Halkyn v Rhewl 05/01/13

Halkyn 3 v Rhewl 2

Halkyn played their first game of the new year on a remarkably good home pitch and fielded a strong squad of sixteen players with a few absentees!! This was our first game for nearly five weeks but it was pleasing to note that the layoff had not impacted on the teams fitness levels although waist sizes are another thing!!
The home team played some excellent possession football but lacked the killer touch in and around the penalty box. Against the run of play and as a result of a defensive mix up Rhewl took the lead and when the teams turned round at half time the score remained the same. A rousing team talk and a few drags on cigarettes gave Halkyn the boost but as usual we were the orchestrater of our own demise and again gifted the opposition another goal.
There then followed the come backs of all come backs with Cohen and John linking up well up front and we were able to take the lead in the last five minutes. Goals came from Cohen twice and an own goal from the Rhewl defender.
Overall an excellent performance, good attitude and most importantly an enjyaoyable game.

Halkyn Vets v Chester Nomads 22/09/12

Halkyn Vets 2 v Chester Nomads 0

Another excellent performance by the home team against a well organised and competitive team. Halkyn introduced another new player to the squad called Jim who bore a striking resemblance to similar bald headed middle aged players! To be fair he worked tirelessly in the midfield and adapted well to the Halkyn team ethos of 'if in doubt welly it or blame someone else!!'.
Goals came from the debutant Jim following a penalty box scramble and then a screaming shot from at least 30 yards by Speedy.
A good start to the season especially as we were missing some regulars.

Man of the match was Simon in the centre of defence who worked tirelessly against some seasoned centre forwards.

Halkyn Vets v Denbigh

Saturday 15th September

Halkyn Vets 3 v Denbigh 1

Match report to follow

Halkyn Vets v Rhewl 8/9/12

                                                 


                                             Halkyn Vets 2 v Rhewl 1

On  a glorious afternoon the two teams met as part of the charity games being played at the neutral venue of Northop Hall. Halkyn, due to players being on holiday, injured or basically 'could'nt be arsed' featured a depleted squad and also introduced a new player, Adam, who made the fatal error of wearing shiny white boots!!! Someone should have told him about club rules and not looking a twat on the pitch!

In the early play both teams had good chances but due to the recent good weather the pitch was hard which made controlling the ball difficult, nothing to do with the fact we are all too old and shite! Halkyn took the lead following a good move down the left side when Yoda managed to head a ball through to Neil Thomas who took it in his stride and finished strongly. Big mention to Yoda as it was the first time he had managed to head the ball as the sun was in his eyes!

The score remained the same until the second half when Rhewl took advantage of a poor clearance from a corner and their centre forward volleyed in from the edge of the box. By this stage both teams were feeling the effects of the heat, old age and general lack of fitness but credit to Adam, on his debut, who struck a shot from the edge of the opposition's box and it 'trickled' under the keeper.

Overall a good performance from Halkyn and in particular the two new players Simon and Adam.
          

Sealand Cup Final 12/05/12

Sealand Cup Final 12th May 2012

Liverpool Convocation 0 v Halkyn Vets 2

On a glorious afternoon Halkyn played in the final of the Sealand Cup - we had previously been knocked out in the semi finals in the preceding two years so this was an important game and was a fitting end to what had been our most successful season for a considerable time.

Halkyn were able to field a strong squad and as it was particularly hot we benefited from rotating players during the game. Steve Moore kindly took himself off during the game and obviously was hot as he threw his shirt on the ground not realising that he had brought his teddy with him!!!

Halkyn were the best team from the first whistle and we created numerous chances even after we had to bring Neil off with a 'niggling hamstring'. Both goals came following good passing moves and we were never really troubled by the opposition although Damian and co were determined to give the opposition as much of the ball as possible!

Big thanks to Dewi who nearly completed 60 minutes, a record for this season and also to Franny for getting lost within the grounds of Liverpool Convocation - don't ask!!!

Sealand Cup semi-final 5th May 2012

Halkyn Vets 3 v Northop Hall Old Boys 1

The two teams met in the semi-final of the Sealand Cup in what was billed as a 'local derby'. Both teams fielded strong squads with the reward of a medal as an incentive. Halkyn started strongly and put the opposition defence under immediate pressure with the pace of Stilly causing the alarm bells to ring. Early pressure led to an excellent individual goal by Stilly who dribbled past a couple of players and finished coolly.
Halkyns second came from a comedy of mistakes by Northop Hall and as a player tackled 'Big Neil' in the penalty area he inadvertly put the ball in his own goal. The home team then relaxed and having given away a senseless free kick on the edge of their own box Martin Gaskell went for a walk inspecting local drainage ditches which allowed the opposition to take a free kick and run into the penalty box unchallenged. Gary 'the cat' Griffiths, in goal, decided that his best tactic was to disembowel the opposition forward and he launched himself at the 'victim' resulting in a penalty kick. Mel for Northop Hall calmly put the kick away although Gary's stats for saving penalties is as bad as the Conservative debt recovery plans!!
The second half continued in the same manner with Halkyn having the majority of possession and testing the away keeper on a number of occasions. Again thanks to great interplay between the midfield and Stilly Halkyn scored and this seemed to take the wind out of the sails of the opponents.
A comprehensive victory for Halkyn who will now play Liverpool Convocation on Saturday the 12th May in the finals.
Man of the match for Halkyn was Mike Davies but all the home team played their part. 

Rhewl Vets v Halkyn Vets 28/04/12

Rhewl Vets 2 v Halkyn Vets 5
A depleted Halkyn team met Rhewl in the last game of the round robin stage of the Sealand cup with both teams needing a win to secure a place in the semi finals. Halkyn were missing five players from their last game against Wirral Vets and some players were asked to play out of position.
Rhewl fielded a strong squad and had the majority of the early play leading to a goal following a defensive mistake by the player manager of Halkyn ( he is too old and fat - his words not the players!!!)
Having gone behind Halkyn were inspired and were awarded a penalty following some excellent play by Stilly which was cooly converted by Andy Beck. Despite losing a further player to injury and now only having eleven players who could actually run Halkyn took the lead when a slick move was converted by Franny.
Following a motivational half time talk which consisted of identifying which players  were not carrying an injury(four uninjured players!!) Halkyn resumed the second half strongly and scored two quick goals. Praise again for Stilly and Neil for their excellent running which meant the Rhewl defence were always being tested. Halkyn suffered a further setback when Mickey Roberts fell awkwardly but he gallantly finished the game despite fracturing his arm!!! Rhewl did not give in to their credit and pushed strongly scoring a goal with a looping header at the far post but almost immediately Halkyn responded with Stilly scoring the goal of the match.
Man of the match ( as voted by the Denbigh mafia) went to Glyn Davies for his stirling work in the centre of midfield  but it was an excellent team performance and a richly deserved victory