 at the break with both sides keen to make a good start to the second half.

For the Bluebirds, it was anything but. Four minutes in, Oscar Borg was sent off for pulling down Ponty’s Ben Ahmun, giving the home side a free kick on the edge of the box.

Lewis stepped up and curled a brilliant effort into the net to put the home side ahead.

Ponty nearly added a third late on as the ball was sent through for Danny Williams but he could not beat Bluebirds keeper Zac Jones. The rebound fell to Owain Jones but he sent his effort over the bar.

The win for Ponty moves them back out of the bottom two and they now sit three points behind the Bluebirds.

The sides now have a two-week break before their next league game.

On Saturday, March 11, Haverfordwest travel to Aberystwyth Town while Pontypridd host Caernarfon Town.

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Division 2: Johnston, Tenby and Hakin seconds earn victories

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4 weeks ago

February 27, 2023

James Hemingray

THERE were wins for Johnston, Tenby and Hakin United seconds on Saturday (Feb 25) as the race for promotion to Division 1 hots up.

Hakin United seconds remain top of the table after they beat Monkton Swifts seconds 2-0.

Leon Davies scored after half an hour and James Trueman added a second with twenty minutes to go as the Vikings earned their thirteenth win of the season.

Their gap to second placed Milford United increased to four points as the Robins were beaten 4-0 by Tenby.

After a goalless first half, Dan Storer put Tenby ahead before Scott Ferney added a second. Jerome Mansbridge added a third before Ferney put the result beyond doubt with an 82nd minute penalty.

Herbrandston missed the chance to close the gap to Milford after they were beaten 2-0 by Johnston.

Craig Bendall scored a 17th minute penalty and Joey George added a second ten minutes before the break. There were no more goals and Johnston held on for the win which moves them five points behind Herbie.

Narberth earned their third league win in a row on Saturday as they came from behind to beat Merlins Bridge seconds 2-1.

Rhys Corney put the Wizards ahead but two quick goals from Jordan Williams and Morgan Preece gave Narberth victory.

Broad Haven earned their sixth win of the season on Saturday as they beat Solva 6-1.

Jack Thornton put Solva ahead in the thirteenth minute but Thomas Lawrence equalised a minute later.

Spencer Le-Petit then scored either side of half time to make it 3-1. Ian Harvey added a fourth before scoring a further two goals in the space of four minutes to seal a comfortable win.

Pennar Robins seconds earned their first win of the season on Saturday as they beat Carew seconds 1-0. It had looked as if the game was heading for a 0-0 draw but a late goal from Bobby Jones earned Pennar a welcome win.

Fixtures for Saturday, March 4:

Second Division Cup
Herbrandston v Solva

Division 2
Milford United v Johnston
Narberth v Carew seconds
Pennar Robins seconds v Monkton Swifts seconds
Tenby v Broad Haven