Darlington Spraire Lads Mens

Rivals Gain Ground as Gainford Goals ruin start to season

Gainford Cross Keys FC prove to be a bogey team for Spraire since Jay Burgess took over day to day.

4 Mins - Stronger than normal start for Spraire sees a ball over the top bounce over the defenders, Rossy charging through to shoot straight at the keeper and follow up with a weak header.

23 Mins - Defending a corner for Spraire sees Declan Stranks head the ball just wide of his own post. He's claimed no idea where it was intended to go.....
24 Mins - Just a mere minute later he's at the right end of the pitch heading a ball wide almost identically close to his defensive header previous.

HT 0-0

47 Mins - Just a couple minutes after saying we need to get the ball to feet during the team talk Kane Lyonette all 5 foot 2 of him jumps highest to head over the bar from a corner.

53 Mins - A quick throw in taken down the Gainford left catches poor Richard Railton out and as Jordan Kneeshaw comes across to challenge for the ball the shoulder barge attempt launches the Gainford forward off his feet. PENALTY!

54 Mins - GOAL Gainford hit the penalty the opposite direction to the diving Joe Wilson

59 Mins - PENALTY!! Rossy breaks the defensive line and crossing the ball across the 6 yard box hes wiped out from the onrushing goalkeeper. Charlie Graham steps up after scoring the previous week and the shot is saved from the Gainford goalkeeper.

77 Mins - Gainford's centre back takes the ball down and brings it forward, Spraire backing off and he nails a, and i quote "Vincent Kompany Style shot" which bends away from Joe Wilson's dive. A cracker.

FT 2-0

M.O.T.M & O.M.O.T.M- Kane Lyonette, plenty of graft and chances came from him being involved in build up. Good shift from the plucky youngling.

D.O.T.D - Charlie Graham graciously takes it for the missed penalty. Constantly having players in his ears shouting abuse throughout the game handled it well till then.

We would like to thank sponsors Physique Health Club Pascoe Building & roofing contractors Bespoke Financial Wellbeing for their continued support. Onto the next one. H'Way the Spraire 🟡 ⚫️

It's GAME DAY!! Spraire travelling to Gainford Cross Keys FC hoping to keep the league run on the positive.
Couple updates on the squad travelling sees the return of Joe Wilson Martin Chambers and Declan Stranks to the group with club captain Mick Lavelle missing through injury

As ever we appreciate the support of team sponsors Physique Health Club Pascoe Building & roofing contractors and welcome Bespoke Financial Wellbeing to their first weekend supporting Spraire Lads

H'way the Spraire 🟡 ⚫️

Please welcome Bespoke Financial Wellbeing to the Darlington Spraire Lads Family. Coming on board to sponsor the Lads this season.

Bespoke Financial Wellbeing offer a variety of mortgages and insurance plans to meet your individual needs. From Life insurance to Loan Protections, Will Writing services to Sports insurances the team will find exactly what you require.

For further information or if you have any questions for them find them online below:

https://www.bespokefinancialwellbeing.co.uk/

This week sees Spraire back in league action. Sunday will see us travel up the road to Gainford Cross Keys FC as we look to continue our positive start to the campaign.
Last season both meetings in the league resulted in score draws. We will be looking to correct that this time around.
As ever we would like to thank club sponsors Physique Health Club & Pascoe Building & roofing contractors
More news to follow this week...

Today's Man Of the Match and Donkey Of the Day brought to you by Physique Health Club & Pascoe Building & roofing contractors

M.O.T.M - Jay Burgess. Couple of notable saves on a hard day all round. Great penalty save for the 2nd one given. Not bad for 4th choice goalkeeper.

D.O.T.D - Andrew Cocker. Could have quite easily been Man of the Match today in his 45 Minutes but 2 penalties given up and a yellow card for his troubles hides his actual performance.

Drubbed by Dub and left in the Mire.

Spraire end their County Cup run at the same stage as last season as we travelled to Dubmire F.C Fencehouses this morning.

10 Mins - PENALTY GOAL Dubmire advance down Spraire's right and the attacker dances through Leighton, Jordan and Andrew Cocker before being felled by Andrew. Dubmire slot the ball into the opposite corner to deputising goalkeeper Manager/Player Jay Burgess. 1 - 0

33 Mins - This time the ball comes down the opposite flank and a ball across the 18 yard box is hit by the on running player. The outstretched heel of Jay helps it onto the post before being scrambled away by Jordan Kneeshaw (was it in 😉 admin couldn't possibly know)

35 Mins - PENALTY A breakaway run from the right winger of Dubmire sees him one on one with the keeper, before Andrew Cocker flies across and charges the player, folding the opposition on half and winning the ball. Referee hands him a yellow card for his troubles also.
SAVED By Jay as he dives the same way as the previous penalty with a strong hand to palm it wide of the goal. Jaws. Hitting. Floors!

40 Mins - Dubmire are passing the ball along the 18 yard line back and forth trying to get a clear shot before a lover curler from the edge flies past the defence and over the keeper into the net. 2 - 0

HT 2-0

53 Mins - Dubmire commit more players forward and a free man at the back post is found by the ball across and placed into the bottom corner. 3-0

60 Mins - Ball is played through the heart of the defence and the striker pokes one over the onrushing Jay's shoulder. 4-0

82 Mins - !PENALTY GOAL! Spraire are slowly challenging more with an increase in crosses. One flys over everyone and as Josh recovers the ball the Dubmire defender brings him down in the box. Sub Charlie Graham takes the ball and hammers it past the Dubmire goalkeeper. 4-1

87 Mins - Another breakaway and another goal for Dubmire as Spraire push on for more. 5-1

89 Mins - Spraire pressing on the edge of the box sees Leighton Embleton find Jack Leach-Owen who manages to stick the ball in the net last minute. 5-2

FT DFWMC 5 - 2 DSL

Thank you to club sponsors Physique Health Club who may want to torture Jay in the gym this week if/when he appears. Also thanks to Pascoe Building & roofing contractors for supporting the team as we build up this season.
Well done to Dubmire we wish them well in their season 👏

THE WEEKEND HAS ARRIVED. Religion Day Sunday gives Darlington Spraire a step into the unknown as we take on Dubmire F.C Fencehouses

After a busy week for the club in acquiring sponsorship from Physique Health Club & Pascoe Building & roofing contractors we head into this cup tie on a high wave of positivity.

News from the dressing room sees Joe Wilson away for this fixture alongside injury table tenants John Atkinson & Eden Pugh missing out unfortunately. Joshua Andrassy looks to continue his vein of goals and with the return of last season's goal machine Jack Leach-Owen we could see the promising duo strike a chord, and the net.

Darlington Spraire lads are pleased to announce that Pascoe Building & roofing contractors have come onboard for the season ahead. Head honcho Daniel Pascoe himself had committed to the deal prior to his return to Grey Horse and appreciate sticking to it. A popular figure amongst the Darlington Sunday League Pascoe is usually found creating and Building projects to many clients. We will carry the logo on our shirts and keep you up to date with any social media of his fine work here.

Darlington Spraire Lads are proud to announce that our shirt sponsor for the season is none other than Physique Health Club
Known to many across the town, Deith and his team have put their faith in linking up with the team this season. Please stay tuned for further posts of activities with the squad and shenanigans as part of the deal has involved manager Jay Burgess re-signing to his old gym. We wish everyone involved good luck